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Longtime Supporters No Longer Cheering (Murtha)
The Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, PA) | 09/03/2006 | Owen R. Hofecker, Jr.

Posted on 09/04/2006 8:13:32 AM PDT by Siouxz

I attended the annual Conemaugh Valley Friends of the NRA banquet in Johnstown. This fundraiser supports local youth hunting and shooting programs.

This year, the event was very interesting. Washington County Commissioner Diana Irey, candidate for Congress, and John Hugya, chief of staff for U.S. Rep. John Murtha, attended.

Both Irey and Murtha are longtime Second Amendment advocates.

The especialy (sic) interesting part? Attendees cheered every time Irey's name was mentioned and booed every time Murtha's name was mentioned.

While I thought it poor taste that Murtha was booed, it begs the question: Why?

Why would men and women who in the past always cheered our local congressman turn so vocal against him?

I believe it's because he has moved too far to the left in his quest for polital gain and no longer represents the views of most of his constituents.

While I disagree with his recent comments on Iraq, I think he's made a brilliant political move. The very worst that could happen is that he loses the election and retires a rich man.

If what happened at that banquet is any indication, and I think it is, Murtha is in trouble. He has alienated his constituents and is vulnerable in this election.

While I applaud all the good things he has done for our area, and greatly respect his military service, perhaps it is time for a change.

Owen R. Hofecker, Jr.
Johnstown, retired Army captain.


TOPICS: Editorial; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: haditha; irey; johnstown; murtha; murthaeffah; pennsylvania
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This editorial was in our local Johnstown newspaper on Sunday. There was also another negative editorial about Murtha (no positive editorials). If I have time later, I'll post that as well. Any typos in the article are my own.
1 posted on 09/04/2006 8:13:34 AM PDT by Siouxz
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To: Siouxz

Good, w3e need to get rid of his worhtles butt.


2 posted on 09/04/2006 8:15:09 AM PDT by Ward_Republican
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To: Siouxz
"While I thought it poor taste that Murtha was booed..."
I agree...so why am I smiling? :-)
3 posted on 09/04/2006 8:15:39 AM PDT by gate2wire
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To: Siouxz

What is the link for this editorial?


4 posted on 09/04/2006 8:17:34 AM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: Siouxz


5 posted on 09/04/2006 8:17:38 AM PDT by ChadGore (VISUALIZE 62,041,268 Bush fans. We Vote.)
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To: Admin Moderator
This it?

http://www.tribune-democrat.com/

6 posted on 09/04/2006 8:19:15 AM PDT by ChadGore (VISUALIZE 62,041,268 Bush fans. We Vote.)
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To: Siouxz
Both Irey and Murtha are longtime Second Amendment advocates.

But only Irey's party, the GOP, is going to protect the Second Amendment. If you vote Democrat, you are voting for gun grabbing, period. Murtha will vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House. Pelosi is a gun grabber. Irey will vote for Dennis Hastert for Speaker. Speaker Hastert uses his authority to stop the gun-grabbing bills.
7 posted on 09/04/2006 8:19:15 AM PDT by advance_copy (Stand for life, or nothing at all)
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To: Siouxz
It's certainly interesting that there are no polls out there. Irey doesn't have the need for one--she knows she has to run as if she is within the margin of error at all times and campaign with all she has. Murtha would benefit if he could show a poll with him solidly in the lead and Irey far behind.

Since nothing has been released, it makes me think Irey is in his rear view mirror with the phrase "objects are closer than they seem" underneath her name.

8 posted on 09/04/2006 8:22:03 AM PDT by SoftballMominVA
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To: Siouxz
I believe it's because he has moved too far to the left in his quest for polital gain and no longer represents the views of most of his constituents.

Pegged to a tee!

Push an agenda so much that eventually one is so used to it that it is no longer shocking and get constituents to follow your agenda instead of representing your constituents.

The democrat way.

9 posted on 09/04/2006 8:22:42 AM PDT by EGPWS
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To: Siouxz; Just A Nobody; Coop; smoothsailing; freema; RedRover; Mrs. Ranger

Thanks for posting. This isn't a poll but it's a pretty good indicator of Mrs. Irey's efforts to reach the people.


10 posted on 09/04/2006 8:27:44 AM PDT by jazusamo (DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Retire murtha.)
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To: Siouxz

I think this is and overly positive negative piece. I wish it was more negative because it should be. Its way too positive.


11 posted on 09/04/2006 8:28:47 AM PDT by Khepera (Do not remove by penalty of law!)
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To: Siouxz

If Mullah Murhta is such a strong advocate of the Second Amendment, why then does he rate a C- from GOA?


12 posted on 09/04/2006 8:30:18 AM PDT by donozark (Restraining orders are just another way of saying I love you.)
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To: W04Man

fyi


13 posted on 09/04/2006 8:30:20 AM PDT by GretchenM (What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Please meet my friend, Jesus.)
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To: Siouxz; IPWGOP; Just A Nobody; jazusamo; W04Man; 4yearlurker; shalom aleichem; RedRover; ...
Thanks for posting, Siouxz. IPW, looks like an excellent addition for the Boot Murtha page.

Siouxz, I hope you and others will be joining us for the rally on October 1st. Please register at the Boot Murtha website: www.bootmurtha.com

14 posted on 09/04/2006 8:31:17 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: Admin Moderator

This was in print. I'm not aware of any online link.


15 posted on 09/04/2006 8:31:40 AM PDT by Siouxz ( Freepers are the best!!!)
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To: Siouxz

16 posted on 09/04/2006 8:31:56 AM PDT by Gritty (For Liberals, life is predictable, within their control, risk-free through negotiation-Rabbi Spero)
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To: Ward_Republican
Good, w3e need to get rid of his worhtles butt.

Welcome to the forum. I hope you'll actively join in our efforts to do just that.

17 posted on 09/04/2006 8:32:04 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: Coop
Welcome to the forum. I hope you'll actively join in our efforts to do just that.

And learn to spell. :0

18 posted on 09/04/2006 8:33:34 AM PDT by technomage (NEVER underestimate the depths to which liberals will stoop for power.)
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To: Ward_Republican; Siouxz
Good, w3e need to get rid of his worhtles butt.

Not ALL typos are yours, Siouxz. ;^)

19 posted on 09/04/2006 8:36:18 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Islam is a perversion of faith, a lie against human spirit, an obscenity shouted in the face of G_d)
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To: Siouxz

THANK YOU THANK THANK YOU THANK YOU!


20 posted on 09/04/2006 9:10:50 AM PDT by W04Man (Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign We Did It! NOW.... PLEASE STAY THE COURSE!)
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