Murtha's hometown paper showcases Boot Murtha Rally co-chairmen: 'Local guys with global mission'

BootMurtha.com ^ | 10/8/2006 | IPWGOP

[IPWGOP]

Johnstown Sunday paper:
“Local guys with global mission”

“Beam and Minnick – much like Murtha – have deep roots in the region”
 –Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

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Why would two guys you had never heard of take on political powerhouse John Murtha?

Harry Beam, a Vietnam War veteran, and Craig Minnick, who served in the Persian Gulf, say they are not interested in political debates.

The believe that the congressman was wrong to call for a withdrawal of troops from Iraq, and wrong to publicly denounce Marines charged with murdering civilians at Haditha, Iraq.

That's why they worked together to organize the "Boot Murtha" rally held last Sunday at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena...

Beam and Minnick -- much like Murtha -- have deep roots in the region...

Minnick pointed to the "Veterans for Murtha" rally held last Saturday in Central Park. That event, he said, featured speakers with no ties to the region or the 12th Congressional District.

"There was a misconception that (the "Boot Murtha" rally) was Larry Bailey's group out of North Carolina coming into town," Minnick said. "If I'm not mistaken, the 'Vets for Murtha' group is led by a former senator out of Georgia (Max Cleland). So when I hear Gov. Rendell speaking about how these 'outsiders' need to go home, I'm confused. I guess he thinks Georgia is part of Pennsylvania."

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[Just A Nobody]

But I can tell you, Diana is BIG news in the circles where I run, and Murtha is dead meat.
I bet she sees a spike in donations soon, as I talked her up to a LOT of people. They all were aware of her, but hadn't considered sending her a (even if small) donation.

Glad you are home safe! Thank you for campaigning for Diana while you were away and for this awesome report. Keep up the good work.

[jazusamo]

Thank you for the encouraging report and for what you are doing, girlangler and thanks for the ping Justa.

[RedRover]

Gracias for el pingo, Justa! Save a dance for me at the victory bash!

[Just A Nobody]

You are welcome, Jaz!

[Just A Nobody]

De nada. No problemo con respecto para bailar.

[RedRover]

Of course, when I say "dance" I mean swaying from side to side while wheezing rhythmically.

[Just A Nobody]

swaying from side to side while wheezing rhythmically

Yer killin' me! LOL! I will gladly write you in on my card. ;*)