Murtha outraised in most recent quarter (Murtha Watch)

Daily American (Somerset, PA) ^ | 7-20-08 | Michelle Gannassi

[democratsaremyenemy]

He is not getting ANY help for the Penn GOP. As a matter of fact, it was two ‘’Republicans’’ that challenged the petition.

‘’The challenge to Russell’s petitions came from two local Republicans (RINOS ) and was backed by Murtha’s campaign’’
The challenge was filed by two local ‘’Republican’’ Former Johnstown Mayor Don Zucco and attorney Jeanne McKelvey.

[smoothsailing]

I remember that, Diana Irey was treated in a similar fashion in '06. The district has a 2.2 to 1 registered dem to registered R ratio, so there should be no illusions about the difficulties LTCOL Russell will have to take headon and overcome.

[Hunton Peck]

I believe Sherwin-Williams paint co. (headquartered in his district) is one of Murtha's biggest patrons.

[Hunton Peck]

Does Russell have a serious chance to win? I sent a bunch of money to Irey last time around, and of course she got stomped (I’m still getting e-mails from her telling me what a great job she’s doing for me as commissioner of whatever county they’re in, though), so I don’t want to throw good money after bad, but I’ll contribute if we really might be able to get Traitor Jack out of the congressional menagerie.

[MaxMax]

I tried to donate and my donation was rejected. /Shrug
I didn't know it was a pain in the butt to give money away.

[jazusamo]

Thanks for trying, MM.

I donated today and it went right thru. I know that many of the items on the donation form are mandatory that they be filled out. The only thing I can figure is that you may have missed one.

[Marine_Uncle]

I hope this trend can continue. It is a damn shame Diana did not have adequate support last time around. But perhaps her campaign planted the required seeds to uproot this ex Marine.

[smoothsailing]

I certainly am in no position to tell you what to do with your money. Personally, I have contributed to the Russell campaign, just I did for the Irey campaign.

It's a choice we all must make. To me, it's important to keep pressure on Murtha any way I can and any way we can.

Murtha wants a free ride, he's shown his true colors time and time again.

From my point of view, I have no intention of ever getting off his back.

As to your question, "Does Russell have a serious chance to win?", the answer depends on us.

[smoothsailing]

Max, I agree with jazusamo, you should try it again, you might have missed something.

But if that doesn't work, I suggest you send an e-mail to pluksik@aol.com (Peg Luksik - Russell for Congress Campaign Manager) and tell her you want to help out.

[jazusamo]

That’s good, I should have thought about giving Peg’s email.

Those bums in CO got lucky, were the games on TV?

[kempo]

I hope Russell is letting the voters know who is blocking the drilling for oil.

[smoothsailing]

I watched all the games on TV her locally on our FoxSportsNet Pittsburgh affiliate. It was a four game series and the Rockies cleaned our clock.

We'd score runs in the early innings, our starting pitchers would get the Rockies out for the early innings as well.

All four went that way.

But every game, after the first three or four innings, our pitchers would fall apart, even our relievers from the bullpen.

On top of that, our bats went cold after those early innings as well.

Heck, Jaz, they swept the four games, we got slaughtered.

All in all, it's been a sad weekend in Mudville.

[jazusamo]

That’s too bad. When I saw they were swept I looked at the scores and couldn’t hardly believe it.

A week or so ago their bats were on fire, later this week you and the Mrs. gotta go to the games and wake em up! :-)

[FranklinsTower]

Please add me to your ping list!

[jazusamo]

Welcome FranklinsTower, you’re on.

[Diver Dave]

We gave our CongressCritter his pink slip a few short years ago out here in California's 18th Cong District.

We demonstrated outside his office every weekend. Sadly, with the way the state legislature drew the district lines, we're stuck with another dem ... AKA Nancy's Lapdog Dennis.

Make up some signs, demonstrate against Murtha and make the public aware.

[smoothsailing]

later this week you and the Mrs. gotta go to the games and wake em up! :-)

We've been talking about just that. Mrs. Smooth wants us to go to the game on my birthday, August 8th, but the Pirates are out of town in Philly. The closest is August 12th with Cincy here at home, so we're kinda shooting for that. ;-)

[smoothsailing]

Make up some signs, demonstrate against Murtha and make the public aware.

Thanks Dave! BTW, that "Termination Notice, You're Fired" sign may work well here. I appreciate the headsup!

[Southack]

I sent him $250 from ‘Bama.

[RedRover]

You know I’m in with both feet!!!