Democrats won’t work with McCain.
Republicans should nationalize the election and promise to work with Mccain on 3-4 reforms.
Make it a package deal; divided government doesn’t work when the other party is extreme.
my two cents
Generics are one thing. Show me the races we win. Northup trailing in KY; Heather Wilson’s seat is probably gone; last poll, Lincoln Diaz-Balart was trailing in FL. Show me a single pickup.
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(Johnstown, PA) - The fund raising effort of Johnstown resident and Republican nominee for Congress Bill Russell continues to outpace most congressional candidates not only in Pennsylvania but across the country. According to campaign manager Peg Luksik, "William Russell for Congress has raised $2 million to date, with over $200,000 coming in the last 2 weeks from an online drive."
"The incredible story about Bill's campaign is that the $15 and $25 contributions are coming in from all over Pennsylvania and every corner of the country," said Luksik. "This is K-Street versus Main Street. These are patriotic families expressing support for soldiers, sailors and Marines, and people saying they've had enough of the old 'pay-to-play' culture in the Capitol. That's what's fueling this campaign." Russell, who has only been able to actively campaign since August 1st, said, "There's something really special going on in this race. We really have a chance against an entrenched incumbent to bring real change and accountability to the district." Russell also announced a new television commercial titled "Defend-Our-Heroes" which will debut on TV stations across the district on September 12th. The commercial uses incumbent Congressman John Murtha's own words when he called Marines in Haditha, Iraq "Cold-Blooded Murderers." Bill Russell is a retired Lt. Colonel having served in the U.S. Army for 28 years including six tours in hostile fire zones. His deployments include Operation Desert Storm, Kosovo and most recently Operation Iraqi Freedom. More information on the Russell for Congress Campaign including upcoming events, Bill's personal information, his position statement on the issues, as well as the latest TV commercials and other features are available at www.russellbrigade.com
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Russell's Haditha commercial is powerful! I expect it will result in even more money for him. But yes, against Murtha he's still got to be considered an underdog. But no underdog who raises $2 million can be completely dismissed, especially in a district where Bush took 48% during the last Presidential election.
Here is where much more focused work needs to be done. It is CRUCIAL.
OH please Lord deliever us from Nancy Pelosi.
TEll the RNC TO RUN AN ADVERTISEMENT - “HAVE YOU SEEN THE PRICE OF GAS? HAVE YOU SEEN THE PRICE OF FOOD? What they have in common is they have all gone up because of Democrat policies. They want the price of gas higher and that is killing the airlines, raising food costs and making it harder for you to pay for what you need!! End the policies of the Democrats by electing the people who want lower prices, more gas and lower taxes too.”
Real bad news for BO.
We need to keep running against a congress with a 9% approval rating.
The only way the GOP could possibly take back the House is by nationalizing the election around high gasoline prices and oil exploration.
Many are talking about it, but I don’t think the party is driving the issue hard enough to achieve the desired outcome.
Here’s your pinch.
Congress is not in session.
When they are this trend may well reverse.
If Boehner is smart, he’ll do anyhting to get drilling done, even declare his willingness to shut down the government over it. If he does that, the people will remain on our side.
Before we get all warm and gooey over the prospect of Pelousy and the Dems being booted out on their butts this election, our votes have to come with a price.
We won’t tolerate the ‘Pubbies taking control of the House if it’s going to be a return of the same old, inept, “drunken sailor” RINOS representaing our party and our values. We want the House to reflect the core conservative principles that identify Republican values and return us to the days of Newt and the Contract with America. If Nancy and the Dems have shown us anything, it is that we NEED a new Contract with America to restore value and principle to the government and to the concepts of freedom and liberty and individual responsibility.
Without that new contract, regaining the House will be meaningless if Republicans are unable to demonstrate that our values and our principles represent a clear paradigm shift over that of the Dems. We may not have eloquent, charismatic, empty-suited speakers like the Dems, but when we let our actions rule and play by the Reagan principles, there is no way we can lose.
This is what is missing in the Republican Party today. There is no Tom DeLay to enforce core values and principles and take the Dems on. When we produce a Milquetoast speaker the Dems can (and will) run over him/her when we reach across the aisle to try to work with the Dems. Clearly, with Republican control, bipartisanship is just an open door to abuse and ridicule. Notice that when the Dems are in control, they do not make as much as a pretense toward bipartisanship. It’s their way or the highway.
We should give them a dose of their own medicine, but we need another “Hammer” like Tom DeLay. Let’s not elect people just because they have an ‘R’ after their name. Let’s elect people like Gov. Palin who have unwavering commitment to conservative principles. Otherwise, what’s the point?
There’s no turn in the polls...the Republicans are just getting home from vacation.
If you run a nutty candidate, why should this come as a surprise to anyone?
I thought it was someone clapping, but I think it may have been dim a - holes slamming shut.