Irey approached to run against Specter

The Pittsburgh Tribune Review ^ | February 26, 2009

[Clintonfatigued]

Several Republican conservative fundraisers have approached Washington County Commissioner Diana Irey to ask her to consider a primary run against Sen. Arlen Specter.

Sources confirm they have offered to help her raise money.

One strategist said of the close-door meeting the conservative group was particularly impressed that when Irey went up against Rep. Jack Murtha, D-Johnstown, in the 2006 midterm primaries, she was able to raise between $300 to $400K online.

[Just A Nobody]

I know...I know...we are just the sheeple being hearded by the masters shepherds.

[tflabo]

Can’t we find folks who have not lost to Murtha...lol. What a joke she is.

What a joke the idiot voters are in Murtha's district who keep electing the old hog. But it is what it is. If Specatcle squeaks past the primary then vote for the Dem...(what's the difference anyway).

[capt. norm]

lol. Can’t we find folks who have not lost to Murtha...lol. What a joke she is.

And Nixon lost his first run for president to Kennedy in 1960.

Is it your belief that anyone who loses is forever a "loser" and can never win from then on?

Curious theory, but it doesn't work out that way in real life.

[smoothsailing]

Diana's not gonna run, Justa. Although I'm sure the attention gives her a giggle.

Just where were all these fatcat Pub conservative fundraisers in '06, hmmm, when we were scrambling for every dime to try to buy Diana TV time?

Also, consider it's the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review beating this drum. They endorsed Murtha, remember?

[napscoordinator]

I understand what you are saying, but if we want to beat Specter, we need a strong candidate. It might work for President but we are talking about a six term senator. Give it a shot and see if that what you think will work. I just know that this site was completely convinced she was going to beat Murtha in 2006 and he didn’t even sweat. I am for whatever is successful. Remember she would then have to run against the democrat statewide...

[pissant]

http://towncriernews.blogspot.com/2007/02/club-for-growth-and-2008-presidential.html

[Rome2000]

At what point will the retards over at the RNC understand that they need to run celebrities in order to win?

I mean you would think the example Reagan, Schwarzenegger,Franken, and to a large extent even Hussein Barak would give them a clue.

I would suggest Clint Eastwood or John Kruk from the Phillies.

[jazusamo]

As long as the scum Robert Gleason remains the PA State Republican chairman, they are not to be trusted.

Amen to that, Justa. I'm sure Diana isn't going to be fooled into something like this. I'd bet money Sphincter would love a half dozen conservatives to run against him in the primary. :)

[smoothsailing]

MACHINE GUN MOMMA!!!

[smoothsailing]

ping to 44 & 49. ;-)

[Impy]

If Toomey runs I disagree, if he does not Irvey is stronger than Peg Luksik.

[jazusamo]

Also, consider it's the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review beating this drum. They endorsed Murtha, remember?

Very good point, Smooth. I'm sure Scaife and his minions at the Trib don't want a conservative for a senator.

[jazusamo]

LOL! Love that pic of Diana.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Yeah, really. Because THREE Conservatives in the primary will defeat the leftist Specter. Why don’t we shoot off our toes while we’re at it, too ? Who needs ‘em ?

[jazusamo]

Diana Irey is a Joke?

For what it’s worth there were many here at FR that gave money and time to Diana to defeat the most corrupt member of Congress, Fat Jack Murtha.

You not only seem to enjoy dumping on Irey but dumping on the people here that tried to do something for her, you’ve done it before and continue to do it. It is not becoming of you.

[smoothsailing]

Ole naps is at it again, I see. Must be IDS.

[Just A Nobody]

I didn’t think so smooth, but one never knows these days.

That’s why I wanted names...wanted to ask them myself where they were 3 years ago when she was trying to defeat one of the most corrupt commie rats in the country!

And yes, of course I remember who the PTR endorsed. Gag!

[smoothsailing]

"The only conversation I had with Pat was in February. We ran into each other. I asked how he was doing. He said, 'The one thing I'm not going to do is run for Senate,'" Luksik said.

Luksik Prepare's to do Battle for Specters seat

[Just A Nobody]

I just KNEW I read it someplace. Shocked I still remember after 2 very long years. LOL!

Odd there is no mention of immigration on their website.

[Just A Nobody]

I'd bet money Sphincter would love a half dozen conservatives to run against him in the primary. :)

Agreed! Think Gleason is pushing this?