[randita]

This race isn't getting much attention, but it is VERY important and could be an early indicator of where swing districts are heading.

[randita]

Thought this was timely for the first post of this type on FR. Feedback?

[Cicero]

I take it that you think Burns is a good candidate. He’s the choice of the party pros, who have a pretty lousy record of choosing good candidates. And Russell is a good man, who gave Murtha a fight for his seat even though he had bought the whole district.

I’d like to know more about Burns than just the assertion from a gang of RINOs that he’s a conservative Republican. That’s what they say about Romney and McCain, when it’s primary time.

[TJC]

Thanks, yes all seats are important and I have done what I can for him and the other special elections.

[mountainlion]

I would hope that Murtha’s seat would be in the grave with him. He owns nothing any more. The position he chaired was only temporary and will move to another.

[jazusamo]

Thanks for posting this. I don't live in PA but supported Diana Irey and Bill Russell when they ran against John Murtha and no one else would come forward to challenge him. I supported both by donating to them and promoting them here at FR.

There are a few here that have been quick label Bill Russell as a carpetbagger, BTW that was practically the first word out of Murtha and his thugs mouths when challenged by Russell.

Russell has served the nation well over a period of about 30 years and never had his stakes down to consider anyplace a permanent home until 3 years ago when moving his family to Johnstown and retiring. Excerpt from his about page:

Military Heritage

The son of a career military officer, Bill Russell’s “home” addresses spanned some eleven states and seven countries, before settling his own family in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. A fifth generation soldier, he began his military career as an Enlisted man, attended West Point, graduated from Louisiana State University, and earned his commission through Officer Candidate’s School at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Bill Russell

Tim Burns looks to be a conservative from his website but it's yet to be proven. He was the choice of Rob Gleason and Gleason used his influence with conferees to get Burns selected for the special election. Gleason had supported Murtha for a number of years even though Gleason is the GOP PA state chair. It has been thought Gleason supported Murtha because of his insurance business having clients that were Murtha's fair haired boys. I doubt there's a bigger RINO than Gleason in PA now that Specter turned Democrat.

Russell is a good man and has done his homework in the district. He's kept campaigning since losing in the last election to Murtha and has gained many supporters in the district.

[campaignPete R-CT]

if i lived closer to the district I would be there. Anyone within an hour (or even two) should consider getting there in person.

I am too far for the NY district, too. I think it is NY29. I am full-time now as a citizen activist on a HOUSE race in CT. 30 hours per week. Must be my night job.

[smoothsailing]

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[smoothsailing]

This special election has a factor that's been played down by the media, but it's one that is bad for Burns and helpful to Critz.

The NRCC has provided $15,000 to conduct a poll in the district, if it ignores the independent and third party vote it may not tell us much.

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