News in brief from the campaign trail (Diana Irey Raised $230,000 in Last Qtr)

AP/Centre Daily ^ | 7/13/06 | Kimberly Hefling

[Coop]

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. John Murtha's Republican opponent raised thousands of dollars online in June, but still significantly trailed the 10-term incumbent in fundraising.

Murtha, a decorated Vietnam War veteran from western Pennsylvania who has become the face of the movement opposing the Iraq war, raised $621,367 in the quarter that ended June 30, according to his Federal Election Commission filing.

His opponent, Washington County commissioner Diana Irey, raised $229,846, according to her campaign.

Murtha has $1.6 million in cash, while Irey has $159,138 in cash.

Irey, who has criticized Murtha's stance on the Iraq war, raised more than $117,000 in cash online in June, said Bill Pascoe, a campaign spokesman.

[Coop]

An outstanding haul! And most of it occurred in the last several weeks of the quarter. You folks here at Free Republic certainly played a significant part in raising funds and raising Ms. Irey's profile. Yes, she still trails the sleazeball by a significant margin, but I'm certain these numbers will get the attention of some "players."

Please help keep her numbers going in the right direction, and teach EX-Marine Jack Murtha a lesson in November.

www.irey.com

[Coop]

[Coop]

Please FReepmail me if you'd like on or off the Irey/Murtha ping list.

[Recovering_Democrat]

Murtha, a decorated Vietnam War veteran...

He served in Vietnam? I had no idea. The press ought to mention that every time they write a story about him.

[HarleyLady27]

This is great news!!! I don't live in Diane's district, but I do support her and have given her a donation....I like what she stands for and I wished we had more Dianes in PA.

WTG and WIN, WIN, WIN!!!

[Brad from Tennessee]

Murtha is a willing and shameless tool of a lot of defense contractors with big bucks. It figures this sleezeball would be ahead on contributions.

[Coop]

That was never in doubt. What was in doubt was whether Ms. Irey could raise money to get her message out. I think she's proven she can.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[petercooper]

Send Murtha to Okinawa! Click the logo and donate to Diana Irey for Congress!

[caisson71]

She received one of my checks that would otherwise have gone to the RNC. Her campaign sent a nice letter thanking me for the contribution. Ms Irey is certainly a far better representative on America and her state than Murtha.

[shalom aleichem]

At least they don't call him a "decorated war HERO". He managed to get 1 or 2 Purple Hearts Kerry-style (i.e. after the fact and over the head of his objecting commanding officer with little or no wound, blood, etc.). He was not in combat; sat on his fat behind in an air conditioned office in "green zone". He is a joke.

[smoothsailing]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!

[Coop]

I agree. Let's hope the folks around here seize on this great news and continue the momentum!

[RedRover]

A couple hundred grand will go further in the 12th District than my homebase of New York City. Still, Irey supporters have to re-double their efforts. I'm trying to figure out how much I can send in.

[Coop]

Still, Irey supporters have to re-double their efforts.

I agree. There's a lot of work to do between now and November.

[drc43]

Donated another $50.

[Coop]

Thanks very much for your support of Ms. Irey!

[Coop]

Ping

[patton]

Wow. I gave her a check, but it was for less than half that! ;)

[Coop]

So you've still got plenty left in your account. Get out the pen and checkbook!!!

[patton]

Might just do that, friend.

[dighton]

Bumpity-bump.

[Coop]

Now you're talkin'!

[Coop]

A small, hate-filled description from a site not welcome at FR.

the Wicked Witch of Monongahela, PA, Murtha opponent Diana Irey

Think some leftists are getting worried?!?

[dighton]

The Wicked Witch of Monongahela, PA

They might want something catchier.

[Coop]

I didn't say they were bright. I say let 'em go for it. It'll double their bumper sticker costs!! :-D

[jazusamo]

the Wicked Witch of Monongahela,

Hah! When Dems can't cite fact, they just make something juvenile up.

[Coop]

This one person is absolutely beside him/herself over Diana Irey.

[Coop]

He served in Vietnam? I had no idea. The press ought to mention that every time they write a story about him.

Absolutely! It worked very well for President Kerry.

[Coop]

Geez, I thought this thread would get a lot more action than it has.

[freema]

Thank you all!

[Coop]

Bump

[jazusamo]

FYI

Good news.

[Miss Marple]

Hi, Coop! I scraped together 10 bucks and sent to her before the end of the quarter. I will be able to send more now.

I think everyone should send in whatever they can afford. Everyone can spare 5 dollars, and thousands of people sending that amount in can make a huge difference.

[Coop]

I agree completely, but we all know the reality. Heck, we can't even finish off this FReepathon, which everyone has a stake in. So getting folks to pony up for a PA congressional race, even one involving a treasonous blowhard, doesn't come easy.

Having said that, I am still encouraged by the grass-roots response to Ms. Irey's campaign from FR and the milblogs.

[Coop]

And thanks for supporting her campaign against Jackass Murtha!

[Miss Marple]

Well, same thing with the Freepathon. People need to donate small amounts if they can't do $50. A lot of people kicking in 5 bucks makes a difference.

If 1000 folks kicked in $5, that would be $50,000.

A ot of people don't donate because they think their small donation won't make a difference. I think people need to kick in what they can, and the numbers will add up.

[Coop]

$5,000, but your point is well taken! :-)

[Miss Marple]

Oh, I am so embarassed! THIS is why I never worked in banking! LOL!

OK...10,000 people giving $5 is %50,000.

Anyway, everyone should cough up to the Freepathon and Irey's campaign.

[Coop]

BTTT

[Coop]

Ping

[Coop]

Almost a quarter million grass-root dollars over the course of maybe six weeks. Tell me Diana Irey hasn't tapped into some significant anti-Murtha sentiment.

[girlangler]

That's great Coop. I'll send another small donation today.

I am still planning on freeping Murtha Aug. 12 here in Tennessee. I kinda dropped the ball the past few days because I had some deadlines to deal with, plus I can't stay off the threads about Israel/Lebanon.

I'll get back on the freep planning tonight (and I'll keep you informed). I've heard from a few Tennessee freepers who want to attend.

[jazusamo]

Thank you girlangler for what you and others are doing for Diana Irey in Tennessee. :-)

The bad thing is that it must be cutting into your fishin. :-(

[Coop]

Thanks much for supporting ms. Irey. I look forward to hearing of your confrontation with Jackass Murtha. Hope you met your deadline! :-)

[Just A Nobody]

You put your money to good use. Thanks!

[Just A Nobody]

PLEASE!!! I'm BEGGING you.....do not use those two words together. (no need to say which 2 words...I'm sure you know.;*))

[Just A Nobody]

Tell me Diana Irey hasn't tapped into some significant anti-Murtha sentiment.

Ohhhh yeah she has!

[Coop]

BTTT

[freema]

And from ALL FIFTY STATES!!!!!!