[USS Alaska]

I just returned from the "Boot Murtha" rally in Johnstown {where everything is named after john murtha}. The rally had between 1200-1500 patriots many great guest speakers and zero politicians. Irey was prevented by law from attending {thank you john mcpain} but it was a roaring event. The speakers included Gregg Garvey {his son Justin was killed in Iraq}, Earl Johnson {survivor of the North Tower}, John Wroblewski {his Marine son also killed in Iraq}, Terry Pennington {son is one of the Marines in brig in Pendleton} and David Beamer {son Todd ... Let's Roll}. Local talk show hosts Quinn and Rose and several others.

There were more tears than at an Italian wedding {or funeral}. Me too.

I stopped at a local pub to get a sense of the local folks and they are all behind murtha. While many expressed disagreement with his statements, they know he is a real porker. Sad but true. He will be tough to beat.

[smoothsailing]

!200-1500. Is that a pretty solid number? If so, the Murtha rally yesterday is very small in comparison.

[IPWGOP]

What a great report! Many thanks!! I spoke with folks from the Boot Murtha team by cell phone right after the rally ended. They were very please.

On another note, they said their conversations with Johnstown residents showed them Murtha could be beat... easily this November. And the consensus there was against Murtha.

I'm not disputing what you said, just comparing notes. :)