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Lib Blog: Jack Murtha has the votes (For Majority Leader)
MyDD ^ | November 14, 2006 | Jerome Armstrong

Posted on 11/14/2006 2:36:56 PM PST by RWR8189

I've heard from a couple of different Hill sources that Murtha is ahead; that newly elected Democrats favor Hoyer by a 2:1 margin, but that Murtha is ahead by about 25 votes overall, which has come about from the standing members after Nancy Pelosi's letter. The vote is Thursday.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: house; houseleadership; majorityleader; murtha
The beginning of the end for the Dems fleeting majority.
1 posted on 11/14/2006 2:37:00 PM PST by RWR8189
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To: RWR8189

Good and he will help prove the corruption of the dems.


2 posted on 11/14/2006 2:38:23 PM PST by Joe Boucher (an enemy of islam)
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To: RWR8189

Excellent news. I hope they trot him out all over television often.


3 posted on 11/14/2006 2:38:43 PM PST by Bahbah (Regev, Goldwasser and Shalit, we are praying for you)
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To: All
For those who forgot:

Abscam Scandal

4 posted on 11/14/2006 2:40:07 PM PST by RWR8189 (Mike Pence for Minority Leader)
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To: RWR8189

That should stoke the growing firestorm.


5 posted on 11/14/2006 2:40:14 PM PST by cripplecreek (If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out?)
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To: RWR8189

"The beginning of the end for the Dems fleeting majority."

Amazing isn't it? In every victory, there is strewn the seeds of future defeat.


6 posted on 11/14/2006 2:40:24 PM PST by OpusatFR ( ALEA IACTA EST. We have just crossed the Rubicon.)
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To: Bahbah

We should certainly trot out this video often.

Talk about Culture of Corruption:

http://wizbangblog.com/2006/11/01/diana-irey-hits-murtha-where-it-hurts-abscam.php


7 posted on 11/14/2006 2:40:34 PM PST by MeanWestTexan (Kol Hakavod Lezahal)
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To: RWR8189

America is in for a couple of really interesting years!


8 posted on 11/14/2006 2:41:52 PM PST by Continental Soldier
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To: Joe Boucher
"Good and he will help prove the corruption of the dems."

But if it never gets investigated or reported by the MSM, did it really happen?

9 posted on 11/14/2006 2:42:19 PM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: OpusatFR

You gotta wonder about these parties and their idiotic senority systems. I hope Hastings gets the call at intelligence.....this Democratic majority is begining to look like a giant pinata.


10 posted on 11/14/2006 2:42:36 PM PST by zarf
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To: RWR8189

This flies in the face of another story about the new conservatives in congress wanting/supporting Hoyer. This portends to the future that Pelosi will, indeed, whip those so-called conservatives into the liberal line.


11 posted on 11/14/2006 2:44:09 PM PST by Arizona Carolyn
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To: RWR8189
The face of the new Democrat majority. Fat blustering angry crooked white man:


12 posted on 11/14/2006 2:44:51 PM PST by Omega Man II
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To: zarf
I hope Hastings gets the call at intelligence.....this Democratic majority is begining to look like a giant pinata.

We may score good political points from it, but the damage to our nation is just too much. Intelligence Chairman hears our nation's most closely guarded secrets. Pelosi is mad at Harman because she wouldn't leak the secrets to the press.

13 posted on 11/14/2006 2:46:18 PM PST by Omega Man II
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To: Arizona Carolyn

This blog says the new Dem reps are favoring Hoyer 2-1.


14 posted on 11/14/2006 2:47:13 PM PST by RWR8189 (Mike Pence for Minority Leader)
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To: RWR8189

I hope the financial dirt starting to leak on "The Madam" holds off till January when she officially takes charge. That way we may be able to watch a Speaker AND a Majority Leader be forced to step down together.


15 posted on 11/14/2006 2:48:00 PM PST by Ditto
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To: RWR8189
Murtha for RAT leader

Perfect!!

16 posted on 11/14/2006 2:48:22 PM PST by evad
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To: zarf

"I hope Hastings gets the call at intelligence..."

Thanks, zarf.

As if I were not troubled enough about all this. Hastings' appointment would make me dig up my hoard and bolt.


17 posted on 11/14/2006 2:49:06 PM PST by OpusatFR ( ALEA IACTA EST. We have just crossed the Rubicon.)
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To: Arizona Carolyn
This flies in the face of another story about the new conservatives in congress wanting/supporting Hoyer.

Actually, it confirms the story you're referring to...

I've heard from a couple of different Hill sources that Murtha is ahead; that newly elected Democrats favor Hoyer by a 2:1 margin, but that Murtha is ahead by about 25 votes overall...

18 posted on 11/14/2006 2:49:24 PM PST by okie01 (The Mainstream Media: IGNORANCE ON PARADE)
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To: cripplecreek

I'm curious - what firestorm?


19 posted on 11/14/2006 2:49:33 PM PST by SquirrelKing (Kayaking, environmental-conservationist, organic food eating, beer loving, gun owning conservative.)
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To: MeanWestTexan

Watching that video, you see the real Murtha (as if the one he shows the world isn't bad enough), the brutish, greedy thug.


20 posted on 11/14/2006 2:49:46 PM PST by Bahbah (Regev, Goldwasser and Shalit, we are praying for you)
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To: Omega Man II

If Bush wanted to stand up to the DemoRats (yeah, like that'd happen!) he'd order the Intelligence Services to deny Hastings all classifed materials on the basis that he's a known security risk who accepted bribes. Then let the Rats either knuckle under or defend Hastings.


21 posted on 11/14/2006 2:50:56 PM PST by LiveFree99
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To: Bahbah
Watching that video, you see the real Murtha

Exactly, and the scary thing is 6 out of 10 voters in the 12th district didn't care.

22 posted on 11/14/2006 2:52:55 PM PST by jazusamo (Murtha still owes the Haditha Marines an apology-See DogMurtha.com.)
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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past

Should have listened to Sean Hannity today.
a portion of his corruption will be on Hannitys show this evening. Boy does he sound like a dirtball slime shakedown artist.


23 posted on 11/14/2006 2:53:46 PM PST by Joe Boucher (an enemy of islam)
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To: RWR8189

The irony of Murtha becoming House Majority Leader could only be surpassed if it were revealed that John Wayne Gacy had been a Scoutmaster.


24 posted on 11/14/2006 2:55:59 PM PST by mkjessup (The Shah doesn't look so bad now, eh? But nooo, Jimmah said the Ayatollah was a 'godly' man.)
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To: jazusamo

Pretty debilitating realization.


25 posted on 11/14/2006 2:56:18 PM PST by Bahbah (Regev, Goldwasser and Shalit, we are praying for you)
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To: okie01

Did you hear Rangel dance around this on Hannity's Radio Show?


26 posted on 11/14/2006 3:02:11 PM PST by Arizona Carolyn
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To: RWR8189

Thanks I read it incorrectly. So the new conservatives want Hoyer and the old timers want Murtha?


27 posted on 11/14/2006 3:05:39 PM PST by Arizona Carolyn
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To: RWR8189
WONDERFUL!!!

:-(

28 posted on 11/14/2006 3:06:51 PM PST by Nancee ((Nancee Lynn Cheney))
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To: RWR8189

Best news I've heard since last Tuesday. With Dingy Harry ensconced at the top of the Senate the Democrats could not have done more to turn their own proclomations about corruption into a big political mallet for the GOP to beat them upside the head.

Go Murtha!


29 posted on 11/14/2006 3:14:35 PM PST by PresidentFelon (Reuters Reporter Adam Entous beats his Mother.)
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To: Omega Man II

Makes Hastert look svelte, eh?


30 posted on 11/14/2006 3:17:01 PM PST by libertylover76
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To: RWR8189

Okinawa here we come


31 posted on 11/14/2006 3:22:39 PM PST by showme_the_Glory (No more rhyming, and I mean it! ..Anybody want a peanut.....)
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To: Omega Man II

32 posted on 11/14/2006 3:39:19 PM PST by SquirrelKing (Kayaking, environmental-conservationist, organic food eating, beer loving, gun owning conservative.)
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To: RWR8189

RECOUNT


33 posted on 11/14/2006 3:50:12 PM PST by Tank-FL (Keep the Faith - Congratulations - Albert - your Old Corps Now!- Go VMI)
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To: RedRover

Ping.. it doesn't get better.


34 posted on 11/14/2006 4:04:02 PM PST by dalight
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To: RWR8189

John " I am not a crook...at this time " Murtha.


35 posted on 11/14/2006 4:12:24 PM PST by Wild Irish Rogue
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To: dalight

Yep. There may not be enough popcorn in the world to get us through the next couple of years!


36 posted on 11/14/2006 4:17:54 PM PST by RedRover (Support the Troops, the Pride of Our Nation--Please Visit DogMurtha.com)
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To: RWR8189

I'm thrilled!


37 posted on 11/14/2006 4:18:56 PM PST by ShandaLear (Perfect People Need Support, too.)
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To: RWR8189

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2006/11/abramoff_report.html Abramoff Reports to Prison Tomorrow; Offers Testimony on Democratic Senators

'Stuck on Stupid' DemocRATs


38 posted on 11/14/2006 4:40:40 PM PST by geo40xyz (Born a democRAT, dad set me free in 1952 when he said that i didn't need to be a DemocRAT MF'er)
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To: RWR8189

Murtha skated on that. It's too bad he didn't take the bribe and arrested.


39 posted on 11/14/2006 4:50:11 PM PST by Cobra64 (Why is the War on Terror being managed by the DEFENSE Department?)
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To: RedRover
Heard anything from Diana yet? Bet she is still healing. If this seat wasn't a target before, what cha want to bet it is now?
40 posted on 11/14/2006 5:45:49 PM PST by dalight
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To: geo40xyz

Turn Baby Turn!

Demo Inferno!


41 posted on 11/14/2006 8:32:04 PM PST by Free Vulcan (Show them no mercy, for you shall receive none!)
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To: LiveFree99

-If Bush wanted to stand up to the DemoRats (yeah, like that'd happen!) he'd order the Intelligence Services to deny Hastings all classifed materials on the basis that he's a known security risk who accepted bribes. Then let the Rats either knuckle under or defend Hastings.--

Ashcroft might have done something. Gonzales is a wimp.


42 posted on 11/14/2006 10:56:43 PM PST by rfp1234 (I've had it up to my keyster with these leaks!!! - - - Ronald Reagan)
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To: RWR8189

Unfortunately for us, but fortunately for America, the guy is wrong.

I'm thinking Hoyer by 13 votes.


43 posted on 11/14/2006 10:57:51 PM PST by zbigreddogz
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To: geo40xyz

--http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2006/11/abramoff_report.html Abramoff Reports to Prison Tomorrow; Offers Testimony on Democratic Senators --

Well, it is on an ABC news blog. Enemedia can't ignore everything...


44 posted on 11/14/2006 10:59:26 PM PST by rfp1234 (I've had it up to my keyster with these leaks!!! - - - Ronald Reagan)
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To: rfp1234

I read this item about Abramoff. It seems that the MSM can't make up its mind if he has dirt on BUSH/ROVE or 6-8 corrupt US Senators. There is also conflicting reports about where he will be incarcerated for continuing questioning in the short term, Florida or a closet in DC. I don't think we can count on much from Abramoff in the short term except trying to get special treatment from the Justice Department. He is apparently very good at that. Ask any US Congressman and Senator.


45 posted on 11/15/2006 4:43:03 AM PST by wmileo
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To: Omega Man II
"I hope Hastings gets the call at intelligence.....this Democratic majority is begining to look like a giant pinata.

We may score good political points from it, but the damage to our nation is just too much. Intelligence Chairman hears our nation's most closely guarded secrets."

Agree, especially when one considers Rockefeller (how's the investigation on his leaking going??) is now the Chair of the Senate Intel Committe

46 posted on 11/15/2006 5:23:12 AM PST by Seattle Conservative (God Bless and protect our troops and their CIC)
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To: Seattle Conservative

--Agree, especially when one considers Rockefeller (how's the investigation on his leaking going??) is now the Chair of the Senate Intel Committe--

If they have anything on him regarding leak investigations or his prewar visit to Syria, it will hit the fan AFTER he has been installed as chairman.


47 posted on 11/15/2006 11:32:14 AM PST by rfp1234 (I've had it up to my keyster with these leaks!!! - - - Ronald Reagan)
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To: Seattle Conservative
""I hope Hastings gets the call at intelligence"

I am inclined to agree with you. However I have had an opportunity to hear A.C. Hasting speak and as a result, something has occurred to me. Don't you have to actually "have Intelligence" in order to be on the Intelligence Committee?
48 posted on 11/15/2006 12:36:29 PM PST by wmileo
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To: wmileo

LOL! I was thinking the same thing about AC and Rocky!


49 posted on 11/16/2006 5:00:26 AM PST by Seattle Conservative (God Bless and protect our troops and their CIC)
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To: rfp1234

"If they have anything on him regarding leak investigations or his prewar visit to Syria, it will hit the fan AFTER he has been installed as chairman."

Isn't it amazing how the MSM is all over the Pubbies BEFORE the election, but now the WAcomPOST (all macaca all the time) is now 'suddenly' realizing that Murtha has *issues* in is background. It will be interesting to see what, if anything, they say about Rocky, and others when and if the truth comes out; and, what their fellow congresscritters do.


50 posted on 11/16/2006 5:09:47 AM PST by Seattle Conservative (God Bless and protect our troops and their CIC)
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