Posted on 07/17/2008 9:06:17 AM PDT by Harvey105
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION: Peg Luksik, Campaign Manager | 814.244.8948
Grassroots Contributions Challenge Murtha War chest in PA’s 12th
RussellBrigade.com Launches
JOHNSTOWN [07.16.08]: The campaign of Johnstown resident and Republican nominee for Congress Lt. Colonel Bill Russell outpaced incumbent Congressman John Murtha in the second fundraising quarter of 2008. According to campaign manager, Peg Luksik, William Russell for Congress reported raising $637,137 to Murtha’s $113,155 to the Federal Elections Commission (FEC). The combined totals from the first and second quarters of 2008 exceed $900,000.
“The incredible story about Bill’s campaign is that the $15 and $25 contributions are coming in from all over Pennsylvania and every corner of the country,” said Luksik. “This is K-Street versus Main Street. These are patriotic families expressing support for soldiers, sailors and Marines, and people saying they’ve had enough of the old ‘pay-to-play’ culture in the Capitol. That’s what’s fueling this campaign.”
Luksik said the Russell campaign has been operating in recent weeks without the benefit of a “visible, active campaigner.” She continued, “Bill is currently on active duty with the Army. That means he can’t campaign, he can’t direct campaign activities and simply can’t be a candidate. The ‘Russell Brigade’ is forming around Bill’s personal story and motivation for running. There’s something really special going on in this race.”
This week the campaign is also announcing the launch of www.RussellBrigade.com offering visitors the opportunity to pay tribute to their personal, military heroes and donate to the campaign. The website features an “enlistment” center for prospective volunteers, and requests “front porch campaign” hosts for Russell’s signature events.
Lt. Colonel Russell will resume campaigning on August 1st at 12:01am with a marathon, 48-hour campaign tour. Russell and his wife Kasia are survivors of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the Pentagon. He has served in the U.S. Army for 28 years of Active and Reserve service, including six tours in hostile fire zones. His deployments include Operation Desert Storm, action in Kosovo and most recently Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Outstanding. I hope we can reclaim some turf in Pa. I’m doing my part in my district (Sestak must go!)
ping
I’ll be doing the Free Republic Happy Dance the day after the election if this clown Murtha is defeated.
PING to something that I think that we can all agree on — beating Murtha like a drum.
Could you please ping your lists? Ask them to visit the site and DONATE!
Thank you
Thanks for bumping this thread.
His challenger two years ago was good. I think Bill Russell is even better. This could be the year to unseat this guy and restore some honor to the Congress.
Get your friends and family to donate and volunteer and get out your dancing shoes.
Thanks.
Damn, I’d donate if I didn’t have a wedding staring at me in September! GO BILL GO!!!
To paraphrase a line from the movie “War Games” - “I’d pi$$ on a sparkplug if it would help John Murtha lose his job!”
Ten bucks?
You’ll save at least that much in taxes.
$20?
You’ll save that in the cost of medicine to keep your blood pressure down if Murtha is reelected.
$50?
You’ll get that much in pride for doing your part.
But even $5.00 would be appreciated.
Thanks and congrats! Who is getting married? You or one of the kids?
LOL
Just don’t do it on an electric fence. I understand that can be quite painful and very destructive to the pee-er.
Me, and let’s slow down with the kids statement ;-).
Thanks.
Sorry about that. LOL
Just tell the bride to be that rather than a honeymoon in some exotic location, you can stay at home and send Murtha home instead.
Just kidding, of course. I wish you all the happiness in the world.
BTTT
bttt - let’s send Murtha packing...
Go get then boys!!!
Ltc Russell, I’d better send you some $.
Hey everyone, He is listed on here:
http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com/index.htm
bttt for a Murtha removal.
Thanks for bumping by.
Thanks for the bump.
Thanks for the link.
Last, but not least, thanks for your service.
ping
Yo Smooth and All — they’re playing our song!
Ping.
Great news Tribune7.Thanks for the ping:)
BUMP!
(my $25 went in a couple of weeks ago)
Excellent, dyna!
Still the same 25 ya thanked me for last time. More later, it is hoped.
:)
Thanks impeachedrapist,Bump.
Hey, I’m just an appreciative guy! :)
Good to see Harvey is carrying the ball!
We tried this earlier....
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046992/posts...
Let's keep this going! When I hear something new from www.RussellBrigade.com or pluksik@aol.com (The campaign managers e-mail address) I'll post it here on Free Republic.
BTW, WAY TO GO, Harvey105! :-)
Bump to y’all.
Harvey, are you keeping a ping list for the Russell threads and if not do you know who is?
Excellent question, Jaz. Harvey is from PA, according to his home page, if it's OK with him we should add him to the Murtha Watch Ping list.
I'm cooked Jaz, we're opening a brand new home for our local VFW so I'm busy with that (It's a real neat place, remind me to post some pics when we're up and running, target date 8-1-08).
Later brother
I’ll be looking forward to seeing those pics.
Talk atcha tomorrow, Smooth.
I don’t know that I am carrying the ball, but I did want to put this ball into play when I got the email early this morning.
If I remember correctly, it was you three who did a lot of work on the Irey campaign to years ago.
Thanks for the visual reminder. It’s not just for us that we need to remove Murtha, it’s for the guys and gals who put everything on the line to keep us from harm.
I don’t get to spend much time here or even online anymore so I wouldn’t be the best one to keep a list.
I don’t get to spend much time here or even online anymore so I wouldn’t be the best one to keep a list.
Do you recall if you were on our ping list? We will be launching a new effort on behalf of LTCOL Russell this year and would like to add you to our list so you can recieve up-to-date info on his campaign.
I’m onboard, and will be a happy follower of whatever effort you want to lead, smooth.
Hey. I don’t play my boom box ALL the time anymore! And I’ve gotten better at barbequeing ice cream. Honest! And that little flatulence problem is almost completely cleared up since I stocked up on Bean-o. And I’ve just about licked that habit of spitting whenever I pronounce an S (sorry about that, smoothsailing!). I’m a new man! Really!
You got that operation?
Finally Jaz, Red did the right thing.
I bet he still walks funny and does those strange yelps, though!
Probably got it done for free by the local NY PETA chapter. ;-)
That's the final word! I can't top that!
Perhaps the awakening has started in western PA. We shall see.
As you know, I just got back from out of town. Will get a donation out to Col. Russell this week. I hope he smashes Murtha to bits.
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