Decorated Marine to run for (liberal) Filner's seat (A Duncan Hunter guy)

San Diego Union Tribune ^ | 11/10/09 | John Marelius

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Decorated Marine veteran Nick Popaditch on Tuesday announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 51st Congressional District seat held by Democrat Bob Filner.

Nicknamed “Gunny Pop,” Popaditch served two separate stints in the Marines. He was a tank commander during the Persian Gulf war and honorably discharged in 1992 after six years.

Tiring of civilian life, he rejoined the Marines in 1995. A widely circulated photograph after the fall of Baghdad in 2003 shows the tank commander and platoon sergeant smoking a cigar in front of the statue of Saddam Hussein just before his unit helped tear it down.

Popaditch, 42, was awarded the Silver Star for combat actions during the battle for Fallujah. During that battle he was blinded in one eye by a rocket-propelled grenade to the head and given a medical retirement.

He announced his candidacy at events in Chula Vista and El Centro. He was introduced at both events by retired Rep. Duncan Hunter.

“Since returning home, I’ve seen our liberties under assault and our children’s future being sold away by an expanding government that limits individual freedom and responsibility,” Popaditch said in. his announcement.

Filner’s 51st District runs the length of the California-Mexico border and is 48 percent Democratic to 27 percent Republican. The Chula Vista Democrat was re-elected in 2008 with 73 percent of the vote.

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[A.A. Cunningham]

Bump for Gunny Popaditch!

[Just A Nobody]

OH YEAH!!!

Check out his website...awesome.

http://www.popaditchforcongress.com/

I’m sure he will need big $$$ to fight the rat.

[jazusamo]

Thanks, pissant, got it marked.

[jazusamo]

BUMP! :-)

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Here’s something we can all agree on

[Just A Nobody]

During the war, several hundred news-addicted Freepers kept up with fast-breaking events on daily threads called "Operation Iraqi Freedom--The Situation Room--Day #___".

How cool is that?!?! "We" are mentioned on the web site. Thanks for the link and ping.

[Gene Eric]

California's 51st District

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he’s even a lurker!!!

[Just A Nobody]

Hi ya, jaz! Busy, busy...lots happening, huh?

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The Marine vs the marxist!!!!

[MHGinTN]

Appreciate the ping ... and YESSSSS

[Just A Nobody]

The photo album is great! How awesome that Duncan Hunter is helping him launch his campaign. Two great Americans!

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When you want the job done, send a Marine! Go Nick, pro Americans are behind you!

[LucyJo]

God bless and be with him, and the United States of America!

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I can see why he’d want Hunter. The most rock ribbed patriot since RWR.

[Just A Nobody]

WooHoo! Hi “Gunny Pop” — We support you!

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BUMP

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BUMP!!