[Gene Eric]

Our support Russell is not new nor arbitrary. I wouldn't expect you to know that however.

Here's something from 2008:

For Russell, 'change' means new thinking, not just new congressman
Washington(PA) Observer-Reporter ^ | 8-8-08 | Jon Stevens

Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 3:46:47 PM by smoothsailing

More links here if you're interested:

FR Russell Search

Our concern runs a bit deeper - though, you'd need to be familiar Haditha to understand why.

[Gene Eric]

familiar with Haditha

[smoothsailing]

The thing that’s always impressed me about Russell is his commitment to the district. He stepped forward when no other Republican would, not one local Republican, and that tells me alot about Russell and alot about the Pennsylvania Republican Party.

[jazusamo]

Good post, Gene.

As Smooth says, he stepped forward when no one else had the stomach to. Some say it was only because of Murtha but from the beginning he told people they had to stop relying on pork and develope the resources they have.