Ready To Rumble

The Washington Times ^ | April 2, 2010 | Jennifer Harper

[CanadianYankee]

They have the endorsement of Sarah Palin and the support of a few fearless Hollywood celebrities. Co-founded by former congressman Barry Goldwater, Combat Veterans for Congress is a feisty political action committee endorsing 23 fiscally conservative, Republican combat veterans running for office in 16 states - from Jesse Kelly in Arizona to Vaughn Ward in Idaho - both former Marines.

"I believe these great veterans will fight for us in D.C. to uphold and defend our Constitution as courageously in the halls of Congress as they did on the field of battle," Mrs. Palin says of this political platoon, set to expand by another 21 vets in the near future.........

[CanadianYankee]

Jesse Kelly's race in AZ CD-8 has been moved from leans D to toss-up by Real Clear Politics. The incumbant is Gabby Giffords (D)

Real Clear Politics

[Argus]

I think this is a good idea that will resonate with the public. It’s time to pass the torch to a new generation, tempered in war and ready to make tough decisions and lead, to paraphrase JFK a bit. This country’s political establishment needs to be shaken up and not by phony “reformers” like Obama neither.

[ricmc2175]

Ummm . . . John Murtha was a Marine. Jimmy Carter was a Squid. Just saying . . .

[randita]

See the latest Master List of Vulnerable Democrats here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2484540/posts

Update to be posted tomorrow.

[CanadianYankee]

From the Combat Veterans for Congress web site:

The Combat Veterans For Congress PAC is dedicated to supporting the election of fiscally conservative Combat Veterans to Congress. We seek Combat Veterans For Congress who believe in limited government, will rein in the out of control spending of Congress, are committed to preserving and defending the U.S. Constitution, and will support the independence and freedom of the individual as outlined in the Bill of Rights. We support Combat Veterans For Congress who are dedicated to promoting The Free Enterprise System creating the greatest economic engine in the history of mankind, provide for a strong national defense, and will endorse the teaching of U.S. history and the Founding Fathers’ core values in educational institutions.

With all due respect, I doubt that you could argue that Murtha or Carter fit these criteria.

[ricmc2175]

With all due respect, I am just saying that “Military” covers a multitude of sins. I was in for too long not to know the corruption and political maneuvering that comes even at E-8 much less 0-4. Signing a piece of paper or making a statement to get elected is one thing. I believe that this time it is very critical we “know”, in so far as is possible, what is in the heart. GHW Bush pledged "No New Taxes." Even when we think we know the heart, like in 1994 with Gingrich, the pile of money and power is so big it tempts even the well intentioned. How may government departments were going to be closed after ‘94. Three, five? How many were closed? Zero. I believe another head fake to the right will not be a good thing. May you and yours have a Happy Easter

[CanadianYankee]

Happy Easter to your family also ricmc!

I understand and share your frustrations with the so-called Right and agree with you as to "knowing what is in their heart". I cannot speak to any of the other endorsed Combat Veterans for Congress, but Jesse is my son-in-law, and I can tell you this much about what is in his heart, his decision to enter the race was based on many of the same frustrations. His bigest fear, if his campaign is successful, is that there will not be ample like-minded colleagues with the political will to effect the changes this country needs.

[ricmc2175]

Thank you.