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Murtha P.I. on Trail of Challenger Irey
Observer/Reporter (Pittsburgh suburbs) ^ | 7/20/06 | Barbara S. Miller

Posted on 07/23/2006 8:51:33 AM PDT by Coop

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To: jazusamo
I suppose Murtha is correct in saying that and I hope he realizes that there is nothing sinister about checking into FBI tapes that have been in the public arena showing a Congressman tabling a proposed bribe to a later date. I believe Murtha has much to fear about bringing up past behavior whereas Ms. Irey has nothing to fear, but as she says, she hasn't stooped to hiring a PI to dig up dirt.

I actually agree with Mr. Murtha (which doesn't happen much). There's nothing sinister about looking into public records.

However, I fail to see why he would need a private investigator for such a simple procedure.

Can you spell ABSCAM, boys and girls? How about Kit, as in brother Murtha?

I knew you could! :)

21 posted on 07/23/2006 9:36:27 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: 4yearlurker; Mrs. Ranger; xpertskir; smoothsailing; bert; WVNan; Just A Nobody; jazusamo; W04Man; ..
Just got off the phone with my brother-in-law. He was with Irey and about 25 other people up in Apollo,PA. Lots of rain! They split into groups and just knocked on doors to get the word out. He said the response was pretty much 50/50 toward the two candidates.

50/50? At this juncture I'd say that's very encouraging. Ms. Irey is just starting to get her name out. And even that approx. half supporting Murtha at least now knows who she is and that she means business!

I'm also encouraged by the approx. two dozen volunteers helping her out. During the summer heat when few are paying attention to politics and everyone would rather be sipping a beverage by the poolside.

Please thank your brother-in-law for me! I'm going to get up there soon to help the campaign out. I know some others have expressed interest in doing the same.

22 posted on 07/23/2006 9:41:01 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: Coop

Frankly, I don't see why he bothers. I haven't heard any respect for facts when he speaks. Send the PI to Okinawa.


23 posted on 07/23/2006 9:43:08 AM PDT by ClaireSolt (.)
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To: tflabo
Thank you. Please join the team and help us accomplish the goal. Whether it's a donation of money and/or time, forwarding news to friends in or near her district, writing a letter to the editor, support sites like Vets4Irey.com or BootMurtha.com, there are a lot of things we can all do.
24 posted on 07/23/2006 9:43:26 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: TommyDale
I sure hope her background is clean. If so, this will backfire on Murtha BIG TIME!

Uh, she's been Washington County commissioner for 10 years. If she has done anything improperly it would have came out by now.

Typical Dims -- when you can't defeat your opponent on the issues, resort to political smear campaigns.

25 posted on 07/23/2006 9:44:14 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (404 Page Error Found)
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To: 4yearlurker

They can't blame the Republicans for Murtha's mouth, however.


26 posted on 07/23/2006 9:44:24 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: 4yearlurker; Coop

Re: door-to-door response being 50-50 is not good. Ordinarily when you drop by and ask for support for your candiate, you'll either get a yes or a non-committal. People are usually polite face to face. Very seldom will someone say they're for the other guy (doofus in this case). We need to work harder. Irey need not "hire" a PI. She has FR on her side. Let's roll.


27 posted on 07/23/2006 9:52:19 AM PDT by shalom aleichem
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To: shalom aleichem

I disagree. 50/50 response in July against an entrenched incumbent by a relative unknown? I find it quite encouraging.


28 posted on 07/23/2006 9:57:01 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: Coop

Join those of us who have contributed to the Irey campaign. Semper Fi


29 posted on 07/23/2006 10:00:09 AM PDT by ardara
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To: Coop

I'm sure you'll let us know when a 12th district caravan gets organized. By the way, do you know if anyone from the Vets for Irey camp has done any media interviews? It'd be great for a John O'Neill type of spokesman to do some radio and TV.


30 posted on 07/23/2006 10:01:17 AM PDT by RedRover (Diana Irey for Congress! Boot "Semper I" Murtha!)
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To: Coop

I'm sure you'll let us know when a 12th district caravan gets organized. By the way, do you know if anyone from the Vets for Irey camp has done any media interviews? It'd be great for a John O'Neill type of spokesman to do some radio and TV.


31 posted on 07/23/2006 10:01:19 AM PDT by RedRover (Diana Irey for Congress! Boot "Semper I" Murtha!)
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To: Coop

What's good for the goose is good for the gander, fight fire with fire, and eye for an eye. But somehow, I know she won't lower herself to murtha's standard.



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32 posted on 07/23/2006 10:01:21 AM PDT by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: fieldmarshaldj; AuH2ORepublican; Kuksool; Dan from Michigan; JohnnyZ; Galactic Overlord-In-Chief; ..

John Murtha shows his true colors again, albeit in a different way.

DIANA IREY FOR CONGRESS!!!


33 posted on 07/23/2006 10:02:57 AM PDT by Clintonfatigued (illegal aliens commit crimes that Americans won't commit)
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To: Coop
50/50 response in July against an entrenched incumbent by a relative unknown? I find it quite encouraging.

Exactly, especially when it's a 32 year entrenched incumbent and that he is supposedly the fair haired boy for bringing home all the pork for those years.

If half the people are showing support for Ms. Irey at this point, it is very encouraging.

34 posted on 07/23/2006 10:06:04 AM PDT by jazusamo (DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Retire murtha.)
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To: RedRover; W04Man

Vets4Irey is just a one-person effort, to my knowledge. The Vets for the Truth, sponsoring Boot Murtha, is larger and headed by Larry Bailey. I think he has done some interviews and the like. You can probably find details on his site - www.bootmurtha.com


35 posted on 07/23/2006 10:07:13 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: RedRover
I'm sure you'll let us know when a 12th district caravan gets organized.

Yes, I plan to coordinate with the campaign and arrange a date, then I'll post some details and collect names.

36 posted on 07/23/2006 10:10:56 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: ExTexasRedhead; 4yearlurker; tflabo
A Dozen Reasons why Commissioner Irey Can Defeat Rep. John Murtha

  1. John Kerry only managed to get 51% of the 12th district's vote in 2004, and Jack Murtha cannot realistically be expected to match that very high Presidential voter turnout.
  2. Diana Irey has 10 years of experience as Washington County's Commissioner, including seven consecutive balanced budgets without a tax increase.
  3. Veterans are incredibly upset with her dishonorable opponent, Mr. Murtha, and they are organizing to call attention to his despicable behavior. Two examples:
     >>>> www.vets4irey.com
     >>>> www.bootmurtha.com
  4. Commissioner Irey understands that Okinawa is not located in or near the Persian Gulf.
  5. Pennsylvania has already exhibited an anti-incumbent trend this year.
  6. While Jack Murtha does not, Ms. Irey, Pennsylvanians and Americans in general still strongly believe in the presumption of innocence - especially when it comes to freedom's defenders during wartime
  7. When Jack Murtha first joined Congress, American had not yet celebrated its bicentennial. Diana Irey is relatively young and attractive, while Jack Murtha is... not.
  8. Diana Irey is articulate, while Jack Murtha is a tightly wound, stuttering idiot.
  9. Mr. Murtha's brother - Kit - is a Washington lobbyist who in 2004 landed about $20 million for his defense contractor clients. Coincidentally (??), Jack Murtha has been the top recipient of defense industry dollars for the past three years. Source
  10. Rep. Jack Murtha is an unindicted co-conspirator from the Abscam scandal; Commissioner Irey is not.
  11. Diana Irey will be a member of the ruling majority party; Jack Murtha is twelve years removed from that position.
  12. Because of your support! Click here to donate


37 posted on 07/23/2006 10:19:15 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: Coop

Yo, Coop .. there ain't a red blooded, son of an American mother married to a patriot Dad that wouldn't step up, step in and step on .. for Diana's sake and honor.


38 posted on 07/23/2006 10:21:43 AM PDT by knarf (A place where anyone can learn anything ... especially that which promotes clear thinking.)
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To: Coop

If nothing turns up, it will be her life on the line. Murtha is a connected crook.


39 posted on 07/23/2006 10:22:14 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Only stupid people would vote for McCain, Warner, Hagle, Snowe, Graham, or any RINO)
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To: Coop

I have got to be wondering if Irey is closer than what the media believes to beating Murtha. We can only hope.


40 posted on 07/23/2006 10:23:08 AM PDT by BoBToMatoE
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