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.
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