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Irey approached to run against Specter
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review ^ | February 26, 2009

Posted on 03/14/2009 9:27:18 AM PDT by Clintonfatigued

Several Republican conservative fundraisers have approached Washington County Commissioner Diana Irey to ask her to consider a primary run against Sen. Arlen Specter.

Sources confirm they have offered to help her raise money.

One strategist said of the close-door meeting the conservative group was particularly impressed that when Irey went up against Rep. Jack Murtha, D-Johnstown, in the 2006 midterm primaries, she was able to raise between $300 to $400K online.

(Excerpt) Read more at pittsburghlive.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: 2010; diana; dianairey; irey; specter
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1 posted on 03/14/2009 9:27:18 AM PDT by Clintonfatigued
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To: Clintonfatigued

Not THAT would be too cool!


2 posted on 03/14/2009 9:28:23 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin is a smart missile aimed at the heart of the left!)
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To: fieldmarshaldj; AuH2ORepublican; Impy; Norman Bates; ExTexasRedhead; justiceseeker93; BillyBoy; ...

I think this should be encouraged.


3 posted on 03/14/2009 9:28:51 AM PDT by Clintonfatigued (Being condemned for corruption by Mexico is like being lectured on morals by the adult film industy)
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To: Clintonfatigued; Diana Irey

Hey hey, Diana!!


4 posted on 03/14/2009 9:29:36 AM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Too bad voters were too dumb not to vote for Murthraitor.

Hope Diana kicks Arlen's rear.

5 posted on 03/14/2009 9:29:40 AM PDT by SolidWood (Palin: "In Alaska we eat therefore we hunt.")
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To: Clintonfatigued
What of Toomey?

I see the conservatives splitting the Conservative vote, and Spector using divide and conquer strategy to squeak through.

6 posted on 03/14/2009 9:29:42 AM PDT by Kansas58
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To: Kansas58

THere is already one conservative running against the PA Cadaver.


7 posted on 03/14/2009 9:30:36 AM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: Kansas58; bill1952

Toomney hasn’t made a final decision yet. I hope he doesn’t run. He’s a free trader (a big loser in PA) and, if I’m not mistaken, doesn’t live in Pennsylvania.


8 posted on 03/14/2009 9:31:10 AM PDT by Clintonfatigued (Being condemned for corruption by Mexico is like being lectured on morals by the adult film industy)
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To: Clintonfatigued; Coop

where’s COOP


9 posted on 03/14/2009 9:32:15 AM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: Kansas58

Good point.
It must be mandated that only ONE run against Spector. I’ve read that Toomey is gearing up for a gubernatorial run.
Perhaps Toomey in 2010 then she can run against Casey in 2012?


10 posted on 03/14/2009 9:32:26 AM PDT by LeavingNewYork
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To: Clintonfatigued

First Toomey, then Peg Lusik, and now Diana Irey. Spector just might sneak thru the primary. Frankly I wish Spector pulls an Liberman and run as an Indie. This would cancel the big Dem vote in the Philly metro area.

I think we need more female candidates to run. I am leaning toward Irey for Pa and Steelman for MO.


11 posted on 03/14/2009 9:34:26 AM PDT by yongin (The Messiah's economic policy is a Katrina waiting to happen)
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To: Clintonfatigued
Specter is the scum of the GOP, and another whore of the DNC and its murky coverups.


12 posted on 03/14/2009 9:34:30 AM PDT by Diogenesis
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To: Clintonfatigued

lol. Can’t we find folks who have not lost to Murtha...lol. What a joke she is.


13 posted on 03/14/2009 9:36:02 AM PDT by napscoordinator
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To: Clintonfatigued

I would financially support this candidate in a heartbeat.


14 posted on 03/14/2009 9:36:04 AM PDT by oust the louse (This Country now has a smelly BO problem.....)
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To: LeavingNewYork

Is Toomey an amnesty cheerleader? The group he led sure is. If so, he can join the democrats.


15 posted on 03/14/2009 9:36:49 AM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: yongin; fieldmarshaldj; pissant

Peg Lusik claims that Toomey gave her his word that he wouldn’t run and that, because of this, she won’t step aside if Toomey runs. However, perhaps Lusik would step aside for Irey.


16 posted on 03/14/2009 9:37:01 AM PDT by Clintonfatigued (Being condemned for corruption by Mexico is like being lectured on morals by the adult film industy)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Please, Diane Irey! Please Save Us and America from this Two-Faced, Slobbering, Antigue, Lame Brained Leftwing Demorat in RINO Camouflage! Sphincter really belongs in an Alhzheimer Wing of a Mental Institution and NOT in the Hallowed Halls of Congress:-) May Diane Irey clean Sphincter’s Clock so to speak and give Pennsylvania ONE Sane and Patriotic Senator, something We deserve Dearly!


17 posted on 03/14/2009 9:37:30 AM PDT by True Republican Patriot (GOD BLESS AMERICA and Our Great President George W. Bush)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Yeah! Get rid of Specter. Irey is one of the few politicians I sent money to.


18 posted on 03/14/2009 9:38:09 AM PDT by rom (Obama '12 slogan: Let's keep on hopin'!)
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To: Clintonfatigued

From what I’ve read, Toomey seems the LEAST desirable.


19 posted on 03/14/2009 9:38:55 AM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Where can I sign up?

I have never donated to a political candidate before. And I still will not give to the RNC as long as the RINO Steele is in power.

But putting Spectre out to pasture is goal #1.


20 posted on 03/14/2009 9:39:50 AM PDT by fzx12345 (Please use your tax refund to support life.)
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