Career Soldier to challenge Murtha
The chickens are coming home to roost for many democrats. After nearly 6 years of trying to subvert President Bush and the military, many of these clowns in Congress are being challenged and held accountable for their words and deeds. It's not surprising that Congress has the lowest approval-rating in History.
All I can say is, it's about time.
Career Army man to challenge Murtha
BY MIKE FAHER
The Tribune-DemocratAfter nearly three decades in the military, William T. Russell’s latest mission has brought him to Johnstown.
The career Army man, just two years short of retirement, has left the service and moved to the Flood City in order to mount a political campaign against veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. John Murtha.
As a Republican and first-time candidate facing a powerful congressman in the sprawling, Democrat-dominated 12th Congressional District, Russell faces a tough challenge.
But he is determined to press ahead and will formally announce his candidacy within weeks.
“I recognize this is an uphill battle,” Russell said in an interview last week at The Tribune-Democrat.
“But it’s one that must be fought.”
Murtha, who declined any comment on Russell’s candidacy when contacted through a spokesman last week, has served in the House since 1974.