Kerrey's Plea For Murtha
Via votevets.org, former NE Sen. Bob Kerrey is soliciting cash for Rep. Jack Murtha, who is engaged in what should've been an easy re-elect effort after noting that voters in western PA are racist, and Gary Peters, who is running in Michigan’s 9th.
Murtha and Kerrey are Vietnam vets. Peters served in the Gulf. Full letter available after the jump.
Dear VoteVets.org Supporter,
I wanted to take this opportunity to write to you about the state of the race, and urge you for some last second help.
In 2006, with your help, VoteVets.org was able to help elect four of America’s newest veterans to Congress. Since coming to Washington, Reps. Patrick Murphy, Joe Sestak, Tim Walz, and Chris Carney have made a name for themselves, and helped shape the national debate for the better with their authority and credibility.
Now imagine what things will be like if we can send them a number of reinforcements. It’s a tough week ahead to get there, but we can, and we will, with your help. From coast-to-coast, VoteVets.org’s endorsed candidates are looking incredibly strong. But they still need some last minute help.
Today, I’d like to make a last-minute pitch for you to help one of those veterans – Gary Peters, who is running in Michigan’s Ninth District. At the same time, I’d also like to make a special request to send some help to a great Marine and fellow Vietnam Veteran, Jack Murtha, in his re-election.
CLICK HERE TO HELP GARY PETERS MAKE IT TO WASHINGTON, AND KEEP JACK MURTHA THERE!
Gary Peters served as a Lieutenant Commander and a Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist in the United States Navy Reserve. His reserve duty included time in the Persian Gulf supporting Operation Southern Watch, and he served overseas during increased military activity following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. During his service he received numerous awards and citations, including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
Various media outlets have praised Peters. He has been called a "lone ranger" in the fight against special interests. The Oakland Press called Peters "one of the 'doers' in the Senate"….and noted that he is "bright, energetic and sensible." The Detroit News described him as "an All-American guy" who is "…intelligent, articulate and genuine, and in politics for what he can give, not what he can get". With your help, he will also be praised as one of America’s finest Members of Congress.
And, we all know the kind of grit that Jack Murtha has shown in Congress, for years. Because Jack is one tough customer, the other side has decided to do what they do best – smear him. This strategy started years ago, on the floor of the House, when one of his colleagues from the other side of the aisle went down to the floor and called Jack - a Marine and Vietnam Veteran - a “coward” who wanted to “cut and run.” And, that strategy of slime continues today with even more ferocity. Jack is in a tough race this year because of it, and he needs our help.
CLICK HERE TO HELP PETERS AND MURTHA!
We have under one week, now. Under one week to change the face of Congress, and send even more of America’s veterans to Congress. Let’s make it happen.
Sincerely,
Bob Kerrey
Former U.S. Senator, Nebraska
Vietnam Veteran
Board of Advisors, VoteVets.org
I hope that Murtha is defeated by a wide margin for his demeaning remarks about his own constituents.
First he call the great state of PA racist, then corrects himself and calls them redneck.
Anyone who votes for Murtha must be an idiot who thinks just like the bigoted and prejudiced man who is an idiot! He is not the change we want!
I wish there was a way to charge him with slander and remove his taxpayer financed free retirement plan for life!
Where is my Governor? Why dosen't he stand up for his state?