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Martha Moore, everyone’s favorite debate partner
MEADVILLE—Five of the candidates in the 3rd District Republican primary can agree on one thing: They’re all fans of the sixth candidate in the race, Martha Moore.
“I want to get you on Leno,” primary opponent Steven Fisher told Moore recently.
“She is entertaining, to say the least,” candidate Paul Huber said.
Moore, a doctor with her own practice in Sandy Lake, has emerged as the fiery, folksy populist in the crowded field to take on Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (D-3), mixing harsh criticism of President Obama with humorous anecdotes that stoke approving laughter from conservative crowds. At a debate here Monday night, Moore, among other things, said she gets “nauseated” when Obama speaks; seemed to blame former Attorney General Janet Reno for the recent housing crisis; said a tax on the bodily functions of cattle was looming; and emphasized that support for a strict reading of the Constitution does not indicate support for slavery.
“I have the advantage of sitting next to her [at debates],” said Mike Kelly, another candidate in the race. “I enjoy her, she has a candor about her. We are friendly competitors, but believe me, I’m glad the alphabet worked out that way, because she’s a breath of fresh air.”
Though she remains an underdog in the race against better-funded candidates in Huber and Kelly, she is, if nothing else, a crowd favorite.
“I think I’m hitting my stride right now,” she told pa2010.com. “The first few [debates] I was nervous, but tonight, I got my personality out.”
See a video compilation below of Moore’s highlights from Monday night’s debate.
April 29, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Tags: Clayton Grabb, Ed Franz, Kathy Dahlkemper, Martha Moore, Mike Kelly, PA-3, Paul Huber, Steven Fisher
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We Need a Little Levity in the House
Apr 29th, 2010
She is a riot we need a Funster in the US House we have had 2 many Cantakerous Old Men Its time to Shine a Little Light IOn The House Go Martha Go I Hope she wins Big Time
Chris
Apr 29th, 2010
She was nuts. Absolutely, she may have been fun and folksy, but in no way seemed qualified. I’m frightened at the fact she is one of 8 candidates for this seat.
We Need a Little Levity in the House
Apr 29th, 2010
Oh Come on Chris A Monkey can Press a YES Or NO Button and that is really all a Congress person has to do My GOD she is a Medical Doctor She is so much more qualified than Most people in Government You cant be a dummy and get a medical Degree That experience Argument is so MUCH BS
Adam S.
Apr 29th, 2010
Who would take medical advice from this woman????
Jay
Apr 30th, 2010
Someone needs to check to see where Martha got her medical license to make sure it was not out of a cracker jack box. Seriously.
Reform PA 2010
Apr 30th, 2010
This is flat out scary. I’ve watched the clips from all six of them. I can’t seriously imagine any of them serving in the US House of Representatives. If I lived in that district, I’d vote for Dahlkemper just because she’s not a) nuts or b) a total amateur.
Dee
Apr 30th, 2010
I could close my eyes, pull any of the 6 levers and choose someone that would represent the district better than Dahlkemper. She might have that ONE year of extra experience but she sure didn’t use any of that time to read up on executive orders.
Barb and Ray
May 10th, 2010
WAY TO GO DR. MOORE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. WE AGREE WITH YOU.
Jennifer
May 11th, 2010
I know Dr Moore, and she is a brilliant and well thought of physican! She is what America needs!!!
Karen
May 12th, 2010
Dr. Moore is my doctor. I will support her as she is what we need in this country. She is someone that wants to take congress back to the basic pricipals this country was founded on. She has my support all the way.
Shelly
May 16th, 2010
Dr Moore is my doctor and I think she is a no-nonsense Dr. She is very intelligent, and knows what needs to be done. However, I don’t feel she is the candidate I will vote for. Blaming the current administration for a deficit they inherited is just more rhetoric. I want to see someone who doesn’t stick with party lines, that is what got us where we are.
Myrna
May 16th, 2010
Great job Dr. Moore, I agree with you. I hope that you will win, you’ve got my vote.