A primary challenger for Russell

If Republican Bill Russell wants …

April 29, 2009 at 9:59 am | Comments (0)

Another ‘Embattled Murtha’ story

The New York Times is up with a story about Congressman John Murtha’s (D-12) …

April 26, 2009 at 10:52 am | Comments (0)

Even under scruity, few see Murtha as vulnerable

With Congressman John Murtha (D-12) embroiled in a lobbying scandal, under fire from military groups and again facing the same challenger who opposed him last year, it’s easy to see the longtime incumbent as vulnerable in 2010. But with more than three decades of political entrenchment on his side, even many Republicans are hesitant to say his days are numbered.

“The problem is he’s done personal favors for just about every man, woman and child over the years, and that makes him tough to beat,” GOP political consultant Charlie Gerow said.

April 19, 2009 at 6:08 pm | Comments (0)