Another Veteran running for Congress

Posted on December 12, 2007

Another Army Reserve officer is challenging an entrenched “moderate” Democrat for his seat in Congress.

Lt. Col William T. Russell [U.S. Army Reserve] a Republican, has announced that he will be challenging the 18 term king of pork for his 12th district, PA seat in 2008.

A supporter is asking for assistance in getting him elected. The same request goes for Reserve Major, Will Breazeale in NC 7th District against Mike McIntyre.

One of the great things about the campaign of Lt. Col. William Russell against John Murtha is Russell’s willingness to be creative – to “think outside of the boss.” Also, the campaign is very willing to consider ideas from voters, both those in the 12th Congressional District and outside it.
All the campaigns I’ve endorsed (see the names above) will be uphill battles. It will be difficult to prevail in them, but at the same time, all of them could be winnable with excellent political tactics.

I’m asking all bloggers and their visitors to put on their thinking caps. When I get ideas from you I’ll pass them along to the candidates. I’m starting with the Russell Campaign, and these are the questions I’d like you to reflect on. You can leave the comments on this site or e-mail me at TalkTop65@aol.com. Here are some key questions:

* First, how would you suggest Russell go about raising significant amounts of money given Murtha’s penchant for seeking revenge against those in his District who support his opponents?
* Second, Since most people don’t contribute to campaigns is there an approach that will change that fact?
* Third, what issues – three at the most – would you suggest Russell emphasize in his campaign?
Fourth, how would you go about attracting conservative Democrats, a huge group in the 12th District, to vote for Russell? (There are twice as many registered Democrats in the District as Republicans.)
* Fifth, what are the best ways for Russell to communicate with voters: face-to-face (hard because of the size of the district)? Television? Radio? Bumper stickers? Buttons and Tee-shirts? Yard signs? If all of them, which would you stress?
* Sixth, to what degree would you emphasize by name the lobbyists and other special interests currently pouring money into the Murtha campaign?
* Seventh, would you discuss Murtha’s close links with Nancy Pelosi and other far-left Democrats?
* Eighth, are either Murtha’s advanced age (75) or his 34-year-reign in Congress significant issues?
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Ninth, what’s the best use Russell can make of the many bloggers from around the country who are advocating his candidacy?
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Tenth, how much should Russell make of the fact that Murtha will refuse to debate (almost a certainty).

I hope everyone who visits this site – or for that matter, your own site – will speak out on one, two, or more of these questions. They’re all very real for William Russell and his supporters, and the answers are not always completely clear. Please help out. It doesn’t matter where you’re located. Remember, my e-mail address is: TalkTop65@aol.com. I’ll tell you the results soon.

Posted by Stephen R. Maloney

» Filed Under McIntyre, Democrats, Will Breazeale, Legislators, Marines, North Carolina, National Politics

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One Response to “Another Veteran running for Congress”

talktop on December 12th, 2007 8:17 pm

Dear Rob: Thanks for the publicity for Lt. Col. William Russell against Murtha. Can I sign you up as a “Blogger 4 Russell?” We’re approaching 50 such bloggers and we hope to have several hundred by next summer. They will be factors in helping him win the election.

Steve Maloney
Ambridge, PA
Bloggers 4 Russell

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