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1. #520290
   On October 29th, 2008 at 12:41 pm, Misscheryl said:

   G.O.O.D.I.E!!

2. #520294
   On October 29th, 2008 at 12:41 pm, puhiawa said:

   I don’t think his swearing is an asset. This guy is an arrogant creep.

3. #520296
   On October 29th, 2008 at 12:42 pm, bloghooligan said:

   go Russell go!! kick that bloated windbag to the curb…marine style!

4. #520300
   On October 29th, 2008 at 12:42 pm, sonofdy said:

   Murtha needs to go.

5. #520307
   On October 29th, 2008 at 12:45 pm, Misscheryl said:

   1 down, a bunch more to go!

6. #520320
   On October 29th, 2008 at 12:49 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

   bloghoolian

   Ummm… Marine style would be to kick him in his uh… gonads, then drink a beer and watch him cry and moan….. just sayin’…. heh

7. #520321
   On October 29th, 2008 at 12:49 pm, tre said:

   I’m glad to hear some good news about the election.

8. #520323
   On October 29th, 2008 at 12:50 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

   Let me know when he is running for prison trustee.

9. #520324
   On October 29th, 2008 at 12:50 pm, tre said:

   On October 29th, 2008 at 8:23 am, mjk said:
   I’m not a citizen of the United States. I have a Green Card. I follow the rules very stringently.

   Clearly I should just go to vote and not worry about, oh say, the laws that say it’s illegal….

   HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

10. #520327
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:51 pm, Jaded said:

    It was worth every dime donated….go Russell GO!!! OMG how great would it be for Jack Murtha to lose his seat….WE are counting on those in PA to stand up to this guy….he has done nothing for you BUT enrich himself….he MUST GO!

11. #520328
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:51 pm, John Ansell said:

    Incumbents need not apply!!!!!

12. #520332
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:52 pm, kcnut said:

    Yay! Now destroy him and protect america from moonbats like him and borat.

13. #520334
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:54 pm, William Amos said:

    Murtha is out today whinning again about how he is being treated

    “They criticize the hell out of me, but I’ve done my share,” Murtha said Wednesday, during a rally for Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama

    Tell that to the Haditha Marines Murtha

14. #520336
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:54 pm, rooster said:

    I hope that goll dern “Carpetbagger” from Virginny whoops his arsch!

15. #520337
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:54 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    I can’t count how much money I’ve donated to Russell’s campaign. I would love nothing more than to see Murtha run out on a rail. Goodbye and good riddance. Oh and DLTDHYOTWO.

16. #520344
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, tre said:

    Ignore my #9 post.

    MNUSMCDavid, your post was supposed to be there.

    I just hate computers.

17. #520346
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    John

    I am leaning more and more to that philosophy of throwing out incumbents every time when I go to the polls. There are times I hesitate when I see a good office holder, but I suspect that in the long run we’re holding to the true intent of the Founding Fathers… especially regarding term limits. I’m kicking and scratching on my way to that thought process but I’m open to it.

18. #520347
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, rplatt said:

    If the voters don’t throw that disgusting piece of dog crap out of office then they’re no better than he.

19. #520348
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, Elizabetty said:

    How sad that such complete TRASH is sitting in the Congress of this great country.

20. #520349
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, BobonStatenIsland said:

    Seems the media are the only people who actually think that the congress with the lowest ratings in the history of ratings (Single digits) is going to add more democrats to the roster. Only people living in a bubble would be so delusional. Murtha will be gone…..as will many other Dems. Ignore the polls. Go out and vote (early and often).

21. #520353
    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:58 pm, bedje said:

    As his colleague from West Virginia would say. “pretty, pretty, pretty”.

22. #520368
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:03 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    Go Bill Russell.

    I am so glad I sent him a donation.

    Let’s all send a little more.

    5 dollars from each of us could make a difference.

    And five bucks is not going to break anyone.

23. #520370
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:04 pm, William Amos said:

    BTW Listen up GOP this is how you win elections. Put up a conservative candidate who is right on all the issues.

    Get the grassroots behind him by working with them rather than ignoring the grassroots.

    Take the campaign down to retail level politics.

    Dont be afraid to point out the mistakes your opponent has done.

    DONT RUN ON A PLATFORM OF BEING A BIPARTISAN WILLING TO WORK WITH THE DEMOCRATS !

    Make the people part of the campaign rather than just a single vote.

    Stand up forconservative principles even when it seems like its not in vogue.

    See you can win even doing all of that.

24. #520372
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:05 pm, Paul Revere said:

    2 upsets in one night next week! Can’t wait!

25. #520381
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:08 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    William Amos

    AMEN!!!

    I would only add, it is time to completely write-off contacting your voters through the tv media. Possible exception, Fox.

    Use the internet, e-mail, talk radio and direct contact to stay in touch with the base.

    The left owns too much of the media to be trusted.

26. #520382
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:08 pm, Mister P said:

    Can I claim a bench and vote for Russell? Then can I also vote for my 89 year old mother?

27. #520383
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:09 pm, William Amos said:

    Can donate here to William Russell

28. #520392
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:11 pm, Barry F. said:

    If Murtha is booted by Russell, it would surely be time for a littly happy dance…Snoopy-style. And, if McCain/Palin win over the Socialist ticket, it’s time for an even more pronounced happy dance…Happy Feet-style!

29. #520393
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:11 pm, emjem24 said:

    Murtha needs to go down like the despicable corruptocrat he is. People of all stripes are tired of being called “racist” for not voting for Obummer or supporting him.

    PA, like many of her East Coast brethren, suffers from politicians who “serve” their districts too long. It’s amazing how some of these folks stay with folks like Murtha, even after they turn on their contitutuents, just so they collect more pork.

    The American people are just as guilty of this sad state of affairs just like their sainted incumbents. People are creatures of habit and stay with politicians who give them something for their vote. Look no further than Barnie Frank as an explanation.

30. #520396
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:13 pm, Barry F. said:

    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:04 pm, William Amos said:

    Can I get an “Amen?”

31. #520398
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:14 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    20.08 sent to William Russel just now.

    Let’s all do this.

    Let’s all commit to helping other conservative candidates as they prove worthy of that support.

    And yes withhold that support from the left leaning republicans.

32. #520399
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:14 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:04 pm, William Amos said:

    I sure hope they are listening but, I doubt it. Now, fall back in line and keep your mouth shut.

33. #520401
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:15 pm, William Amos said:

    oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    I would only add, it is time to completely write-off contacting your voters through the tv media. Possible exception, Fox.

    Sad thing is Oldcollege is I have been going to teh RNC since 1992 telling them that very thing. The media is no longer the best way to connect with the voter. The dems have re learned the old machine style politics can beat a media driven campaign.

    I argued to them that the GOP needs to do real actual party building. Get money to grassroots organizers and create a group of motivated conservatives that can not only get votes for you but can also be used to recruit future candidates for races. One of the GOP’s major weaknesses is it has serious problems recruiting good candidates for office.

    The GOP needs to create a more stable party with stronger community connections. We can’t keep winging it every election being swept in and out of office whenever the public gets fickle.

    The dems keep in office because they have strong organizations like the NAACP, the Unions and other lefty groups financed and organized behind them.

34. #520409
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:19 pm, orlandocajun said:

    “(A new one posted at GrassrootsPA shows a virtual dead heat: MURTHA 45.5% RUSSELL 43.7%.)”

    I guess that means that roughly half of Murtha’s constituents are idiots!

35. #520415
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:20 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    Wiulliam you and I are on the same page.

    Do not give up.

    I do not know how Tuesday will eventually play out.

    Regardless I do think I know how Wednesday will begin.

    Many who call themselves Republican or even conservative leaning Independents will awaken feeling like they were kicked in the gut.

    With that fresh in their mind, the time to reach those people is now. It is not tome to shrink from the coming fight, it is time to engage.

    Some will run around screaming like children for a 3rd party or want ot psend all their time looking back, I submit it is time to take the future.

    What is done is done.

    The future is ours to shape.

36. #520416
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:21 pm, FilmLadd said:

    One evil corrupt collectivist politician down (almost), several hundred more to go…

37. #520418
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:22 pm, Paul Revere said:

    William Amos..you are correct. This is why I love Gov. Mark Sanford (SC).

38. #520426
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:25 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    old college guy

    well said… the fact of the matter is, as someone on HA said, we are Pandora’s Box and the left will have unleashed us. The 3rd party approach is doomed to failure, but we can create the world we desire. We are the Sleeping Giant of WW2 fame.

39. #520427
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:25 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:20 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    What is done is done.

    The future is ours to shape.

    AMEN because who knows, next election cycle the RNC will prolly back Clinton.

40. #520432
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:26 pm, Misscheryl said:

    DONT RUN ON A PLATFORM OF BEING A BIPARTISAN WILLING TO WORK WITH THE DEMOCRATS

    Ditto that. There is nothing on which I can agree or work on with this democratic party. They must be totally and completely defeated!

41. #520439
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:29 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Misscheryl

    ditto! My dad said the only thing you get when you pull back from reaching across the aisle is a stump….. very prescient of the guy….. I miss him.

42. #520442
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:31 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    MissCheryl

    Amen to you as well.

    This lie of people wanting bipartisanship is nothing more than a stick the media use to beat republicans into line.

    I have yet to ever meet a democrat who was willing to be less liberal to meet a conservative in the middle. Wobbly-kneed republicans get soft and bend over backwards to avoid the punishment the media delivers for their liberal politicians.

    The only thing I use their opinion of conservatives for is to decide who to donate to.

    The more the media hates on a republican, the more I DONATE.

43. #520449
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:32 pm, bloghooligan said:

    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:49 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    I’m cool with that

44. #520456
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:34 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    “No way a carpetbagger from Virginia is going to represent my district”

    Interesting. How typically hypocritical of the Democrats.

    I guess they had NO problem with Hillary Clinton being a carpetbagger from Illinois/Arkansas/Washington DC representing New York in her Senate race. Where was the outrage then?

45. #520457
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:34 pm, DanMan said:

    He got my money yesterday. There’s not even a repub running in my dostrict in Houston!

46. #520459
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:35 pm, DanMan said:

    meh, district

47. #520463
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:35 pm, William Amos said:

    Notice that Huck and Fred Thompson are backing Russell now. But Fred has been doing that for a while. Now finally the RNCC is backing Russell only here at the end.

    BTW I put my resume in to the RNC to hire on. I wont hold my breath I have done it for years now and get turned down every time. Im not blue blood enough to get work there it seems.

48. #520468
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:37 pm, William Amos said:

    BlameAmericaLast said:
    I guess they had NO problem with Hillary Clinton

    Even more ironic considering Murtha backed Hillary over Obama in the primaries.

49. #520473
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:38 pm, Flyoverman said:

    If Murtha loses I propose every Marine Corps unit deployed in a combat zone conducts a Mad Minute in celebration.

50. #520482
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:41 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On October 29th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, BobonStatenIsland said:
    Seems the media are the only people who actually think that the congress with the lowest ratings in the history of ratings (Single digits) is going to add more democrats to the roster. Only people living in a bubble would be so delusional. Murtha will be gone…..as will many other Dems. Ignore the polls. Go out and vote (early and often).

    I remember when Tom Daschle was defeated. I did the happy dance for days. It was SWEET!

51. #520502
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:48 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:09 pm, William Amos said:
    Can donate here to William Russell

    Thanks! I just did!

52. #520503
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:49 pm, rambler said:

    Go Russell!! Nice to know that some voters are coming to their senses,.

53. #520508
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:50 pm, CantCureStupid said:

    This news does my heart good… Murtha is a disgrace and needs to be forcibly put out to pasture.

    Godspeed, LTC Russell.

54. #520511
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:53 pm, madchef said:

    Kick his butt Russell! I’ve been waiting since ABSCAM to see this crook get his due.

55. #520520
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:55 pm, dan708 said:

    oldcollegeguy1980 #42:

    I’m sensing a slogan here:
    IF THE MEDIA HATES
    YOU MUST DONATE!

56. #520521
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:55 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Flyoverman…. I guarantee you that at the Marine Corps ball here in MN…. which will be 6 days after the election… you’ll see Marines of all ages and sizes…. doing the Snoopy dance… then we’ll straighten our uniforms and drink to the Corps( ahem)

57. #520523
    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:58 pm, dan708 said:

    I suspect that Republicans as a whole are in for a dakr night, but it would be a light at the end of the tunnel if Moutha loses. I’ve already seen that video on FoxNews and it’s clear that he’s VERY worried! Like most libs, he has a sense of entitlement; how dare anyone fail to RESPECT HIS AUTHORITAH!

58. #520529
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:00 pm, Red State Skeptic said:

    Now we care about polls?

59. #520540
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:03 pm, William Amos said:

    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:00 pm, Red State Skeptic said:
    Now we care about polls?

    I only care about this poll because everyone in the establishment (Parties and media) wrote Bill Russell off saying Murtha was unbeatible.

    These polls prove that thinking is wrong. So the poll is valid in the sense it is getting people to take a closer look at Mr Russell’s campaign

60. #520549
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:06 pm, flaming_o said:

    Murtha has spent weeks speaking about his constituents as if they were his opponent. Now they’re acting like it and he’s … scared? This doddering old fool needs to be retired with a vengence!

61. #520555
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:09 pm, Barry F. said:

    Polls are like a pimple on the posterior during campaign seasons.

62. #520557
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:09 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Oh I care about polls. The misuse and manipulation of polls in general is what causes malaise in this country and can effect outcomes. Were it in my power, I would ban all polls as detrimental to the free flow of information and the rights of people to freely choose their candidates. Polls are right in there with the ACORN of the world, IMHO.

63. #520576
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:16 pm, chapoutier said:

    I would ban all polls as detrimental to the free flow of information

    You don’t find that statement just a wee bit internally inconsistent?

64. #520580
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:16 pm, elgringoviejo said:

    As Mr. Rush says, the early polls are a waste.
    Closer to the elections, polls become a tad more accurate.

65. #520581
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:16 pm, frontierguy said:

    Any damage done by all the poor nonworkers who were waiting for bigger checks to come in from the illegal alien that may win the office of president may have a shock come Nov 5th and I say hold the media responsible for the damage and carnage that may result. Their lying slanted polls gave the gullible masses false hopes, hopes that will be dashed either way the election goes.

    Oh, Buh bye a$$hat Murtha. You truly are an ex-marine worthy of no respect.

    Silly liberals, paychecks are for workers.

66. #520593
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:22 pm, happyscrapper said:

    Off topic…I just heard John McCain say, “Joe Biden has a habit of straying off message and stumbling on the truth.” I thought that was a great line!

67. #520603
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:25 pm, NJ-Aviator said:

    Will Amos. Yup. Right on point. I would add that the GOP needs to Nationalize local GOP races. Bring the attention of conservatives all around the country on specific races. The funds raised will decimate Dem opponents.

    Tear them apart, one CD at a time.

    If that Windbag fraud Murtha is ousted, maybe the GOP will take notice.

68. #520613
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:26 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    Biden is nothing more than a puppet at this point.

    He is on the verge of being the single most irrelevant person ever in the history of the vice presidency.

    He is less competent than even I thought.

69. #520617
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, FamilyMan said:

    Give um hell Bill

70. #520629
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:31 pm, Lawrence said:

    Michelle,

    I am a Democrat through and through and have been all my life. So, I hang my head a little as I admit to you that I often find myself agreeing with your views as stated in your column.

    … there is nothing wrong with being a Democrat. There is something wrong with supporting corrupt politicians simply because you are a Democrat.

    You, K.C., appear to know the difference. No reason to hang your head at that.

71. #520669
    On October 29th, 2008 at 2:46 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On October 29th, 2008 at 1:55 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:
    Flyoverman…. I guarantee you that at the Marine Corps ball here in MN…. which will be 6 days after the election… you’ll see Marines of all ages and sizes…. doing the Snoopy dance… then we’ll straighten our uniforms and drink to the Corps( ahem)

    I was afforded the good fortune to be invited to the Marine Corps Ball one year and it was truly an honor. They were amused by my powder blue rank boards, yellow cavalry pant leg stripe, etc. but I was well received and had a fabulous time. Brothers and Sisters in arms.

    Semper Fidelis. Enjoy the Snoopy Dance.

72. #520715
    On October 29th, 2008 at 3:04 pm, uhangtight said:

    a dead heat means murtha can cheat. i sure hope that russell pulss this out, i would love to see that pig murtha laid-off and sent from DC back to PA.

73. #520725
    On October 29th, 2008 at 3:08 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    chap

    not at all. probably not structurally correct.I’ll admit.. but then thought processes rarely are. never said i was a genius.

74. #520765
    On October 29th, 2008 at 3:27 pm, CleanGuy said:

    What does Russell know about the Pennsylvania district Murtha has served for 34 years?

    Ummm… He doesn’t need to know about the people; he just needs to know what kind of representation Western PA people deserve.

    When Hillary Clinton moved into New York she took the work she had to do seriously.

    Carpetbagging is fine if you have a D after your name.

    His passion for the troops cannot be questioned.

    Yeah, his passion to slander them.

75. #520810
    On October 29th, 2008 at 3:52 pm, Christian Soldier said:

    Gave to Russell’s campaign last fall…
    Others are worthy too:

    West
    Manion
    McClintock

    Go-new R Party!

76. #520825
    On October 29th, 2008 at 4:02 pm, CrazyFool said:

    I just plopped in $50 for Russell. I’d love to see Murtha go down like the pile of …. he is. (Bumper sticker: I’d slap you but s**t splatters!)

    As for being a democrat – I used to be one (then my eyes opened). Nevertheless I’ll vote for my House Rep. Even though he’s a Democrat he voted against the crap sandwich *BOTH* times. (Besides he’s unopposed).

77. #520829
    On October 29th, 2008 at 4:04 pm, Sergeant Tim said:

    Murtha called Russell a carpetbagger but he himself was born in New Martinsville, West Virgina.

    I wish Bobby “KKK” Byrd would have kept his guldern carperbagger out of Pennsylvania, my home and native state.

78. #520836
    On October 29th, 2008 at 4:06 pm, mattm said:

    Assuming Murtha looses, how long before some moonbat calls it racism?

79. #520849
    On October 29th, 2008 at 4:10 pm, Sergeant Tim said:

    Assuming Murtha looses, how long before some moonbat calls it racism?

    More like stupidism. Go figure why voters would be prejudice against stupid people.

80. #520876
    On October 29th, 2008 at 4:18 pm, Lan Astaslem said:

    From HuffPoo about Murtha:

    His passion for the troops cannot be questioned.

    Wha?? What rock do these people live under???

    Go Bill!!!

81. #520949
    On October 29th, 2008 at 4:57 pm, Flyoverman said:

    From HuffPoo about Murtha:

    His passion for the troops cannot be questioned.

    Yes, he passionately slanders them at each and every opportunity.

82. #521011
    On October 29th, 2008 at 5:35 pm, love2rumba said:

    Just donated again to West and Russell..I kinda wonder in the afternmath of this election if we conservatives are going to be wholly responsible for funding conservative candidates..it seems to me the Repubs have no problem ignoring opportunities for victory.

    I hope Tom Cole gets sacked after tyhe election.

83. #521015
    On October 29th, 2008 at 5:37 pm, love2rumba said:

    What I am amazed about in this election is how common sense seems so absent amongst the people and the Repubs…have people come to believe that one-party rule by an unpopular democratically-controlled congress is going to make things better??

84. #521133
    On October 29th, 2008 at 6:49 pm, floam said:

    Thanks Wm Amos for the address—contribution completed. Go Bill Go….

85. #521153
    On October 29th, 2008 at 7:02 pm, michele hampton said:

    Who in their right mind would vote a man like Murtha? I mean really, he called his own voters racists. If Murtha gets re-elected then I give up, there is no more common sense in America.

86. #521389
    On October 29th, 2008 at 9:25 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

    It’s time for Murtha to declare defeat, only this time rather than disparaging our military, he can admit he has been beaten by the enemy, except his enemy is actually the good guy for the majority of Americans.

87. #521473
    On October 29th, 2008 at 10:54 pm, garydt said:

    Even if Murtha loses I am afraid OB will appoint him to his administration such as his Secretary of Defense or Secretary of State. Then everyone would have a belly full of this prideful man.

88. #521490
    On October 29th, 2008 at 11:25 pm, fulldroolcup said:

    Whatever the outcome of the elections, someone should donate Barney Frank and Murtha some teeth.

    They both have mouths like Granpa Simpson’s.

    NOT purty.

89. #521567
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:10 am, Elm Creek Smith said:

    From HuffPo, my contribution to the discussion:

    ElmCreekSmith See Profile I’m a Fan of ElmCreekSmith I’m a fan of this user permalink

    “His passion for the troops cannot be questioned.”

    I question it. Without waiting for a field investigation, an Article 32 investigation, or the result of courts-martial, this sanctimonious boob took it on himself to brand these Marines murderers, claiming from his pedestal of political ignorance that they panicked. The initial investigation, driven by political pressure, is what caused the initial charges to be filed against the Marines. In the Article 32 investigations (the military equivalent to a Grand Jury) the government provides it’s evidence that a crime has been committed by the service member, and the defense is given the opportunity to rebut that evidence. In most cases of the Haditha Marines, there was either insufficient or no evidence of any wrongdoing, and the charges were dropped. In the cases that have gone to trial, the courts-martial have found them not guilty, with one of the military judges expressing his disgust at the fact that the Marine was charged at all.

    Yes, I have much more faith in the military’s justice system than the civilian courts.

    As for Murtha, he has not apologized. He has been confronted by the father of an acquitted Marine and blathered, rather than apologize. His unspeakable hypocrisy of claiming to support the military while demonizing members of what was his own service for political expediency alone, in my mind, disqualifies him from serving as a member of the House of Representatives.

    ECS
    CPT, Armor
    US Army (Ret.)

    ECS