AP: Iraq War Vet to Challenge Northrup in Ky.

[Eugene]

Iraq War Vet to Challenge Northrup in Ky.


Thursday December 15, 2005 4:16 AM

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - An Iraq war veteran on Wednesday announced that he will run against
U.S. Rep. Anne Northup, saying he's unhappy with President Bush's handling of the conflict.

Andrew Horne, 44, said Northup has been a staunch supporter of Bush's Iraq policy and
has "become nothing but a rubber stamp" for her fellow Republican.

Horne, a Louisville attorney who returned home from Iraq last spring after a seven-month stint,
said he didn't see any progress in making Iraq more secure.

"It became a realization that we are less safe than we were, not more safe," said Horne,
who as a Marine Reserve officer spent months working with Iraqi security forces and helping
with reconstruction and humanitarian efforts.

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Full article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-5480692,00.html

[UrbScotty]

1. Yep - it's a trend (nt)

[BluegrassDem]

2. Northrup represents KY-3, which is Louisville-Jefferson Co.

What's really sad is that this is a huge urban city that is reliable Democratic, but somehow, they keep voting for this Bush lover! I hope this guy has what it takes to finally beat her.

[alfredo]

3. Hooray! I just informed my local DFA (CFK) in Lexington

I know we will do what we can to help him.