U.S. Rep. John Murtha today announced his endorsement of

[Maribelle]

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

“I’ve known Senator Clinton for 15 years,” the Johnstown Democrat said in a statement released by his campaign committee.

“I know that she continually reaches out for opinions and ideas, not just from our nation’s leaders, but from all Americans.”

Murtha is one of the most powerful Democrats in the House.

http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_078184832.html?keyword=topstory

:bounce:

Well done, Hillary

[Joe the Revelator]

1. Does his endorsement come with a 100 or so delegates?

Because if not, it doesn't matter.

[rodeodance]

5. do any?--NO---what a silly question you ask--

[Joe the Revelator]

12. Serious question Rodeo:

How old are you??

[Maribelle]

14. Buzz off buster - you are truly becoming a nuisance.

[Joe the Revelator]

15. I'm sorry, I thought I directed by question to Rodeo

Not assorted goof balls.

[rodeodance]

18. thanks, 'it' is that

[rodeodance]

16. serious response: NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS

[jillan]

8. Does Obama have 2025 delegates yet? Because if he doesn't it does matter.

[chknltl]

2. Congrats to Senator Clinton and her supporters nt

[rodeodance]

22. thank you

[Straight Shooter]

26. Thank you, chknltl.

May you live long and prosper. :hi:

edit typo

[Maribelle]

30. Thanks!!

:toast:

[rodeodance]

3. GOOD ON JOHN

[rodeodance]

4. rec

[Johnny__Motown]

6. Yep, the #1 pork barrel spending person in congress is Pro Hillary. who'd a thunk it?

[OhioBlue]

11. that's kinda what I thought - I saw that endorsement coming. n/t

[rodeodance]

21. and its ALL Hillary's.

[rodeodance]

20. Thank you for your concern

[DrFunkenstein]

7. Congrats to Clinton

As an Obama supporter, I admit I was saddened that Murtha didn't become the Party whip. And it also makes up for losing Spitzer's delegate (also saddening).

[thewiseguy]

10. He voted for the Iraq war

I really do not care what he did or say after that.

[rodeodance]

19. Its all about poor wittle you. tsk tsk

[Dinger]

9. Good!!! Go Hillary!!!

He should be in Hoyer's spot. Murtha got screwed on that one!

[femrap]

13. This bodes well for her in PA. nt

[rodeodance]

17. you bet:-)

[maximusveritas]

23. With this endorsement, she should win by over 20 points in PA

I'd be shocked if it was less than 15.

[Straight Shooter]

24. Ha ha, Nancy Pelosi.

The man you wanted as Majority Leader endorses Hillary. One of our most outspoken advocates for finding a resolution to the occupation of Iraq endorses Hillary. The man who took a boatload of crap from the Repubs and still stood strong for our troops endorses Hillary.

It just goes to show, when you know what someone is truly made of, when you've worked with them year after year after year, when you really want what's best for this country, pretty words are a dime a dozen.

:thumbsup:

Incidentally, John Murtha is the only member of Congress (except Wyden, my Senator) to whom I've sent an actual typed snail mail letter, thanking him for speaking out.

[ecstatic]

25. I wonder why he chose today of all days--weeks before the primary

and on a day when it will be drowned out by Obama's speech. :shrug:

[Auntie Bush]

27. Damn you John Murtha!

Now all the Obamites are going to put you on their sh** list along with Geraldine, Bill, Plame, Wilson and too many others to mention. Well all Clinton supporters to be exact. All the people they used to admire are now enemies and full of cra*.

[JimGinPA]

33. Think Of The Shoe On The Other Foot...

What would you think if HRC had won more than twice as many states, was ahead 150 pledged delegates, ahead over 700,000 popular votes and then Murtha had endorsed Obama? Would you consider maybe he was going against the will of the party? Be honest if you can.

[LittleClarkie]

34. Just as Hillary people put Kennedy, Kerry, and Keith Olbermann on their list

appears to work both ways.

On edit: Oh, and Daily Kos.

[DLnyc]

35. I don't know if you really believe that, but for the record,

I like Obama a lot, I don't really have a 'sh** list', and I have a lot of respect for Murtha, Ferraro, Bill, Plame and her husband, and most Clinton supporters that I actually know.

People I DON'T have much affection, nor respect, for would be more like shrub, Rove, Rummy, Darth Cheney, either Bolton, several others of their ilk.

It's okay, though, if you don't really care what I think. Just wanted to point out that your use of the word 'all' makes your statement, technically, false.

[ecstatic]

36. I haven't seen that behavior from "Obamites." My respect level for

Murtha has not changed.

[BlueJac]

28. No, he has been wrong in the past

He must not of watched the true leader of the Democratic Party.


OBAMA!!!

[rodeodance]

29. GOMAMA----THE "true" leader. see, we can play your silly game also

[Qutzupalotl]

31. Wow, that's a good one!

Congratulations, Hillary supporters. I think this will make a difference in Pennsylvania.

[Jersey Devil]

32. And this will increase the number of PA delegates?

Clinton simply cannot win no matter how big she wins PA. It is over

[Barack_America]

37. Congrats to Clinton. n/t