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U.S. Rep. John Murtha said today he expects Democratic nominee Barack Obama to carry Pennsylvania in next month's presidential election
Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'
Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'
thepittsburghchannel.com — A week after U.S. Rep. John Murtha called western Pennsylvania racist, he is now saying parts of... the area are "redneck." (more) Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'
Murtha: Western Pa. 'racist' but Obama should win
breitbart.com — PITTSBURGH (AP) - U.S. Rep. John Murtha says his home base of western Pennsylvania is racist and... that could reduce Barack Obama's victory margin in the state by 4 percentage points. The 17-term Democratic congressman tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... (more) Murtha: Western Pa. 'racist' but Obama should win
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Pennsylvania's 'Racist' Areas
Politics Daily — ... The Pennsylvania Democrat and Obama supporter told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial board that although he expects the Democratic senator to win Pennsylvania next month, he's going to have a tougher time convincing the older voters in the West. ...

Murtha's district
Ben Smith's BlogRep. John Murtha says of Western Pennsylvania: "There's no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area." Continue reading post...

Murtha: Western Pennsylvania is Racist
JammieWearingFool — ... This idiot is talking about his own constituents . "There's no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area," said Mr. Murtha, whose district stretches from Johnstown to Washington County. "The older population is more hesitant." Mr. Murtha said groups he deals with regularly, such as military veterans and senior citizens, have come around to supporting Mr. Obama in the past three months. He credited Mr. Obama with being the most organized candidate he has ever seen. More ...

Rep. Jack Murtha: Western Pennsylvanians are Racists
Ace of Spades HQ — Rep. Jack Murtha: Western Pennsylvanians are Racists I wonder if that includes folks from Scranton, God love 'em? Anyway, here is what unindicted Abscam co-conspirator and sleazy slanderer of the United States Marines, Jack "Okinawa" Murtha, has to say about the citizens of his state. Mr. Murtha said it has taken time for the state's voters embrace a black presidential candidate. "There's no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area," said Mr. Murtha, whose district stretches from Johnstown to Washington County. "The older population is more hesitant." Now you may be ...

Rep. Murtha: 'No Question' Western Pennsylvania is Racist
News — ... Western Pennsylvania is a “racist” area, Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) said during an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s editorial board Tuesday. "There's no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area," Murtha said . "The older population is more hesitant." Murtha represents Pennsylvania’s 12th district in Congress, which represents southwestern Pennsylvania, and borders West Virginia in parts. "I think Obama is going to win, but I don't think it's going to be a runaway," he said. "I think he wins Pennsylvania." Murtha had been an ardent support of Sen. Hillary ...

Murtha: Western Pennsylvania "Racist," But Obama Should Win
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... The Keystone State Rep. tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the older population in that area "is more hesitant," but thinks Obama has gained ground since the nomination battle. "I think Obama is going to win, but I don't think it's going to be a runaway. I think he wins Pennsylvania."       ...

John Murtha: My constituents are RAAAACIST
Michelle Malkin — ... Republican John McCain’s efforts have been stymied by the country’s economic crisis.“I think Obama is going to win, but I don’t think it’s going to be a runaway,” he said. “I think he wins Pennsylvania.” Mr. Murtha said it has taken time for the state’s voters embrace a black presidential candidate.“There’s no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area,” said Mr. Murtha, whose district stretches from Johnstown to Washington County. “The older population is more hesitant.” ( Link ) Reminder: Boot John Murtha. Support ...

DemoRat Murtha: Western Pa. ‘Racist’ But Obama Should Win
Pat Dollard | Young Americans — I happen to know lots of folks in Western Pa. that would take great issue with this son of a bitch’s remarks … But then, this is probably considerably minor to his shitting all over our Marines … I hope Bill Russell beats the hell out of this man-rat in the election. Murtha expects Obama to win Pa. … Says it has taken time for voters to embrace black candidate By Ed Blazina - (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) U.S. Rep. John Murtha said today he expects Democratic nominee ...

Jack Murtha: Senior citizens and military veterans in western PA are RAAAAACIST!
Stop The ACLU — How very shocking of him to say so. I mean, the term RAAAAAAACIST!!!!! isn’t being used every time someone criticizes Obama or anything. Now, why exactly are the senior citizens and military veterans of western Pennsylvania RAAAAAAACISTS!!!! according to Murtha, Marine-slanderer extraordinaire? Because they took too long to like Obama! DUH! Mr. Murtha said it has taken time for the state’s voters embrace a black presidential candidate.“There’s no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area,” said Mr. Murtha, whose district stretches from Johnstown to Washington County. “The ...

Bonus Quote of the Day
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — "There's no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area." -- Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), quoted by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Nonetheless, Murtha thinks Sen. Barack Obama will win Pennsylvania, "but I don't think it's going to be a runaway."

Murtha: Western Pennsylvania 'a racist area'
Politico Live's Blogs — ... Murtha told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette today (h/t politickerpa.com) that he expects Barack Obama to win Pennsylvania on Nov. 4, but it will be close, thanks to all the racist white people in western Pennsylvania: ...

Jack Murtha: Senior citizens and military veterans in western PA are RAAAAACIST!
Wizbang — How very shocking of him to say so. I mean, the term RAAAAAAACIST!!!!! isn't being used every time someone criticizes Obama or anything. Now, why exactly are the senior citizens and military veterans of western Pennsylvania RAAAAAAACISTS!!!! according to Murtha, Marine-slanderer extraordinaire? Because they took too long to like Obama! DUH! Mr. Murtha said it has taken time for the state's voters embrace a black presidential candidate. "There's no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area," said Mr. Murtha, whose district stretches from Johnstown to Washington County. ...

Mad Jack: My Voters Are Racists!
Power Line — ... If you've served in Congress long enough, apparently whatever reservations you may once have had about insulting your constituents tend to evaporate. That's the case with Mad Jack Murtha, anyway; he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette yesterday that the voters who have been sending him to Congress for the last 34 years are a bunch of racists! ...

Infuriation nation, continued
Sister Toldjah — ... —– Rep. John Murtha is in hot water - again - this time for calling Western Pennsylvanians “racists.” Yet he’ll still win next month, no doubt, because he continues to bring home the bacon. (Hat tip: Multiple ST readers) ...

Bonus Quote of the Day
The Hollywood Liberal — ... “There’s no question Western Pennsylvania is a racist area.” – Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), quoted by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Nonetheless, Murtha thinks Sen. Barack Obama will win Pennsylvania, “but I don’t think it’s going to be a runaway.” ...

Race, Western Pennsylvania and Barack Obama
The Moderate Voice — ... I read with interest Jack Murtha’s comment about Barack Obama’s chances in western Pennsylvania. Congressman Murtha has been in office for decades and knows a great deal about local politics. Unfortunately, Murtha has the same weakness as Senator Joe Biden - the filter between his brain and his mouth sometimes has a defect and sometimes does not operate properly. ...

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