Big news: Murtha endorses Clinton! He cites experience, ability to build a consensus

[jackson_dem]

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LANCASTER, Pa. -- Rep. John P. Murtha has announced his endorsement of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, bringing his clout as a 17-term member of the House and a prominent anti-war Democrat to bear with more than a month until the primary here in his home state.

“Sen. Clinton is the candidate that will forge a consensus on health care, education, the economy, and the war in Iraq,” Murtha wrote in a statement about his decision.

Murtha, who represents the 12th district of Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, was an early and sometimes inflammatory critic of the Iraq war. As a retired Marine Corps colonel and the first combat veteran of Vietnam elected to serve in Congress, Murtha’s voice on Clinton’s behalf could prove especially valuable in both inoculating her from anti-war criticism and bolstering her claim that she is the most qualified to serve as commander-in-chief. That message is the backbone of Clinton’s appearances this week.

“Her experience and careful consideration of these issues convinced me that she is best qualified to lead our nation and to bring credibility back to the White House,” Murtha said. He said he “whole-heartedly” recommends Clinton to all voters in his state.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/03/18/john_murtha_endorses_hillary_c.html

[robbedvoter]

1. Funny how all the people who took risks to oppose the war go with her

while he gets mostly the posers..

[jackson_dem]

2. Folks like Murtha and Wilson can separate the talkers from the doers

:)

[lachattefolle]

3. HooBoy it's gonna get crowded under the bus the Obamites are

shoving everyone under when they don't enthusiastically worship His Audaciousness.

[libbygurl]

4. Watch as OU starts to smear Murtha here, though, as another fallen, worthless idol. nt