Murtha Hits Bottom, Excavates

Not content with just smearing Marines, John Murtha has begun handing letters to fellow Democratic Congressmen informing them that should the Democrats win back the House, he intends to run for the number two spot.

As readers will probably know, Murtha is a close ally of Nancy Pelosi who favors a fast withdrawal from Iraq. Hoyer is more inclined to tough it out in Iraq, and has a long history of friction with Pelosi.

Update: Steny Hoyer's office has given me its own statement in response:

Mr. Hoyer has worked extraordinarily hard to unify the caucus and take back the House for Democrats and that is his first focus. As a result of that unity he is confident that we will be successful in November and intends to run for Majority Leader. He believes his work as whip, caucus chair, and with the DCCC has earned the support of the overwhelming majority of House Democrats.

Adds a senior Democratic aide: "A lot of members are very angry that Jack Murtha has decided to blow up the caucus and declare a leadership race when we are the most unified we've been in years. We're really focused on taking back the house and should not be distracted with a leadership race. It's going to be a huge diversion."

Well, we here at Blue Crab Boulevard heartily endorse that John Murtha is, and always will be in our book, a really big number two. Which is why we suggest our readers support Diana Irey so she can send Murtha into retirement. But we also note that in light of Murtha's announcement, this picture was eerily prophetic. Sometimes we frighten ourselves.

UPDATE: Carry On America is also very impressed with Murtha. Squiggler gags. Eugene David is extremely overwhelmed.

categories Politics | Gaius Friday, 9 June , 2006

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