Murtha Must Go

CQ reports that lawyers for John Murtha will appeal a recent ruling advancing a defamation lawsuit brought against the Pennsylvania Democrat by a U.S. Marine under investigation for killing Iraqi civilians.

Justice Department lawyers representing Murtha filed notice that they planned to appeal a federal district court judge’s Sept. 28 ruling allowing the lawsuit to proceed and ordering Murtha to give sworn testimony in the case.

Murtha has no problem alleging atrocities against our soldiers, but when asked to stand and deliver, he hides behind the government's legal defenses.

Where is the brave veteran, as he likes to present himself, now? After accusing the Marines involved in the Haditha incident of “cold-blooded murder and war crimes” and of attempting a cover-up, now he is afraid to testify regarding his slander.

This man is a disgrace to the military and to the US Congress. Help drive him from office. Embrace the future, go to William Russell for Congress.