Retired soldier unable to unseat Murtha

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Retired soldier unable to unseat Murtha
By Kimberly Hefling - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Nov 5, 2008 1:59:39 EST

PHILADELPHIA — Rep. John Murtha, who scrambled to jump-start his campaign after saying his constituents were racist, held off a surprisingly stiff challenge Tuesday.

With 77 percent of precincts reporting, Murtha had 52 percent of the vote, while Republican William Russell had 48 percent.

In his hometown of Johnstown, supporters chanted “Welcome back Jack.” Murtha said his emphasis on creating jobs is what mattered most to voters.

“You keep sending me back regardless of what I say,” Murtha said.

Two other Pennsylvania congressman, Democratic Rep. Paul Kanjorski and Republican Rep. Phil English, were having a tougher go of it. Kanjorski was locked in a tight race and English was trailing.


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