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If it’s going to be hand-to-hand combat, let’s go prepared.

By: californiasam (Diary)  |  October 8th, 2010 at 03:43 AM  | 

RESIZE: AAA

According to the LA Times, Obama said that “A Republican majority in Congress would mean ‘hand-to-hand combat’ on Capitol Hill for the next two years.”

I say – bring it on!  Election Day is coming right up and that gives us a great chance to send tested warriors.

I’ve gone through the list of House seats that are still in play according to RCP and have highlighted those where the candidate is a veteran, according to their webpage bio. I have listed them in order from most at risk of a Democratic win to least at risk, but ALL of these races are still close and the candidates could use your help. Each candidate’s name links to their website.

MA-4 Sean Bielat US Marine Corps

OH-6 Bill Johnson US Air Force

RI-1 John J. Loughlin US Army Reserve, RI National Guard

OK-2 Charles Thompson US Army

MN-8 Chip Cravaack US Navy

WI-3 Dan Kapanke US Marine Corps, WI National Guard

ME-2 Jason Levesque US Army

WV-3 Spike Maynard US Air Force

MS-4 Steven Palazzo US Marine Corps, MS National Guard

IA-2 Mariannette Miller-Meeks US Army

WA-9 Dick Muri US Air Force

NY-20 Chris Gibson US Army

KY-3 Todd Lally KY Air National Guard

CO-7 Ryan Frazier US Navy

NY-13 Michael Grimm US Marine Corps

NM-2 Steve Pearce US Air Force

NC-7 Ilario Pantano US Marine Corps

MI-9 Rocky Raczkowski US Army

HI-1 Charles Djou US Army

NV-3 Joe Heck US Army

IN-9 Todd Young US Marine Corps

FL-22 Allen West US Army

AZ-8 Jesse Kelly US Marine Corps

OH-15 Steve Stivers OH National Guard

MD-1 Andy Harris US Navy

AR-1 Rick Crawford US Army

NC-8 Harold Johnson US Marine Corps

IN-8 Larry Bucshon US Navy

FL-24 Sandy Adams US Air Force

IL-11 Adam Kinzinger US Air Force

WA-8 Dave Reichert US Air Force

LA-3 Jeff Landry US Army

AR-2 Tim Griffin US Army

There are some truly inspiring stories of patriotism and heroism in the biographies above. I hope that you find some new Republicans to support, I know that I have.

And, you libs who’ve gotten your panties into a bunch, I’m speaking figuratively, if Obama was.

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  • http://www.redstate.com/etcartman Kenny Solomon

    With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory.………FM Bernard L. Montgomery, 5 June 1944.

    He also apparently said “Anyone who votes Labour ought to be locked up.”

    Heh. Truer words………

    ———-

    As for hand-to-hand combat….. Mr. President, I’m filled with ‘hope’ that your statement was in the figurative and I understand your dedication to the Marxist Jihad you and your administration are attempting to force on the American people.

    However, some of us take our CQC training quite seriously, including the possibility and consequences of having to employ such tactics. When the H2H term is mentioned in any meaningful manner, senses tighten within a core of heightened situational awareness and many a time, hands head towards steel in order to protect ourselves and innocents around us.

    In this case, the ‘steel’ I’m mentioning is all contained within the tabulation machines to be used on 2 November and the ‘hands’ contain properly completed ballots.

    ———–

    Congress shall make no law……… shall not be infringed.

    Have a nice day. See you in November.

  • JadedByPolitics

    it is all GOTV and poll watching to ensure your vote is counted from now on in! LETS ROLL!

  • toothpick

    … Dan Sahagun (R-Candidate, CA-16) is also a veteran, of the US Marine Corps.

    He is running against Zoe Lofgren, whose claims to fame are:
    1. She invited Steven Colbert to do a comedic schtick in lieu of a serious hearing at the immigration committee.
    2. She chairs the House Ethics Committee, which has delayed endlessly the justice due to folks like Charlie Rangel and Maxine Waters for their corruption.

    See http://www.dansahagun.com/ for more info!

  • blooch

    uncondtional talks and withdrawal timetables where our enemies are concerned, Barry sure likes some violent metaphors where his countrymen are concerned: “get in their faces”…

  • http://erickbrockway.wordpress.com/ Erick Brockway

    Don’t forget the Gunny!

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  • californiasam

    But, note that I narrowed my focus to those seats that RCP showed were still in play.

    • http://erickbrockway.wordpress.com/ Erick Brockway
  • massron

    Here in Massachusetts we have a chance to defeat a 22 year incumbent who is a rubber stamp for the Pelosi agenda.

    Navy Vet Tom Wesley MA-2

    http://tomwesley.com

  • america1st

    to compile a side by side list of the dims and their opponents, showing which had served in the military. I’m certain it would show a decided disadvantage to the lefties, so many of whom are disdainful of our military and the sacrifices they bear which allow these clueless twits to babble their immature, disingenuous, vile, bilious nonsense.

  • izoneguy

    Jimmy Carter (Navy), John Kerry (Navy), or even the late John Murtha (Marines)…….

    All the scum you listed were liberal dems and Carter and Kerry still tear down America today.

    Take a look at these candidates – who of whom have been in the military. look at their platform and compare them to the people they are running against. These men are conservative Republicans. Far and away better choices than any liberal.

    http://www.redstate.com/dan_perrin/2010/10/07/the-one-cries-havoc-and-let-slip-the-dogs-of-war-

  • npaul

    I don’t know all these people listed above, nor do I have any crystal ball to know how well they will uphold the Constitution. However, military service in and of itself does not automatically endow someone with greater common sense and ability. We are stuck with examples like Jimmy Carter (Navy), John Kerry (Navy), or even the late John Murtha (my own Marines) who all got their governing principles from the New York Times and/or Washington Post.

    Other things being equal, I’d probably vote for a military veteran over someone who is not a veteran. But veteran or not, I want him/her to know, believe in, and uphold the Constitution.