Rep. John Murtha: Questions About My Record

Another swift boat attack, typical of the Republicans. When they can't deal with the facts, they crank up the smear machine. I think they may have overplayed their hand on this one since Congressman Murtha's medals have nothing to do with the failure of the Bush policy in Iraq.

More from the Huffington Post

Also, and not surprising, there are reports that the Bush administration has launched a secret smear campaign against Congressman Murtha:

The Huffington Post has learned the Bush administration recently asked high ranking military leaders to denounce Congressman John Murtha. Congressman Murtha has called for the Bush Administration to withdraw US troops from Iraq.

The Bush Administration first attacked Rep. Murtha for his Iraq views by associating him with the filmmaker Michael Moore and Representative Jean Schmidt likened him to a coward on the floor of the House of Representatives. When those tactics backfired, Dick Cheney called Murtha "A good man, a marine, a patriot and he's taking a clear stand in an entirely legitimate discussion."
Though the White House has backed off publicly, administration officials have nevertheless recently made calls to military leaders to condemn the congressman. So far they have refused.

Rep. Murtha spent 37 years in the Marine Corps earning a Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts and a Navy Distinguished Service Medal. His service has earned him the respect of the military, and made him a trusted adviser to both Republican and Democratic presidents and leaders of the armed forces.

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