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To: PartyTime who wrote (142107)	10/20/2008 10:06:07 PM
From: Ruffian	2 Recommendations Respond to of 173976

Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck' Congressman Says Western Pa. Was 'Really Redneck' POSTED: 4:24 pm EDT October 20, 2008 UPDATED: 6:28 pm EDT October 20, 2008 [NEWSVINE: Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'] [DELICIOUS: Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'] [DIGG: Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'] [FACEBOOK: Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'] [REDDIT: Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'] [RSS] [PRINT: Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'] [EMAIL: Murtha Calls Western Pa. 'Redneck'] CHARLEROI, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. John Murtha is calling many of the people who put him in office "rednecks." The news comes one week after Murtha claimed the area is racist, then apologized for that comment. In explaining his comments about racism, Murtha told WTAE it's difficult for many in the area to change. Murtha said that just five to 10 years ago the entire area was "redneck." Now Murtha said only certain segments of the population are holding on to those racist feelings. Just days after classifying western Pennsylvania as racist, Murtha took a step back from those comments, albeit a small one. "What I said, that indicted everybody, that's not what I meant at all. What I mean is there's still folks that have a problem voting for someone because they are black," Murtha said. Murtha said the history of southwestern Pennsylvania is rife with racism. "This whole area, years ago, was really redneck," Murtha told Channel 4 Action News. Murtha believes there is one segment of the population which is holding on to its racist beliefs and he said it's difficult for them to change. Murtha said it may be even more difficult for them to vote for Barack Obama. "Particularly older people. They want change but they don't want to see things go too far," Murtha said. Throughout the Mon Valley there is a mixed reaction to Murtha's claims. "I think he made a big mistake. This valley is not racist. Not at all," said Robert Gray, of Charleroi. Maurice Taylor, also of Charleroi, disagrees. "I think it probably is, couple people here and there. Like not everybody, but some of them definitely. Older people mostly," Taylor said. Murtha said he was not surprised to see Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton win the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania and he said he didn't think Obama had a chance to win the presidency after that. But since then, he claims many western Pennsylvania voters have come around and he believes many voters have left their racist beliefs behind. "It's better than it was a few weeks ago. It's better than it was a few months ago," Murtha said. Murtha said he has taken a new approach to dealing with voters who are factoring race into the equation. He said he asks them if they agree with John McCain's healthcare policy or with his desire to privatize social security. "I'm saying to them 'let's not vote on whether he's black or white,' Let's vote on what the issues are," said Murtha. thepittsburghchannel.com

To: PartyTime who wrote (142107)	10/20/2008 10:11:21 PM
From: jlallen	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 173976

The governor thus heads the executive branch in each state and, depending on the state, may have considerable control over government budgeting, the power of appointment of many officials (including many judges) and a considerable role in legislation. The governor may also have additional roles, such as that of Commander-in-Chief of the state's National Guard (when not federalized), and in many states the governor has partial or absolute power to commute or pardon a criminal sentence. U.S. Governors serve four-year terms except those in New Hampshire and Vermont, who serve two-year terms. en.wikipedia.org