Message From Bill Russell

Dear Supporter:

First, let me thank you again for all of your support in the primary campaign. While, we were not successful today, we brought together a strong network of conservatives here in the 12th Congressional District. This is a group of people that, like me, aren't going away anytime soon. Together, we will continue the fight for liberty, and who knows what the future may hold?

I'm writing to you today to ask for your help one more time. As is common in political campaigns, there was a flurry of activity at the end. This resulted in a handful of expenditures that the campaign was unable to cover with existing funds. Many of you gave sacrificially to my campaign already, and for that I am grateful. If you are able to contribute an additional $10, $15, $25 or even $100, it would go a long way toward helping us make things right with our vendors.

Again, I want to thank you all for everything that you've done. Take heart in the fact that Americans are just starting to wake up, and that means that the fight has just started. This was just one battle in what promises to be a long war. With your and God's help, we will be victorious.

Thank you.
Bill Russell

To Make A Contribution: Visit http://russellbrigade.com/ and Click on the Donate link!

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Thank You!

by William (Bill Russell): I would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of my supporters over the 2008-2010 campaign seasons. I will be eternally grateful to those who put so much time and effort into the campaigns and to those who displayed such great loyalty in spite of pressure from various groups. Although the vote counts were a disappointment, keep in mind that there are hidden blessings in every disappointment. DO NOT LOSE HEART!!! This is a long fight for the soul of our party and our nation. We must all stay engaged – whether on center stage or behind the scenes.

Thank you again and GOD BLESS!

Bill

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Burns Defeats Russell in Primary

by Bill Smith, Editor: Yesterday, Tim Burns with 57% of the votes defeated William Russell in the PA-12 Republican Primary. Burns lost the special election against his Democrat opponent to fill the remainder of Rep. Murtha's term. Burns will be running against Mark Critz again in the General elections.

While I congratulate Tim Burns on his GOP primary win, I believe the the Pennsylvania 12th District lost its opportunity to send a conservative experienced former military person to Congress. Russell had hung in there for almost three years confronting a head to head Rep, Jack Murtha who was linked to corruption and partisan favors using earmarks.

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TAGS: Tim Burns, William Russell, PA-12, Republican primary, Primary, 2010

PA-12 Primary - The Voting Plan

The Pennsylvania Primary tomorrow will help decide the future of our country.

It is imperative in PA District 12, that we get our vote out. The weather on Tuesday is expected to be nasty – rain and thunder storms. The less hardy may stay home (RINO’s, etc.), but the hardy souls of the Russell Brigade must and I’m sure you will get out and vote!

Here’s the game plan:

We are voting for Burns in the Special Election and voting for me in the Republican Primary. I know that many of you were disappointed (as I was) that the party bosses selected Burns over me to run in the Special Election. But, please follow my lead and vote Burns in the Special and Russell in the Primary.

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Electing Bill Russell Will Help Save the PA GOP

The following post on The Conservative Reform Network also identifies how the election of Bill Russell as the GOP Primary candidate will also help save the Pennsylvania Republican Party.

by BGuzzardi: 

 

A Win for Bill Russell is a Defeat for Rob Gleason. Until Republican State Committee is cleansed of Hacks profiting from politics. There is only one degree of separation between Rob Gleason and Nancy Pelosi. Rob Gleason, A Specter Republican. Can he be trusted? And what are you going to do?
Rob Gleason did nothing to help Bill Russell in 2008  and some background on Rob Gleason John Murtha and Diana Irey.
More on Diana Irey and Rob Gleason 2006
Link no longer active at Gleason Insurance – taken down about a year ago. Rob Gleason, chair of Republican State Committee profited from politics and his relationship with Democrat John Murtha.

Gleason is the expert in defense related businesses and manufacturers. We successfully develop innovative insurance solutions for this continually evolving industry. Gleason understands the special needs and business concerns of companies currently working on government contracts as well as those who are seeking these contracts.
We are registered with the Central Contractor’s Registry (CCR). We understand Defense and Government related businesses.
Our Services:

• Defense Base Act
• US Longshoremen Harbor Workers Act
• Coordinating of International Exposures
• Abnormal Exposures
• Terrorism
• Kidnap & Ransom
• Cargo & Transit Coverage
• Environmental Coverage
• Hard to Place Property
• Aircraft
• Exhibition
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
• Property of Others
• High Limit

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Freedom's Defense Fund Ad: "Russell PA 12"

New TV ad being aired now on FOX NEWS and other cable channels throughout the 12th Congressional District:

Update:

Freedom’s Defense Fund (FDF) announced that it will extend its advertising buy today in support of William Russell for the Republican primary being held in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional district on May 18th .

“William Russell is a decorated veteran, tested conservative and proven campaigner,” said Todd Zirkle, executive director of the Freedom’s Defense Fund. “He, alone, has earned the honor of adding this seat to the Republican column this November.”

Russell is set to face off in the May 18th Republican primary against the hand picked candidate of a few party insiders to represent Republicans in a special election slated for the same day. The Freedom’s Defense Fund is encouraging a broader swath of conservatives and Republicans to vote for William Russell to be the Republican standard bearer in the fall election.

“William Russell demonstrated guts when he challenged then-incumbent John Murtha at a time when nobody else would,” continued Zirkle. “Russell fought hard and earned 42-percent of the vote in a very tough district, against a tested incumbent. We urge Republican primary voters to stand with William Russell on May 18th . Vote Russell for US Congress.”

FDF is a political action committee (PAC) dedicated to the principles of limited government, as the Founders understood them. FDF stands with conservative, pro-freedom candidates against the radical left and their elitist allies in Washington.

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TAGS: 2010 elections, US House, PA-12, William Russell, ad, Freedom Defense Fund

PA-12: Americans Spoke, Liberals Ignored

PA-12: Americans Spoke, Liberals Ignored


PA-12 Democrat Mark Critz Won't Repeal Obamacare

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