Murtha Endorses Hillary, Calls for Pullout

From Scott Ott at Scrappleface:

Rep. Murtha Backs Hillary, Calls for Her to Pull Out
By Scott Ott on primaries

(2008-03-19) — Rep. John Murtha, D-PA, the former Marine and outspoken advocate of a U.S. pull-out from Iraq, today threw his credibility and support behind the presidential candidacy of Sen. Hillary Clinton, as he called on her to withdrawal from the race for the White House for the good of her campaign workers and the country.

The veteran Congressman said he has nothing but respect for his fellow Democrat and has her best interest at heart when he says she should immediately withdrawal.

“This battle is draining resources, wearing out campaign staff and volunteers, and making Hillary Clinton a primary target for the radical Republicans,” said Rep. Murtha during a news conference that left him in tears. “Her presence in the race is just exacerbating tensions. She has become a catalyst for chaos. Hillary has done everything that’s been asked of her. It’s time to bring her home.”

The Pennsylvania lawmaker said the fight for the Democrat nomination is a “quagmire”, since neither candidate can capture enough delegates between now and the convention to win it.

“The Clinton campaign is not going as advertised,” Rep. Murtha added. “It’s a flawed strategy wrapped in illusion. The future of our country is at risk. We cannot continue on the present course.”

Well done, Scott.