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June 09, 2006

Speaking Of June Surprises

CongressDaily reports that Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) intends to run for Majority Leader if Democrats win control of the House. His decision would create a fierce leadership battle between Min Whip Steny Hoyer – viewed as the Maj Ldr-in waiting – and Murtha. If such a battle occurred, it would also highlight intra-party divisions on the war in Iraq. Hoyer has taken a more hawkish stance on the Iraq war, while Murtha has become a hero to anti-war Dems (not to mention a nat'l fundraising draw) by supporting withdrawal of troops from Iraq.


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