Representative John Murtha (D-PA) died this morning as a result of complications from surgery. John Murtha was a war hero and a fairly moderate Democrat – up until about 2004 when he stated his opposition to the War in Iraq. He then tilted fairly hard left, and has remained so to date. There is much to criticize about John Murtha, but from my point of view now is not the time. Our thoughts and prayers go out for him and his family in this time of loss. May he rest in peace.
