Quinn knows a phony when he sees one.

April 2, 2010, Tribune Democrat Letter to the Editor

— Although I am a fan of the Jim Quinn radio show based in Pittsburgh, I think Quinn has it all wrong.

He believes that the Republican committee made a mistake by endorsing Tim Burns over William Russell in the special election May 18 to fill the 12th district seat of now-deceased Congressman John Murtha.

I was fortunate enough to attend a town hall meeting in Indiana, where Burns and Russell spoke. (The Democrat declined an invitation to attend.) They both answered many excellent questions the same way.

However, I had a strong feeling that Russell (thank you for your service) is looking for a career job, which seems to be Washington as usual.

Burns, on the other hand, developed a software company that employed more than 400 people in private-sector jobs.

After selling his company, Burns worked with a nonprofit for special needs children. I don’t think he had envisioned running for office, but was compelled to do so, for his children and country.

He is pro-life, in favor of term limits, supports energy independence, is pro-Second Amendment, has strong conservative views and believes in the Constitution.

Burns also has been instrumental in organizing the first tea party in Washington County.

Burns has a very positive vision for the future of our district. Maybe Quinn will invite capitalist Burns to his radio show.

You can learn more about the candidate by going to www.timburnsforcongress.com.

Amy Carney

Apollo, Armstrong County

This has all of the Russell's opponents campaign talking points. Quinn knows a phony when he sees one. That is why Quinn has stuck with Russell.

Burns is endorsed by Rob Gleason. Gleason is the King of Insurance for the defense contractors. Gleason is proud of the business he writes for the defense contractor. This from Mr. Gleason’s brochure for his companies, Gleason Insurance, Gleason Financial, and Gleason Technology:

“We have been able to build our business, knowing Gleason is looking out for all of our insurance needs.” Ronald Kuchera, Chief Financial Officer, Kuchera Industries

Kuchera Industries was raided by the FBI and was investigated by the Federal Elections Commission.