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Gamera
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 Posted: Jul 08, 2011 - 06:42 AM
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http://www.flowermoundleader.com/articl ... 211359.txt
O'Grady announces for state House District 33
Former fighter pilot seeks return to public service
By Scott O'Grady
Published: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 12:26 PM CDT
Collin County (July 5, 2011) – Captain Scott O’Grady, who captured the imagination of the nation in 1995 when his F-16 was shot down and he evaded capture by Bosnian Serbs for six days before being rescued by U.S. Marines, today announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for District 33 in the Texas House. |
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ygbsm
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Posted: Jul 08, 2011 - 10:11 AM
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Well, ain't that the shizzle. When we need smarts and common sense in politics and the Texas legislature, we get this. I bet he gets elected too.  |
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Gamera
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Posted: Jul 08, 2011 - 10:42 AM
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| First impression: Bush x 2 and Cunningham were combat / fighter pilots too. 8D |
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Posted: Jul 08, 2011 - 10:47 AM
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| I respect those guys...even with all of their baggage. |
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Posted: Jul 09, 2011 - 05:38 AM
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| I look at Cunningham sort of like Pete Rose. I respect what he did in his first career, but it was his second career that disgraced him. Now, that's not to say that had Cunningham never run for office, the Navy would be naming any ships after him, but he would have been much more respected. Ace with 5 kills, Navy Cross, CO of TOPGUN, etc. It'll be interesting to hear from him in 2013 when he's finally out of the slammer. I'm thinking that there will be a book, or tv interviews out the ying yang. |
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Gamera
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http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/ ... ollin.html
O'Grady suspends bid for Collin County seat in Texas Senate
3:21 PM on Mon., Jan. 30, 2012 | Permalink
Republican Scott O'Grady of Collin County has suspended his campaign for the Texas Senate seat being given up by long-time Sen. Florence Shapiro , R-Plano.
http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/ ... s-pul.html
War hero O'Grady denies he's pulling ripcord on state Senate bid
5:17 PM on Wed., Jan. 18, 2012 | Permalink
Republican Scott O'Grady, who became an instant celebrity in 1995 when his F-16 fighter jet was shot down over Bosnia and he evaded capture for six days, said Wednesday he's not giving up on his bid for the Texas Senate. |
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