In September of 2004, when John Kerry was seeking the office of President, he suggested that that George Bush would reinstitute a draft if reelected. Yet it was Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) of Kerry's own party that has been the draft's most ardent and outspoken advocate. Now comes Ellsworth's colleague Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), chairman of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, throwing his weight behind a draft as well.

Rep. Murtha donated $4,000 to Brad Ellsworth's campaign in 2006.