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词条 Nick Popaditch
释义

  1. Military career

  2. Civilian career

     Political campaigns  2010  2012 

  3. Awards

     Silver Star citation 

  4. References

  5. External links

{{Infobox Politician
| honorific-prefix =
| name = Nick Popaditch
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| caption = Popaditch in 2005
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| birth_date = {{birthdate and age|1967|07|02}}
| birth_place = Hammond, Indiana[1]
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| nationality = American
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| alma_mater = San Diego State University
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| party = Republican
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| nickname = Gunny Pop[1]
| allegiance = United States
| branch = United States Marine Corps
| serviceyears = 1986–1992 & 1995–2005
| rank = Gunnery Sergeant
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| unit = 1st Tank Battalion
| battles = Persian Gulf War
Iraq War
  • 2003 invasion
    • Battle of Baghdad
  • First Battle of Fallujah

| awards = Silver Star
Purple Heart
}}Nicholas Allen Popaditch[2] (born July 2, 1967) is a medically retired United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who gained fame as the "Cigar Marine", recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He ran unsuccessfully as the 2010 Republican candidate for California's 51st congressional district, losing to incumbent Democrat Bob Filner. He ran again in 2012 in the 53rd congressional district, losing to incumbent Democrat Susan Davis.[3]

Military career

Popaditch was born in East Chicago, Indiana and was raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. After choosing not to take up a college scholarship,[4] he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1986, served as a tank commander, and eventually rose to the rank of gunnery sergeant. He saw action in the first Gulf War in 1991 and was honorably discharged in 1992. In 1995, he rejoined the Corps and served with the 1st Tank Battalion at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms and later became a drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.[5][6]

During the Iraq War, Staff Sergeant Popaditch was assigned as a tank commander and platoon sergeant.[7] Participating in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, his unit gained fame when it helped topple the statue of Saddam Hussein in Firdos Square on April 9, 2003.[5] Associated Press photographer Laurent Rebours photographed Popaditch in his tank's cupola, smoking a cigar with the statue of Saddam looming in the background. The image, which earned him the nickname "The Cigar Marine," appeared on the front pages of newspapers around the world to describe the Battle of Baghdad.[7] He would later reveal that his smoking was a celebration of his and his wife's twelfth wedding anniversary as well as victory.[8] Following his return to the United States, he was promoted to gunnery sergeant and volunteered to return to Iraq in 2004.[9]

During his second deployment, Popaditch commanded tanks again in the First Battle of Fallujah in April 2004.[5] During the battle on April 7, supported dismounted infantry with a pair of M1A1 Abrams, and turning onto a narrow street, he opened his hatch for better visibility despite the constant RPG-7 attacks.[10] He was wounded in action in an ambush when a rocket propelled grenade struck him in the head. Blinded and deafened, he struggled to maintain consciousness until his tank was moved out of danger, then was evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. After a prolonged stay, he was sent back to the United States, ultimately losing his right eye (due to damage to the optic nerve) and hearing in his right ear.[11] At Naval Medical Center San Diego, some of the vision in his remaining left eye was restored by the hospital's medical professionals, while his ocular prosthesis features the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor instead of a pupil.[12] On November 10, 2005, he was awarded the Silver Star for actions in combat.[13] and medically retired at the rank of Gunnery Sergeant on April 22.[14]

Civilian career

After a brief recovery period living in Monterey, California,[15] Popaditch became an active advocate of veteran's issues. In addition to advising and consulting, he serves on the boards of multiple organizations advancing the care of wounded veterans and their families, such as the Purple Heart Advisory board of the Freedom is Not Free organization, the Vet Foundation, the US Department of Veterans Affair's Patient-Centered Care Steering Committee, and speaks for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation of the Desert Cities, and the Independence Fund.[5] Popaditch was profiled by MTV when he was trained by the Wounded Marine Career Foundation in sound production,[16][17] and later graduated magna cum laude earning a Bachelor of Arts in education from San Diego State University.[18]

In 2008, Popaditch authored, with Mike Steere, the memoir Once a Marine: An Iraq War Tank Commander's Inspirational Memoir of Combat, Courage, and Recovery, (Savas Beatie LLC, 2008), which detailed his combat experiences, recovery, and difficulties with disability and Veterans Administration.[19] It received favorable reviews,[20][21][22] was featured on the Commandant of the Marine Corps' recommended professional reading list for all ranks,[23] won The Military-Writers Book of the Year for 2009, and was a national book club selection.[24] In 2012, Popaditch was residing in Chula Vista, and was married, and has two sons.[25] In 2013, Popaditch authored a 178-page book The Ultimate Marine Recruit Training Guidebook, a book for potential Marine recruits.[26][27] In 2014, Popaditch was studying to become a math teacher.[28]

Political campaigns

2010

{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2010#District 51|label 1=2010 election}}

On November 10, 2009, Popaditch announced his campaign for California's 51st congressional district as a Republican.[29] The incumbent, Democrat Bob Filner, has held the seat since 1992. It is viewed by most as a Democratic district, though George W. Bush earned 46% of the vote there in 2004. Popaditch was endorsed by former presidential candidate and Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee and former Congressman Duncan Hunter; he cited his "love of country" for why he was running for political office.[30] There was also a controversy within the Veterans of Foreign Wars when members disagreed over endorsement,[31] another when the Imperial Valley Press published an editorial cartoon mocking his eyepatch[32][33] (which Filner called "in poor taste"[34]), and a third when Filner's campaign ran an advertisement accusing Popoditch of not voting in the past eleven years.[35][36][37] He was unopposed in the Republican primary, was profiled in the Wall Street Journal,[38] but lost 60%-40% to Filner.[39][40]

2012

{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012#District 53|label 1=2012 election}}

In January 2012, Popaditch announced his intention to seek the congressional seat in the newly redistricted 53rd Congressional District[41] against incumbent Democrat Susan Davis,[42] after receiving 42% of the vote during the June primary.[43][44] Endorsed by the San Diego Union Tribune,[45] he lost to Davis in the general election, receiving 39.6% of the vote.[3]

Awards

Popaditch is the recipient of the following awards:[46]

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number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}}number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}}number=4|type=service-star|ribbon=Marine Corps Good Conduct ribbon.svg|width=106}}number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
number=2|type=service-star|ribbon=Southwest Asia Service Medal ribbon (1991-2016).svg|width=106}}number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg|width=106}}number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg|width=106}}number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Armed Forces Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
number=3|type=service-star|ribbon=Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg|width=106}}number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon.svg|width=106}}number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) ribbon.svg|width=106}}number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg|width=106}}
Silver StarPurple Heart
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation MedalNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ valor device & 1 award starCombat Action Ribbon w/ 1 award starNavy Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Unit CommendationNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation w/ 1 service starMarine Corps Good Conduct Medal w/ 4 service starsNational Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 2 service starsGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 3 service starsMarine Corps Drill Instructor RibbonKuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

Silver Star citation

{{quote|The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas A. Popaditch, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Tank Platoon Sergeant, First Platoon, Company C, First Tank Battalion, Second Battalion, First Marine Regiment, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from 6 to 7 April 2004. While on patrol in the city of Al Fallujah, Iraq, Fox Company came under heavy enemy fire and without hesitation, Gunnery Sergeant Popaditch surged his two tanks into the city to support the Marines under fire. He led his tank section several blocks into the city, drawing enemy fire away from the beleaguered Marines. His decisive actions enabled Fox Company to gain a foothold into the city and evacuate a critically wounded Marine. For several hours, enemy forces engaged his tank section with withering rocket-propelled grenade fire until they were destroyed by accurate machine gun fire. Acting as the forward observer for an AC-130 gunship, Gunnery Sergeant Popaditch directed fire onto enemy targets effecting their annihilation. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he moved his tank forward to draw the enemy from their covered and concealed positions allowing the AC-130 to engage them. On the morning of 7 April, Gunnery Sergeant Popaditch was severely wounded by a rocket-propelled grenade blast while fighting insurgents. Blinded and deafened by the blast, he remained calm and ordered his crew to a medical evacuation site. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Gunnery Sergeant Popaditch reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.[2]}}

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.onceamarine.com/introduction-to-the-book-once-a-marine-by-nick-%E2%80%9Cgunny-pop%E2%80%9D.htm |title=Introduction to the Book Once a Marine by Nick "Gunny Pop" Popaditch |author= |date=27 May 2008 |work= |publisher=Weider History Network |accessdate=2 March 2012}}
2. ^1 2 {{cite web |url=http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=3679 |title=Nicholas A. Popaditch |author= |date= |work=Military Times Hall of Valor |publisher=Gannett Government Media |accessdate=3 March 2012}}
3. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://vote.sos.ca.gov/returns/us-rep/district/53/|title=U.S. House of Representatives District 53 - Districtwide Results|work=California Secretary of State|accessdate=7 November 2012}}
4. ^{{cite news |title=2012 Elections Veterans: Tammy Duckworth Among Former Service Members Running For Public Office |author=Allen G. Breed |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/30/2012-elections-veterans_n_1927225.html |newspaper=Allen G. Breed |date=30 September 2012 |accessdate=23 June 2013}}
5. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|url=http://hotair.com/greenroom/archives/2010/08/03/interviewing-nick-popaditch-the-cigar-marine/|title=Interviewing Nick Popaditch, the 'Cigar Marine'|last=Fiano|first=Cassy|date=August 3, 2010|publisher=Hot Air|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109220924/http://hotair.com/greenroom/archives/2010/08/03/interviewing-nick-popaditch-the-cigar-marine/|archivedate=9 November 2016|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://marinesmagazine.dodlive.mil/2010/08/12/gunnery-sgt-nick-popaditch/|title=Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch|date=August 12, 2010|work=Marines magazine|publisher=United States Marine Corps|pages=12|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
7. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.blackfive.net/main/2004/05/staff_sergeant_.html|title=Gunnery Sergeant Nick Popaditch - The Cigar Marine - And Someone You Should Know|date=May 18, 2004|publisher=Blackfive|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/042006/04102006/181778/index_html?page=1|title=Marine's celebration cigar had dual meaning|last=Carter|first=Chelsea J.|date=April 10, 2006|publisher=Associated Press|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
9. ^{{cite book|author=Oscar E. Gilbert|title=Marine Corps Tank Battles in the Middle East|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MCyrCgAAQBAJ|date=24 November 2015|publisher=Casemate Publishers|isbn=978-1-5040-2506-5|quote=Nick Popaditch, recently promoted to Gunnery Sergeant, had volunteered to return to Iraq with C Company, 1st Tank and was now a platoon sergeant.}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/042006/04112006/181779|title='We regret to inform you'|last=Carter|first=Chelsea J.|date=April 11, 2006|publisher=Associated Press|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/042006/04122006/News/FLS/2006/042006/04122006/181780|title=Coming Home To Uncertainty|last=Carter|first=Chelsea J.|date=April 12, 2006|publisher=Associated Press|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://dailycaller.com/2010/08/09/meet-retired-gunnery-sergeant-nick-popaditch-republican-candidate-for-californias-51st-district/|title=Meet retired Gunnery Sergeant Nick Popaditch, Republican candidate for California's 51st district|last=May|first=Caroline|date=August 8, 2010|publisher=The Daily Caller|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.marines.mil/unit/hqmc/Pages/2005/Tanker%20receives%20Silver%20Star,%20shines%20at%20MCAGCC%20ball.aspx|title=Tanker receives Silver Star, shines at MCAGCC ball|last=Haskamp|first=Sgt Jennie E.|date=November 11, 2005|publisher=United States Marine Corps|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
14. ^{{cite news|title=Retired tank commander gives motivating leadership PME|last=Nola|first=LCpl Zachary J.|date=September 22, 2008|work=The Observation Post|publisher=United States Marine Corps|location=Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/042006/04122006/News/FLS/2006/042006/04132006/News/FLS/2006/042006/04132006/181781|title=Wounded War Vet Starts Life Anew|last=Carter|first=Chelsea J.|date=April 13, 2006|publisher=Associated Press|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
16. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1595298/wounded-veterans-tackle-media-careers.jhtml |title=Training Center Helps Wounded Veterans Work Toward Media Careers |author=Todd Brown |date=19 September 2008 |work=MTV |publisher=Viacom International Inc |accessdate=11 March 2012}}
17. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.usc.edu/uscnews/stories/16318.html |title=Armed and Ready to Film |author=Mel Cowan |date=1 February 2009 |work=Trojan Family Magazine |publisher=University of Southern California |accessdate=11 March 2012}}
18. ^{{cite web |url=http://combatveteransforcongress.org/cand/8 |title=GySgt. Nick Popaditch |author= |date= |work=Combat Veterans For Congress.org |publisher=COMBAT VETERANS FOR CONGRESS PAC |accessdate=11 March 2012}}
19. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.marines.mil/unit/1stmlg/Pages/'OnceaMarine'authortellsinspirationalmemoirofcombat,courageandrecovery.aspx|title='Once a Marine' author tells inspirational memoir of combat, courage and recovery|last=Brofer|first=Sgt Jennifer|date=September 2, 2009|work=1st Marine Logistics Group|publisher=United States Marine Corps|location=Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
20. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.midwestbookreview.com/rbw/dec_08.htm|title=Reviewer's Bookwatch: Andrew's Bookshelf|last=Lubin|first=Andrew|date=December 2008|publisher=Midwest Book Review|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
21. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck/bookreview/once-marine-iraq-war-tank-commander%E2%80%99s-inspirational-memoir-combat-courage-and|title=Book Review: Once a Marine|last=Loring|first=Robert B.|work=Leatherneck|publisher=Marine Corps Association|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
22. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/once-a-marine-an-iraq-war-tank-commander-s-inspirational-memoir-of-combat-courage-and-recovery/|title=Once a Marine: An Iraq War Tank Commander's Inspirational Memoir of Combat, Courage, and Recovery|date=September 2008|publisher=ForeWord|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
23. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.marines.mil/news/messages/Pages/ALMAR029-09.aspx|title=ALMAR 029/09: Updates to Marine Corps Professional Reading List|last=Conway|first=James T.|authorlink=James T. Conway|date=September 8, 2009|work=Commandant of the Marine Corps|publisher=United States Marine Corps|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
24. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.prlog.org/11638314-once-marine-added-to-the-sergeant-major-of-the-marine-corps-reading-list.html |title=Once a Marine Added to the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Reading List |author=Sarah Keeney |date=26 August 2011 |work= |publisher= |accessdate=11 March 2012}}
25. ^{{cite news |author= |title=Nick Popaditch (R) |url=http://projects.wsj.com/campaign2012/candidates/view/nick-popaditch--CA-H |work=Wall Street Journal |date=2012 |access-date=14 March 2018 }}
26. ^{{cite news |title='Cigar Marine' offers advice to recruits |author=Gidget Fuentes |location=San Diego |url=http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/mobile/news/2013/01/marine-cigar-marine-advice-for-recruits-popaditch-010513w |newspaper=Marine Corps Times |date=5 January 2013 |accessdate=5 January 2013}}
27. ^{{cite news |title=Want to be a Marine? |author=Nathan Max |url=http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jan/13/tp-want-to-be-a-marine/ |newspaper=San Diego Union Tribune |date=13 January 2013 |accessdate=15 January 2013}}
28. ^{{cite news |last=Breed |first=Allen G. |last2=Watson |first2=Julie |date=8 January 2014 |title=Reversals in Hard-Won Iraqi City Vex Veterans |url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/reversals-hard-won-iraqi-city-vex-veterans-0 |newspaper=Associated Press |accessdate=5 September 2014 }}
29. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2009/nov/10/decorated-marine-run-filners-seat/|title=Decorated Marine to run for Filner's seat|last=Marelius|first=John|date=November 10, 2009|work=San Diego Union-Tribune|accessdate=June 16, 2014|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6QOAWpT6B|archivedate=June 16, 2014}}
30. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/02/hot-seat-nick-popaditch/|title=Hot Seat: Nick Popaditch|last=Reed|first=Chris|date=December 2, 2009|work=KOGO|publisher=The San Diego Union-Tribune|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
31. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kusi.com/story/13360896/lenderman-pkg|title=VFW-PAC endorsement controversy|date=October 20, 2010|publisher=KUSI|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
32. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.editorandpublisher.com/Headlines/california-daily-in-hot-water-over-editorial-cartoon-61968-.aspx|title=California Daily in Hot Water Over Editorial Cartoon|date=July 13, 2010|publisher=Editor & Publisher|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
33. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/230959/nick-popaditch-vs-cartoonist-i-know-who-i-bet|title=In Nick Popaditch vs. a Cartoonist, I Know Who I Bet On|last=Geraghty|first=Jim|authorlink=Jim Geraghty|date=July 12, 2010|publisher=National Review Online|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
34. ^{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/13/local/la-me-0713-cartoon-flap-20100713|title=Congressman calls cartoon of his opponent 'in poor taste'|last=Perry|first=Tony|date=July 13, 2010|publisher=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
35. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kusi.com/story/13414219/popaditch-calls-voting-allegations-rediculous|title=Congressional Candidate Nick Popoditch Calls Voting Allegations "Completely False"|date=October 29, 2010|publisher=KUSI|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
36. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kusi.com/story/13423799/congressional-candidate-nick-popadictch-set-the-record-striaght-on|title=Nick Popaditch sets the record straight on Good Morning San Diego|last=Jordan|first=Tom|date=November 1, 2010|publisher=KUSI|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
37. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kusi.com/story/13423220/popaditch-responds-to-filners-claim-that-he-didnt-vote-for-11-years|title=Popaditch on Filner ad: 'This is just who he is'|date=November 1, 2010|publisher=KUSI|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
38. ^{{cite news|title=Read This Before Joining the Office Pool|author=John Fund|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303467004575574302780204796|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=26 October 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314034319/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303467004575574302780204796|archivedate=14 March 2016|accessdate=13 January 2011}}
39. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kusi.com/video?clipId=5256365&autostart=true|title=Former Congressman Duncan Hunter Analyzes Election Results|last=Hunter|first=Duncan|authorlink=Duncan Hunter|date=November 3, 2010|publisher=KUSI|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
40. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kusi.com/video?clipId=5257373&autostart=true|title=Political Consultant John Dadian Analyzes Tuesday's Election Results|last=Dadian|first=John|date=November 3, 2010|publisher=KUSI|accessdate=5 November 2010}}
41. ^{{cite news |title=Nick Popaditch, Back for More in 2012! |author=Jim Geraghty |url=http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/287973/nick-popaditch-back-more-2012 |newspaper=National Review Online |date=12 January 2012 |accessdate=17 January 2012}}
42. ^{{cite news |title=Republican preparing to take on Rep. Susan Davis |author=Christopher Cadelago |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/dec/04/popaditch-announces-congressional-bid/ |newspaper=San Diego Union Tribune |date=4 December 2012 |accessdate=11 March 2012}}
43. ^{{cite news |title=STATE AND FEDERAL RUN-OFF MATCHUPS FOR NOVEMBER |first=Raftery |last=Miriam |url=http://eastcountymagazine.org/node/10037 |newspaper=East County Magazine |date=15 June 2012 |accessdate=16 June 2012 |quote=Democratic Congresswoman Susan Davis won the primary handily in a two-candidate race, with 57.67% over Republican Nick Popaditch, who took 42.33%. }}
44. ^{{cite news |title=PRIMARY 2012: Congressional Districts |first= |last= |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/06/07/MNF21G5MH0.DTL |newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle |date=7 June 2012 |accessdate=14 June 2012 |quote=42.6}}
45. ^{{cite news |title=Vote for Popaditch in 53rd House district |author=U-T San Diego Editorial Board |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/nov/01/vote-for-popaditch-in-53rd-house-district/ |newspaper=San Diego Union Tribune |date=1 November 2012 |accessdate=19 November 2012}}
46. ^Campaign publicity photo
{{refbegin}}
  • {{cite news|title=Marine whose photo symbolized Baghdad's fall severely wounded in Fallujah fighting|last=Kusmer|first=Ken|date=April 10, 2004|publisher=Associated Press}}
  • {{cite news|title=Lights, camera and a different kind of action: Wounded Marines get training for film careers|last=Carter|first=Chelsea J.|date=January 19, 2008|publisher=Associated Press}}
  • {{cite news|title=Decorated, cigar-smoking Marine runs for Congress|date=November 12, 2009|publisher=Associated Press}}
{{refend}}

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