Phil Hare Encouraged to 'Keep on Digging!'

Taking into consideration the entire width and breadth of incumbent Democrat Congressman Phil “I Don’t Worry About the Constitution” Hare’s poorly-managed re-election campaign to date, I can’t help but think of the advice so many unskilled politicians have received over the years: “Once you’ve dug yourself into a hole that’s too deep, stop digging.” When it comes to Hare, however, I say, “Keep on digging!”

About three weeks ago, I reported that Democrat Party operatives working on behalf of the rotund Hare had filed a complaint against members of the group, Veterans for the Constitution, for campaigning against the two-term Congressman seeking re-election in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Today, I learned that the complaint has not only helped the veterans group’s cause, according to a V4C activist, but it has forced Hare into making unsubstantiated allegations against those who oppose his re-election.

First, I received a copy of a letter today from Marine Corps veteran and V4C supporter Wayne C. Hill Sr. of Moline, Ill. In it, he thanked Hare for his complaint as follows:

The Veterans for the Constitution (V4C) have had their political differences with Mr. Hare. However, we would like to take this opportunity to publically say thank you Mr. Hare for helping with our fund raising efforts. As a result of the complaint filed at your behest by Democrat lawyer, and Sangamon County Democrat Party Chairman, James Moody, and the subsequent national coverage the complaint received, our PAC has received donations from all over the country.

Men and women, active duty military and non-military, union members and non-union members, have given the V4C enough money to not only erect a new billboard at IL-5 and Ave. of the Cities. Additionally, we also now have enough funds to continue our mission for the duration of the campaign.

It’s not every day that a person running for a public office will assist those in opposition to his politics with their fund raising efforts. This gesture is very generous on your part and greatly appreciated by V4C.

Mr. Hare, please continue what you are doing. You have no idea of how much your actions are helping with our fund raising.

Wayne C. Hill, Sr.

Veterans For The Constitution

Moline,

USMC, Semper Fi

“Keep on digging!”

Next, I was copied on a news release in which V4C’s Bill Allbracht concluded that claims made by Congressman Hare during an interview with local television station, WQAD, appear unsubstantiated.

While walking in a Labor Day parade in East Moline, Ill., the congressman told a local television reporter, “I don’t have anything bad to say, but I’m tired of the death threats, I’m tired of them questioning my military record, I’m tired of the attacks on my family.”

In response to Hare’s claims, Allbracht explained why he thinks Hare was using made-up threats as a tool to pander for votes:

A death threat on anyone is a clear violation of the Illinois Criminal Code. Under United States Code, Title 18, threatening a congressman is a serious felony. Further, if Hare was in fact threatened as he stated and chose not to report it, he would be guilty of misprision of a felony (knowing a felony has been committed and not reporting same) which is also a violation of Title 18. But at the minimum common sense dictates that a report be made to the authorities in any matter where your safety and especially that of your loved ones becomes an issue…that is unless the allegation is not true.

Sources in federal and local Quad Cities law enforcement confirm that Congressman Hare has NOT filed a report advising that death threats (or actually any threats) have been made on his life or that his family is in any type of jeopardy.

So which is it Congressman, is your life in danger, in which case a report must be filed immediately, or is this another attempt to garner sympathy for a faltering campaign?

William Albracht – Moline, IL

I think we all know the answer.

“Keep on digging!”