IP Takes a Stand
The STrib is reporting from IP press release and quoting party leader Jim Moore challenging Attorney General (and gubernatorial candidate) Mike Hatch’s use of state resources for campaign purposes. The IP argues that the use of the OAG letterhead in order to file a campaign complaint, unrelated to the OAG, is a blatent misappropriation of state funds. If true, they are right. If one were running from the private sector, you company would want to ensure that no company time and no company resources would go to your campaign (partially because it would be considered an illegal campaign contribution by a business). It is also illegal to use state funds for campaign purposes. Franking, though is legal. Basically, franking is using state funds to produce informational material for your constituants. As a general rule, these are campaign literature vaguely masquerading as “informational material”.
Hatch’s actions, show he needs to watch himself more closely and refrain from using the advantages of his office to further his campaign.
Meanwhile, in the 6th Congressional District, we see the constant opposites Bachman and Wetterling saying the unthinkable…I agree! They both agree with the US stance that no cease-fire with Israel and Lebanon (read: Hezbollah) should be signed without comprehesive peace accords attached to it. However, IP candidate Binkowski has taken a stand in the opposite. He feels that Israel (while having every right to defend itself from Hezbollah attacks) responded with disproportional force.