I received an email from Eglund today blasting our Congressman. Knowing full well that Eglund has no chance of earning the party nomination I should remain quiet. There are many good conservatives that have donated to his campaign that I have no wish of offending; however today he went way too far…

When democrats couldn’t beat us at the polls they changed their tactics; instead of attacking our beliefs (which are popular among voters) they do everything they can to destroy the character of those championing our causes. They have done it to Bush, accusing him of the most dastardly deeds; they have all but ruined Tom Delay (an exceptional public servant), and they are trying to destroy our tremendously effective Congressman.

I have entertained the notion that the Congressman should do the party a favor, even though he is innocent, and step down. However, that thinking is completely wrong. I don’t support Congressman Doolittle out of any personal loyalty, I have never had a conversation with him. However, out of principle I would be a coward if I was not willing to stand up for a good man and fantastic Republican who has given so much to our cause. The only politicians who would be willing to run against the Congressman have given up not only fighting for a good, decent, and principled man, but for our cause. Is that the sort of person we want representing us in Washington, the kind that give up?

If Mr. Eglund were campaigning on the sole premise that Congressman Doolittle makes the Republican Party vulnerable to losing the seat I could sympathize. However his campaign has become dirty and hostile toward the congressman. If Mr. Eglund wishes to buy into the rhetoric of the left that is his right; and as conservatives we should be grateful he has shown his convictions before we could be fooled into voting for him.

Thank you Congressman Doolittle for your tireless efforts on our behalf.