Party Lines from Lakeland Newspapers is reporting that Phil Crane will face a challenge from the, errr, right?!
Crane’s opponent ‘more’ conservative
Atty. David Phelps in announcing his candidacy for the 2004 Republican nomination for the 8th Congressional District is setting a course to be more conservative than incumbent conservative Congressman Phil Crane.The Crystal Lake resident with a background in law enforcement is talking about reducing frivolous spending, a Crane byword for three decades, and opposing federal tax increases short of a national emergency.
Phelps, 40, said he will spend conservatively in the campaign and support campaign reform laws because of the "outrageous" cost of running for office. An Air Force veteran, Phelps serves as a trustee of the Crystal Lake Park District.
Ummmm…The American Conservative Union has given Crane 100s in both 2001 and 2002 and a 99 score over his 32 years in Congress. What the hell is to the right of Phil Crane? Tom Delay on acid?