Phil Hare
Phil Hare
Philip Gary "Phil" Hareis a former U.S. Representative for Illinois's 17th congressional district, serving from 2007 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district was based in Illinois's share of the Quad Cities area and included Rock Island, Moline, Quincy, Decatur, Galesburg and part of Springfield...
meeting planning political
We thought we were going out for a political planning meeting at his house.
apparent change energy higher inherent nuclear oil prices risks
With oil prices getting higher and higher, the competitiveness of nuclear energy will become more apparent and it may change the perceptions of the risks inherent in nuclear technology.
amazing emotional floor laugh looked ready
Wow. We kind of looked at each other and said 'what?' He was very calm. He wasn't emotional at all. ... It's amazing how he can laugh at times when I'm on the floor and about ready to bawl.
ballot gets lost somebody time
What if, say, somebody doesn't get a ballot in time or it gets lost in the mail?
class lots staff tears
There's been lots of tears here today. I had to tell the staff at 8 o'clock. ... I think he's just a class guy.
legacy principled wonderful
That's just who he is. He a very principled guy. ... That's a wonderful legacy to leave.
candidates congress democrats voted
Now 43 precincts with Democrats who voted for candidates for Congress (in the primary) will have no voice.
reporter today
Today is really all about Lane. I told a reporter today he has been like my brother.
care constitution i-dont-care
I don't care about the Constitution
people quotes
I know the district. I know a lot of people in the district. I know how to get where I'm going.