Addressing Congressman Duncan Hunter’s indictment for alleged misuse of $250,000 worth of campaign funds for personal expenses and the filing of false campaign finance records, DCCC Communications Director Meredith Kelly issued the following statement:
“From flying his pet rabbit across the country to a six figure bar tab it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Duncan Hunter’s time living large off his campaign donors has ended in an indictment. Hunter’s misuse of $250,000 worth of campaign funds for personal expenses and the filing of false campaign finance records is emblematic of the corruption and twisted priorities of today’s Republican Party.
“While everyday families are struggling to afford healthcare, prescription drugs and property taxes, their Republican representatives in Congress are focused solely on enriching themselves and their donors.”
Just a few weeks ago, another House Republican – Congressman Chris Collins – was indicted on the felony of securities fraud, wire fraud, and false statements.
Given Hunter’s longstanding and widely covered ethics issues, the DCCC has had CA-50 on our target list since the start of the cycle.