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ProfessorGAC

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52. And?

Mon Jul 26, 2021, 12:32 PM

Jul 2021

I didn't say they primaried him every year.
I worked on both Halvorson's & Brzozowski's campaigns.
I know what happens in this district.
I live here.
He got primaried twice! Fact
He trounced his primary opponent. Fact
What was your point?

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Statement from Adam Kinzinger on being asked to join January 6 Select Committee [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 OP

I salute him on being a rare Republican lawmaker who puts country before Trump. Doodley Jul 2021 #1

They've Tried To Primary Him 3 Times ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #3

Let's hope the other reQublicans in congress KS Toronado Jul 2021 #14

Works For Me! (nt) ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #18

He ran unopposed in the 2016 & 2020 Rethug primaries. The 2016 general as well. In 2018 he had one Celerity Jul 2021 #45

And? ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #52

you said (in the post I replied to) he was primaried 3 times, it was only 2, 2014 and 2018 Celerity Jul 2021 #53

It's not that hard to do the right thing lunatica Jul 2021 #13

a sad commentary on the state of the GOP. mnmoderatedem Jul 2021 #2

+1 spooky3 Jul 2021 #5

Those complicit in the crime have no right to sit in judgement. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #42

I hope he can be trusted. Nt spooky3 Jul 2021 #4

Well, RepubliQanons, that's bipartisanship in action MerryHolidays Jul 2021 #6

The committee keeps getting more bipartisan day by day. GoodRaisin Jul 2021 #7

While I disagree with him politically (obviously) MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #8

Good. 50 Shades Of Blue Jul 2021 #9

Now If The Speaker WHITT Jul 2021 #10

Thank you, Congressman Thunderbeast Jul 2021 #11

Sounds like an Eisenhower Republican to me and who didn't like Ike? Captain Zero Jul 2021 #12

Reagan Republican ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #20

Private solutions is why our infrastructure is third world. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2021 #22

Because Of Reagan? ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #27

And therefore Ike's farewell speech warning us 2Gingersnaps Jul 2021 #38

the most reasonable Republican conservatives want less taxation and smaller government. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2021 #40

Duty ad121rome Jul 2021 #15

There are still a few decent Republicans left. Grumpy Old Guy Jul 2021 #16

Must members of the committee be current members of Congress? Bavorskoami Jul 2021 #17

Wait - you mean to tell me there's actually an HONORABLE Republican? calimary Jul 2021 #19

He is a RW hardliner obamanut2012 Jul 2021 #21

Thank you, sir Jilly_in_VA Jul 2021 #23

Too bad he ain't a US Senator. rickyhall Jul 2021 #24

It is possible that he wants to be. murielm99 Jul 2021 #25

I'm Going 2 Ways ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #28

Durbin could be retiring. murielm99 Jul 2021 #32

Depends On Who Wins Governor in '22 ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #34

I've never met Bustos in person, but talked to her a few times DFW Jul 2021 #41

I agree with you, but Pelosi doesn't have much to choose from. Maggiemayhem Jul 2021 #47

Does any Repub have a shot statewide in Illinois? BradAllison Jul 2021 #48

Yes. murielm99 Jul 2021 #50

She should ask John Boehner next. Volaris Jul 2021 #26

Now that's a funny post, gab13by13 Jul 2021 #29

I had that same thought. Boehner sits on the board of a cannabis company OMGWTF Jul 2021 #30

Two is plenty. kentuck Jul 2021 #31

Great move by the "Boss". lark Jul 2021 #33

Hope he inspires rational and decent conservatives to stand. nt Hortensis Jul 2021 #35

He might even be serious. malthaussen Jul 2021 #36

He's been very clear about his feelings. mahina Jul 2021 #43

The Lincoln Project is happy LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #37

From Speaker Pelosi LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #39

I don't trust Kinzinger cadoman Jul 2021 #44

Like so many members of Congress, he was traumatized by the 1/6 insurrectionists Rhiannon12866 Jul 2021 #46

What exactly is he going to do that you don't "trust"? BradAllison Jul 2021 #49

I have to say, this takes guts. Any republiQan on that committee - and their families! - Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #51