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February 9 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Chairman Responds to Biden Firing US Attorney John Lausch
https://mailchi.mp/6c44b36d124d/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4745176

ABC7
— Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial opens with jarring video of Capitol siege; Senate agrees to proceed – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/senate-votes-to-proceed-with-trump-impeachment-trial-/10323423/
— Post COVID-19 brain-related symptoms may be common, study indicates – Kate Larsen
https://abc7chicago.com/health/post-covid-19-brain-symptoms-may-be-common-study-indicates/10323751/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-2/9/2021
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Problems remembering names and conversations, difficulty paying attention, and slower processing speeds — these are all symptoms that people are experiencing post-COVID-19 infections. A new University of California, San Francisco study indicates these brain-related symptoms may be quite common. . .Dr. Hellmuth recently published a study that shows 20% of her the participants had persistent cognitive symptoms after COVID infections. “These problems seem to be quite common.” She says her study was based on 100 patients, none of whom had been hospitalized. Their ages ranged from 35-56 and the median age was 39. “Surviving from COVID is great, but we now need to be also thinking about the long term impacts to society, if we have millions of people who are no longer able to contribute in the workplace like they used to.”)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker won’t pitch income tax hike | Kinzinger won’t seek statewide office in 2022 | Duckworth, Durbin, GOP congressmen ask Biden to reconsider dumping U.S. Attorney Lausch – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-budget-durbin-impeach-duckworth-lausch-spin-20210209-uiondu3zkjgrbb2c7zr7j2vybi-story.html
— Republican US Rep. Kinzinger, an outspoken Trump opponent, says he doesn’t intend to seek statewide office in 2022 – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-adam-kinzinger-illinois-governor-will-not-run-2022-20210209-qude7qkmazeebh6qdei4cfwqey-story.html
— New state Republican Party chair Don Tracy lives in an ethical glass house – ERIC ZORN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-prem-column-don-tracy-ethics-violation-comical-excuse-zorn-20210209-sft2b34f6nga3djgesegbpdef4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— GOP lawmakers: Culturally responsive standards for teachers would put politics in classrooms – JJ Bullock
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210209/gop-lawmakers-culturally-responsive-standards-for-teachers-would-put-politics-in-classrooms
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210209/kinzinger-defends-impeachment-vote-saying-hed-x201cregret-it-foreverx201d-if-he-didnt

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— After Capitol riots, can Republicans still count on corporate Chicago for cash? “A lot of companies are keeping their powder dry for a while,” says one GOP fundraiser. “Every PAC I’ve talked to says they’re going to reassess.” – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. How many major donors hint/imply/argue/shout that the more that is done to get rid of Trump-supporters, the more money that they will give? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump, 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump, 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump, and 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/after-capitol-riots-can-republicans-still-count-corporate-chicago-cash
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “A lot of companies are keeping their powder dry for a while,” says fundraiser Lisa Wagner, who works for an A-list of Republican officials. “Every PAC I’ve talked to says they’re going to reassess.” Wagner says corporations are under more pressure today to justify their political giving and that recent decisions to reassess after the Capitol riot ought to be viewed in that light. Going the furthest at this point is Northern Trust. “Recent political events require that the (company’s) PACs now consider additional criteria prior to making a political contribution,” the bank said in a statement. “The PACs now will exclude from future consideration any members of the U.S. Congress who voted against acceptance of the Electoral College vote results following the events of Jan. 6.” In Illinois, that would affect two GOP House members, downstaters Mary Miller and Mike Bost, who were among 138 House Republicans to vote to reject reported election results from Pennsylvania. Slightly less extensive are decisions made by firms including Exelon, Abbott, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International, and Aon. Following previously announced decisions by McDonald’s, Discover, State Farm, Allstate and Boeing, they’ve temporarily halted donations to federal candidates. “Following the January riot at the U.S. Capitol, we immediately suspended all corporate and organized employee contribution (through our political action committee) to federal representatives at least through the end of the first quarter,” Mondelez said in a statement.)

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger.
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/02/09/u-s-rep-adam-kinzinger-unfazed-censure-votes-threats/4457461001/

MILTON TOWNSHIP
— We are closing our Township offices for the remainder of the week, and canceling Food Pantry for Wednesday as well as tonight’s scheduled monthly meeting. We are scheduling a deep clean, all in the effort to isolate, contain and abate COVID. We will be back in action the day after Presidents Day, and staff continue to work from home as is feasible for their work.
https://www.facebook.com/MiltonTownshipIL

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— SIX PRINCIPLES FOR STATE LEGISLATORS SEEKING TO PROTECT FREE SPEECH ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS – James Taylor
https://www.heartland.org/publications-resources/publications/six-principles-for-state-legislators-seeking-to-protect-free-speech-on-social-media-platforms

CAPITOL FAX
— Kinzinger says repeatedly that he has no intention to run statewide, prepares to “fight to my political death” over the definition of Republicanism
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/09/kinzinger-says-repeatedly-that-he-has-no-intention-to-run-statewide-prepares-to-fight-to-my-political-death-over-the-definition-of-republicanism/
— FROM THE ARTICLE: Seven Illinois Republicans are holding a town hall at Christ’s Church in Effingham to oppose ISBE’s proposed rules. The sign says the rules would ask teachers to “embrace and encourage progressive viewpoints” and “divisive, far-left politics.”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/09/throwing-red-meat-to-the-base-ought-to-have-some-limits/
— After report that Biden administration is asking almost all US Attorneys to submit their resignations, Durbin and Duckworth issue statement backing Lausch
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/09/after-report-that-biden-administration-is-asking-almost-all-us-attorneys-to-submit-their-resignations-durbin-and-duckworth-issue-statement-backing-lausch/
— 2,082 new confirmed and probable cases; 20 additional deaths; 2,117 hospitalized; 497 in ICU; 3.3 percent average case positivity rate; 4.0 percent average test positivity rate; 55,455 average doses administered
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/09/2082-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-20-additional-deaths-2117-hospitalized-497-in-icu-33-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-40-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-55455-average-doses-administered/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden establishes new tent city to process surge of illegal immigrants. Texas facility signals new border surge – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/9/bidens-dhs-opens-new-tent-city-process-illegal-imm/
— AOC: ‘I will not apologize’ for claiming Ted Cruz ‘almost had me murdered’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/9/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-i-will-not-apologize-for-/
— Fauci: Masks needed until ‘level of virus is so low it’s not a threat at all’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/9/fauci-masks-needed-until-level-of-virus-is-so-low-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Impeachment trial Day One: Democrats defeat move to end trial – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/impeachment-trial-day-one-democrats-defeat-move-to-end-trial

FOX NEWS
— Trump impeachment trial: Polls show slight majority support conviction. Surveys point to a vast partisan divide over whether Trump should be convicted or acquitted. – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-trial-polls-slight-majority-support-conviction
— Pentagon says extremist groups ‘aggressively’ recruiting soon-to-be veterans. Rooting out radicalization in the military has been a top priority for defense officials – Vandana Rambaran
https://www.foxnews.com/us/pentagon-says-extremist-groups-aggressively-recruit-military
— Cancel culture eerily similar to Communist China playbook to control its people. China seeks to shape its ideal citizen: don’t ask questions, disobey or think for yourself. – Rep. Mark Green
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/cancel-culture-similar-communist-china-playbook-rep-mark-green

BREITBART
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Supporters Can No Longer Claim ‘They Are Lovers of Law and Order.” Trump supporters disavow Capitol Rioters.
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/02/09/cnns-cooper-trump-supporters-can-no-longer-claim-they-are-lovers-of-law-and-order/

NEWSMAX
— Study Estimates 14.4M Illegals, 5M ‘Anchor Babies’ in US – Brian Trusdell (DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see illegals and anchor babies as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.newsmax.com/us/anchor-babies-fair-study-illegals/2021/02/09/id/1009327/

FEDERALIST
— Axios Calls For ‘Deprogramming’ And Censoring America’s Republican ‘Extremists’ – Gabe Kaminsky
https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/09/axios-calls-for-deprogramming-and-censoring-americas-republican-extremists/
— Blacklisting And Censorship Are Hallmarks Of Repressive Societies. Let’s Head Them Off At The Pass In America. China’s Communist Party uses the Great Firewall to block information from its citizens. Blocking speech based on politics has been a hallmark of every totalitarian government. – Jane Hampton Cook (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demand that the following identify and blacklist extremists: a) your employer if you are still working, b) the organizations that you are a member of, c) your municipality d) your township, e) your county, f) Illinois, g) America, and h) the world? From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the sooner that one or more of the aforesaid will identify you as being an extremist and blacklist you: law enforcement officer, veteran, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/09/blacklisting-and-censorship-are-hallmarks-of-repressive-societies-lets-head-them-off-at-the-pass-in-america/

DAILY CALLER
— Parents Are Pulling Kids From Public Schools Thanks To Teachers Unions. Now They’re Getting A Religious Education A rise in religious education? (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents had me baptized as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL), sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, and had me confirmed as a MSL in 1962.)
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/09/public-schools-teachers-unions-parents-students-religious-education-catholic/

DAILY WIRE
— Texas Sheriff: ‘It’s Absolutely True’ That Biden Is Releasing Illegals Into U.S. Without COVID Tests
https://www.dailywire.com/news/texas-sheriff-its-absolutely-true-that-biden-is-releasing-illegals-into-u-s-without-covid-tests

GOPUSA
— Trump Supporters Will Remember What GOP Does In Impeachment Proceedings
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106332
— Cost Of Keeping National Guard In Nation’s Capital Nearing $500 Million
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106318
— Censors: Facebook, Instagram Announce Crackdown On Anti-Vaccine Opinions
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106330
— AZ Sheriff: Illegals Flooding Border Under Biden Is ‘Obama 2.0’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106238
— Record 4.3M Background Checks For Gun Sales With Biden In White House
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106242
— Why Is Winston Churchill Part Of The American Political Divide?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106248

ROLL CALL
— Social media could be sued for stalking, harassment, death. Three Democratic senators introduce bill to overhaul Section 230 of federal communications law. – Dean DeChiaro (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want all the Republican candidates on all the ballots in my precinct since 2000 who lost elections to sue me for causing their losses. My critics/opponents want those candidates a) to blame what I have done as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000 and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and b) to blame what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004.)
https://www.rollcall.com/2021/02/09/social-media-could-be-sued-for-stalking-harassment-death/

THE HILL
— GOP senators ‘perplexed’ by ‘unfocused’ and ‘weaker’ Trump legal defense – ALEXANDER BOLTON AND JONATHAN EASLEY (DIERSEN: I should write a book about attorneys who have dumped me. Of course, my critics/opponents side with these attorneys.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/538098-gop-senators-criticize-trump-legal-defense-as-unfocused-and-weaker
— Centrist Democrats pose major problem for progressives – ALEXANDER BOLTON (DIERSEN: Since at least Big Jim Thompson, the Illinois Republican Party has been dominated by anti-conservatives.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/537925-centrist-democrats-pose-major-problem-for-progressives

MSNBC & FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger.
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/gop-rep-senators-convicting-trump-would-help-save-america-n1257142
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jemimamcevoy/2021/02/09/rep-adam-kinzinger-urges-fellow-republicans-to-convict-trump-says-future-of-party-depends-on-it/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Seeking to combat extremists in ranks, the military struggles to answer a basic question: How many are there?” How soon, if not already, will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demand that the following identify and get rid of “extremists:” a) your employer if you are still working, b) the organizations that you are a member of, c) your municipality d) your township, e) your county, f) Illinois, g) America, and h) the world? From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the sooner that one or more of the aforesaid will identify you as being an extremist and get rid of you: law enforcement officer, veteran, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/military-extremist-threat-lloyd-austin-/2021/02/09/198794c8-66f9-11eb-bf81-c618c88ed605_story.html

NEWSWEEK
— Laura Ingraham Calls Joe Biden ‘Figurehead’ of Left Wing Insurrection – JACK DUTTON
https://www.newsweek.com/ingraham-biden-figurehead-leftwing-insurrection-1567871

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
— DECEMBER 17, 2018 FLASHBACK: Alumna Kate Siggerud on Government and the GAO Top executive in ‘congressional watchdog’ agency guided by Humphrey School values – Carmen Peota (DIERSEN: One could compare and contrast Siggerud’s GAO career with my GAO career. GAO audits IRS. I started with GAO as an Analyst in 1980 when I was 31 years old. I brought with me almost 9 years of experience working for IRS, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $85,935-$97,395/year. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. Nevertheless, my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take a $20,361/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer. I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981. In 1986, the GAO manager who hired me finally succeeded in getting me assigned to audits of IRS and promoting me to GS-13, currently $102,188/year. But my Democrat GAO superiors forced him to retire in 1987 and threw me off audits of IRS in 1988. Nevertheless, I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997. Nevertheless, my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.hhh.umn.edu/news/alumna-kate-siggerud-government-and-gao
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Siggerud started as an analyst at the agency’s Chicago field office just after earning her master’s degree in public policy in 1987. She has now risen to one of the GAO’s top jobs, chief operating officer, and is a member of the agency’s executive committee. As COO, Siggerud oversees all of the 700 to 800 reports GAO generates each year.)

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you really are a Trump-supporter, you do not do things that harm trump.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackbrewster/2021/02/09/marjorie-taylor-greene-claims-capitol-rioters-werent-pro-trump-days-after-denying-conspiracy-theories/

AXIOS
— How to deprogram America’s extremists – Kyle Daly (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demand that the following identify and get rid of “extremists:” a) your employer if you are still working, b) the organizations that you are a member of, c) your municipality d) your township, e) your county, f) Illinois, g) America, and h) the world? From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the sooner that one or more of the aforesaid will identify you as being an extremist and get rid of you: law enforcement officer, veteran, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.axios.com/fighting-online-radicals-extremism-90b8dcb6-31a7-4321-a53a-c8be5643f7d6.html

LGBTQ NATION
— Is your home state LGBTQ friendly? See how your state measures up. – Juwan J. Holmes (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, Independents and Independent plants, and RINOs blacklist you if you do not promote LGBTQ. I do not promote LGBTQ. I should write a book about those who blacklist me because I do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/home-state-lgbtq-friendly-see-state-measures/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Overall, 19 states received the highest rank given in the index — the “Working Toward Innovative Equality” rating — in addition to the District of Columbia. It doesn’t mean equality is completely protected in these areas, but that they should work toward formalizing equality outside the more common areas where they are needed. The 19 states were California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington state.)

February 9 Morning Edition

INDEPENDENT
— Republican congressman says Trump supporters will carry out more violence if he is acquitted by Senate. Adam Kinzinger argues that colleagues are taking the country down a path towards ‘the end of America as we know it.’ – Gino Spocchia (DIERSEN: What percent of Republicans in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct side with Kinzinger?)
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-impeachment-trial-violence-b1799636.html

ABC7
— Trump’s impeachment trial starting: ‘Grievous crime’ or just ‘theater’? – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-trial-starting-grievous-crime-or-just-theater/10323423/

NBC5
— Biden’s Justice Dept. to Ask Nearly All Trump-Era US Attorneys to Resign. In 2017, President Donald Trump abruptly ordered the resignation of 46 U.S. attorneys. – Michael Balsamo
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/bidens-justice-dept-to-ask-nearly-all-trump-era-us-attorneys-to-resign/2433103/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Here’s what to expect as Donald Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial gets underway. Said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on if President Biden will watch Trump’s impeachment trial: “He will not spend too much time watching the proceedings.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/8/22273607/what-to-know-about-ex-president-donald-trump-2nd-senate-impeachment-trial
— Welch proposes limiting state House speaker’s tenure to less than a third of the time Madigan served. Welch, who was chosen by his Democratic colleagues last month to replace longstanding House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, proposes to prohibit anyone from being elected to the speaker’s post for more than five terms.- Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/8/22273576/welch-madigan-house-speaker-term-limits-democrats-general-assembly-rules-legislature

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Teachers Union advances school reopening plan to members, delegates cast ‘no confidence’ vote against Mayor Lori Lightfoot, CPS – HANNAH LEONE and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-ctu-delegates-tentative-reopening-deal-20210209-ch74mqecqfdpzpqmnof4qij6ke-story.html
— APRIL 21, 2020 FLASHBACK: Conservative groups — some with close connections to the White house — quietly nurture anti-lockdown protests
By KENNETH P. VOGEL, JIM RUTENBERG AND LISA LERER (DIERSEN: Who are the conservative leaders in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality? How often do they write and publish articles that promote the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform? How often do they share such articles? Do they read GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters? Do they encourage conservatives to read those newsletters?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-conservative-groups-anti-lockdown-protests-20200422-mj3idmbc2zaj5dod4fl4n66xxm-story.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 121 COVID-19 cases Monday, 3 deaths, 2.74% of population fully vaccinated – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/09/dupage-county-reports-121-covid-19-cases-monday-3-deaths-274-of-population-fully-vaccinated/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Lawmakers, advocates aim to address racial disparities among older Illinoisans – RAYMON TRONCOSO
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/lawmakers-advocates-aim-to-address-racial-disparities-among-older-illinoisans

WIREPOINTS
— Chicago Bends The Knee To Teachers’ Union, Tells Kids To Go To Hell – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-bends-the-knee-to-teachers-union-tells-kids-to-go-to-hell-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Recent Events Offer a Glimpse into Leftist Dreams for America – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/recent-events-offer-a-glimpse-into-the-leftist-dream-for-america/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— JANUARY 1, 2011 FLASHBACK: IR READERS PICK MOST EFFECTIVE ILLINOIS CONSERVATIVE LEADERS (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois was not cited. Who are the conservative leaders today in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality? How often do they write and publish articles that promote the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform? How often do they share such articles? Do they read GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters? Do they encourage conservatives to read those newsletters?)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2011/01/illinois-conservative-movement-leadership-.html

FOX NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Republican John Cox jumps into California gubernatorial race, taking aim at Newsom, Faulconer Businessman is 2nd major Republican to launch a campaign in likely recall election – Paul Steinhauser (DIERSEN: I served with Cox on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-governor-race-republican-john-cox
— Ben Carson to launch conservative think tank to engage with local governments (DIERSEN: I certainly hope that Carson engages with Wheaton, its chamber of commerce, and its downtown association. Ever-increasingly, the aforesaid drive conservatives out of Wheaton, and especially conservatives who are Trump supporters, patriotic, Republican, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://news.yahoo.com/ben-carson-launch-conservative-think-122844729.html

AMERICAN THINKER
— House impeachment managers really are coming after you – Eric Utter (DIERSEN: What should/will the Illinois Republican Party do to protect Trump-supporters in Illinois? What should/will the DuPage County Republican Central Committee do to protect Trump-supporters in DuPage County? What should/will the Milton Township Republican Organization do to protect Trump-supporters in Milton Township? What should/will Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains do to protect Trump-supporters in their precincts?)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/house_impeachment_managers_really_are_coming_after_you.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Now that the Democrats have full ownership of all elected branches of the national government, they are aggressively dismantling everything that Trump accomplished, and, worse yet, are using every lever of their power to destroy all political opposition in truly Stalinesque fashion. From the former leader of the free world down to lone bloggers or a single deplorable in flyover country, they want every single person or entity that could possibly stand in their way dealt with.)

AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM
— Warren to Introduce a $2.75 Trillion Wealth Tax in the Senate – Isabelle Morales (DIERSEN: What about those who have many millions less dollars today because they spend many millions of dollars on immediate pleasures in the past? What about an immediate pleasures tax?)
https://www.atr.org/warren-introduce-dangerous-wealth-tax-senate

BREITBART
— Lee Smith: Impeachment ‘Isn’t About Trump,’ but ‘Punishing the American Voters’ – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2021/02/08/lee-smith-impeachment-isnt-about-trump-punishing-american-voters/
— Rep. Rodney Davis: Nancy Pelosi ‘Should Pay the $5,000 Fine’ for Skipping Her Own Metal Detector Rule – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2021/02/08/rep-rodney-davis-nancy-pelosi-should-pay-the-5000-fine-for-skipping-her-own-metal-detector-rule/
— FNC’s Carlson: Biden Immigration Policies ‘an Act of Aggression,’ ‘Designed to Humiliate You and Demoralize You’ – Jeff Poor
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/02/09/fncs-carlson-biden-immigration-policies-an-act-of-aggression-designed-to-humiliate-you-and-demoralize-you/
— Amy Coney Barrett Was Supposed To Be A Religious Extremist, But Her First Opinion On A Church Ruling Says Otherwise – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/08/amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-religious-extremist-california-houses-worship/
— Tom Cotton: Joe Biden Considers Coronavirus Tests for Traveling Americans But Not Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/08/tom-cotton-joe-biden-considers-coronavirus-tests-for-traveling-americans-but-not-illegal-aliens/

COMMUNITIES DIGITAL NEWS
— The Liberal Triad’s purge of American Patriots has begun – Joseph Ragonese
https://www.commdiginews.com/politics-2/the-liberal-triads-purge-of-american-patriots-has-begun-135996/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Irreparable Harm’: Texas Sheriff Says Biden’s No Deportation Order Is Creating ‘Lawlessness’ At The Southern Border – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/08/irreparable-harm-texas-sheriff-joe-biden-no-deportation-order-creating-lawlessness-southern-border/

DAILY WIRE
— Candace Owens Teases Presidential Run – Amanda Prestigiacomo
https://www.dailywire.com/news/candace-owens-teases-presidential-run

TOWNHALL
— What Do Conservatives Do Now? (Part One) – Gary Aminoff (DIERSEN: Who are the conservative leaders in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality? How often do they write and publish articles that promote the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform? How often do they share such articles? Do they read GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters? Do they encourage conservatives to read those newsletters?)
https://townhall.com/columnists/garyaminoff/2021/02/08/what-do-conservatives-do-now-n2584343
— What Do Conservatives Do Now? (Part Two) – Gary Aminoff
https://townhall.com/columnists/garyaminoff/2021/02/09/what-do-conservatives-do-now-part-two-n2584344

NEWS BUSTERS
— Senate Dems New Section 230 Bill May Incentivize Big Tech to Censor MORE Speech – Kayla Sargent
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/kayla-sargent/2021/02/08/senate-dems-new-section-230-bill-may-incentivize-big-tech
— Washington Examiner’s ‘Liberal Media Scream’ With the MRC’s Assessment – Brent Baker
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/brent-baker/2021/02/08/washington-examiners-liberal-media-scream-mrcs-assessment

PJ MEDIA
— It’s Your God-Given, Constitutionally Protected Right to Believe Crazy Things – STEPHEN GREEN
https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2021/02/08/its-your-god-given-constitutionally-protected-right-to-believe-crazy-things-n1424001

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Trump appointee sues Biden admin after attempted firing from independent federal agency. Roger Severino received an e-mail last Wednesday from the deputy director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office demanding his immediate resignation. – Raymond Wolfe (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Diersen v. GAO.)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-appointee-sues-biden-admin-after-illegal-firing-from-independent-federal-agency

ARTNET NEWS
— Republican Leaders Accuse the National Museum of African American History of ‘Bias’ in Its Display on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Prominent Black conservatives and lawmakers call the museum’s display a “disingenuous effort.” – Brian Boucher
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/national-museum-african-american-history-clarence-thomas-1942034

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— ‘Mostly Peaceful’ Violence and Dueling Double Standards – Michael Barone
https://www.creators.com/read/michael-barone/02/21/mostly-peaceful-violence-and-dueling-double-standards

THE HILL
— Bill Press: Tear down this fence! – BILL PRESS
https://thehill.com/opinion/columnists/537918-bill-press-tear-down-this-fence

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Isn’t the Only One on Trial. The Conservative Media Is, Too. The former president’s second impeachment trial begins oral arguments tomorrow. But conservative media organizations face an even more consequential test in the weeks and months ahead.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/08/us/politics/trump-conservative-media.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Its Own Domestic Army: How the G.O.P. Allied Itself With Militants.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/08/us/militias-republicans-michigan.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why Democrats Want a Trump Trial They already know the result, but they think it will hurt the GOP. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-democrats-want-a-trump-trial-11612828183
— The Political Logic of the Trump Trial. Democrats seek to divide Republicans and see little downside. That may turn out to be a miscalculation. – Charles Lipson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-political-logic-of-the-trump-trial-11612827029
— Biden Administration to Ask Dozens of Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorneys to Resign – Sadie Gurman (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage and political affiliation discrimination. I should write a book about them.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-administration-to-ask-dozens-of-trump-appointed-u-s-attorneys-to-resign-11612846069
— How to Keep America Polarized. Democrats are happy to throw over any rule, custom or convention that gets in their way. – William McGurn
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-keep-america-polarized-11612826788

RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH
— Employers should evaluate their pay and hiring practices to uncover any bias or disparate impact in practices – KAREN MICHAEL (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will all employers officially stop hiring and get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://richmond.com/business/labor-law-employers-should-evaluate-their-pay-and-hiring-practices-to-uncover-any-bias-or/article_0fe6bf7c-854b-527a-8148-38deb6500e4f.html

LAWYERLY
— Deloitte admits it has ‘expectation’ its partners will retire at 62 (DIERSEN: The federal government expects its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran to leave if they do not make GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.lawyerly.com.au/deloitte-admits-it-has-expectation-its-partners-will-retire-at-62/

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The Republican Party Is Radicalizing Against Democracy. The GOP is moderating on policy questions, even as it grows more dangerous on core questions of democracy and the rule of law.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/republican-party-radicalizing-against-democracy/617959/

VANITY FAIR
— LOU DOBBS’ OUSTER ADDS TO THE POST-ELECTION DISARRAY AT FOX The abrupt cancellation of the highest-rated Fox Business host comes on the heels of a $2.7 billion defamation suit and is the latest in a string of programming changes since Trump’s defeat. – CHARLOTTE KLEIN
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/02/lou-dobbs-ouster-adds-to-the-post-election-disarray-at-fox

CHINA MACRO ECONOMY
— Coronavirus pandemic leaves China’s over-35s with uncertain job prospects. Amid a tough job market, Chinese jobseekers above age 35 are feeling increasingly insecure about their future. Many firms are seen as favoring young and energetic graduates in China, where age discrimination is not illegal. Sidney Leng and He Huifeng
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3121032/coronavirus-pandemic-leaves-chinas-over-35s-uncertain-job

February 8 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters use Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia a) to glorify and praise Kinzinger and b) to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-house-republicans-marjorie-taylor-greene-20210208-e54dfyea6zdzvo7np6anjkwjxq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Schaumburg business CEO Gary Rabine pondering Republican bid for governor – Sam Lounsberry and Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210207/schaumburg-business-ceo-gary-rabine-pondering-republican-bid-for-governor
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: In wake of mass shooting, Bloomingdale officials making plans to shut down troubled hotel – Steve Zalusky (DIERSEN: When Democrats move in, poverty and crime increase. How many of the hotel’s problems are caused by Democrats moving in?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210207/in-wake-of-mass-shooting-bloomingdale-officials-making-plans-to-shut-down-troubled-hotel

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Springfield attorney, businessman Don Tracy selected as Illinois Republican Party chair – STEVEN SPEARIE
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/springfield-attorney-businessman-don-tracy-selected-as-illinois-republican-party-chair/article_ffd34fc9-b857-571b-99fc-a1a0ee7e5f82.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County new COVID-19 cases drop below 100, region’s positivity rate decreases to 5.1% – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/08/dupage-county-new-covid-19-cases-drop-below-100-regions-positivity-rate-decreases-to-51/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— FROM THE SHIA KAPOS ARTICLE: In an interview after the appointment, Tracy said his number one goal is to unify the party. Like the national GOP, Illinois Republicans have been split on how to move forward in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency. “Individually we can be strong, but united we’re a force. I’m going to be pounding on that again and again,” he told Playbook. “It’s a huge challenge in some ways but that will be job No. 1.” The issue is playing out in Illinois and across the country as Republicans come to terms with how to deal with criticism of the former president. Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, for example, has called for Trump’s impeachment; a point that has divided Republicans in the state as well as in Washington, D.C. Tracy doesn’t agree with Kinzinger’s views but doesn’t think he should be censured for them, either. “I support Ronald Reagan’s 80 percent rule,” Tracy said. “If someone agrees with you 80 percent of the time, they’re still your friend and ally. We need to build the party and expand the party and not excommunicate people because of a single or occasional political disagreement.” Tracy takes a similar view of the downstate vs. Chicago divide that has separated many lawmakers. It’s not geography that has created the divide, he says, but issues. His platform — at least so far, on day one: strong families, strong market economy, strong safety, efficient government and school choice. “They’re the core values of the Republican party. Whether you’re a farmer or union worker in southern Illinois or a soccer mom or executive in northern Illinois, they’re issues we can agree on.” Looking at 2022, Tracy says the goal will be to try to capture the U.S. Senate seat that’s up, the governor’s office and legislative seats that have left Republicans in minority positions. “We united as a party” to defeat the graduated income tax amendment, he said. “We fired on all cylinders. And that’s what we need to do for 2022.” (DIERSEN: Conservative-haters do not want me to ask questions. In 2005, conservative-hating employees of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) stopped me from attending Andy McKenna’s press conference in Springfield after the IRP State Central Committee elected him chairman. Conservative-haters fear that I will ask Republicans the following questions: If elected, would you encourage or discourage promotion of the following: a) reparations, b) BLM, c) LGBTQ, d) dependency on government, e) dependency on charity, f) abortion, g) mass/illegal immigration, h) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) more gun controls, j) patronage, k) political affiliation discrimination, l) reverse discrimination, and m) age discrimination?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2021/02/08/surprise-its-sen-simmons-tracy-named-gop-chair-teacher-strike-averted-491674

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Gateway Pundit Trashes Detroit Fact Checkers Saying Its Revelation of Two Vans Full of Ballots Deliver in the AM of Election Night is False
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/07/gateway-pundit-trashes-detroit-fact-checkers-saying-its-revelation-of-two-vans-full-of-ballots-deliver-in-the-am-of-election-night-is-false/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSSI: THE UNCONSTITUTIONAL, ILLEGAL, AND IRRATIONAL ATTACKS ON TRUMP & TRUMP SUPPORTERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/rossi-the-unconstitutional-illegal-and-irrational-attacks-on-trump-trump-supporters.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Lawmakers in two states target teaching of critical race theory, 1619 Project – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/7/critical-race-theory-1619-project-targeted-georgia/

FOX NEWS
— Texas Governor Abbott working on legislation to prevent social media platforms from ‘canceling conservative speech’ Section 230, a provision in the Communications Decency Act, currently protects social media companies from liability in relation to content posted on their platforms by third parties – Lucas Manfredi
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/texas-governor-abbott-working-on-legislation-to-prevent-social-media-platforms-from-canceling-conservative-speech
— Rand Paul: Delays in reopening schools will do ‘immeasurable damage’ to children
https://news.yahoo.com/rand-paul-delays-reopening-schools-140204546.html
— Democrat fear-mongering allows Biden to destroy Trump’s legacy. Attack allowed Democrats to portray Trump’s supporters as dangerous extremists – Liz Peek (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump-supporter? How soon, if not already, will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who run the organizations that you are a member of, your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America officially ban you from seeking or holding any kind of government or political office?)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/democrat-fear-mongering-destroy-trumps-legacy-liz-peek
— ‘SNL’ satirizes cancel culture with Child Cancellation Project sketch. ‘We exposed problematic kids and canceled them,’ a ‘social activist’ declares. – Cortney Moore (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on a) canceling those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate and b) those like me who support the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, etc. I would focus on past and present Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers.)
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/snl-cancel-satire-culture-child-cancellation-project-sketch

GOPUSA
— Can A Phony Impeachment ‘Validate’ A Stolen Election?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106234
— The War On Disinformation Is A War On Dissent.
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106269
— Lawyers Are Facing Reprisal For Representing Trump. This Is Un-American. (DIERSEN: I should write a book about lawyers who filed lawsuits for me, but then unethically withdrew as soon as it became clear that the defendents would not settle.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106196

AMERICAN THINKER
— Illinois Readies Disastrous Teaching Standards – S.T. Karnick
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/02/illinois_readies_disastrous_teaching_standards.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Turning Their Backs on Marjorie Striking “moderate” poses in the present political climate is like trying to be a pacifist on a battlefield. Republicans need more backbone—like the Democrats. – Paul Gottfried
https://amgreatness.com/2021/02/07/turning-their-backs-on-marjorie/
— Donald Trump, Scourge of European Elites. How can they not hate him? He stands for freedom and equality. – Bruce Bawer
https://amgreatness.com/2021/02/07/donald-trump-scourge-of-european-elites/

BREITBART
— Ron Johnson: Capitol Still Barricaded to ‘Send a Signal’ to Trump Voters That They’re ‘Dangerous’ – TRENT BAKER (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump-supporter? How soon, if not already, will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who run the organizations that you are a member of, your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America officially ban you from seeking or holding any kind of government or political office?)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/02/07/ron-johnson-capitol-still-barricaded-to-send-a-signal-to-trump-voters-that-theyre-dangerous/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Conservative Leaders Unite To Oppose Unconstitutional Persecution Of Citizen Donald J. Trump
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/conservative-leaders-unite-to-oppose-unconstitutional-persecution-of-citizen-donald-j-trump

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Why Should Non-Citizens Be Treated Better?’: Texas AG Blasts Biden Decision To Vaccinate Illegals – DAVID KRAYDEN (DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see illegals as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/07/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-blasts-joe-biden-vaccinations-illegals/

DAILY WIRE
— Republicans Demand Pelosi Pay Fine After Speaker Defies New Rule, Bypasses House Metal Detectors – Emily Zanotti
https://www.dailywire.com/news/republicans-demand-pelosi-pay-fine-after-speaker-defies-new-rule-bypasses-house-metal-detectors

TOWNHALL
— With Trump Gone, You Are the Enemy – Terry Paulson (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump-supporter? How soon, if not already, will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters who run the organizations that you are a member of, your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America officially ban you from seeking or holding any kind of government or political office?)
https://townhall.com/columnists/terrypaulson/2021/02/08/with-trump-gone-you-are-the-enemy-n2584342

EPOCH TIMES
— Media’s Obsession With Jan. 6 ‘Extremely Frustrating’ to Law Enforcement – JANITA KAN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/medias-obsession-with-jan-6-extremely-frustrating-to-law-enforcement-retired-sergeant_3688471.html

THE HILL
— Trump trial set to consume Capitol – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/537589-trump-trial-set-to-consume-capitol

CNN
— If Senate won’t convict, how else can it punish Trump? – Robert Alexander (DIERSEN: I should write a book about how the leaders of organizations and governments a) punish those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, b) punish those like me who fail/refuse to glorify and praise them, c) punish those like me who fail/refuse to pander to them, d) punish those like me who fail/refuse to serve as one of their operative or dupes, and/or e) punish those like me who fail/refuse to give them money. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, etc.)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/08/opinions/trump-impeachment-censure-senate-alexander/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: Why Chuck Schumer Is Cozying Up to the A.O.C. Wing of His Party. As he prepares for an impeachment trial this week, Senator Chuck Schumer is at the height of his political power in Washington. At home in New York, he is taking steps to head off a primary challenge from the left. – Alexander Burns (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 who hinted/implied/argued/shouted the most to get elected that they were anti-conservative, that is, that they were anti-Republican.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/07/us/politics/schumer-impeachment-new-york.html
— 11 Steps to Impress Your Boss and Thrive in Your Job – Julie Weed (DIERSEN: My Democrat coworkers and my subordinates in the federal government impressed my superiors and my supervisors by destroying their coworkers and their subordinates who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/08/business/managing-up-working-from-home.html

NEW YORK POST
— Ex-White House interpreter: ‘canceled and humiliated’ for supporting Trump – Bruce Golding
https://nypost.com/2021/02/07/ex-white-house-interpreter-canceled-for-supporting-trump/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— As Covid-19 Vaccines Raise Hope, Cold Reality Dawns That Illness Is Likely Here to Stay. Ease of transmission, new strains, limits of vaccination programs all mean Covid-19 will be around for years—and a big business – Daniela Hernandez and Drew Hinshaw (DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats will use Covid-19 to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-vaccines-raise-hope-cold-reality-dawns-covid-19-is-likely-here-to-stay-11612693803
— What to Do When There’s a Covid-19 Vaccine Glut Supply is ramping up, but many Americans are reluctant to get the shot and need to be persuaded. – Scott Gottlieb and Mark McClellan (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters will stop conservatives from doing anything until they are vaccinated.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-to-do-when-theres-a-covid-19-vaccine-glut-11612732696
— Mediocrity Is Now Mandatory. From stimulus to school admissions, leaders act as if ease is the only worthy goal. – Andy Kessler (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that the more successful that conservatives are, the more that they discriminate against minorities, against females, against younger people, against LGBTQers, against those who are not married, against those who had/have less money than they do, against veterans, against liberals and moderates, against non-Christians, against non-Protestants, against non-Italian Americans, against non-German Americans, against illegals, against those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, against boozers, against gamblers, against stoners, against criminals, against those who have financial problems, against those who have health problems, against Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs, against those who have less education, against those who have less work experience, against those who have no professional certifications or licenses, against etc.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mediocrity-is-now-mandatory-11612724198

KCRA
— OUTSTANDING: Republican John Cox opens run for governor – Michael R. Blood
https://www.kcra.com/article/republican-john-cox-opens-run-for-california-governor/35447501#

INC.
— The Gender Pay Gap Has Been Slowly Closing for Years. Will 2021 Erase That Progress? Frustrating data shows that the ‘new normal’ may widen the pay gap. – JESSICA STILLMAN (DIERSEN: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with evidence that my Democrat GAO superiors paid their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger far more than they paid their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or older and who had similar or more education, work experience, and/or professional certifications and licenses.)
https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/gender-pay-gap-covid-gartner.html

NEWSWEEK
— The Most Valuable Lesson From COVID-19: Don’t Suppress Dissenting Voices – HELEN RALEIGH (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to suppress promotion of the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on present and past leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican organization, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. I would focus on the aforesaid who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I would focus on those who make it clear that they are anti-Protestant and/or anti-German American.)
https://www.newsweek.com/most-valuable-lesson-covid-19-dont-suppress-dissenting-voices-opinion-1567244

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
— Corporate Equality Index 2021 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees. (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the LGBTQ-promotes who run the organizations that you are a member of, the municipality that you live in, the township that you live in, the county that you live in, Illinois, America, and the world succeed in getting rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ? I should write a book about the success that LGBTQ-promoters, their operatives, and their dupes have had in the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, etc.)
https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index

ALTERNET
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters want the news media to do more to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.alternet.org/2021/02/trump-wants-to-be-a-dictator/

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Who does Tracy consider the spokespersons for the following in Illinois to be: Republicans like me who support the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform? Extremely few Republican Party leaders in Illinois, in DuPage County, and in Milton Township vigorously defend or try to advance the aforesaid planks.
https://newrepublic.com/article/161113/republican-working-class-agenda-hawley-rubio

FIVE THIRTY EIGHT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “In America’s ‘Uncivil War,’ Republicans Are The Aggressors.”
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/in-americas-uncivil-war-republicans-are-the-aggressors/

DAILY MAIL
— Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters denies ever encouraging violence against Republicans despite once calling for supporters to ‘absolutely harass’ Trump admin officials – James Gordon
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9235027/Maxine-Waters-denies-encouraging-violence-against-Republicans-past-comments.html

MONTGOMERY COUNTY ONLINE
— State Farm receives perfect score on The HRC Annual Corporate Equality Index (DIERSEN: I have always supported the traditional marriage/family plank in the Republican Party platform. Those who promote LGBTQ have always worked the hardest against me.)
https://thepaper24-7.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/State-Farm-receives-perfect-score-on-The-HRC-Annual-Corporate-Equality-Index/23/22/76515

METRO WEEKLY
— ‘Ex-gay’ Republican fired by Texas GOP for attending Capitol riot. Kevin Whitt, a former “homosexual, transsexual, drag queen,” filmed himself in a crowd of Trump supporters at the Capitol. – Rhuaridh Marr
https://www.metroweekly.com/2021/02/ex-gay-republican-fired-by-texas-gop-for-attending-capitol-riot/

February 7 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 100 years of newspapering: Medill School was started to bring booksmarts to street-smart journalism – RON GROSSMAN (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I am not a reporter or journalist a) because reporters and journalists cannot be conservative or Republican, b) because I am not paid for what I do, c) because I do not have a degree in journalism, d) because I refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) because I do not glorify and praise them, f) because I do not pander to them, and g) because I do not give them money. I have been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor for 21 years. Before that, I worked for GAO as an Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $102,755-$132,845/year. GAO Analysts do much of what reporters and journalists do including interviewing, gathering facts, summarizing facts, analyzing facts, and writing reports. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who claim to be Republican but who give all their scopes to Democrat reporters and to Democrat journalists.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-opinion-flashback-medill-journalism-anniversary-20210205-572naasytfdqlf6onjivm2wx7i-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: I should write a book about those who want affordable housing built, a) but not in their county, b) but not in their county district, c) but not in their township, d) but not in their municipality, e) but not in their municipal district, and f) but not in their precinct. I would focus on those want affordable housing built in DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton’s West District, and my precinct.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-chicago-inclusive-housing-ordinance-tt-0129-20210201-g27eksnzevhnlmy5ifxvyqowhm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote abortion.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/7/22268858/abortion-minors-parental-notification-law-illinois-legislature-editorial

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Springfield attorney Don Tracy selected as Illinois Republican Party chairman. Had led Illinois Gaming Board; beat out two other opponents – Steven Spearie
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/06/don-tracy-springfield-elected-illinois-gop-chairman/4423555001/
— Cannabis shop planned for west side – Ben Szalinski (DIERSEN: How will Tracy respond to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. to immediately dump those who do not promote pot?)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/05/cannabis-shop-planned-springfields-west-side/4409927001/

SOUTHERN
— Springfield’s Don Tracy, ex-Illinois Gaming Board chairman, a finalist for state GOP chair – Dean Olsen
https://thesouthern.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/springfields-don-tracy-ex-illinois-gaming-board-chairman-a-finalist-for-state-gop-chair/article_d2376550-9ff9-59cb-aed1-a87816967c8d.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 152 cases Friday, 6 deaths, region’s positivity rate decreases to 5.5% – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/06/dupage-county-reports-152-cases-friday-6-deaths-regions-positivity-rate-decreases-to-55/

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy as new party chairman – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2021/02/06/illinois-republicans-select-don-tracy-as-new-party-chairman/

HERALD WHIG
— Equipping teachers for diverse classrooms – DEBORAH GERTZ (DIERSEN: One reason why I transferred from UIC to NIU in 1969 when I was 20 years old was that I had trouble understanding UIC instructors whose first language was not English.)
https://www.whig.com/news/illinois-news/equipping-teachers-for-diverse-classrooms/article_e616a7d2-9770-5b1d-813c-10d85440d748.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Canada Labels Proud Boys A Terrorist Group. What Are The Consequences? (DIERSEN: How soon will Democrats succeed in getting the United States, Illinois, your county, your township, and your municipality to label the Republican Party a terrorist group? How soon will banks and other financial institutions seize assets of Republicans? How soon will the United States, Illinois, your county, your township, and your municipality officially prohibit Republicans a) from seeking or holding any kind of government or political office, b) from getting an education, c) from getting or keeping a job, d) from owning firearms or ammunition, e) from leasing or owning vehicles, f) from renting or owning real estate, g) etc.?)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/canada-labels-proud-boys-terrorist-group-what-are-consequences#stream/0
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With this designation, it gives banks and financial institutions the grounds to, you know, seize assets, you know, not renew mortgages. It’s a very effective way at stopping support for a group at a ground level. And I should also say that I think one of the things it did was by designating the Proud Boys a terror group – whether you would agree with that or not, it does allow a certain amount of deterrence to happen, that, you know, some regular person who wants to don the yellow-and-black Fred Perry golf shirt might be less inclined to because that could, you know, have them wind up on a list where their bank no longer wants to bank with them.)
— Biden Moves To End Trump-Era Asylum Agreements With Central American Countries – JOHN RUWITCH (DIERSEN: How will Tracy respond to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. to immediately dump those who do not promote mass/illegal immigration?)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/biden-moves-end-trump-era-asylum-agreements-central-american-countries#stream/0
— For Biden Administration, Equity Initiatives Are A Moral Imperative – JUANA SUMMERS (DIERSEN: How will Tracy respond to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. to immediately dump those who do not promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination?)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/biden-administration-equity-initiatives-are-moral-imperative#stream/0
— More Than A Month Later, It’s Still January 6 on Capitol Hill – RON ELVING (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use the Capitol Riot to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, soldiers, veterans, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/more-month-later-its-still-january-6-capitol-hill#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats fight all efforts to stop voter fraud.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/after-record-2020-turnout-state-republicans-weigh-making-it-harder-vote#stream/0

MDJ ONLINE
— Sex education isn’t required in Illinois public schools. This bill wants to change that. – NATALIE PIERRE (DIERSEN: How will Tracy respond to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. to immediately dump those who do not promote LGBTQ?)
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/sex-education-isnt-required-in-illinois-public-schools-this-bill-wants-to-change-that/article_89e36ceb-175c-5dce-8c66-08675185b219.html

ILLINOIS NEWSROOM
— Illinois Republicans Choose Downstater Don Tracy As New State Chairman – Jim Meadows (DIERSEN: How will Tracy respond to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. to immediately dump those who do not promote gambling?)
https://illinoisnewsroom.org/illinois-republicans-choose-downstater-don-tracy-as-new-state-chairman/

WIREPOINTS
— Potential GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Richard Porter’s Policy Prescriptions – Berkowitz Video Interview
https://wirepoints.org/potential-gop-gubernatorial-candidate-richard-porters-policy-prescriptions-berkowitz-interview-il-channel/

CAPITOL FAX
— UPDATE 4 *** Some members of the Eastern Bloc…State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), Chris Miller (R-Oakland) and Adam Niemerg R-Dieterich) are issuing the following statement on the election of Don Tracy as Illinois Republican Chairman. “Despite some news reports, Don Tracy is Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party because several of the most conservative legislators in the state who represent the areas with the most weighted vote were involved and backed him. We talked directly with Tracy and supported him based on his commitment to continuing to engage working families and support the values of working people. This isn’t a Trump or anti-Trump deal. It’s about putting the Republican Party in the best position to win by speaking to the middle class and working class families in Illinois who have disproportionately shouldered the burden of poor policies from our state’s one-party rule for far too long. We have been and will continue to be engaged in this process, and we look forward to working with Chairman Tracy. Make no mistake about it- the election of Don Tracy as State Party Chairman is a big win for conservatives.
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/06/don-tracy-chosen-as-new-ilgop-chair/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Deportation warnings halted because they cause ‘undue stress’ on illegal migrants – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/deportation-warnings-halted-because-they-cause-undue-stress-on-illegal-migrants

FOX NEWS
— Calls for Pelosi to pay fine she imposed after bypassing metal detector intensify. ‘Is this a rule that makes sense? No of course not. But that’s not the point, the point is they’re her rules’ – Morgan Phillips
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/calls-pelosi-pay-fine-she-imposed-bypass-metal-detector

DAILY CALLER
— Liz Cheney Censured By Wyoming GOP For Trump Impeachment Vote – DYLAN HOUSMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/06/liz-cheney-censured-wyoming-gop-donald-trump-impeachment/

BREITBART
— 253 Migrants Apprehended in One Hour Along Texas Border with Mexico – BOB PRICE
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/02/06/253-migrants-apprehended-in-one-hour-along-texas-border-with-mexico/
— Dick Durbin Previews Gun Control: ‘We Have a Lot of Work to Do to Make This Country a Safer Place’ – AWR HAWKINS (DIERSEN: How will Tracy respond to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. to immediately dump those who do not promote more gun controls?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/02/dick-durbin-previews-gun-control-we-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do-to-make-this-country-a-safer-place/

BLAZE
— CNN report finds deceased Capitol Police officer didn’t suffer blunt force trauma, wasn’t struck by fire extinguisher – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/capitol-police-officer-death-fire-extinguisher

TOWNHALL
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA, ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Democrats: The Party of Systemic Racism – Kevin Grieve
https://townhall.com/columnists/kevingrieve/2021/02/07/democrats-the-party-of-systemic-racism-n2584289
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There is structural and systemic racism in the United States. The inconvenient truth is that it is perpetrated, propagated, and perpetuated by the Left. Birthed in the cesspool of radical Left university departments, demagogic terms like white privilege, whiteness, or white fragility are part of a poisonous and dangerous ideology that is meant to divide rather than unite. Critical race theory and racial equality can be summed up in a single statement: if you are white, you are racist and if you are a person of color, you are oppressed. The combination of white guilt plus black victimhood is especially toxic. Our self-anointed “Uniter-in-Chief” Joe Biden has jumped on the race hustler bandwagon under the guise of diversity training with his recent decision to rescind an executive order from former President Trump that would have put restrictions on advancing racial equality by limiting diversity training for federal government employees and its contractors. In other words, more identity politics. Unfortunately, this isn’t an anomaly for Democrats. This isn’t a blip on the Democratic arc of history bending towards justice. Judging people by the color of their skin rather than the content of their character has a rich history in the Democratic Party. Democrats have been solely responsible for defending slavery, starting the Civil War, opposing reconstruction, lynching blacks, founding the Ku Klux Klan, Jim Crow laws and segregation, poll taxes and literacy tests. The Party voted against the 13th amendment (end slavery), 14th amendment (black citizenship), and 15th amendment (black right to vote), filibustered the 1960 Civil Rights Act (elimination of poll taxes), and tried to filibuster the 1964 Civil Rights Act for 60 days, the longest filibuster in Senate history. The Civil War wasn’t North v. South, as highlighted in the Lincoln-Douglas debates in the northern state of Illinois. It was a Democrat v. Republican battle. The infamous Dred Scott decision (blacks were property) in 1857 was a Supreme Court vote of 7 Democrat justices for, and 2 Republican justices against. By 1900, more than 20 black Republicans had served in Congress. Democrats did not elect a single black congressman until 1935. And every black senator until 1979 was a Republican. When federal troops withdrew from the South after reconstruction ended, Democrats’ white supremacy laws re-emerged with a vengeance enforced by the paramilitary arm of the Democratic Party, the KKK, which was used to suppress blacks from voting Republican. . .If Democrats really wanted to help blacks, they would treat abortion as a tragedy, support school choice, work to end the failed welfare state, drop the idea of defunding police, promote advancement based on merit and character not the amount of melanin in your skin, end open borders which flood the market with cheap labor and steal jobs from black Americans, end their support of minimum wage laws which lead to higher black unemployment, and end their social justice mantra which is equality by group not the individual, anathema to America’s founding principles. I know, wishful thinking. So, whenever you hear Democrats calling Republicans racists, just know there is a simple psychological term for this: projection.)

CAMPUS REFORM
— Illinois Tech students shut down conservative group before it even starts. A student at Illinois Tech tried to start a Turning Point USA chapter on his campus. More than 100 students expressed interest in joining. Following backlash from classmates and the student government, he decided to withdraw the request. – Benjamin Zeisloft
https://www.campusreform.org/article?id=16753
— University of Illinois just learned a very important First Amendment lesson. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign settled a lawsuit with a free speech nonprofit. In the settlement, UIUC agreed to change several of its “unconstitutional” policies. – Dion J. Pierre
https://www.campusreform.org/article?id=16772
— University of Chicago endorses Harvard’s ‘flawed’ ‘Implicit Bias’ test. The University of Chicago’s biological sciences department endorsed Harvard University’s “flawed” “Project Implicit” following a diversity training. Project Implicit has been criticized for its lack of reliability and allegedly flawed methods of data collection. – Benjamin Zeisloft
https://www.campusreform.org/article?id=16732

CHRISTIAN POST
— Biden condemns ‘political extremism’ in National Prayer Breakfast speech – Ryan Foley (DIERSEN: How will Tracy respond to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. to immediately dump those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.christianpost.com/news/biden-condemns-political-extremism-at-national-prayer-breakfast.html

GOP TIMES
— Biden Administration Deploying Troops-Purging Extremists – MATTHEW HOLLOWAY
https://thegoptimes.com/biden-administration-deploying-troops-purging-extremists/

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Lawyers to Use Videos of Democrats Inciting Violence During Impeachment Defense – ALLEN ZHONG
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-lawyers-to-use-videos-of-democrats-inciting-violence-during-impeachment-defense_3687744.html

THE HILL
— Twitter permanently suspends Gateway Pundit founder’s account – CELINE CASTRONUOVO (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponents who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who promote Jim Hoft and his Gateway Pundit, but who fail/refuse to promote me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters?)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/537693-twitter-permanently-suspends-gateway-pundit-founder
— Biden immigration policy looks beyond reversing Trump – REBECCA BEITSCH (DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/537629-biden-immigration-policy-looks-beyond-reversing-trump

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Washington state eyes ‘billionaire tax’ on the ultra rich – RACHEL LA CORTE (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, you are rich if you are not on welfare.)
https://www.wral.com/washington-state-eyes-billionaire-tax-on-the-ultra-rich/19505647/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Media grapples with ways to destroy Trump.
https://www.lowellsun.com/2021/02/04/media-grapples-with-how-to-cover-trump-after-white-house/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Strong Trump Supporters Picked to Head Michigan Republican Party. The state’s selection of party chair and vice chair hinged in large part on who was most loyal to the former president. – Kathleen Gray
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/06/us/politics/michigan-elections-board.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Ron Weiser, a wealthy real estate developer from Ann Arbor, was elected chair of the Michigan Republican Party on Saturday, bringing along a vice chair who has caused consternation among some factions of the party because of her fierce support of former President Donald J. Trump. The vote from more than 2,000 party delegates did little to heal the deep divide in the party that surfaced this week when Laura Cox, the chair of the party for the last two years, jumped back into the race at the last minute, saying that Mr. Weiser had used $200,000 in party funds as a payoff to get a candidate out of the race for secretary of state in 2018.)
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/06/us/migrants-border-coronavirus-san-diego.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters support Liz Cheney. They will use her a) to drive the base of the Republican Party out of the Republican Party and b) to destroy the Republican Party.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/06/how-liz-cheney-survived-attempt-oust-her-house-leadership/

USA TODAY
— Physical symptoms of stress: Your body is trying to tell you something – Alia E. Dastagir (DIERSEN: Putting together and sending out a Republican newsletter causes lots of stress. Those like me who do it a) get blamed by Republican candidates who lose elections, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers for their losses and b) get blamed by leaders of Republican political organizations for losses that Republican candidates suffer in their political jurisdictions.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2021/02/01/physical-symptoms-stress-warning-sign-mental-health-issues/4307318001/

LAS VEGAS SUN
— GOP’s civil war is just beginning, will get worse – Doyle McManus (DIERSEN: How will Tracy respond to hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters like Kinzinger who make it clear by their words and/or by their actions a) that they want the Illinois Republican Party to immediately dump the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, b) that they want the DuPage County Republican Central Committee to immediately dump the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, and c) that they want the Milton Township Republican Organization to immediately dump the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump?)
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/feb/07/gops-civil-war-is-just-beginning-will-get-worse/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Anti-Trump Republicans are in the minority so far — but they are standing their ground, raising money, and preparing for battles to come. One, Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, has founded a political action committee to campaign for post-Trump Republicans.)

LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Cheney to destroy the Republican Party.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/opinion-columns/debra-saunders/debra-j-saunders-true-believers-the-past-cheney-the-future-in-modern-gop-2275107/

KIWA
— Iowa GOP Lawmakers: Public Universities Hostile To Conservatives
https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/gop-lawmakers-public-universities-hostile-to-conservatives/

FORBES
— Wyoming GOP Calls For Liz Cheney To Resign And Repay Donations In Scorched-Earth Censure – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/02/06/wyoming-gop-calls-for-liz-cheney-to-resign-and-repay-donations-in-scorched-earth-censure/

NEWSWEEK
— Wyoming Republican Party Censures Liz Cheney as GOP Civil War Intensifies – CHRISTINA ZHAO
https://www.newsweek.com/wyoming-republican-party-censures-liz-cheney-gop-civil-war-intensifies-1567368

CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
— Conservative state lawmakers clash with public colleges, again. – Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz
https://www.chronicle.com/newsletter/weekly-briefing/2021-02-06

LSU ONLINE
— How to Become a Political Journalist (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I am not a reporter or journalist a) because reporters and journalists cannot be conservative or Republican, b) because I am not paid for what I do, c) because I do not have a degree in journalism, d) because I refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) because I do not glorify and praise them, f) because I do not pander to them, and g) because I do not give them money. I have been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor for 21 years. Before that, I worked for GAO as an Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $102,755-$132,845/year. GAO Analysts do much of what reporters and journalists do including interviewing, gathering facts, summarizing facts, analyzing facts, and writing reports. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who claim to be Republican but who give all their scopes to Democrat reporters and to Democrat journalists.)
https://online.lsu.edu/newsroom/articles/how-become-political-journalist/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Skills Needed for Political Journalism Journalists need strong writing skills to produce accurate, clear, and grammatically correct content. They use research and investigative skills to gather the information needed for their articles, and they must have strong analytical capabilities. A deep understanding of government and politics is also necessary.)

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote never-Trumpers. I should write a book about hate-filled Trump-hating never-Trumpers in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who focus on destroying the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/07/never-trumpers-republican-revolt

February 6 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Cook County gun sales spike during COVID-19 pandemic, data shows – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Jonathan Fagg
https://abc7chicago.com/cook-county-gun-sales-spike-during-covid-19-pandemic-data-shows-/10317548/

CBS2
— DuPage County Is Making Better Progress Than Neighboring Counties In Getting People Vaccinated For COVID-19 — What’s Going On? – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/05/dupage-county-is-making-better-progress-than-neighboring-counties-in-getting-people-vaccinated-for-covid-19-whats-going-on/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Nearing another strike, Lightfoot versus CTU escalates conflict between City Hall and Chicago’s public school teachers – GREGORY PRATT, BILL RUTHHART and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayors-teachers-union-labor-troubles-20210206-qgofaibjvbgshfyfg2ifzkww5e-story.html
— After cheerleaders’ claims of sexual harassment and racial bias, Northwestern University vows to ‘listen to concerns’ from current and former team members – ELYSSA CHERNEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-northwestern-university-cheerleading-lawsuit-response-20210206-nklsqm34pzbo7inponixdad744-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CPD joins Operation Safe Pump to monitor high carjacking areas. South Chicago District officers will be posted outside grocery stores and shopping centers to deter carjackings. – Zac Clingenpeel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/5/22268632/carjackings-operation-safe-pump-chicago-police-officers-grocery-stores-shopping-centers
— It’ll take more than a good party to reverse Chicago’s exodus of Black residents. Lightfoot’s proposal to hold a “reunion weekend” to lure back Black people who have left town feels surprisingly naive. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/2/5/22261643/chicago-demographics-black-population-decline-lori-lightfoot-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— India clamps down on free speech – AP (DIERSEN: Who wants to clamp down on your speech? The following want to clamp down on my speech: a) leaders of Republican organizations, their operatives, and their dupes who reject planks in the Republican Party platform, most commonly, the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks, b) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who have lost elections, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their volunteers, and c) those who I have sued.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210205/news/302059986/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Illinois Republicans ‘strongly disagree’ with Kinzinger, others on Trump
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/02/05/trump-impeachment-illinois-republicans-disagree-kinzinger-gop-votes/4407958001/

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout at Blacks that Republicans cause all the problems that Blacks have.
https://www.pjstar.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2021/02/06/commentary-black-illinoisans-deserve-change-now/4380960001/

SOUTHERN
— Bill that could start ‘sex ed’ as early as kindergarten draws support, criticism – DARREN IOZIA
https://thesouthern.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/bill-that-could-start-sex-ed-as-early-as-kindergarten-draws-support-criticism/article_60f4edd8-77c3-5fef-af79-2c89ae1a6540.html

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Kinzinger betrayed his constituents – Joyce Conner, Watseka
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/voice-of-the-people-kinzinger-betrayed-his-constituents/article_367b25bc-6736-11eb-8ae7-1b9c0260c168.html

BUREAU COUNTY DEMOCRAT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Conservative-hating conservative-haters promote Kinzinger and promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.shawlocal.com/bureau-county-republican/opinion/local-editorials/2021/02/06/our-view-kinzingers-effort-to-return-to-republican-principles-deserves-a-chance/

CHICAGO PATCH
— CTU Invested $795,796 In Political Allies Who Lobby Chicago Way CTU showdown with City Hall over reopening schools is big money, bare-knuckles Chicago politics funded by taxpayers. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/ctu-invested-795-796-political-allies-who-lobby-chicago-way

CHICAGO NOW
— Is Gary Rabine the imminent & most likely 1st Republican to announce his 2022 campaign for Governor? – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2021/02/is-gary-rabine-the-imminent-most-likely-1st-republican-to-announce-his-2022-campaign-for-governor-watch-rabine-part-2-in-chicago-on-cable-on-the-web/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Why The Pandemic Is 10 Times Worse Than You Think – NURITH AIZENMAN, AUDREY CARLSEN & RUTH TALBOT
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/why-pandemic-10-times-worse-you-think#stream/0

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout at minorities and at women that Republicans cause all the problems that minorities and women have.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/biden-administration-equity-initiatives-are-moral-imperative#stream/0

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Do Only What God Wants You to Do – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who paint themselves as being GOD’s representatives in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. They demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me because I am not a member of a church, I do not attend church services, and I do not give money to a church. They hint/imply/argue/shout that those who lead their church hate me. In my book, I would focus on the aforesaid who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination.)
https://www.lutheranchurchcharities.org/devotions.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO STUDENTS FALLING BEHIND AS CITY, TEACHERS’ UNION SQUABBLE – Ann Miller
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-students-falling-behind-as-city-teachers-union-squabble/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— False Accusations Against DuPage Township Trustee Candidate Dispelled – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/02/false-accusations-against-dupage-township-trustee-candidate-dispelled/

AMERICAN THINKER
— What to Expect from Trump’s Upcoming Impeachment Trial – Jonathon Moseley
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/02/what_to_expect_from_trumps_upcoming_impeachment_trial.html

BREITBART
— Pence Plans for Bold GOP Future: Former VP Aims to ‘Build Upon’ Trump’s Success – MATTHEW BOYLE (DIERSEN: Trump defended and advanced the Republican Party platform. I should write a book about those who claim to be Republican, but who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform, most commonly the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks and b) focus on destroying those like me who support the aforesaid planks.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/05/exclusive-pence-plans-for-bold-gop-future-former-vp-aims-to-build-upon-trumps-success/
— Karl Rove Backs Democrats’ Amnesty for Foreign-Born ‘Dreamers’ – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Those who reject the immigration plank in the Republican Party platform focus on destroying those like me who support that plank. I should book about those who reject the immigration plank in the Republican Party platform and focus on destroying those like me who support that plank.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/05/karl-rove-backs-democrats-amnesty-foreign-born-dreamers/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Koch Network, Chamber of Commerce Lobby for Durbin, Graham Amnesty – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/05/koch-network-chamber-commerce-lobby-durbin-graham-amnesty/
— No Labor Shortage: Over 17M Americans Remain Jobless But Want Full-Time Jobs – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/05/no-labor-shortage-over-17m-americans-remain-jobless-but-want-full-time-jobs/

TOWNHALL
— Critics Decry GASB Standards That Allow Governments to Hide Debt – Johnny Kampis
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnnykampis/2021/02/05/critics-decry-gasb-standards-that-allow-governments-to-hide-debt-n2584229

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— High-Tech Lynching at DePaul. Philosophy professor and Freedom Center Shillman Fellow slandered as being “violently transphobic”. – Joseph Klein
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2021/02/high-tech-lynching-depaul-joseph-klein/

HILLSDALE COLLEGIAN
— ‘Moving back to America:’ Students and families affected by state migration. – Emma Cummins
http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2021/02/moving-back-to-america-students-and-families-affected-by-state-migration/

POLITICO
— Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exile – OLIVIA BEAVERS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in the following who have exiled me from the following: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, G AO, etc.)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/huddle/2021/02/05/inside-greenes-exile-491659

WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois: The worst-governed state now turns to indoctrination – George F. Will
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-worst-governed-state-now-turns-to-indoctrination/2021/02/04/da6e5c4a-6725-11eb-886d-5264d4ceb46d_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Woke Capital’s Political Warning Republican support for big business craters in a new Gallup poll. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, BIG BUSINESS paints itself as being anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/woke-capitals-political-warning-11612568436
— Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Committee Removal Silences Her Constituents, but Frees Up Her Time – Eliza Collins (DIERSEN: My supporters defend and advance the Republican Party platform. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes reject planks in that platform, most commonly, the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. Because my critics/opponents succeeded in ending the following, I have more time to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and to send them out: my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, my Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, and my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/marjorie-taylor-greene-says-her-removal-from-committees-stifles-her-constituents-11612546899
— Can Catholic Social Teaching Unite a Divided America? – Francis X. Rocca (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-Catholic.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-catholic-social-teaching-unite-a-divided-america-11612540382
— How Big Tech Got Even Bigger (DIERSEN: What percent of BIG TECH leaders are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-big-tech-got-even-bigger-11612587632
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Liz Cheney.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/liz-cheney-wins-one-for-sanity-11612482106
— ‘Majority Minority’ America? Don’t Bet on It. How a Census Bureau error led Democrats to assume they were on the right side of inexorable demographic trends. – John J. Miller (DIERSEN: Democrats want to flood America with Democrats, that is, to flood America with citizens of foreign countries, minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, non-married, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, and/or those who disrespect the rule of law and who have big financial, health, and/or other problems, that is, people who demand massive government assistance, that is, people who demand welfare big time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/majority-minority-america-dont-bet-on-it-11612549609

USA TODAY
— Rep. Kinzinger: I voted to remove Greene from committees because she shows ‘no remorse’ – Savannah Behrmann and Sarah Elbeshbishi (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want me to show remorse a) for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like, b) for having Republican speakers at TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois events who they do not like, c) for delivering campaign literature in my precinct for Republican candidates who they do not like, d) for promoting planks in the Republican Party platform that they do not like, e) for etc.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/05/adam-kinzinger-says-marjorie-taylor-greene-shows-no-remorse/4406217001/

COURTHOUSE NEWS
— Greene Relishes Freedom After Being Booted From House Committees – DANIEL JACKSON (DIERSEN: My supporters defend and advance the Republican Party platform. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes reject planks in that platform, most commonly, the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. Because my critics/opponents succeeded in ending the following, I have more time to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and to send them out: my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, my Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, and my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership.)
https://www.courthousenews.com/greene-relishes-freedom-after-being-booted-from-house-committees/

VANITY FAIR
— CAN TRUMP’S GRIP ON THE GOP BE LOOSENED? REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN ADAM KINZINGER SAYS YES “I think folks are gonna wake up…and say, ‘The party of Trump is not the party that’s going to be in the majority of the future.’” – JOE HAGAN AND EMILY JANE FOX (DIERSEN: In Illinois, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters count on Kinzinger to drive the following out of the Republican Party: the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and the157 in my precinct who voted for Trump.)
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/02/can-trumps-grip-on-the-gop-be-loosened

AXIOS
— Microsoft ends donations to lawmakers who refused to certify election – Ashley Gold
https://www.axios.com/microsoft-ends-donations-to-lawmakers-who-refused-to-certify-election-ee38df7b-3e8c-4160-808d-40d8469685e0.html

February 4 Morning Edition

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— KINZINGER, CHENEY and CENSURE – SHIA KAPOS and MARIA CARRASCO
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2021/02/04/kinzinger-cheney-and-censure-rabbis-on-the-remap-green-light-for-obama-center-still-no-teacher-deal-491638
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Rep. Adam Kinzinger unloaded on House GOP leaders Wednesday as Republicans in Illinois’ LaSalle County announced they’d voted “overwhelmingly” to censure him for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump. The Illinois congressman has become a symbol of the schism within the GOP both in Illinois and in Congress as Republicans try to grapple with Trump’s influence on the party. Kinzinger says he’s worried the GOP is headed down a dangerous path and he’s flooded the airwaves saying so. During a tense House GOP conference meeting that ran more than four hours, Kinzinger “unleashed hell” on Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for spending more time defending pro-Trumper Marjorie Taylor Greene than Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, calling it “embarrassing,” according to a source familiar with the day’s action. Ultimately, McCarthy offered “a full-throated defense” of Cheney, and the caucus voted to let her keep her leadership position on a 2-1 margin, according to POLITICO’s Melanie Zanona and Olivia Beavers. And POLITICO’s national Playbook reports Greene walked back some of her over-the-top claims of bowing to QAnon. The meeting wrapped up with Republicans taking the view that Cheney had a right to vote her conscience when she (and Kinzinger) sided with Democrats to impeach Trump for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, the full House will vote today on a measure to remove Greene from her committee assignments. Closer to home, members of the LaSalle County Republican Central Committee voted 88 percent in favor of censuring Kinzinger, Chairman Larry Smith said in a statement Wednesday night. Two reasons were cited for censure: Kinzinger has not met with the La Salle Republican in over six years and that he was one of 10 Republican representatives to call for impeachment. The censure disavows Kinzinger “for acting contrary to the values” of La Salle County Republicans, Smith said. A similar resolution for censure is being presented to the Winnebago County Republican Central Committee, reports the Rockford Register Star. In a statement to Playbook, Kinzinger spokeswoman Maura Gillespie responded: “While Capitol Police Officer [Brian] Sicknick was being honored in state for his ultimate sacrifice — defending our democracy — the LaSalle County GOP was condemning Congressman Kinzinger for trying to hold the president accountable for the actions that led to his death.”)

CHICAGO JOURNAL
— Who is Advising Adam Kinzinger? (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters will use Kinzinger forever to destroy Republicans.)
https://www.chicagojournal.com/opinion-who-is-advising-adam-kinzinger/

WCMY
— LaSalle County GOP censures Kinzinger; state GOP could soon – Rick Koshko
https://www.1430wcmy.com/2021/02/03/lasalle-county-gop-censures-cong-kinzinger-state-gop-could-soon/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The LaSalle County Republican Party reports its central committee has voted, with 88% of members agreeing, to censure Cong. Adam Kinzinger. The party disapproves of him for not meeting with the central committee in the last six years and for voting to impeach Pres. Trump. Chairman Larry Smith says the party has received hundreds of messages via text, email, and telephone from LaSalle County and beyond about Kinzinger. Censure is a strong statement of disapproval. It doesn’t remove Kinzinger from office or boot him out of the party. The message behind it says the party’s most ardent supporters won’t support him. That increases his vulnerability if someone runs against him in a primary or if he wants to use party resources in a campaign. The LaSalle County Republican Party Central Committee met Tuesday night. The Chicago Tribune reports the Illinois GOP could consider a censure motion against Kinzinger this Saturday.)

WEEK
— LaSalle County GOP leaders vote to censure Kinzinger – Howard Packowitz
https://week.com/2021/02/04/lasalle-county-gop-leaders-vote-to-censure-kinzinger/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republicans who organized a rally in Ottawa last weekend against U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) has now censured him for supporting former President Donald Trump’s impeachment. The LaSalle County Republican Central Committee sent out a news release via social media Wednesday night announcing 88% of its precinct committeemen voted to reprimand the McLean County native. At their regular monthly meeting in Ottawa, committeemen repeatedly noted Kinzinger was one of only 10 Republican House members who voted with Democrats to impeach Trump, and the Congressman has not met with the central committee for more than six years. “Congressman Kinzinger’s actions and statements against former President Trump have opened a Pandora’s Box of criticism,” said Larry Smith, the county’s GOP chair, in a prepared statement. “The LaSalle County Republicans have received hundreds upon hundreds of emails, text messages, and phone calls from our county and beyond expressing their frustration and a lot more with Congressman Kinzinger’s actions and statements the past few months,” said Smith. “Many have been very direct that their support for the Republican Party is over if Congressman Kinzinger’s behavior isn’t addressed,” Smith also said. Smith claims more than 40 county Republican Central Committees statewide have given their “unsolicited support” for the censure. Kinzinger represents Illinois’ 16th Congressional District, which includes LaSalle, Livingston, Bureau, and Putnam Counties.)

HERALD & REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters use Kinzinger to destroy the Republican Party.
https://herald-review.com/opinion/letters/letter-state-gop-has-fallen-into-deep-hole/article_798cafb1-1c75-5143-ad2f-0ef8a0e9bc72.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— How Republicans at home view Kinzinger’s anti-Trump ‘Country First’ movement – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-obama-groundbreaking-kinzinger-home-district-legislature-spin-20210204-bsqt2qppozcsfbi4xdvttkejy4-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Days after Kinzinger launched his national effort to recalibrate a national Republican Party whose unofficial leader remains former President Trump, he was asked how his efforts have been received among constituents in his district back home in Illinois. The five-term congressman from Channahon, southwest of Joliet, told viewers of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that “the Republican base (is) pretty ticked off at me.” Of late, he’s taken a fatalistic view that his congressional career may be on the ropes because of his anti-Trump stance. But he also expressed some optimism on MSNBC. Winning with 64.7% of the vote last fall, Kinzinger points out that he finished 15 percentage points ahead of Trump, who lost to Joe Biden with 40.55% of the vote in Illinois. To Kinzinger, his margin of victory suggests he has more than loyal Republicans in his camp. “I think what that shows is that Democrats will still be open to voting for you,” Kinzinger said, while acknowledging, “Independents and Republicans that we’ve lost won’t.” Here’s what he didn’t say: As the Tribune’s Rick Pearson reported over the weekend, the Republican State Central Committee meets Saturday to pick a new state GOP chair, and some in the party want to use the forum to discuss Kinzinger and a possible reprimand for his anti-Trump statements. A member of the Winnebago County Republican Central Committee is pushing to censure Kinzinger, which would be nothing more than a public scolding, the Rockford Register Star and Springfield’s Capitol Fax politics blog reported last month. But it could mean GOP leaders in Winnebago County, part of the 16th District, will turn their backs on Kinzinger in the next election. Remap factor: “In 2022, Kinzinger faces a year in which Illinois’ congressional districts will be redrawn by Democrats to reflect the outcome of this year’s census — amid predictions that one or possibly two of the state’s 18 House seats will be eliminated,” Pearson reminds in this December piece that examines Kinzinger’s political horizons — which could include a bid for governor next year. Shrugging it off: “And if it costs us an election, great, because what that gives us an opportunity to do is to resell to the American people what the conservative vision is, and we need to quit being scared of this and lead again for once in some of our lives,” Kinzinger told MSNBC.)

POLITICO
— No, Conservatives Shouldn’t Quit on the GOP. The Republican Party is the only plausible electoral vehicle for any sort of right-of-center politics in America. – RICH LOWRY (DIERSEN: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters will use Kinzinger to destroy the Republican Party.)
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/02/03/dont-quit-on-the-gop-465714
— Cheney to keep her leadership position after tense GOP meeting. Republicans loyal to Donald Trump have condemned Liz Cheney, the only woman in GOP leadership, for her vote to impeach the former president. – MELANIE ZANONA and OLIVIA BEAVERS
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/03/mccarthy-defends-liz-cheney-465626

YAHOO NEWS
— Kinzinger mocks GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz after House GOP votes to keep Liz Cheney in leadership – Peter Weber
https://news.yahoo.com/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-mocks-044107505.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Liz Cheney takes ‘gloating’ victory lap after House GOP reportedly votes by SECRET ballot to keep her as chair – Vivek Saxena (DIERSEN: Of course, hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters will use Cheney and Kinzinger to destroy the Republican Party once and for all.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/02/04/liz-cheney-takes-gloating-victory-lap-after-house-gop-reportedly-votes-by-secret-ballot-to-keep-her-as-chair-1025492/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Cheney was also supported by other Republicans in the conference, including Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., one of nine other Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, according to a source familiar with the conference meeting,” ABC News reported.)

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers want minorities to be pot pushers.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210204/give-social-equity-owners-a-better-shot-at-pot-licensing

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Big Brother wants to tell Illinois teachers what to think – Dave Willis (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents a) want you to read only what they want you to read and b) want you to believe only what they want you to believe. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on past/present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. I would focus on Republican candidates who have been on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers. I would focus on past/present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.rrstar.com/story/opinion/2021/02/04/dave-willis-big-brother-wants-tell-illinois-teachers-what-think/4371430001/

PONTIAC DAILY LEADER
— ILGOP takes swipe at governor for decision – Erich Murphy
https://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/story/news/2021/02/03/ilgop-responds-governors-decision-related-politicians-inmates/4377764001/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Underwood files motion to dismiss Oberweis’ contest of Nov. 3 election results. Underwood spokeswoman: ’Baseless allegations’ in Oberweis’ filing. – Brenda Schory
https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/news/government/2021/02/04/underwood-files-motion-to-dismiss-oberweiss-contest-of-nov-3-election-results/
— DuPage County reports 190 COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 3 deaths, region’s positivity rate drops to 6.2% – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/04/dupage-county-reports-190-covid-19-cases-wednesday-3-deaths-regions-positivity-rate-drops-to-62/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Sangamon County Republican Central Committee chair dies from COVID-19
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/sangamon-county-republican-central-committee-chair-dies-from-covid-19

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Elena Galinski, Burr Ridge Trustee Candidate. She is running in the April 6 election. – David Giuliani (DIERSEN: Candidates on April 6 ballots should be asked the following questions: If elected, would you encourage or discourage promotion of the following: a) reparations, b) BLM, c) LGBTQ, d) dependency on government, e) dependency on charity, f) abortion, g) mass/illegal immigration, h) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, i) more gun controls, j) patronage, k) political affiliation discrimination, l) reverse discrimination, and m) age discrimination?)
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/elena-galinski-burr-ridge-trustee-candidate

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Republican State Lawmakers Call for Citizen-Led Referendums and Recalls – DEREK CANTÙ
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/republican-state-lawmakers-call-citizen-led-referendums-and-recalls

WSIL TV
— Illinois Republicans introduce “Voter Empowerment Project” – Mike Miletich (DIERSEN: Since 2000, Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) members who oppose direct election of IRP SCC members have always worked the hardest against me and against my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. I should write a book about those IRP SCC members.)
https://wsiltv.com/2021/02/03/illinois-republicans-introduce-voter-empowerment-project/

WSPY NEWS
— Kendall County Board Votes in Favor of Resolution Recommending Governor Veto Police Reform Bill – James Wyman
http://www.wspynews.com/news/kendall-county-board-votes-in-favor-of-resolution-recommending-governor-veto-police-reform-bill/article_22091310-6681-11eb-b715-17150bee9be4.html

NORTHERN STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, Democrats tell students who are minority, female, younger, poor, LGBTQ, moderate/liberal, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or recent immigrants that they are being held back by Republicans who are White, male, older, non-poor, heterosexual, conservative, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://northernstar.info/83044/lifestyle/the-academic-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-department-will-host-event-to-better-help-understand-isms/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage Township failed to properly notice the Lottery for ballot position – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/02/dupage-township-failed-to-properly-notice-the-lottery-for-ballot-position/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois’ Woke School Mandate Garners National Condemnation – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/illinois-woke-school-mandate-garners-national-condemnation-2/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Resisting coronavirus migration: Biden must not give the virus easy access to Americans – Editorial
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/3/editorial-resisting-coronavirus-migration/

FOX NEWS
— President Biden and his Democratic allies are demonstrating why 74 million people voted for Donald Trump last year, Laura Ingraham said Wednesday.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/ingraham-no-ransom-for-hostage-takers-as-democrats-seek-to-smear-entire-gop-as-q-anon-extremists
— Hannity: ‘Not a single conservative I know’ shares Rep. Greene’s beliefs
https://news.yahoo.com/hannity-not-single-conservative-know-032645246.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— When Centrism Becomes Extremism. In today’s upside-down political culture, moderate centrism has become stigmatized as extremism. – Edward Ring (DIERSEN: The more of the following planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the more that Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, Independents and Independent plants, and RINOs demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being an extremist. traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving). I should write a book about those who have demonized me, denigrates me, and condemned me the most as being an extremist and even worse things. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on Republican candidates who have been on ballots in my precinct and who have lost elections, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party.)
https://amgreatness.com/2021/02/03/when-centrism-becomes-extremism/
— Biden Signs Executive Order to Increase Welfare Dependency for Illegal Aliens – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2021/02/03/biden-signs-executive-order-to-increase-welfare-dependency-for-illegal-aliens/

BREITBART
— CDC: Mask Order Will Be ‘Further Enforced’ by ‘Federal Authorities’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/03/cdc-mask-order-will-be-further-enforced-by-federal-authorities/
— Biden’s Deputies Reopen ‘Catch and Release’ for Migrant Families – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/02/03/rreports-bidens-deputies-reopen-catch-and-release-for-migrant-families/
— Maxine Waters: Trump ‘Absolutely Should Be Charged with Premeditated Murder’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/02/03/maxine-waters-trump-absolutely-should-be-charged-with-premeditated-murder/

PATRIOT POST
— The American Public Has a Right to Information. We are not just going to accept what we’re told to believe. – Laura Hollis (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents a) want you to read only what they want you to read and b) want you to believe only what they want you to believe. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on past/present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. I would focus on Republican candidates who have been on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers. I would focus on past/present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/77498-the-american-public-has-a-right-to-information-2021-02-04
— Biden Wants to Legalize 11 Million Illegals – Larry Elder (DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see illegals as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all. To get illegals to fight harder for Democrats, Democrats promise them citizenship and promise them big time preference over Republicans, and especially big time preference over Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://patriotpost.us/videos/77491-biden-wants-to-legalize-11-million-illegals-2021-02-04

TOWNHALL
— With His Bold Assault on Big Tech, FL Gov DeSantis Becomes a 2024 Presidential Contender – Nicholas Waddy (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with Big Tech against conservatives.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/nicholaswaddy/2021/02/04/with-his-bold-assault-on-big-tech-fl-gov-desantis-becomes-a-2024-presidential-contender-n2584130

ROLL CALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-hater promotes hatred against conservatives.
https://www.rollcall.com/2021/02/04/the-gop-talks-a-good-game-but-lets-review-those-conservative-principles/

THE HILL
— Greene apologizes to GOP colleagues — and gets standing ovation – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents demand that I apologize a) for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like, b) for having speakers at TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois events who they do not like, c) for delivering campaign literature in my precinct for candidates who they do not like, d) for promoting planks in the Republican Party platform that they do not like, e) for etc.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/537263-greene-apologizes-to-gop-colleagues-and-gets-standing-ovation

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hate-filled Trump-hating groups that say that they are conservative.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/republicans-fox-news-ad_n_601b988cc5b6ad06281e4e10

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Federal Agencies That Became Smaller, and Unhappier, Under Trump – Emily Badger, Quoctrung Bui and Alicia Parlapiano (DIERSEN: GAO works for Congress. My Democrat GAO superiors used Gingrich’s cutting GAO’s budget to get rid of GAO employees like me who were Republican, White male, and/or non-veteran and who had made GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40. Extremely few GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/upshot/trump-effect-government-agencies.html
— Website Editor in Russia Is Jailed for Sharing Joke About Navalny Protests – Anton Troianovski (DIERSEN: I should write a book about how I have been punished since 2000 for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that my critics/opponents do not like.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/03/world/europe/navalny-putin-russia.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The Fairness Doctrine won’t solve our problems — but it can foster needed debate. Why it’s time to explore the connections among the First Amendment, content regulation and democracy. – Victor Pickard (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who since 2000 have worked the hardest a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, and failing that, b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/02/04/fairness-doctrine-wont-solve-our-problems-it-can-foster-needed-debate/
— Despite denouncing QAnon months ago, Kevin McCarthy now says, ‘I don’t even know what it is’ – Jaclyn Peiser
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/02/04/mccarthy-qanon-marjorie-taylor-greene/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Liberalism’s Ministry of Truth. Academics and the progressive press mull state media controls. – Editorial (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization to control my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/liberalisms-ministry-of-truth-11612395404
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: The academic establishment and progressive press want you to know two things: First, conservative claims of social-media bias are bogus. As Silicon Valley firms police content, their decisions are, miraculously, wholly uninfluenced by ideological preference. Second, there is an urgent need for a much wider crackdown on political speech, perhaps led by the Biden Administration and requiring the creation of new government agencies. In other words, all that conservative suppression that’s, er, not happening? We need more of it.)
— ‘Equity’ for Asian-Americans in Practice. Biden bars ‘Wuhan virus’ but favors racial preferences at Yale. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/equity-for-asian-americans-in-practice-11612395057
— The Tragedy of the Schools. Many parents are losing faith in their closed public schools—and are looking for alternatives. – Daniel Henninger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-tragedy-of-the-schools-11612392369
— What Real Insurrection Looks Like. Rioters looting and taking selfies have nothing on Italy’s ‘Years of Lead.’ – Alessandra Bocchi
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-real-insurrection-looks-like-11612392317

USA TODAY
— Donald Trump’s backers failed to take down Liz Cheney, but the Republican ‘civil war’ isn’t near over – David Jackson
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/04/donald-trump-backers-didnt-oust-liz-cheney-but-republican-civil-war-goes/4362276001/

OREGON NEWS REGISTER
— FROM THE ARTICLE: The GOP party resolution drew national criticism for claiming there is “growing evidence that the violence at the Capitol was a ‘false flag’ operation designed to discredit President Trump, his supporters, and all conservative Republicans, (providing) the sham motivation to impeach President Trump in order to advance the Democrat goal of seizing total power, in a frightening parallel to the February 1933 burning of the German Reichstag.”
https://newsregister.com/article?articleTitle=legislators-disavow-republican-party-resolution-on-u-s-capitol-riot–1611958276–39243–

NEW YORKER
— When Reporting Becomes a Defense for Rioting. John Sullivan claims that he was at the Capitol insurrection as a neutral journalist. Others say he was a riot chaser who urged the mob to “burn this shit down.” – Andrew Marantz
https://www.newyorker.com/news/us-journal/when-reporting-becomes-a-defense-for-rioting

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Donald Trump takes up a post-presidency hobby: revenge.” I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who have lost elections, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers who blame those losses a) on what I have done as a GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, b) on what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, c) on what I did as a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, d) on what I did as a Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, e) on what I did as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and f) on what I did as an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/04/donald-trump-revenge-post-presidency-hobby

February 2 Morning Edition

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— The Illinois Republican Party is at an inflection point that’s gone beyond the urban vs. rural debate. Now the state party, like its national counterpart, must decide whether it’s in lockstep with former President Donald Trump and his loyal supporters or head down a path that’s more inclusive. The direction it takes will be determined in large part on Saturday, when the state Republican Central Committee selects its next chairman. Current leader Tim Schneider is stepping down after five years in the position. A critical litmus test in replacing Schneider may be the candidates’ views of Rep. Adam Kinzinger and his vote to support Trump’s impeachment. Do they want to censure the 16th District congressman, as some Republicans have called for? Or do they agree to disagree with him, as Schneider has done. Mark Shaw, the Lake County Republican Party chairman who represents the more conservative arm of the party, has talked about censure with Republicans but told Playbook he hasn’t yet decided to take a public stand on the issue. “I have not taken a position yet on whether U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger should be admonished by the Republican Party for his actions and/or comments,” he said in a text. He would not elaborate on his thoughts about Kinzinger’s vote. Shaw is supported by former congressional candidate Jim Oberweis and grassroots conservatives, and he’s also taken heat from pro-Trumpers like Catalina Lauf, centrist state Sen. Sue Rezin, and others. Lauf and Rezin have taken issue with Shaw for endorsing Oberweis in the IL-14 GOP primary weeks before petitions were filed. That Shaw would engineer a campaign in a contested primary to favor a white man over a respected female state senator (Rezin) and a pro-Trump Latina (Lauf) has infuriated many Republicans across the state. Rezin wrote a letter to party leaders in November complaining about Shaw’s actions. And Lauf tweeted over the weekend, saying, “We need a leader who will listen to those on the ground, committed to grassroots, and who can actually lead the GOP in this State on a path forward.” The other candidates applying for state GOP chair say they don’t support Kinzinger’s impeachment vote but they also don’t back censure. “I strongly disagree with Congressman Kinzinger’s vote…but I also oppose an Illinois GOP censure of him,” former Illinois Gaming Board exec Don Tracy told Playbook. Tracy is a downstate Republican who has support from grassroots conservatives as well as centrists. He’s backed by Congressman Darin LaHood and Rodney Davis, state House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, and conservative voice John Tillman. Kendall County Board Chairman Scott Gryder, who has the support of state Rep. Keith Wheeler, echoed Tracy, saying, “We as a party need to focus on what unifies us which is electing candidates that support our small businesses, fight for the middle class, promote transparency in government and fight corruption.” – SHIA KAPOS and MARIA CARRASCO
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2021/02/02/emanuel-as-envoy-inflection-point-for-il-gop-a-call-for-transportation-equity-cps-ctu-cool-off-491601

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Adam Kinzinger is launching a GOP-renewal PAC. Will GOP donors back it? – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: One would expect that only hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters would back Kinzinger’s PAC.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/adam-kinzinger-launching-gop-renewal-pac-will-gop-donors-back-it
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “There has been an undercurrent for a while of people who didn’t like Trump but didn’t have a place to go. Now Adam has provided a place,” says former state Republican Chairman Pat Brady. “I think there will be donors who appreciate what he’s doing and will contribute to it.” Among them will be Brady, who says he “absolutely” will write a check himself. . .Kinzinger’s main Illinois fundraiser is Lisa Wagner. She’s worked for numerous Republican officials here, most considered political moderates.)

WGN TV
— Race plays big factor in CPS reopening fight – Tahman Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/role-of-race-plays-big-factor-in-fight-for-reopening-of-cps-schools/

WGN RADIO
— Google antes up $2.6M to settle pay, job discrimination case – AP (DIERSEN: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with evidence that my Democrat GAO superiors paid their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger far more than they paid their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or older and who had similar or more education, work experience, and/or professional certifications and licenses.)
https://wgnradio.com/news/technology-news/google-antes-up-2-6m-to-settle-pay-job-discrimination-case/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The settlement announced Monday closes a 4-year-old case that the Labor Department brought as part its periodic reviews of the pay practices at federal government contractors such as Google. That inquiry resulted in accusations that during a period spanning from 2014 to 2017, Google paid female engineers less than men in similar positions. The pay discrepancies were cited in several Google offices in its home state of California, as well as at locations in Seattle and Kirkland, Washington. Google had fiercely contested the allegations as unfounded before reaching the settlement without acknowledging any wrongdoing.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Facebook is poisoning too many minds. – REX HUPPKE (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote Facebook.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-facebook-conspiracy-extremists-capitol-attack-biden-trump-huppke-20210202-yaw5fimqefdk7hhztl6qjjchwy-story.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Mitch McConnell blasts GOP congresswoman Taylor Greene over ‘loony lies’
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/politics/mitch-mcconnell/2021/02/01/mitch-mcconnell-blasts-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-over-loony-lies/4349887001/

MADISON
— Wisconsin Republicans grapple with state of party post-Trump – Briana Reilly (DIERSEN: In Illinois, the fracture has always been between Republicans who support the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform and Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who reject one or more of the aforesaid planks.)
https://madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/wisconsin-republicans-grapple-with-state-of-party-post-trump/article_7e52d38c-4b9a-5bbf-b15a-48a43d489c02.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— West Suburban region’s positivity rate drops to 6.5% as DuPage County reports 131 COVID-19 cases Monday – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/02/west-suburban-regions-positivity-rate-drops-to-65-as-dupage-county-reports-131-covid-19-cases-monday/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— State lawmakers criticize Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards – Demetrios Sanders
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/state-lawmakers-criticize-culturally-responsive-teaching-and-leading-standards/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Republicans call proposed Illinois teaching standards a political litmus test – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/republicans-call-proposed-illinois-teaching-standards-a-political-litmus-test/article_4573cd94-64b6-11eb-a8fc-631113611fa0.html

CHICAGO NOW
— Likely GOP Primary Gov candidate Gary Rabine, Round 2 w/host Berkowitz: Shoot to stop looters or order a police stand-down during a riot? – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2021/02/likely-gop-primary-gov-candidate-gary-rabine-round-2-whost-berkowitz-shoot-to-stop-looters-or-order-a-police-stand-down-during-a-riot-cable-web/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Megadonors Pour Record Amount of Money Into ‘Get Out the Vote’ Effort for Dems – Hayden Ludwig
https://freebeacon.com/democrats/megadonors-pour-record-amount-of-money-into-get-out-the-vote-effort-for-dems/

FEDERALIST
— Adam Kinzinger Shouldn’t Be Proud His Family Disowned Him, He Should Be Ashamed – John Daniel Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/02/adam-kinzinger-shouldnt-be-proud-his-family-disowned-him-he-should-be-ashamed/

FOX NEWS
— Black Lives Matter backs ‘Squad’ member’s push to expel over 100 Republicans from Congress. ‘It is not enough to denounce the white supremacy behind the attack,’ the group wrote. – Brittany De Lea (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs in your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, and in America officially call for the expulsion of the remaining Republicans?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/black-lives-matter-backs-squad-members-push-to-expel-over-100-republicans-from-congress
— A fractured Republican party battles it out under Trump’s shadow. This goes far deeper than congressional politics. – Howard Kurtz (DIERSEN: In Illinois, the fracture has always been between Republicans who support the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform and Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who reject one or more of the aforesaid planks.)
https://www.foxnews.com/mediabuzz/a-fractured-republican-party-battles-it-out-under-trumps-shadow
— The media wants you fixated on Marjorie Taylor Greene. You should ask why. With all that’s going on in our country, CNN and MSNBC are convinced a freshman GOP lawmaker is the greatest threat. – Tucker Carlson
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-marjorie-taylor-greene-cnn-msnbc-reddit-gamestop-national-guard

BREITBART
— Kinzinger: GOP Has to Stop ‘Trying to Appeal More to the Proud Boys Than Suburban Moms’ – Pam Key (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Republican organizations act like they have accepted advice to appeal to voters who are Trump-haters, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-married, moderate/liberal, poor, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or recent immigrants by getting rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains who are Trump-supporters, Republican, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, conservative, non-poor, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/02/01/kinzinger-gop-has-to-stop-trying-to-appeal-more-to-the-proud-boys-than-suburban-moms/
— ‘Conservative’ Lincoln Project Spent Entire Ad Budget Against Republicans, For Democrats – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/01/conservative-lincoln-project-spent-entire-ad-budget-against-republicans-for-democrats/
— Animals First: Activists Want Border Wall Demolished for Wildlife Migration – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/01/animals-first-activists-want-border-wall-demolished-for-wildlife-migration/
— U.S. Births Plummet amid Coronavirus Crisis – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/02/01/us-births-plummet-coronavirus-crisis/

DAILY CALLER
— A Study Touted As A Blow To Conservatives’ Complaints About Big Tech Censorship Was Funded By A Major Biden Donor – CHUCK ROSS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/01/craig-newmark-disinformation-conservative-joe-bide/

DAILY SIGNAL
— New York Times Reviews Book Advocating Blowing Up Pipelines to Combat Climate Change – Tim Graham
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/02/01/new-york-times-reviews-book-advocating-blowing-up-pipelines-to-combat-climate-change/

NEW AMERICAN
— Illinois Teachers Told to Adopt Progressive Ideology or Be Fired – Annalisa Pesek
https://thenewamerican.com/illinois-teachers-told-to-adopt-progressive-ideology-or-be-fired/

NEWSMAX
— House Dems Want Amnesty for Illegals in Virus Relief Bill
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/amnesty-immigration-daca-tps/2021/02/01/id/1008181/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Why Are They So Afraid of Donald Trump Rising from the Ashes?
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2021/02/01/why-are-they-so-afraid-of-donald-trump-rising-from-the-ashes/

THE HILL
— DHS encourages vaccination regardless of immigration status – REBECCA BEITSCH
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/536837-dhs-encourages-vaccination-regardless-of-immigration-status

HUFFINGTON POST
— ‘He Invited Us’: Accused Capitol Rioters Blame Trump In Novel Legal Defense. At least six of the 170 people charged in connection with the Capitol siege have tried to shift at least some of the blame onto Trump. – Jan Wolfe
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/accused-capitol-rioters-blame-trump-legal-defense_n_60195666c5b6bde2f5c2f980

REUTERS
— House Democrat urges Biden to declare white supremacy a national security threat – Nandita Bose (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that all Trump-supporters are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, anti-government militia members, fringe conspiracy theory believers, domestic terrorists, and/or even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-white-supremacy/house-democrat-urges-biden-to-declare-white-supremacy-a-national-security-threat-idUSKBN2A13UN?il=0

YAHOO NEWS
— New mobile museum will teach tolerance across Illinois (DIERSEN: Democrats use “tolerance” to promote hatred against Republicans.)
https://news.yahoo.com/mobile-museum-teach-tolerance-across-002435765.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— McConnell says ‘loony lies’ spread by Marjorie Taylor Greene are a ‘cancer’ on G.O.P. – Catie Edmondson
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/us/politics/mitch-mcconnell-marjorie-taylor-greene.html

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “It’s Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Party Now. She embarrasses some Republicans, but she’s no outlier.” In Illinois, the more of the following planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the more that Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO party leaders make you an outlier: traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving).
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/opinion/marjorie-taylor-greene-gop.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Republicans (including John Cox) are emerging to run for governor should Newsom recall qualify – SEEMA MEHTA
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-02-01/governor-newsom-recall-candidates-republicans

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “A pardon for ‘Dreamers?’ and says “Some activists tout amnesty for undocumented immigrants if Congress doesn’t act.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/02/02/biden-immigration-package-some-push-pardons-if-congress-doesnt-act/4294393001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Worried About Ageism? Where You Live Matters. – Clare Ansberry (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who promote age discrimination the most in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/worried-about-ageism-where-you-live-matters-11612198542

WYOMING NEWS
— Sheridan County Republicans latest to censure Cheney – Kristen Czaban
https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/news/national/sheridan-county-republicans-latest-to-censure-cheney/article_5c592f9a-eb58-57d3-a776-4e84672a624b.html

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters.
https://www.newsweek.com/some-republicans-want-take-gop-back-trump-polls-show-itll-hard-1565835

AXIOS
— Senate resolution to condemn white supremacy – Kadia Goba (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that all Trump-supporters are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, anti-government militia members, fringe conspiracy theory believers, domestic terrorists, and/or even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.axios.com/senate-resolution-condemn-white-supremacy-f0818acf-cf31-4d20-bc7c-d747a38dd736.html

GUARDIAN
— Lincoln Project condemns co-founder accused of making overtures to young men. John Weaver ‘led a secret life that was built on a foundation of deception at every level. He is a predator, a liar, and an abuser – Martin Pengelly
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/01/lincoln-project-john-weaver-accusations-young-men-condemnation

NATIONAL HERALD
— Facebook Oversight Board seeks public feedback on Trump ban (DIERSEN: I should survey the Republican Precinct Committeemen and Captains in Illinois to get their feedback on how the leaders of a) the Illinois Republican Party, b) their Republican county party organization, and c) their Republican township/ward party organization have treated them. I would focus on communication.)
https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/international/facebook-oversight-board-seeks-public-feedback-on-trump-ban

January 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,156 new cases, 71 deaths; vaccine efforts ramp up. As Illinois COVID vaccination ramps up, 2nd appointments prove hard to find. – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-cases-vaccine-coronavirus/10120504/

NBC5
— In Fight Over GOP, State Parties Stand as Firewall for Trump. In swing states and GOP bastions, state and local Republican committees are stocked with Trump supporters who remain loyal – Thomas Beaumont and Nicholas Riccardi
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/in-fight-over-gop-state-parties-stand-as-firewall-for-trump/2424239/
— OEMC Says Chicago Has Not Received Threats Following US Terrorism Alert. The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment after President Joe Biden’s election. (DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs paint you as being an extremist, if not a domestic terrorist: law enforcement officer, veteran, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/oemc-says-chicago-has-not-received-threats-following-us-terrorism-alert/2424309/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment after President Joe Biden’s election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.)
— Trump-Supporting Illinois Couple Charged in US Capitol Riot – Don Babwin
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/trump-supporting-illinois-couple-charged-in-us-capitol-riot/2424258/
— Democratic Lawmakers Call for Removal of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Incendiary Rhetoric – Hannah Miao
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/democrat-lawmakers-call-for-removal-of-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-over-incendiary-rhetoric/2424455/

CBS2
— Feds Charge 3 More Illinois Residents In U.S. Capitol Riot, Based On Social Media Videos And Photos
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/29/feds-charge-3-more-illinois-residents-in-u-s-capitol-riot-based-on-social-media-videos-and-photos/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pelosi denounces GOP leaders over Georgia lawmaker’s posts. – Will Weissert and Brian Slodysko
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pelosi-denounces-gop-leaders-over-georgia-lawmakers-posts
— Journalists booted from Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall – Ben Nadler
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/journalists-booted-from-marjorie-taylor-greene-town-hall

WGN TV
— US Capitol surrounded by fence, troops as threats continue – Raquel Martin
https://wgntv.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/us-capitol-surrounded-by-fence-troops-as-threats-continue/

WGN RADIO
— National March for Life goes digital as Biden reverses abortion restrictions – Basil John
https://wgnradio.com/news/national-march-for-life-goes-digital-as-biden-reverses-abortion-restrictions/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CTU dance video goes viral after getting slammed by conservative media. Through interpretive dance, six CPS teachers expressed their COVID safety concerns about returning to classrooms in a Facebook video. The video ended up receiving backlash after being posted on Fox News and other outlets. – Alison Martin
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2021/1/29/22256622/ctu-dance-video-covid-19-teachers-union-strike-cps
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/27/22252933/joe-biden-vote-republicans-for-trump-agenda-mona-charen
— A new Illinois House leader rolls out a new team — and a new style. “I’m looking forward to using my new voice to continue to highlight the issues that are important to me and to the communities that I serve,” Speaker Chris Welch said. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/29/22256979/illinois-politics-house-chris-welch-rich-miller-capitol-fax
— Madam Mayor, save the word ‘racist’ for the clear and real thing. We agree that two aldermen who argued against an ordinance extending protections for undocumented immigrants were “misguided.” But xenophobic and racist? – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/29/22254458/chicago-racism-racist-undocumented-immigrants-city-council-mayor-lori-lightfoot-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— A view from Chicago for the Illinois Republican Party – STEPHEN F. BOULTON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-republican-party-illinois-20210129-b5k5xefiqfel3khfvhbfmfjnyq-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 6. Vocally oppose cancel culture. Our discourse is now dominated by a social theory which recognizes only “oppressors” and “oppressed” with no middle ground or differing opinions allowed. Our youth are being indoctrinated with this destructive mindset in our schools. An example is the “culturally responsive” teaching standard currently proposed by the Illinois State Board of Education, which will force teachers to adopt a curriculum of “progressive viewpoints,” under which teachers must “work actively” in the classroom against “systems of oppression” while promoting “student activism and advocacy” for a progressive agenda. Cancel culture is at root a Marxist-based model, and as with all Marxist theories, pits different groups of people against each other in bitter, unending conflict. Adopting such doctrines in government results in expanding hatred, suppression of speech, economic decline and social disintegration, as we are already seeing in parts of America today. If the Republicans will not stand for civility and freedom, who will? The Chicago Republican Party has begun planning for the 2022 election. We urge all Republicans to join forces to rescue and restore Illinois.)
— Repealing Section 230 would limit Americans’ speech – WILL DUFFIELD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-section-230-big-tech-congress-con-repeal-20210128-dn7ovp252jdp7othxbtavggldy-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: While Illinois lost population over the past decade, four suburban counties grew, study shows – SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kane-kendall-dupage-will-grow-st-20210128-4gisoorhb5abdmiuowvst2k2zy-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Only nine Illinois counties grew in population over the past decade and four of them were in the west and southwest suburbs — Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will counties, an analysis from a Chicago planning agency shows. . .Over the same time period, DuPage County grew by 2,575 people, or 0.28%. Will County grew by 7,207, or 1.06%, and Kane County grew by 9,502 people, or 1.82%. Kendall County saw the highest rate of increase of any Illinois county, growing by 6.65%, or 7,860 people. . .Growth in Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will is likely tied to people already in the region moving farther into the suburbs, he said, and to better job growth in the Chicago area than elsewhere in the state.)
— Older readers take offense to ‘prejudice of ageism’ against them and President Biden – JERRY DAVICH (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the biggest age discriminators in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-pt-davich-ageism-discrimination-president-biden-concerns-st-0131-20210129-s7bznpnfzrg33bqv5ifjcvxne4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “In defense of Marjorie Taylor Greene: Think of all the times she HASN’T wanted to execute Democrats.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-marjorie-taylor-greene-laser-execute-house-republicans-fire-huppke-20210129-yjvky2unvfcj3fixjdr3jvllh4-story.html
— Chicago aldermen launch ‘Operation Safe Pump’ amid carjacking spike | Kinzinger and Illinois’ fractured GOP | Lightfoot, Pritzker on what it means to govern after George Floyd’s death – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-carjackings-alderman-coleman-kinzinger-republicans-spin-20210130-sr7w5wx2bnccndkhbitqfxgd7y-story.html
— Communication, flooding topics in Aurora Township highway commissioner race – DAVID SHAROS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-township-highway-commissioner-st-0201-20210130-7ytxd4pwbnhhjejvjraya7inse-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Vote for new Illinois GOP chairman delayed to Feb. 6 – JJ Bullock (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting a candidate forum.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210129/vote-for-new-illinois-gop-chairman-delayed-to-feb-6
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The voting delay will give the three candidates vying for the role — Lake County Republican Chairman Mark Shaw, former lieutenant governor candidate Don Tracy and Kendall County Chairman Scott Gryder — extra time to campaign within their party before the vote.)
— OUTSTANDING: Naperville park board approves resolution urging Pritzker to veto police reform bill – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210129/naperville-park-board-approves-resolution-urging-pritzker-to-veto-police-reform-bill
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote diversity is to get rid of those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200726/league-of-women-voters-seeks-to-be-more-inclusive

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— McDonald’s will pay employees to get the vaccine. The fast food giant joins other companies offering workers incentives to get inoculated against COVID-19. – ALLY MAROTTI
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-will-pay-employees-get-vaccine

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois reports third daily record for COVID-19 shots; governor responds to GOP barbs – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/01/29/illinois-reports-new-daily-record-covid-19-vaccine-shots/4310259001/

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— House Republicans Urge Veto Of Police Reform Bill – Greg Bishop
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=318104#.YBRmep4XCM8

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Who Is Marjorie Taylor Greene? What The Congresswoman’s Rise Means For The Future Of The GOP.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/who-marjorie-taylor-greene-what-congresswomans-rise-means-future-gop#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— Pelosi wants security money to face ‘enemy’ within House – AP (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, Republicans are the enemy within. According to RINOs, conservatives are the enemy within.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/pelosi-wants-security-money-to-face-enemy-within-house-01-29-2021

WJBC
— State Rep. Brady calling on Gov. Pritzker to veto police reform bill – Blake Haas
https://www.wjbc.com/2021/01/29/state-rep-brady-calling-on-gov-pritzker-to-veto-police-reform-bill/

WLDS
— IL GOP Delegation Weighs In On Biden’s Cancellation of Keystone XL Pipeline Permit – Benjamin Cox
https://wlds.com/il-gop-delegation-weighs-in-on-bidens-cancellation-of-keystone-xl-pipeline-permit/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally do more to illegally encourage illegal immigration.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/01/28/with-new-president-cook-county-leaders-chicago-advocates-press-for-immigration-reform/

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— Top Winnebago County Republican Calls for GOP to Censure Trump-Hating Rep. Adam Kinzinger — Rally Set for Saturday – Jim Hoft
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/01/top-winnebago-county-republican-calls-gop-censure-trump-hating-rep-adam-kinzinger-rally-set-saturday/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Were the Capitol Rioters Christ-Followers? – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/were-the-capitol-rioters-christians/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CONGRESSWOMAN MARY MILLER TO SERVE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR COMMITTEE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/miller-to-serve-on-education-and-labor-committee.html
— THORNER: DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR FEDERAL ELECTION LAW CREATING A PERPETUAL BLUE WAVE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/thorner-democrats-push-for-federal-election-law-creating-a-perpetual-blue-wave-.html
— BIDEN’S DISBANDING OF 1776 COMMISSION SHOWS LEFT’S WAR ON US HISTORY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/bidens-disbanding-of-1776-commission-shows-lefts-war-on-us-history.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger.
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/29/kinzinger-continues-wowing-the-news-media/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/29/covid-19-roundup-73/
— 4,156 new confirmed and probable cases; 71 additional deaths; 2,735 hospitalized; 532 in ICU; 4.3 percent average case positivity rate; 5.4 percent average test positivity rate; 38,738 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/29/4156-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-71-additional-deaths-2735-hospitalized-532-in-icu-43-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-54-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-38738-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden, Democrats scheme to sidestep Republicans for left-wing wishlist – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/28/joe-biden-democrats-scheme-sidestep-republicans-le/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— All the Tech Entrepreneurs Are Liberals for a Reason
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2021/01/29/all-the-tech-entrepreneurs-are-liberals-for-a-reason/

THE HILL
— Scrutiny grows over National Guard presence at Capitol – REBECCA KHEEL AND ELLEN MITCHELL
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/536570-scrutiny-grows-over-national-guard-presence-at-capitol

POLITICO
— Trump-inspired big donors plan their own campaigns. At least a half-dozen major Trump patrons are preparing possible campaigns modeled on Trump’s outsider, business-oriented mantra. – ALEX ISENSTADT
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/28/trump-donor-campaigns-463363

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Palm Beach considers options as Trump remains at Mar-a-Lago. The Town of Palm Beach, Florida, is considering its legal options as former President Donald Trump is still living at his Mar-a-Lago club, a possible violation of a 1993 agreement. – Terry Spencer
https://www.wfmj.com/story/43254449/palm-beach-considers-options-as-trump-remains-at-mar-a-lago

CNN
— Pipe bombs found near Capitol on January 6 were placed the night before, FBI says – David Shortell
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/29/politics/washington-pipe-bombs-dnc-rnc/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republican Ties to Extremist Groups Are Under Scrutiny. A number of members of Congress have links to organizations and movements that played a role in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol. – Luke Broadwater and Matthew Rosenberg (DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs paint you as being an extremist, if not a domestic terrorist: law enforcement officer, veteran, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/29/us/republicans-trump-capitol-riot.html
— Joe Biden, the Irishman. The president’s heritage is important to him. But how deep does it go? – Maeve Higgins
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/28/opinion/joe-biden-irish-ireland.html
— Washington Post, Reuters and Los Angeles Times Search for New Top Editors – Katie Robertson and Marc Tracy
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/28/business/media/post-reuters-los-angeles-editors.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The G.O.P. Is in a Doom Loop of Bizarro. and asks “But will it doom the rest of us, too?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/28/opinion/republican-lies.html

WASHINGTON POST
— RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is trying to hold together a party that Donald Trump might want to tear up – Josh Dawsey and Manuel Roig-Franzia
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/ronna-mcdaniel-interview-trump-republican-party/2021/01/28/c2cbc93e-5770-11eb-a817-e5e7f8a406d6_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “It seemed the GOP might show some self-respect. Now it’s crawling back to Trump.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/it-seemed-the-gop-might-show-some-self-respect-now-theyre-crawling-back-to-trump/2021/01/28/a4eb4130-61af-11eb-afbe-9a11a127d146_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “If Republicans won’t risk defeat to tell the truth, Trump will own their party.”
Retiring senators are handing the GOP over to its wild fringe.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/trump-mcconnell-portman-toomey-kinzinger-republicans/2021/01/29/a71efed4-60f0-11eb-9061-07abcc1f9229_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Forcing out the fringe” and asks “Can Republicans exile their most toxic supporters? They’ve done it before.” The more planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the more that RINOs call you fringe if not toxic.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/01/29/gop-john-birch-society-trump/

FORBES
— Clinton Conspiracies, False Flags And Laser Beams That Cause Wildfires—Marjorie Taylor Greene has endorsed them all
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/01/28/clinton-conspiracies-false-flags-and-laser-beams-that-cause-wildfires-marjorie-taylor-greene-has-endorsed-them-all/

WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The Capitol insurrection isn’t moderating the GOP. It’s making them more extreme.”
https://theweek.com/articles/963635/capitol-insurrection-isnt-moderating-gop-making-more-extreme

INQUISITR
— Adam Kinzinger Says Marjorie Taylor Greene Is A ‘RINO’ – Damir Mujezinovic (DIERSEN: RINOs reject planks in the Republican Party platform, most commonly, they reject the traditional marriage/family, right to live, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. Further, most commonly, RINOs focus on driving Republicans like me out of the Republican Party.)
https://www.inquisitr.com/6464806/adam-kinzinger-marjorie-taylor-greene-rino/

January 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 3,751 new cases, 81 deaths Gov. JB Pritzker tours Lake County Fairgrounds mass vaccination site
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3751-new-cases-81-deaths/10066524/
— Army unveils more flexible rules for ponytails, nail color – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/society/army-unveils-more-flexible-rules-for-ponytails-nail-color/10061242/
— GOP to stay neutral should Donald Trump run for president again – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/gop-to-stay-neutral-should-trump-run-for-president-again/10073870/

NBC5
— Broken by Trump, US Refugee Program Aims to Return Stronger. More than 100 U.S. resettlement offices closed during Trump’s term – Julie Watson (DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see refugees as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/broken-by-trump-us-refugee-program-aims-to-return-stronger/2423361/
— Trump Cut Taxes for the Rich. Biden Wants to Raise Them. Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump were far apart on many issues — tax policy among them. – Greg Iacurci (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, you are rich if you are not on welfare.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/trump-cut-taxes-for-the-rich-biden-wants-to-raise-them/2423229/

CBS2
— City Council Expands Protections For Immigrants, Blocks CPD From Cooperating With ICE – Todd Feurer (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage illegal immigration.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/27/city-council-expands-protections-for-immigrants-blocks-cpd-from-cooperating-with-ice/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago City Council closes loopholes in Welcoming City ordinance, ending police cooperation with federal immigration agents. JOHN BYRNE and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-city-council-january-meeting-20210127-zcgpjpcrdzgkzko3u4qzvnratm-story.html
— Solutions to carjacking epidemic can come from the Black community too – JERALD MCNAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-carjackings-illinois-police-youth-parents-20210127-vwlurdpsqzhyjcb2f5unzljwvq-story.html
— State buys Near West Side building as part of Thompson Center exit plan | Lightfoot mum on chat with Vice President Kamala Harris | City landmarks Emmett Till house – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-thompson-center-emmett-till-landmark-foxx-public-defender-spin-20210128-hfy2fbfxb5ajnc33rjkudt6jpa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-cannabis-social-justice-st-0128-20210127-npaosnqqxrcz5nr4lfpjsgihpa-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— House Republicans, law enforcement urge Pritzker to veto ‘confusing, inoperable’ criminal justice reform bill. In a Zoom news conference Wednesday morning, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said the state must “thoroughly and carefully address police reform and criminal justice reform, it is the right thing to do.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/1/27/22252868/house-republicans-law-enforcement-durkin-pritzker-veto-criminal-justice-reform-bill
— Mayor rebuffs plan to nix ban on downtown weed shops: ‘We’re not turning Michigan Ave. into pot paradise’ “My concern about the effect on the shopping and tourists jewel of our city really hasn’t changed one wit since the fall of 2019, when we first started wrestling with this issue,” Lightfoot said Wednesday. – Tom Schuba and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2021/1/27/22252781/illinois-dispensary-pot-cannabis-marijuana-downtown-brendan-reilly-lightfoot-exclusion-zone
— Democrat floats Trump censure as conviction grows unlikely. A censure would not hold the power of a conviction, but it would put the Senate on record as disapproving of Trump’s role in the insurrection, which came as Congress was counting electoral votes to confirm Democrat Joe Biden’s victory. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/27/22253356/democrat-floats-trump-censure-as-conviction-grows-unlikely
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you are an older White male Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America the more that Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn you as being a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/27/22252724/cancel-culture-english-literature-patrick-reardon-women-writers-african-american-writers

DAILY HERALD
— Oppose racial profiling – Bradley Williams, Mundelein
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210127/oppose-racial-profiling
(FROM THE LETTER: HB0038 is currently in committee of the Illinois House of Representatives. This bill should concern Illinoisans who aspire for a community so beautifully described by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as one where people “will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” In a departure from Dr. King’s aspirations, HB0038 calls for consideration of race in the hiring process of public-school teachers. This would seem to violate several federal and state civil rights laws. Specifically, the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003 which explains that a unit of the state cannot “subject a person to discrimination under any program or activity on the grounds of that person’s race, color, national origin, or gender,” as well as the language of the Illinois Human Rights Act which prohibits race-based discrimination in employment. While one component of HB0038 undermines Dr. King’s message through employment considerations, another does so through mandates of curriculum and instruction at the local level. Starting as early as elementary school, HB0038 would require students to learn curriculum based in a discipline of academia that places race as an essential and defining part of human interaction. In this model, one’s status as oppressor or oppressed is heavily determined by skin color. In one application of this curriculum, groups of third-grade students analyzed their racial and sexual identities according to “power and privilege” and then wrote reflections on their status as being either privileged or oppressed. One parent described the activities as “basically teaching racism.” Humbly, I submit, a society that places race as an essentially defining element of most human interaction is not one so admirably envisioned by Dr. King. With that in mind, Illinoisans should oppose HB0038.)
— GOP signals unwillingness to part with Trump after riot – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210127/news/301279993/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Proud Boys leader was government informant, records show – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/proud-boys-leader-was-government-informant-records-show

WCMY 1430
— Local Republicans to publicly express dissatisfaction with Cong. Kinzinger – Rick Koshko
https://www.1430wcmy.com/2021/01/27/local-republicans-to-publicly-express-dissatisfaction-with-cong-kinzinger/

WALLS 102
— Kinzinger’s office responds to LaSalle County Republican’s rally this weekend
https://www.walls102.com/lasalle-county-republicans-hosting-rally-against-u-s-rep-adam-kinzinger/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois’ Indoctrination Centers–Government Schools – Kathy Valente (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always stressed a) that my parents sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod and b) that my parents had me baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/illinois-indoctrination-centers-government-schools/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— “ANTIRACISM” COMES TO THE HEARTLAND
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/antiracism-comes-to-the-heartland.html
— MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO DRAWS THOUSANDS ACROSS MIDWEST, ADVOCATING FOR HUMAN LIFE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/march-for-life-chicago-draws-thousands-across-midwest-to-advocate-for-sanctity-of-human-life.html
— WANT A CONSERVATIVE TAKE ON ILLINOIS NEWS? JOIN ILLINOIS REVIEW’S GROWING EMAIL LIST
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/want-a-conservative-take-on-illinois-news-join-illinois-reviews-growing-email-list.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 3,751 new confirmed and probable cases; 81 additional deaths; 2,931 hospitalized; 591 in the ICU; 4.5 percent average case positivity rate; 5.6 percent average test positivity rate; 33,698 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/27/3751-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-81-additional-deaths-2931-hospitalized-591-in-the-icu-45-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-56-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-33698-average-daily-doses/
— Goodbye begins to James R. Thompson Center (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO in its Chicago office 1980-1997. My critics/opponents were furious that starting in 1990, I had a preferred corner office in GAO’s new space on the 7th floor of the new 200 West Adams building ( https://200westadams.com/ ) in the Loop.)
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/27/goodbye-begins-to-jrtc/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Schumer shames Republicans who challenged legality of Trump’s impeachment trial – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/27/chuck-schumer-shames-republicans-who-challenged-le/
— DHS issues new terror alert, warns that Jan. 6 attack emboldened extremists – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/27/dhs-issues-new-terror-alert-warns-jan-6-attack-emb/
— Liberals reinvent reality as the ‘After Trump’ era begins. In the new age, expect the media and government to suddenly resent any pushback against a sitting president. – Victor Davis Hanson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/27/liberals-reinvent-reality-as-the-after-trump-era-b/

GOPUSA
— Joe Biden’s 1st Week In Review: So Much Damage In So Little Time – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=105793

FEDERALIST
— How The Supreme Court Made It Easier To Smear People As Racists And Scream The F-Word In Public. Instead of protecting true free speech, we’ve crushed the speech that matters most: the articulation and testing of the truth. – Jonathan Lange
https://thefederalist.com/2021/01/27/how-the-supreme-court-made-it-easier-to-smear-people-as-racists-and-scream-the-f-word-in-public/

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Left Wants to Transform and Nationalize Our Election System – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/01/25/the-left-wants-to-transform-and-nationalize-our-election-system/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Parents, this is a good week to think about ‘school choice’ – Bob Kellogg (DIERSEN: Democrat teachers focus on turning their students into good little Democrats.)
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2021/01/25/parents-this-is-a-good-week-to-think-about-school-choice

THE HILL
— Tens of thousands of voters drop Republican affiliation after Capitol riot – REID WILSON (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will employers stop hiring Republicans, b) will employers get of their employees who are Republican, c) will organizations stop admitting members who are Republican, d) will organizations get rid of their members who are Republican, and e) will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and America officially stop Republicans from seeking oi holding government or political offices, getting educations, owning property, etc.?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/536113-tens-of-thousands-of-voters-drop-republican-affiliation-after-capitol

NEW YORK TIMES
— For Trump’s Aggrieved Defenders, This Impeachment Confirms Everything. His supporters see his second impeachment, a historic first, as the culmination of years of unfair treatment. The belief’s ubiquity shows the resilience of his message and the power of conservative media. – Dionne Searcey
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/27/us/politics/trump-supporters-impeachment.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Republicans back away from confronting Trump and his loyalists after the Capitol insurrection, embracing them instead. – Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/riot-republicans-trump-impeachment/2021/01/27/b13633fe-60b6-11eb-9061-07abcc1f9229_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes Adam Kinzinger and Joe Walsh. In my opinion, my becoming the only active member in GAO’s Chicago office in a class action lawsuit that charged my GAO superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation in 1988 when I was 40 years old was as serious as Kinzinger’s voting to impeach Trump in 2021 when he was 42 years old. My Democrat GAO superiors immediately threw me off audits of IRS and gave me an adverse job assignments, unfair performance expectations, and unfair performance appraisals. They might have succeeded in getting rid of me if Henry Hyde had not come to my defense. However, they continued to keep me off audits of IRS, to give me unfair performance expectations, to give me unfair performance appraisals, and to always rank me in the lower half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. In 1997 they succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.” They were furious that I became Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997 and that I earned a job-related master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997 because the aforesaid frustrated their efforts to get rid of me. If I had had drinking problems like Kinzinger had, I would not have gotten jobs washing dishes 1964-1966; cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966; delivering mail 1966-1969; working on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumping gasoline 1971-1972; collecting delinquent taxes 1971-1980; or auditing federal agencies 1980-1997. IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974 and GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. If I had had drinking problems like Kinzinger had, Loyola might not have accepted me in 1972, DePaul might not have accepted me in 1976, and IIT might not have accepted me in 1992. If I had had drinking problems like Kinzinger had, I doubt that I would have passed CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 or passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. Kinzinger is a veteran. Starting in 1966, my Democrat superiors, Democrat supervisors, Democrat coworkers, and Democrat subordinates always used my avoiding the draft against me.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/adam-kinzinger-republican-impeach-trump-capitol/2021/01/26/c544cc1e-55fa-11eb-a08b-f1381ef3d207_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: He started drinking at age 16. He can remember drinking before school one morning, just to try to be cool. In his first semester at Illinois State, he joined a fraternity and came home with a 2.5 GPA. The next semester, he got a 0.8 and was kicked out. He spent the next six months living with his parents and working as a manager in the furniture section of a department store. He tried to date the daughter of a fellow store manager, only to learn that he forbade her from going out with him.)
— Large majorities of the region’s nursing home workers have declined the coronavirus vaccine – Rachel Chason, Rebecca Tan, Jenna Portnoy and Erin Cox
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/nursing-homes-vaccine-decline/2021/01/27/22a602f6-5fe2-11eb-afbe-9a11a127d146_story.html

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Say U.S. Is More Divided, Doubt Biden Can Unite Americans (DIERSEN: Under Biden, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will do even more to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)

https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/voters_say_u_s_is_more_divided_doubt_biden_can_unite_americans

January 26 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Senate GOP largely votes against holding Trump impeachment trial – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/gop-largely-votes-against-holding-trump-impeachment-trial/10026720/
— Illinois COVID Update Today: IL reports 3,667 new cases, 87 deaths; Regions 8,9 move into Tier 1 mitigations Walgreens, Jewel providing COVID-19 vaccines across IL
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3667-new-cases-87-deaths/10032879/

NBC5
— GOP Largely Sides Against Holding Trump Impeachment Trial Republican denunciations of Trump have cooled since the riot at the U.S. Capitol – Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/republican-senators-want-to-halt-trump-impeachment-trial/2422605/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test – Claire Simms (DIERSEN: From what I see, soon, you will not be allowed to do anything in America unless a) you are wearing a mask, b) you social distance, c) you have recently tested negative, and d) you have been fully vaccinated.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/georgia-house-speaker-removes-lawmaker-for-refusing-covid-19-tests

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— State House to convene for just one day to hash out ways to meet in future that ‘preserve as much normalcy as possible’ A spokesman for House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch said cancelling the other scheduled days gives members time to figure out how to conduct the session with a combination of remote work and socially distanced meetings. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/1/26/22251079/state-house-speaker-welch-cancel-february-session-days-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns
— ‘THIS IS ME’: Rioters flaunt involvement in Capitol siege. In dozens of cases, supporters of Donald Trump downright flaunted their activity on social media on the day of the deadly insurrection. – AP (DIERSEN: If you really are a Trump supporter, you do not do things that harm Trump.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/26/22250573/rioters-flaunt-involvement-in-capitol-siege
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Biden signs Executive Orders that promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/26/22251548/joe-biden-susan-rice-executive-orders-systemic-racism-trump-1776-commission-private-prisons-aapi

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Romney.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-mitt-romney-republicans-election-20210126-ohugfwzwgjcg5echre2xv7tr7y-story.html
— White House news of more vaccine doses ‘heartening,’ Gov. Pritzker says | Lightfoot, teachers union hit stalemate | Pritzker administration facing federal probe after approving scrap shredder on Southeast Side – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-white-house-governors-city-hall-gentrification-ordinances-spin-20210127-4l2hqeutczgxtewbkjuhlxv5za-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that to regain the suburbs, the Republican Party should a) dump its traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in its platform and b) dump voters, dump organizations, dump companies, and dump governments that support the aforesaid planks and especially dump the aforesaid that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210126/to-regain-suburbs-republicans-must-return-to-first-principles
— Aurora Electoral Board removes alderman-at-large candidate from ballot – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210126/aurora-electoral-board-removes-alderman-at-large-candidate-from-ballot
— Settlement in defamation suit filed by McHenry County clerk, recorder – Katie Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210126/settlement-in-defamation-suit-filed-by-mchenry-county-clerk-recorder

HERALD & REVIEW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/a-look-inside-bloomingtons-first-recreational-cannabis-dispensary-which-opens-tuesday/article_c2edaabf-9c22-57d4-b405-2567587b4c1b.html

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Illinois National Guard at the Inauguration, largest special deployment in 15 years – Jason Flynn
https://dailyegyptian.com/105576/crime/illinois-national-guard-at-the-inauguration-largest-special-deployment-in-15-years/

WALLS 102 & WGLC
— LaSalle County Republicans hosting rally against U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger
https://www.walls102.com/lasalle-county-republicans-hosting-rally-against-u-s-rep-adam-kinzinger/
https://www.wglc.net/lasalle-county-republicans-hosting-rally-against-u-s-rep-adam-kinzinger/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Appointee, Michael Pack, Leaves Trail Of Shattered Careers At VOA.” Elmer Staats who ran GAO 1966-1981 and Charles Bowsher who ran GAO 1981-1996 and James Hinchman who ran GAO 1996 -1998 and David Walker who ran GAO 1998 to 2008 left trails of many shattered careers at GAO. They wasted the careers of and got rid of GAO employees who were White, male, and/or non-veteran who they did not promote to GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40. Extremely few GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-appointee-michael-pak-leaves-trail-shattered-careers-voa#stream/0
— Biden Administration Restores Aid To Palestinians, Reversing Trump Policy – MARK KATKOV
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/biden-administration-restores-aid-palestinians-reversing-trump-policy#stream/0
— Trump Impeachment Trial Could Further Polarize Nation.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-impeachment-trial-could-further-polarize-nation-analyst-says#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats ramp up their efforts to increase illegal immigration.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/doj-rescinds-zero-tolerance-immigration-rule

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— How to Succeed in Politics Without Winning an Election. Two weeks into a new term, State Sen. Heather Steans is retiring, leaving political allies to pick her replacement. On the Far North Side, that’s simply how it’s done. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND
https://www.chicagomag.com/news/heather-steans-kelly-cassidy-handoff/

CENTER SQUARE
— Kinzinger says Trump Republicans will come back around – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEN: Trump-supporting Republicans support far more planks in the Republican Party platform than other Republicans do. Overwhelmingly, Trump-supporting Republicans support the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. )
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/kinzinger-says-trump-republicans-will-come-back-around/article_06e27da2-6009-11eb-9f7f-af48af9bb4fc.html
— Illinois House cancels all but one session day for February – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-house-could-cancel-all-but-one-session-day-for-february/article_fcb7d414-5ff7-11eb-8a97-eb045d37a8b0.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Grogan says White is evading servicers
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/572982214-grogan-says-white-is-evading-servicers

ILLINOIS NEWSROOM
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Biden signs Executive Orders that promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.
https://illinoisnewsroom.org/biden-white-house-aims-to-advance-racial-equity-with-executive-actions/

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that to regain the suburbs, the Republican Party should a) dump its traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in its platform and b) dump voters, dump organizations, dump companies, and dump governments that support the aforesaid planks and especially dump the aforesaid that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/26/the-splintering-gop/
— 3,667 new confirmed and probable cases; 87 additional deaths; 3,001 hospitalized; 608 in ICU; 4.6 percent average case positivity rate; 5.7 percent average test positivity rate; 30,180 average daily doses; Two more regions move to Tier 1
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/26/3667-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-87-additional-deaths-3001-hospitalized-608-in-icu-46-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-57-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-30180-average-daily-doses-two-mo/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s post-presidency clout puts Republicans on notice, Democrats on high alert – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/26/donald-trump-post-presidency-clout-puts-republican/

GOPUSA
‘– MAGA Patriot Party’ Files With FEC; Trump Team Says It’s Not Affiliated
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=105732

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— News outlets can’t figure out why Americans don’t trust them — Ella Carroll-Smith (DIERSEN: By their actions, my critics/opponents make it clear that they side with the Democrat news media.)
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/news-outlets-cant-figure-out-why-americans-dont-trust-them/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For years now, media outlets have been more interested in pushing their own partisan agendas than reporting the facts and the American people are sick and tired of it. Even Politico is beginning to see through its own bias enough to understand this, as noted by Jack Shafer in his recent piece: “How About a Little Sobriety Please?” In the column, Shafer says, “At a time when large portions of the country think mainstream media is a tool of the left, perhaps it’s time to tone down the Biden adulation.”)

NEWSMAX
— Rep. Scott DesJarlais to Newsmax TV: Liberals Using Censorship to Kill GOP – Charlie McCarthy (DIERSEN: I should write a book about all the efforts to censure me since 2000.)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/scott-desjarlais-censorship-twitter-facebook/2021/01/26/id/1007324/

EPOCH TIMES
— Border Wall Contractors Told to Stop Construction by Tuesday Night: Congressman – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/all-border-wall-construction-will-be-stopped-tuesday-night-congressman_3672101.html

THE HILL
— Oregon Republican Party calls Capitol riot a ‘false flag’ operation to discredit GOP, silence Trump supporters – LEXI LONAS
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/535882-oregon-republican-party-calls-the-capitol-riot-a-false-flag-operation-to
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Biden signs Executive Orders that promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/535999-5-things-to-know-about-bidens-racial-equity-executive-orders

ROLL CALL
— Trump conviction unlikely after most GOP senators vote to dismiss impeachment trial. 45 Republicans supported a constitutional point of order against holding the trial. – Lindsey McPherson
https://www.rollcall.com/2021/01/26/trump-conviction-unlikely-senate-impeachment-trial/

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating Tammy Duckworth calls the upcoming Senate impeachment trial “perfectly constitutional.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tammy-duckworth-senate-impeachment-trial-trump-cbsn-red-and-blue-interview-2021-01-26/

NBC NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Group of U.S. Catholic bishops encourage children to be LGBTQers.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/group-u-s-catholic-bishops-urges-support-lgbtq-youth-n1255645

NEW YORK TIMES
— Rupert Murdoch, Accepting Award, Condemns ‘Awful Woke Orthodoxy’ Mr. Murdoch of News Corp, who spoke in a video, has been relatively quiet publicly in recent years. He called conformity on social media “a straitjacket on sensibility.” – Katie Robertson
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/business/media/rupert-murdoch-josh-hawley-woke.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Oregon Republican Party calls U.S. Capitol riot a ‘false flag’ meant to ‘discredit President Trump’ – Jaclyn Peiser
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/26/oregon-republican-false-flag-capitol/
— Biden to sign executive actions on equity – Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Tracy Jan (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a Black in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a Black in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted Blacks in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a Black in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a Black in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job and my preferred corner office. My plan for a career in the automotive industry ended in 1971 when Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that Oldsmobile had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-to-sign-executive-actions-on-equity/2021/01/26/3ffbcff6-5f8e-11eb-9430-e7c77b5b0297_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Black Americans trail Whites on every economic measure, including wealth, income, employment and homeownership. The disparities have existed for decades, even when comparing workers with similar education levels. The gaps, economists say, stem in large part from government-sanctioned policies that continue to discriminate against Black people in lending, housing, education and criminal justice.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “More voters have had it with Trump.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/26/more-voters-have-had-it-with-trump/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “After Capitol attack, Republicans are again whitewashing Trump’s behavior.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/26/after-capitol-attack-republicans-are-again-whitewashing-trumps-behavior/

BOSTON GLOBE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater a) glorifies and praises hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters and b) demonizes, denigrates, and condemns those who do not hate Trump.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/26/opinion/gops-incipient-civil-war-who-is-standing-up-who-is-toadying-up/

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “YouTube Suspends Rudy Giuliani From Ads Over Election Lies.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-26/youtube-temporarily-suspends-rudy-giuliani-from-partner-program

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most GOP Voters Say Trump Third Party Is a Good Idea (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-haters would argue that for every Republican who joined a Trump Third Party, two, three, four, five+ Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, or Independents would join the Republican Party.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/most_gop_voters_say_trump_third_party_is_a_good_idea

INDEPENDENT
— Oregon Republicans say Capitol riot was staged to harm Trump. Resolution passed by Oregon GOP compares House Republicans who voted to impeach to Revolutionary War traitor Benedict Arnold – Gustaf Kilande
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/oregon-republicans-capitol-riot-trump-b1792867.html

GUARDIAN
— U.S. companies using pandemic as a tool to break unions, workers claim – Michael Sainato
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/26/coronavirus-pandemic-unions-break
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Biden signs Executive Orders that promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/26/joe-biden-executive-orders-us-racial-equity