February 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Congressional Budget Office expects $2.3T deficit before Biden COVID-19 relief plan – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/budget-office-expects-$23t-deficit-before-biden-relief-plan/10330923/

NBC5
— Biden Gets 62% Approval in CNBC Economic Survey, Topping First Ratings of the Last Four Presidents – Steve Liesman
(DIERSEN: Of course, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want Biden to see this as a mandate to immediately get rid of Trump-supporters once and for all.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/biden-gets-62-approval-in-cnbc-economic-survey-topping-first-ratings-of-the-last-four-presidents/2435520/

CBS2
— Republicans Mock Illinois House Democrats: Meet The New Rules, Same As Old Ones
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/11/republicans-mock-illinois-house-democrats-meet-the-new-rules-same-as-old-ones/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rep. Darin LaHood of Peoria put in charge of national Republican congressional fundraising – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-darin-lahood-republican-fundraising-20210211-ndmbzg4m6vhbjb24xrwnbvc2py-story.html
— Countersuit filed in Orland Park robocalls battle; mayor alleges fraudulent email – MIKE NOLAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-orland-park-robocalls-lawsuit-st-0212-20210211-2tv6eg6einaujdxunfigwj3wqi-story.html
— Prosecutors rest their case in impeachment trial, urge Senators to convict Trump or face dire democracy damage – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-trump-impeachment-trial-20210211-7m24gu5flzeqlmqb6lxapp4sv4-story.html
— Trump impeachment trial Day 3 highlights: ‘We were invited’ and a quick defense – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-impeachment-trial-highlights-20210212-klem4gwjivgm3i52slfzg4htpm-story.html
— Biden wants to raise refugee admissions to 62,500, quadrupling Trump’s record-low limit – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-biden-refugee-admissions-20210211-zcdbtutuprapvk4l5qtg6rv2jm-story.html
— A look at how impeachment is playing (or isn’t) beyond cable news | Lightfoot, Preckwinkle reject Pritzker’s COVID-19 vaccination plan | Obama center foe takes his complaint to Biden – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-impeachment-interest-ignored-obama-center-biden-spin-20210211-32ngbki4nnewzhsm6wlf7wqiru-story.html
— Egging of student apartment displaying Israeli flag prompts University of Illinois police probe; school condemns anti-Semitism – ELYSSA CHERNEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-university-of-illinois-israeli-flag-apartment-egging-20210211-5ett6oohjreprozcvd74mdiosq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Five reasons why the impeachment trial is absolutely crucial. The craving for a Trump conviction likely won’t be satisfied this week. But it’s important to see the forest for the trees: The nation needs this reckoning for many reasons.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/11/22276592/reasons-why-impeachment-trial-crucial-trump-s-e-cupp
— Rioters acted on Trump’s ‘order,’ Democrats say in impeachment trial – AP
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have hinted/implied that they took adverse actions against me on orders from the following: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers, d) leaders of Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, and/or e) those who I have sued.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/11/22278325/rioters-acted-trumps-order-democrats-say-impeachment-trial
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Capitol attack not a finale, but an opening act. After impeachment, Democrats must quickly look to the future. Because the Capitol mob is coming back.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2021/2/11/22278141/capitol-mob-riot-jan-6-electoral-vote-certification-trump-impeachment-house-senate-trial-elections
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump can’t hang on to lawyers after false election claims. Since losing the November election to President Joe Biden, Donald Trump has been hemorrhaging attorneys.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/2/11/22278426/trump-cant-hang-lawyers-false-election-claims

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois House speaker term limits and other changes OK’d in party line split – JJ Bullock
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210210/illinois-house-speaker-term-limits-and-other-changes-okd-in-party-line-split

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Republicans sour on Trumpism plan to chart a new course High-ranking members of the GOP have started discussions about forcing a new direction for the GOP—or even a new party. Illinois’ own Adam Kinzinger addressed the group in a Feb. 5 Zoom call. – Bloomberg
(DIERSEN: I am a member of the platform faction inside the GOP. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/republicans-sour-trumpism-plan-chart-new-course
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A poll of the participants in what McMullin called the “new conservative summit” found that 43% want to establish a new faction inside the GOP that would support candidates and back officials such as Representative Liz Cheney who want the party to move on from Trump, he said, noting that 40% of participants wanted a new party, even knowing the challenges.)

SOUTHERN
— What Kinzinger vs. Trump tells us about the Illinois GOP – Jim Nowlan
https://thesouthern.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-jim-nowlan-what-kinzinger-vs-trump-tells-us-about-the-illinois-gop/article_8a936003-baca-5d0c-b2ca-9eb090c925a5.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: So, Adam has become the darling of suburban Dems and maybe 15-20% of GOP voters who, like me, agree with his criticism of Trump. Not a recipe for success in a statewide primary for U.S. Senate or governor, unless he stirs up several opponents, and can then win with 30% or so of the vote. Trump loyalists in my rural area appear to be sticking with the ex-president. They believe he speaks their blunt language to the powers that be and represents them more effectively than anyone ever has or ever will. . .Not to be cast aside entirely, the Illinois GOP this past week narrowly defeated a Trump conservative, and elected as state chair a calm, mainstream Republican lawyer from the remarkably successful Tracy family of western Illinois. Tracy siblings operate and wholly own the 6,000-employee DOT Foods enterprise of tiny Mount Sterling in equally minuscule Brown County. Don Tracy may not himself be in the Griffin billionaire class (I don’t know), but he sure has the stature to get his phone calls returned from traditional, major GOP donors. At present, the Illinois GOP holds no state offices and but one-third of legislative and congressional seats. It has no money, and an uncomfortable, at best, relationship with the Trump base; after all, the Tracy forces worked hard to eke out a narrow win over a Trump candidate for party chair. Illinois needs a competitive two-party political system. I commend Don Tracy for taking on a thankless role, but I worry that the GOP, both nationally and in Illinois, is in for a rough ride until we get past the Trump era.)

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Rep. Darin LaHood of Peoria put in charge of national Republican congressional fundraising – RICK PEARSON
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/rep-darin-lahood-of-peoria-put-in-charge-of-national-republican-congressional-fundraising/article_31e204e6-b87a-54d5-8727-04744b5e1048.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Criminal element well represented in Illinois Senate – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/jim-dey-criminal-element-well-represented-in-illinois-senate/article_aaaa5a1c-1ec1-59a5-87d1-4e326dc7ee18.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Illinois Lawmaker Proposes Unfunded Mandate Ban – Cole Lauterbach
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?id=318814#.YCXHcS4XCM8

ELGIN PATCH
— About half of all police officers in Kane County municipalities opted not to take the coronavirus vaccine, a board member said last week. – Jason Addy
https://patch.com/illinois/elgin/s/hf9sm/50-of-officers-rejected-coronavirus-vaccine-kane-co-official

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Tribune Adds Support for Keeping John Lausch as U.S. Attorney
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/tribune-adds-support-for-keeping-john-lausch-as-u-s-attorney/
— IL-16: Adam Kinzinger to be Challenged Again by James Marter
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/marter021121/
— ASKING AGAIN: Now That Underwood Is On Appropriations Committee, Will She Be Able to Get Covid Money for McHenry County?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/il-14-now-that-underwood-is-on-appropriations-committee-will-she-be-able-to-get-covid-money-for-mchenry-county-copy/
— Even Wall Street Journal Notices Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Corruption Fighting Record
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/even-wall-street-journal-notices-illinois-u-s-attorneys-corruption-fighting-record/
— FOID Card Roundup in Lake in the Hills
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/foid-card-roundup-in-lake-in-the-hills/
— Corruption Bipartisan
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/corruption-bilpartisan/
— Interested in Getting Involved in County Government?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/11/interested-in-getting-involved-in-county-government/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage Township Clerk Resigned – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/02/dupage-township-clerk-resigned/

CAPITOL FAX
— DuPage sheriff says end of cash bail would hurt his inmate addiction program, but he’s being sued over that program
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/11/dupage-sheriff-says-end-of-cash-bail-would-hurt-his-inmate-addiction-program-but-hes-being-sued-over-that-program/
— 2,838 new confirmed and probable cases; 102 additional deaths; 1,954 hospitalized; 448 in ICU; 3.3 percent average case positivity rate; 3.9 percent average test positivity rate; 56,094 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/11/2838-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-102-additional-deaths-1954-hospitalized-448-in-icu-33-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-39-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-56094-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— How Biden is allowing Chinese govt. to quietly creep onto U.S. college campuses – Bill Gertz
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/11/how-biden-allowing-chinese-govt-quietly-creep-us-c/
— GOP demands Pelosi pay fine for bypassing metal detectors – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/11/gop-demands-nancy-pelosi-pay-fine-bypassing-metal-/
— Project Veritas suspended by Twitter after story on hate speech algorithms – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/11/project-veritas-suspended-by-twitter-after-story-o/

FOX NEWS
— Gaetz tells Kinzinger to ‘bring it’ as GOP feud heats up. Twitter spat illustrates the divide in Republican Party between Trump supporters and critics. Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gaetz-tells-kinzinger-to-bring-it-as-gop-feud-heats-up

GOPUSA
— Pope Attempts To Blend Christian Church With Marx’s Socialism In Policy Address
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106417
— CDC Study Finds Two Masks Are Better Than One Vs. COVID-19; Why Not Three?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106384
— BofA Accused Of Helping The Feds ‘Ferret Out Conservatives’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106398

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Media falsely ties Capitol Hill insurrection to increase in firearm sales
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/insurrection-gun-sales/

TOWNHALL
— Stop Calling It an ‘Insurrection’ – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2021/02/11/stop-calling-it-an-insurrection-n2584502

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— If Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Is the Standard, What About Democrat ‘Kingmaker’ Rev. Al Sharpton? – Larry Elder
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.snappages.site/blog/2021/02/11/if-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-is-the-standard-what-about-democrat-kingmaker-rev-al-sharpton

EPOCH TIMES
— 70 Percent of Republicans Would Consider Joining Trump-Led Party, Poll Finds
https://www.theepochtimes.com/70-percent-of-republicans-would-consider-joining-trump-led-third-party-poll-finds_3693713.html

POLITICO
— NRCC will ‘absolutely’ support Republicans who backed impeachment, finance chair says. The campaign arm for House Republicans has a longstanding policy of staying out of primaries — something that helps Rep. Darin LaHood stay above fray. – SHIA KAPOS
(DIERSEN: 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/11/nrcc-republicans-impeachment-darin-lahood-468767
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Rep. Darin LaHood, a vocal ally of Donald Trump, said Thursday that the campaign arm of House Republicans won’t seek to punish members of the conference who supported impeaching the former president. The Illinois Republican was named finance chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee on Wednesday, just as the organization unveiled its strategy for retaking the House after the party made a surprisingly strong showing in the 2020 election.)
— National Republicans dive into Newsom recall push. The Republican National Committee is sending $250,000 to help the state GOP force a vote over whether the first-term Democrat should remain in office. – ALEX ISENSTADT
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/11/california-newsom-recall-republicans-468747

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “House managers argue impeachment is about preventing future Trump abuses.”
https://news.yahoo.com/house-managers-argue-impeachment-preventing-003146630.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Rioters acted on Trump’s ‘order,’ Democrats say in trial
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have hinted/implied that they took adverse actions against me on orders from the following: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers, d) leaders of Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, and/or e) those who I have sued.)
https://www.kltv.com/2021/02/11/chilling-video-footage-becomes-key-exhibit-trump-impeachment-trial/

CBS BALTIMORE
— ‘Trump Demanded It’ | Attorney For Maryland Man Facing Riot Charges Says He Went To U.S. Capitol ‘At The Request Of The President’ – Mike Hellgren
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have hinted/implied that they took adverse actions against me on orders from the following: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers, d) leaders of Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, and/or e) those who I have sued.)
https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2021/02/11/trump-demanded-it-attorney-for-maryland-man-facing-riot-charges-says-he-went-to-u-s-capitol-at-the-request-of-the-president/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Was Sicker Than Acknowledged With Covid-19. When hospitalized with the coronavirus in October, his blood oxygen levels had plunged and officials feared he was on the verge of being placed on a ventilator.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/11/us/politics/trump-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— U.S. federal debt to exceed size of economy even before Biden stimulus is approved, CBO says. CBO’s deficit projections come the day after the Federal Reserve chairman warned of the dangers of high unemployment. – Jeff Stein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/02/11/cbo-deficit-debt-stimulus/

February 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Dems call Trump ‘inciter in chief’ of Capitol attack – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/dems-call-trump-inciter-in-chief-of-capitol-attack-live/10325471/
— Bruce Springsteen faces drunken driving charge in New Jersey
https://abc7chicago.com/bruce-springsteen-faces-drunken-driving-charge-in-nj/10326279/
— Twitter CFO says Trump’s ban is permanent, even if he runs for office again – Brian Fung
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will other hate-filled Trump-hating utilities cut off Trump’s cable TV, internet service, phone service, water, electricity, natural gas, sanitary sewer, trash pickup, etc.?)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-twitter-ban-is-permanent-even-if-he-runs-for-office-again/10327473/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois House sets rules for the post-Madigan era, but Republicans say changes are merely tweaks – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinios-house-rules-20210210-wc2njj5hgzb7vgvpgt7peegxei-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Capitol rioters had to know that they were harming Trump, harming all those who voted for Trump, harming all conservatives, harming all Republicans, harming the Republican Party, harming America, harming respect for the rule of law, harming etc.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-nyt-republicans-leaving-party-20210210-jdjsyvvajzc4pkzskemzpgq5uy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump can’t take refuge in the First Amendment.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-trump-impeachment-first-amendment-chapman-20210210-bvgdjaafn5duvhimwspku32cby-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Why Gary Rabine thinks he can reach across the aisle if elected governor – Cassie Buchman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210210/why-gary-rabine-thinks-he-can-reach-across-the-aisle-if-elected-governor
— Vexed by ‘too little’ supply, DuPage opening vaccine clinic at the county fairgrounds Wednesday – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210209/vexed-by-too-little-supply-dupage-opening-vaccine-clinic-at-the-county-fairgrounds-wednesday

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— The worst budget in American history – Stephen Moore
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/stephen-moore-the-worst-budget-in-american-history/article_8a5d7746-6a5d-11eb-a59b-a391e0bd8a3a.html

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger.
https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/kinzinger-pushes-trump-conviction-amid-gop-backlash#stream/0

WJBC
— Rep. Davis says impeachment trials of former Pres. Trump “sets a terrible precedent”
https://www.wjbc.com/2021/02/10/rep-davis-says-impeachment-trials-of-former-pres-trump-sets-a-terrible-precedent/

WHEATON PATCH
— Early Voting Starts Feb. 25 In DuPage County – Lisa Marie Farver
(DIERSEN: As a Republican Precinct Committeeman, I anxiously await campaign literature from the Republican candidates on the April 6, 2021 ballot for my precinct so that I can deliver that literature to the homes that have at least one Republican or one Independent voter. I also anxiously await yard signs from the candidates that I can offer to the voters, envelopes from the Milton Township Republican Organization to deliver the literature in, and voter lists that target voters who are likely to vote and to vote Republican. For Milton Township, the Republican candidates are John Monino, Nick Nathwani, Chris LeVan, Gary Muehfelt, Dan Milinko, Jeff Castle, Drew Ellis, and Joe Soto. For Wheaton Park District, the Republican candidates include Ron Almiron. For DuPage County Educational Service Region, the Republican candidates include Paula McGowen. For Wheaton Warrenville School District 200, the Republican candidates are ? For College of DuPage, the Republican candidates include Heidi Holan.)
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/early-voting-starts-feb-25-dupage-county

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— OP-ED: ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS VOTE TO PASS YET ANOTHER ANTI-BUSINESS BILL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/op-ed-illinois-lawmakers-vote-to-pass-yet-another-anti-business-bill.html
— THORNER: TRUMP’S LEGAL CHALLENGES MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN LEFTIST MEDIA REPORTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/thorner-trump-won-twice-as-many-lawsuits-as-he-lost.html

CAPITOL FAX
— What is a mainstream Republican these days?
(DIERSEN: I am a platform Republican. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Far too many Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, political consultants, major donors, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers reject planks in the Republican Party platform. Most commonly, they reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. Far too many of the aforesaid focus on driving out of the Republican Party those like me who support the aforesaid planks.)
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/10/what-is-a-mainstream-republican-these-days/
— 2,825 new confirmed and probable cases; 53 additional deaths; 2,082 hospitalized; 464 in ICU; 3.3 percent average case positivity rate; 4.0 percent average test positivity rate; 55,135 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/10/2825-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-53-additional-deaths-2082-hospitalized-464-in-icu-33-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-40-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-55135-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating Kinzinger says “Trump-less Twitter is an amazing blessing.”
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/10/rep-kinzinger-trump-less-twitter-amazing-blessing/

GOPUSA
— Maxine Waters, Racial Insurrectionist – Michelle Malkin
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106364

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Married Americans Keep Voting Red In 2020, marriage rates were the single sharpest dividing line between areas that voted for Trump and those that went to Biden. – PEYTON ROTH AND W. BRADFORD WILCOX
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs do everything that they can to discourage traditional marriage and the traditional family.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/married-americans-keep-voting-red/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Coming Military Purge An increasingly hostile ruling class, who conceive of themselves as occupying a disloyal, irredentist America, is a formula for weakness abroad and conflict at home. – Christopher Roach
https://amgreatness.com/2021/02/09/the-coming-military-purge/

BLAZE
— CNN’s Anderson Cooper invokes genocide comparison to describe Trump supporters who stormed Capitol ‘We’ve seen it in Bosnia, we’ve seen it in Rwanda – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/anderson-cooper-genocide-trump-supporters-capitol-riot

DAILY WIRE
— CNN’s Anderson Cooper Compares Capitol Hill Riot To 800,000 Murdered In Rwandan Genocide – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/anderson-cooper-compares-capitol-hill-riot-to-800000-murdered-in-rwanda

TOWNHALL
— When the Hateful Think They Are the Virtuous – Ben Shapiro
https://townhall.com/columnists/benshapiro/2021/02/10/when-the-hateful-think-they-are-the-virtuous-n2584466

FEDERALIST
— Google-Owned YouTube Deplatforms Pro-Life Group LifeSiteNews – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/10/google-owned-youtube-deplatforms-pro-life-group-lifesitenews/
— Why The Left Still Can’t Understand Trump’s Appeal Republicans aren’t motivated by resentment, they’re motivated by self-preservation in the face of a highly aggressive left. – John Daniel Davidson
(DIERSEN: The Illinois Republican Party should be taking steps to defend the 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. The DuPage County Republican Central Committee should be taking steps to defend the 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. The Milton Township Republican Organization should be taking steps to defend the 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. I should be taking steps to defend the 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/10/why-the-left-still-cant-understand-trumps-appeal/
— CNN’s Anderson Cooper Compares Capitol Riots To Rwandan Genocide – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/10/cnns-anderson-cooper-compares-capitol-riots-to-rwandan-genocide/

COMMUNITIES DIGITAL NEWS
— US Communist revolution: Armchair Americans can’t stop it – Jeanne McKinney
(DIERSEN: The Illinois Republican Party should be taking steps to defend the 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. The DuPage County Republican Central Committee should be taking steps to defend the 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. The Milton Township Republican Organization should be taking steps to defend the 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. I should be taking steps to defend the 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.commdiginews.com/patriot-profiles-jeanne-mckinney/us-communist-revolution-armchair-americans-cant-stop-it-136073/

EPOCH TIMES
— MyPillow’s Lindell Says Sales Remain Strong Amid ‘Cancel Culture’ – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mypillows-lindell-says-sales-remain-strong-amid-cancel-culture_3691923.html

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/538241-kinzinger-pac-to-go-on-attack-against-trumpism

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Republicans will exonerate Trump, but they can’t ignore the horrors.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/09/republicans-will-exonerate-trump-they-cant-ignore-horrors/

FORTUNE
— AUGUST 25, 2020 FLASHBACK: The Republican Party turns its platform into a person: Donald Trump – Geoff Colvin
(DIERSEN: Trump got elected in 2016 because he promised to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
https://fortune.com/2020/08/25/gop-convention-rnc-platform-republican-party-2020-donald-trump/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who voted for Trump are unhappy with those Republican Party leaders who have dumped Trump.
https://www.newsweek.com/favorable-views-gop-declines-double-digits-among-republicans-since-nov-poll-1568298
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger.
https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-total-peace-if-he-loses-reelection-after-speaking-out-against-gop-1568338

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 71% of GOP Voters Say Troops Unnecessary for D.C. Security, But Democrats Disagree
(DIERSEN: The Illinois Republican Party should be taking steps to defend the 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. The DuPage County Republican Central Committee should be taking steps to defend the 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. The Milton Township Republican Organization should be taking steps to defend the 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. I should be taking steps to defend the 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/71_of_gop_voters_say_troops_unnecessary_for_d_c_security_but_democrats_disagree

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ-promoters promote hatred against Trump
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/one-cheer-republicans-willing-stand-trump-three-cheers-many/

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 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— Praise for New ILGOP Chairman Rushes In All corners of GOP applaud the selection of Don Tracy, leader of and major donor to the anti-progressive tax and numerous successful campaigns
https://mailchi.mp/28bbae26e2b2/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4743608

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 1,747 new coronavirus cases, 35 deaths – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-1747-new-covid-19-cases-35-deaths/10321765/

NBC5
— Trump Lawyers Blast Democrats Before Impeachment Trial, Deny He Incited Capitol Riot – Kevin Breuninger
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/trump-lawyers-blast-democrats-before-impeachment-trial-deny-he-incited-capitol-riot/2432451/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see immigrants as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/8/22272781/immigrants-activists-worry-biden-wont-end-trump-barriers

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lightfoot vs. Sharkey on hammering out deal | Businessman Rabine to run as Republican for governor | Former CTU leader, mayoral hopeful Karen Lewis dies – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-sharkey-ctu-near-deal-karen-lewis-dies-impeachment-spin-20210208-vd3fc73rivcbnavom2stalvvam-story.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Kinzinger. 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.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/tom-kacich-a-winning-gop-would-take-kinzingers-medicine/article_662062a1-082b-571e-9860-183c194acaf8.html

SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
— Guns, ammunition fly off shelves at South Bend area stores after ‘perfect storm’ of events – Ed Semmler and Marek Mazurek
https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/guns-ammunition-fly-off-shelves-at-south-bend-area-stores-after-perfect-storm-of-events/article_3d2c5ffe-67f2-11eb-839b-2b6a288f303b.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Fear caused by the pandemic, civil unrest and even the election of a new president has created unprecedented demand for guns and ammunition that has some shop owners concerned about their own survival. When news of the pandemic started to spread, lines started forming at stores here and across the country for guns, ammunition, bulletproof vests and other items deemed important for self-defense and survival. And civil unrest throughout most of the country only served to fan the flames as well as the election of President Joe Biden, who many fear will seek to constrict 2nd Amendment rights. “It’s been a perfect storm,” said Rebecca Bartol, owner of gun store Femme Fatale in South Bend. “People started panic buying in March and it really hasn’t let up since because of rioting, protesting and political changes.” Femme Fatale closed for a couple of months because of the pandemic and the supply shortage, but reopened in June at its old location at 1201 S. Main St. In November, it relocated to a new store at 4325 S. Michigan St. Bartol said the move had been planned for some time and was prompted by the desire to get into a bigger space and near the Ireland Road retail corridor on the south side of the city. But the shortage of inventory is more evident than ever in the bigger store with its largely barren display cases for handguns, racks for shotguns and rifles and cubicles that store ammo. Almost as fast as new inventory comes in, it is purchased by customers. “Our firearms inventory is about 10% of normal,” Bartol said between customers who were looking for hard-to-find ammunition and guns. “This is the thinnest we’ve ever been, and we’re working harder than ever to find inventory.” Federal background checks soared to nearly 39.7 million in 2020, about a 39% jump compared to the previous year and the most on record since background checks got under way in 1998, according to NCIS statistics. Bartol and other gun shop owners said that millions of those background checks were for first-time gun owners, which helps explain the shortages in addition to the factory shutdowns and slowdowns caused by the pandemic.)

NPR ILLINOIS
— Groundwork For Insurrection Was Laid Well Before Jan. 6 – STEVE INSKEEP
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/groundwork-insurrection-was-laid-well-jan-6#stream/0

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Anonymous Political Campaigns are like Cockroaches; They scatter when the light comes on – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/02/anonymous-political-campaigns-are-like-cockroaches-they-scatter-when-the-light-comes-on/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— A DIVIDED IL GOP PICKS DOWNSTATE ATTORNEY AS NEXT CHAIRMAN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/a-divided-il-gop-picks-downstate-attorney-as-next-chairman-.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: While the IL GOP has been following the lead of anti-conservative activists and consultants for years, the election of Tracy could indicate the growing power of downstate Republicans that deliver most of the state’s conservative, pro-Trump Republican votes – granting them more weight in the party’s decision-making. )
— CONGRESSMAN KINZINGER LAUDS JEEP’S “COMMON GROUND” SUPER BOWL AD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/congressman-kinzinger-lauds-jeeps-common-ground-super-bowl-ad-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Business owner, Trump supporter Gary Rabine says he will run for governor
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/08/business-owner-trump-supporter-gary-rabine-says-he-will-run-for-governor/
— HGOP responds *** House releases new proposed rules
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/08/house-releases-new-proposed-rules/
— 1,747 new confirmed and probable cases; 35 additional deaths; 2,161 hospitalized; 469 in ICU; 3.3 percent average case positivity rate; 4.1 percent average test positivity rate; 51,794 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/08/1747-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-35-additional-deaths-2161-hospitalized-469-in-icu-33-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-41-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-51794-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden border surge prompts ‘catch-and-release’ restart in Texas – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/8/joe-biden-border-surge-prompts-catch-and-release-r/

FOX NEWS
— Sen. Tim Scott: Putting ‘all the blame on President Trump’ for Capitol riot ‘just wrong’
https://news.yahoo.com/sen-tim-scott-putting-blame-191633162.html
— Sen. Tim Scott: Former President Trump ‘is not guilty’
https://news.yahoo.com/sen-tim-scott-former-president-190257425.html
— A Censured Liz Cheney Appears On Fox News Sunday
https://www.gopusa.com/a-censured-liz-cheney-appears-on-fox-news-sunday/

GOPUSA
— The Tyrannical Left’s Sinister Conspiracy To Silence Conservatives – David Limbaugh
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106244
— Fox News FALLOUT: Lou Dobbs Retweets ‘Fox In A Race To The Bottom’ – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106288

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Biden to Further Cut Down on ICE Arrests and Deportations – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2021/02/08/biden-to-further-cut-down-on-ice-arrests-and-deportations/

BREITBART
— John Cusack Calls NFL ‘Complete Hypocrites’ for $250M Systemic Racism Pledge While ‘Blacklisting’ Kaepernick – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2021/02/08/john-cusack-calls-nfl-complete-hypocrites-for-250m-systemic-racism-pledge-while-blacklisting-kaepernick/

BLAZE
— Bruce Springsteen was calling for a White House ‘exorcism’ 3 months ago. He appeared in a Super Bowl ad on Sunday calling for unity: ‘To the ReUnited States of America’ – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/bruce-springsteen-was-calling-for-a-white-house-exorcism-3-months-ago-he-appeared-in-a-super-bowl-ad-on-sunday-calling-for-american-unity
— Maxine Waters claims she didn’t encourage violence against Trump supporters, but here’s what she said in 2018 Waters said in 2018: ‘The people are going to turn on them, they are gonna protest, they are gonna absolutely harass them’ – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/maxine-waters-claims-she-didnt-encourage-violence-against-trump-supporters-but-heres-what-she-said-in-2018

TOWNHALL
— Joe Biden’s Immigration Crisis Is Just Beginning – Julio Rosas
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2021/02/08/joe-bidens-immigration-crisis-is-just-beginning-n2584381

NEWSMAX
— Biden’s Immigration Surrender – James Walsh
https://www.newsmax.com/jameswalsh/executive-orders-socialism/2021/02/08/id/1009043/

PJ MEDIA
— Trump’s Defense Brief Eviscerates the Democrats’ Case for Impeachment – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2021/02/08/trumps-defense-brief-eviscerates-the-democrats-case-for-impeachment-n1423968

EPOCH TIMES
— Evidence Mounts that Capitol Breach Was Pre-Planned, Eroding Incitement Allegation in Trump Impeachment Trial – TOM OZIMEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/evidence-mounts-that-capitol-breach-was-pre-planned-eroding-incitement-allegation-in-trump-impeachment-trial_3689106.html

THE HILL
— New variants threaten to reverse progress against COVID-19 – PETER SULLIVAN
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/537887-new-variants-threaten-to-reverse-progress-against-covid-19

POLITICO
— Trump lawyers rip impeachment case as ‘political theater’ The attorneys also rejected claims that Donald Trump sat on his hands during the violence. – KYLE CHENEY and ANDREW DESIDERIO
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/08/trumps-legal-team-says-impeachment-is-constitutionally-flawed-senate-cant-convict-467210

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Donald Trump’s impeachment trial looms as Republicans grapple with a leadership void.”
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-09/what-to-expect-from-donald-trumps-second-impeachment-trial/13131468

MSNBC
— The problem with ‘centrists’ fighting for the soul of the GOP – Steve Benen
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present “centrist” leaders of Republican organizations, including the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, who focus on destroying conservative Republicans, that is, who focus on destroying platform Republicans like me.)
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/problem-centrists-fighting-soul-gop-n1257059

YAHOO NEWS
— Trump impeachment: Supporters rioted ‘of their own accord’
https://news.yahoo.com/trump-impeachment-supporters-rioted-own-170053582.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Adam Kinzinger says “My fellow Republicans, convicting Trump is necessary to save America.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/08/adam-kinzinger-trump-impeachment-senate-republicans/
— Lou Dobbs is lashing out at Fox on Twitter for dropping his show. Though still under contract with Fox, the longtime host is retweeting critics of the network, including a call for viewers to switch to far-right competitors. – Jeremy Barr
https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2021/02/08/lou-dobbs-twitter-fox-angry/
— Fearing violence and political uncertainty, Americans are buying millions more firearms. More than 2 million guns were sold in January, an 80% jump and the third-highest monthly total on record. – Hannah Denham and Andrew Ba Tran
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/03/gun-sales-january-background-checks/
— Historian: Black Power Movement once thrived in D.C., but recent mayors have “set aside” its goal of empowering poor. – Robert McCartney
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-black-power-musgrove/2021/02/07/67c115f4-67cd-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Want to hold Trump supporters accountable? It doesn’t have to be complicated.” How will the hate-filled Trump-hating a) Trump-haters in Illinois hold accountable the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, b) Trump-haters in DuPage County hold accountable the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, c) Trump-haters in Milton Township hold accountable the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and d) Trump-haters in my precinct hold accountable the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump? How strongly will the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, and Republican Precinct Committeeman Dave Diersen come to the defense of the aforesaid Trump-voters?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/08/my-pillow-david-hogg-world-series-liberals/

NEW YORK POST
— Twitter bans blogger Jim Hoft, conservative radio host Wayne Allyn Root – Natalie Musumeci
https://nypost.com/2021/02/08/twitter-bans-conservatives-jim-hoft-wayne-allyn-root/
— Mitt Romney leads the way on the pro-family GOP of the future – Gladden Pappin
https://nypost.com/2021/02/08/mitt-romney-leads-the-way-on-the-pro-family-gop-of-the-future/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Impeachment Trial Puts Trump Back on Center Stage for GOP. Senate Republicans face another public test of loyalty to the former president, with their base voters watching closely – Joshua Jamerson and Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/impeachment-trial-puts-trump-back-on-center-stage-for-gop-11612793155

CLEVELAND
— The widening assault on Trump supporters and conservative thought has to end – Jean Kumler, Rocky River
https://www.cleveland.com/letters/2021/02/the-widening-assault-on-trump-supporters-and-conservative-thought-has-to-end.html

February 7 Evening Edition

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois GOP off to a surprisingly peaceful start with new leader. Chairman Don Tracy says he wants to focus on batting Democrats, not fellow Republicans – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/illinois-gop-surprisingly-peaceful-start-new-leader
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “It was very professional and pleasant,” said GOP State Central Committeeman Roger Claar, the former mayor of Bolingbrook and an early Trump supporter in Illinois. “No one was arguing. I am very surprised with how it went.” . . . “The upcoming election cycle can be monumental if we seize on the tremendous opportunities before us,” said Tracy in a statement, referring to expected re-election bids by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and other contests. “The only way we can capitalize on these opportunities in 2022 is if we unite the party. My No. 1 priority is to give very Republican a seat at the table and every Republican a voice.” Easier said than done. “If I knew how to (unite the party) I would have run,” quipped Claar. And Tracy has not been able for an interview to detail his plans, such as whether Shaw will have a role, how the party will replace a generation of longtime leaders that now is retiring or how the organization will revive fund-raising that to a large degree has stalled since Rauner left office.)

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 2,060 New Coronavirus Cases, 48 Additional Deaths Sunday The state set a new vaccination record on Saturday, with nearly 49,000 doses of the vaccine administered
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-2060-new-coronavirus-cases-48-additional-deaths-sunday/2431823/

WGN TV
— Kinzinger: Impeachment trial “serious inflection point” for party
https://wgntv.com/political-report/rep-adam-kinzinger-impeachment-trial-serious-inflection-point-for-party/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— President Biden can’t fire Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, but weary USPS workers hope he’ll bring change – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-usps-joe-biden-louis-dejoy-20210207-2za7kmd2bnfsvmwikq5lkexcvm-story.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— University of Illinois settles lawsuit attacking its campus-speech policies – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-ui-settles-lawsuit-attacking-its-campus-speech-policies/article_1eac8502-98e8-5a5e-a909-fe1ed5e4d389.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Senate Republicans back Trump on eve of impeachment trial – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/senate-republicans-back-trump-on-eve-of-impeachment-trial

DEPAULIA
— Biden’s executive orders lay a foundation for racial equity – Nadia Hernandez
(DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of 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://depauliaonline.com/52368/politics/bidens-executive-orders-lay-a-foundation-for-racial-equity/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Dolly Parton’s Big Game TV Commercial Promotes Worker Freedom through Gig Economy Freelancing Entrepreneurship
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/07/gigeconomy020721/
— Bob Bragg, Seeking GOP Nomination for Algonquin Township Road Commissioner, Releases Literature
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/07/bob-bragg-seeking-gop-nomination-for-algonquin-township-road-commissioner-releases-literature/
— Eric Dowd Mails in Support of Nunda Township Road Commissioner Candidacy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/07/eric-dowd-mails-in-support-of-nunda-township-road-commissioner-candidacy/
— Don Tracy Elected State Republican Party Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/06/tracy020621/
— Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Addresses ABC Questions on PRO Act
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/06/schumer020621/
— Steve Reick Makes National Media on His Opposition to State Board of Education
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/06/steve-reick-makes-national-media-on-his-opposition-to-state-board-of-elections/
— Women Buying Guns
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/06/women-buying-guns/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Sen. Ron Johnson: Capitol fencing sends signal that Trump voters are ‘all insurrectionists’ Republicans frustrated by barbed-wire fencing installed after Jan. 6 attack – Valerie Richardson
(DIERSEN: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, expect stronger and stronger and stronger actions to get  rid of Trump-supporters once and for all. 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.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/7/ron-johnson-capitol-fencing-sends-signal-trump-vot/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Sen. Ron Johnson, Wisconsin Republican, said Sunday he worries that keeping the fencing around the U.S. Capitol is meant to send a message that Trump supporters “are all insurrectionists.” “I think the fencing is remaining in place to send a signal, a narrative that 74 million Americans that voted for President Trump are dangerous to our democracy, they’re all insurrectionists,” said Mr. Johnson on Fox’s “Sunday Morning Futures.” “And that’s simply not the case.” Frustration over the fencing is building, at least on the Republican side. A Friday letter from 42 House Republicans urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to “remove the barbed wire fencing surrounding the Capitol and send the National Guard troops home to their families.” “Let us be clear. The events that happened on January 6 were horrific. Understandably, certain increased security measures following that date were implemented,” said the letter led by Rep. Ted Budd, North Carolina Republican. “But it is time for Congress and its representatives to stop hiding.”)
— America is exceptional because of its Christian heritage – Everett Piper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/7/america-is-exceptional-because-of-its-christian-he/
— Rioters’ words loom large for senators set to weigh Trump’s role in attack – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/7/trump-supporters-words-capitol-riot-loom-large-ahe/

FOX NEWS
— Antifa members threaten to ‘burn’ down DC during Black Lives Matter march. There was a heavy police presence around the protesters. – Paul Best
https://www.foxnews.com/us/antifa-members-threatens-to-burn-down-dc-during-black-lives-matter-march

AMERICAN THINKER
— Violence in the Capitol and against our representatives – Guy Hummel
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/violence_in_the_capitol_and_against_our_representatives.html

BREITBART
— GOP Sen. Cassidy: Biden ‘Showing Very Clearly’ Doesn’t Care About Working with Us – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/02/07/gop-sen-cassidy-biden-showing-very-clearly-doesnt-care-about-working-with-us/
— Ben Sasse Riles Nebraska GOP with More Anti-Trump Rhetoric – Simon Kent
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/07/ben-sasse-riles-nebraska-gop-with-more-anti-trump-rhetoric/

BLAZE
— BLM and Antifa march in DC, threaten to ‘burn down’ Washington Protest leaders delivered lectures about ‘race, Black and Indigenous lives’ to diners at restaurants – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/washington-dc-protest-antifa-blm

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Time Magazine: “Well-funded Cabal Of Powerful People” Secretly Conspired To Defeat Trump
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/02/time-magazine-well-funded-cabal-of-powerful-people-secretly-conspired-to-defeat-trump/

EPOCH TIMES
— Black Lives Matter, Antifa March Through DC, Chant ‘Burn It Down’ – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/black-lives-matter-antifa-march-through-dc-chant-burn-it-down_3688149.html
— Navarro: DOJ Slow-Walked Trump’s Executive Orders While Fast-Tracking Biden’s – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/navarro-doj-slow-walked-trumps-executive-orders-while-fast-tracking-bidens_3688225.html
— ‘Never Warned Me’: Twitter Suspends Conservative Radio Host Wayne Allyn Root – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/never-warned-me-twitter-suspends-conservative-radio-host-wayne-allyn-root_3688247.html

THE HILL
— Trump hotel in Chicago violated Illinois environmental laws, judge rules – LEXI LONAS
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/537680-trump-hotel-in-chicago-violated-illinois-environmental-laws-judge-says
— Facebook weighs pivotal decision on Trump ban – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/537595-facebook-weighs-pivotal-decision-on-trump-ban

NBC NEWS
— GOP splits between Trump and establishment wings
(DIERSEN: I have always been in the platform wing.)
https://news.yahoo.com/full-panel-gop-splits-between-144727171.html
— GOP registration drop after Capitol attack is part of larger trend. As voters and former elected officials leave the Republican party, the drifts in voter identification come into focus. – Dante Chinni
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs who have worked the hardest since 2000 to drive conservatives, that is, platform Republicans, that is, the base of the Republican Party out of the Republican Party in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton. I would focus on those plants and RINOs who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/gop-registration-drop-after-capitol-attack-part-larger-trend-n1256966

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against White Protestants.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/07/us/white-protestants-ku-klux-klan.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Cheney to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/07/us/politics/liz-cheney-republicans-trump.html

FORBES
— ‘People Have Been Lied To’: Rep. Liz Cheney Blasts Party After Wyoming GOP Censures Her – Jack Brewster
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackbrewster/2021/02/07/people-have-been-lied-to-rep-liz-cheney-blasts-party-after-wyoming-gop-censures-her/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— A former GOP and Senate staffer, Ruben Verastigui, 27, has been arrested on child pornography charges – Ashley Collman
https://www.businessinsider.com/former-gop-and-senate-staffer-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges-2021-2

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “The GOP leader in the House is pretending that the party isn’t at war with itself.” Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs have always been at war with Republicans.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/house-gops-leadership-pretending-party-isnt-war/

WHEATON PRIDE 2021

— #WelcomeHome  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Wheaton officially banish all residents, banish all organizations, and banish all companies that do not promote LGBTQ+?)

https://mailchi.mp/07fa5a354309/pride-2021-welcomehome-10013524

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

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/

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

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Best Evidence of National Voting Machine Fraud – Mike Lindell Video Link
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/05/best-evidence-of-national-vote-fraud/
— Chicago VA Fraud Since 2012 Results in Purchasing Employee’s Arrest
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/05/chicago-va-fraud-since-2012-results-in-purchasing-employees-arrest/
— Road Commissioner Candidate Danijela Sandberg Introduces Her Campaign for Algonquin Township Road Commissioner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/05/road-commissioner-danjella-sandberg-introduces-her-campaign-for-algonquin-township-road-commissioner/
— Randy Funk Algonquin Township Supervisor Campaign Literature
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/05/randy-funk-algonquin-township-supervisor-campaign-literature/
— McHenry County Court Transparency Featured in Springfield Paper
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/05/mchenry-county-court-transparency-featured-in-springfield-paper/
— Pro-Life Reaction to Federal Democrats’ Plan to Codify Roe v. Wade
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/05/pro-life-reaction-to-federal-democrats-plan-to-codify-roe-v-wade/
— Lakewood Insurgents
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/05/lakewood-insurgents/
— “Fake Woke”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/05/fake-woke/
— State Take on Sports Betting Really Small
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/05/state-take-on-sports-betting-really-small/
— IL-06/IL-14: With Sean Casten and Lauren Underwood as Original Cosponsors, PRO Act Reintroduced with ABC Test
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/04/proact020421/
— Lightfoot Shifts Closed School Blame from Trump to Union
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/04/lightfoot-shifts-closed-school-blame-from-trump-to-union/
— Legislators Push to the Front of the Vaccination Line. McConchie Calls Foul
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/04/legislators-push-to-the-front-of-the-vaccination-line-mcconchie-calls-foul/

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 5 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Statement on Push to Impeach Former President Trump
https://mailchi.mp/b120fc223d01/icymi-pritzker-admin-mia-while-over-20-of-lasalle-veterans-home-residents-die-of-covid-4739456
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: Ten Republican members of the US House of Representatives have formally voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, and a few in the Senate may join them as well. This action has created widespread division and anger among the Republican party both nationally and here in Illinois. In response the Illinois Republican Party has released the following statement: “We strongly disagree with any Republican, Congressman Adam Kinzinger included, who voted to impeach President Trump or those who vote to convict him in the U.S. Senate, but we will let the voters be the arbiters of any vote taken by an elected official. As we prepare to select a new chairman of the Illinois Republican Party on Saturday, it’s our collective belief that uniting the party will be the single greatest endeavor of the new chairman. Our elected officials must unite behind defeating President Biden’s radical left-wing agenda. In just two weeks in office, the President has already given into extremists by cancelling the Keystone pipeline, refusing to enforce our immigration laws, and cowering to the teachers unions who refuse to educate our children in-person despite all the evidence of its necessity. The stakes of the 2022 election here in Illinois – defeating Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, winning back congressional seats, and electing Republican judges to the Illinois Supreme Court – are too monumental to engage in a circular firing squad. We cannot play into Democrat hands by fighting amongst each other, so we encourage all Republicans to focus on the future rather than relitigating the past.”)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois GOP says Rep. Adam Kinzinger and other Republicans who voted to impeach Trump ‘created widespread division and anger’ in the party
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-adam-kinzinger-illinois-republicans-20210205-7cwxhciinzcmvjyaue6ohenc2y-story.html
— Brinkmanship continues in Lightfoot vs. teachers union | State Republican party delivers Kinzinger mild rebuke | Evanston, Dolton to pick new mayors in Feb. 23 elections – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-teachers-union-brinksmanship-kinzinger-rebuke-gop-spin-20210205-6duxergoqnevxaxf47j5mlc5o4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled GOP-hating GOP-haters use QAnon to harm the GOP.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-qanon-birch-barry-kinzinger-page-20210205-svzz6zjwtjfl5babn3cs5jx4ra-story.html
— When Democrats find a new cause: ‘Helping millionaires’ – EDITORIAL
(DIERSEN: The SALT cap should be increased from $10,000 to $20,000 for married filing jointly.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-salt-deduction-illinois-durbin-duckworth-20210205-lzagmttukjg2bkxxim24qe535m-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois gun sales in January eclipsed by last year’s panics following pandemic and protests: ‘It’s just been crazy.’ But gun dealers still sold firearms at a clip near the record-setting months of last year in a month that saw the Capitol siege and the inauguration of Democratic President Joe Biden. – Andrew Sullender
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/5/22269259/illinois-gun-sales-january-capitol-seige-insurrection-pandemic-protests-firerarms

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/5/22269259/illinois-gun-sales-january-capitol-seige-insurrection-pandemic-protests-firerarms
— Illinois Republicans outraged when they can’t get vaccine — and outraged when they can. The only purpose is to generate political heat. Then they move on to some new “outrage.” – Rich Miller
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about RINO activists, RINO candidates, RINO elected officials, RINO party leaders, RINO major donors, RINO political consultants, RINO etc. who glorify and praise Miller, pander to Miller, and give scopes to Miller, but who do everything that they can a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/5/22269186/illinois-republicans-legislature-vaccination-covid-rich-miller-capitol-fax

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater uses the Capitol Riot to promote hatred against Trump and against those who voted for Trump. 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210205/news/302059945/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— We’ll soon find out if Springfield is ready for real reform. Tough ethics proposals target time-honored practices that enrich lawmakers. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/well-soon-find-out-if-springfield-ready-real-reform

ABC7
— LGBTQ people at higher risk of COVID-19, CDC study shows – Maggie Green
https://abc7chicago.com/10317124/

NBC5
— Rep. Greene Says ‘Morons’ Voted to Boot Her From Committees. The chamber’s near party-line 230-199 vote was the latest instance of conspiracy theories becoming pitched political battlefields. – Alan Fram and Brian Slodysko
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/rep-greene-says-morons-voted-to-boot-her-from-committees/2430949/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Springfield’s Don Tracy, ex-Illinois Gaming Board chairman, a finalist for state GOP chair – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/05/springfield-lawyer-don-tracy-illinois-gop-chairman-finalist-politics/4401087001/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— More malfeasance in the public sector? – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorial-more-malfeasance-in-the-public-sector/article_453f34c5-41bb-588a-bd53-31978e5a6882.html

WAND
— ILGOP releases statement on push to impeach former President Trump
https://www.wandtv.com/news/ilgop-releases-statement-on-push-to-impeach-former-president-trump/article_7ab819ec-67db-11eb-8d82-1bb03b76bacc.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Tax-Funded Illinois Propagandists Slam 1776 Report’s Honest History – Alex Newman
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/illinois-propagandists-slam-1776-reports-honest-history/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gary Marschke, Candidate for DuPage Twp Supervisor, disciplined by Illinois Treasurer according to court records – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/02/gary-marschke-candidate-for-dupage-twp-supervisor-disciplined-by-illinois-treasurer-according-to-court-records/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CONGRESSMAN KINZINGER’S HOME COUNTY GOP CENSURES HIM WITH 40 OTHER COUNTY ORGS’ SUPPORT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/congressman-kinzingers-home-county-gop-censures-him-with-40-other-county-orgs-support.html
— 9 SIGNS THAT JOE BIDEN IS A THIRD WORLD LEADER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/9-signs-that-joe-biden-is-a-third-world-leader.html
— BECKMAN: BIDEN’S INITIAL CALL FOR UNITY APPEARS MORE AND MORE PHONY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/beckman-.html
— ILLINOIS STUDENT FACES SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY HEARING FOR REFUSING TO PARTICIPATE IN SEXUALITY PROGRAM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/02/illinois-student-faces-school-disciplinary-hearing-for-refusing-to-participate-in-sexuality-program.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 3,660 new confirmed and probable cases; 83 additional deaths; 2,318 hospitalized; 491 in ICU; 3.3 percent average case positivity rate; 4.3 percent average test positivity rate; 49,082 average doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/05/3660-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-83-additional-deaths-2318-hospitalized-491-in-icu-33-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-43-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-49082-average-doses/

BREITBART
— Tom Cotton: Republicans Condemn Fringe Right as Democrats Tolerate Omar, Schiff, Schumer, Swalwell, Waters – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/04/tom-cotton-republicans-condemn-fringe-right-as-democrats-tolerate-omar-schiff-schumer-swalwell-waters/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— H.R.1 – The Intimidate Conservatives Bill – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/h-r-1-the-intimidate-conservatives-bill

PJ MEDIA
— Local Republican Parties Come Down Hard on Anti-Trump Apostates – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/02/05/local-republican-parties-come-down-hard-on-anti-trump-apostates-n1423424

NEWSMAX
— America’s Unimaginable Left Turn Leads to Predictable Tyranny – Larry Bell
https://www.newsmax.com/larrybell/liberalism-tyranny/2021/02/05/id/1008793/

LIBERAL FIRST
— Big Tech working on apps to wipe all conservative posts – Larry Phillips
https://liberalfirst.com/opinion/7888-big-tech-working-on-apps-to-wipe-all-conservative-posts

EPOCH TIMES

— Greene Says Republican Votes Against Her Are a ‘Big Betrayal,’ May Cost Party Majority in 2022 – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/greene-republican-votes-against-her-are-a-big-betrayal-may-cost-party-majority-in-2022_3686612.html

THE HILL
— Defiant Greene attacks media, dodges questions on past remarks – CRISTINA MARCOS AND MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/537550-defiant-greene-attacks-media-dodges-questions-about-past-remarks
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want to make Marjorie Taylor Greene the face of the Republican Party.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/537550-defiant-greene-attacks-media-dodges-questions-about-past-remarks
— Democratic senators introduce bill to limit Section 230 protections – REBECCA KLAR
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to sue me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like. But beyond hypocritically, they do not sue the authors of those articles or the websites that those articles were published on. My critics/opponents see me as being an “easy target” a) because of the non-support that I get from the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization and b) because of the non-support that I got from TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, etc.)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/537524-democratic-senators-introduce-bill-to-limit-power-of-section-230

NBC NEWS
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene backs bill that would ban Pride flags at U.S. embassies. The embattled Republican has also thrown her support behind a bill that would bar transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports. – Dan Avery
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-backs-bill-would-ban-pride-flags-n1256796

NEW YORK TIMES
— Lou Dobbs’s Show Is Canceled by Fox Business Mr. Dobbs, a loyal supporter of former President Donald J. Trump, is named in a lawsuit by the election technology company Smartmatic against the Fox Corporation and two other Fox anchors. – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/05/business/lou-dobbs-fox.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Republicans worry their big tent will mean big problems in 2022 elections – Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey
(DIERSEN: The “BIG TENT” policy is destroying the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), etc. I should write a book about present and past leaders of the IRP, DCRCC, MTRO, etc. who hate conservatives, that is, who hate the base of the Republican Party in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, etc. Most commonly, the aforesaid conservative-haters reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-midterms-extremists/2021/02/04/a9a23be4-6596-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html
— Biden says Trump should not receive intelligence briefings because of his ‘erratic behavior’ – Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez and John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/05/joe-biden-live-updates/
— Illinois judge finds Trump hotel in Chicago liable for violating environmental laws – David A. Fahrenthold
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-hotel-lawsuit/2021/02/05/014484a2-67fd-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html

RALEIGH NEWS OBSERVER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hate-filled Trump-hating groups.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article249037875.html

February 5 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois GOP looks past national divide, seeks leader who can unite far right, middle, city and downstate: ‘We’re all Republicans’ Republican committeemen are planning to meet Saturday to elect a successor to outgoing Chairman Tim Schneider. They hope a new face at the head of their party will bring the “new energy” and “new ideas” needed to unite Republicans and win on Election Day. – Rachel Hinton and Andrew Sullender
(DIERSEN: Question to ask your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain and the officers of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations: a) What information has your representative on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) provided you concerning Kinzinger and the IRP Chairman candidates and b) What input has your representative on IRP SCC sought from you concerning the aforesaid?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/2/4/22267313/illinois-gop-republican-party-chair-tracy-shaw-gryder-schneider-trump-greene
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Rep. Adam Kinzinger one of 11 Republicans to vote against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Said Greene, playing the victim, “Will we allow the media that is just as guilty as QAnon, of presenting truth and lies to divide us?” What B.S.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/4/22267497/illinois-rep-adam-kinzinger-one-of-11-republicans-to-vote-against-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Could Illinois’ next Republican chairman also come from the suburbs? – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210205/could-illinois-next-republican-chairman-also-come-from-the-suburbs

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois’ Kinzinger one of 11 Republicans to join Democrats in stripping Marjorie Taylor Greene’s committee assignments – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-adam-kinzinger-majorie-taylor-greene-20210205-stklmx4k65aq3eut6wo2zfjjjq-story.html

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote AOC.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-aoc-sexual-assault-year-after-super-bowl-0204-20210204-zlyfvxxsgbaxtp5z3a3oh7myde-story.html

ABC7
— VP Kamala Harris casts tie-breaking vote on budget resolution to pass $1.9T COVID relief package
https://abc7chicago.com/10316143/

WGN RADIO
— Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown: ‘Our justice system works at its best when criminals…have consequences’ – John Williams
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/chicago-police-superintendent-david-brown-out-justice-system-works-at-its-best-when-criminals-have-consequences/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Big Brother wants to tell Illinois teachers what to think
https://www.rrstar.com/story/opinion/2021/02/04/dave-willis-big-brother-wants-tell-illinois-teachers-what-think/4371430001/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illinois GOP lawmakers oppose teacher standards that promote hatred against 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.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-gop-lawmakers-oppose-culturally-responsive-teacher-standards/article_6225f280-392a-5859-a694-5ea853265b19.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/immigrants-in-sanctuary-in-churches-hope-biden-offers-relief/article_7867a6e7-8d75-5f28-b132-2fb22b1e9143.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Darin LaHood joins call for US to restore anti-abortion policy for foreign aid
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/05/illinois-rep-darin-lahood-seeks-restore-anti-abortion-policy/4371909001/

RIVER BENDER
— Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Resolution Asking President To Cancel Up To $50,000 In Federal Loan Debt
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/durbin-duckworth-join-colleagues-to-introduce-resolution-asking-president-to-cancel-up-to-50000-in-federal-loan-debt-47648.cfm

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 199 COVID-19 cases Thursday, 3 deaths, region’s positivity rate decreases to 6.0% – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/02/05/dupage-county-reports-199-covid-19-cases-thursday-3-deaths-regions-positivity-rate-decreases-to-60/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Suburban Life promotes the LGBTQ/BLM-promoting Dry City Brew Works in Wheaton big time.
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/dupage-county/2021/02/04/it-felt-like-the-payoff-versus-the-risk-was-too-great-despite-eased-restrictions-wheaton-brewery-remaining-to-go-only-for-now/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Fiercely divided House kicks Greene off both her committees – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/fiercely-divided-house-kicks-greene-off-both-her-committees

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at minorities, and at everyone else, that Republicans cause all their problems.
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-organizations-fight-racial-inequality-help-grant

WSIL TV
— Illinois Republicans, domestic violence survivor raise concerns about elimination of cash bail – Mike Miletich
https://wsiltv.com/2021/02/04/illinois-republicans-domestic-violence-survivor-raise-concerns-about-elimination-of-cash-bail/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Rep LaHood defends Rep. Liz Cheney, denounces Rep. Taylor Greene conspiracy theories – Matt Sheehan
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/on-the-record/on-the-record-rep-lahood-defends-rep-liz-cheney-denounces-rep-taylor-greene-conspiracy-theories/

CHICAGO NOW
— Do Biden or Pritzker give a flying fig about the children? – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2021/02/do-biden-or-pritzker-give-a-flying-fig-about-the-children/

DEPAULIA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, conservative, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://depauliaonline.com/52344/news/annual-faculty-and-diversity-report-reveals-lack-of-representation-among-faculty-compared-to-student-body/

ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE
— FROM POLITICO ILLINOIS: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the former White House Press Secretary and Arkansas gubernatorial candidate, will headline the Illinois Right to Life banquet scheduled for April 30. The event will also feature conservative radio talk show host Dan Proft. This is a live event that includes a cocktail party and dinner.
https://illinoisrighttolife.org/banquet/

FOX NEWS
— Breaking down Biden’s plan to purge military of conservatives
(DIERSEN: How soon will the conservative-haters who run the organizations that you are a member of , your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, America, the world succeed in purging conservatives? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://news.yahoo.com/breaking-down-bidens-plan-purge-042330733.html
— Big Tech and the scary truth — if we don’t have online freedom, then we are no longer free. Everything I’ve been warning about for several years is happening in the blink of an eye. – Brent Bozell III
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/big-tech-truth-online-freedom-free-brent-bozell
— Lindsey Graham warns Dems stripping Greene of committee assignments ‘will set a terrible precedent’ If successful, there will be ‘no end in sight’ to the partisanship, he suggests. – Thomas Barrabi
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-graham-dems-stripping-greene-of-committee-assignments-will-set-a-terrible-precedent
— Pence joining Heritage Foundation as distinguished fellow. The move gives Pence a very visible platform in the conservative world. – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-joining-heritage-foundation-as-distinguished-fellow

FEDERALIST
— It’s Time For Conservatives To Take On Big Tech Tyrants. Here’s How. If conservatives want to preserve access to the online infrastructure of commerce and speech, they’re going to have to break up Big Tech. – Rachel Bovard
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with Big Teck against conservatives.)
https://thefederalist.com/2021/02/04/its-time-for-conservatives-to-take-on-big-tech-tyrants-heres-how/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Liz Cheney’s and the RINOs’ betrayal – Patricia McCarthy
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/02/liz_cheneys_and_the_rinos_betrayal.html

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— The Pendulum Will Swing
https://americanfreepress.net/the-pendulum-will-swing/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Donald Trump has stumbled and fallen, and the establishment is not going to let slip this last opportunity to stomp him and his movement to death. A month ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a startling ultimatum: Either Vice President Mike Pence and the Trump Cabinet invoke the 25th Amendment, declare the president “unfit” for office, and remove him within 24 hours, or House Democrats will vote to impeach him again. Such is the blind hatred of Pelosi’s House for Donald Trump. Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina suggested holding off sending a bill of impeachment to the Senate for 100 days to give Biden a chance to get his appointees confirmed, and then indict and convict Mr. Trump of sedition when he is a private citizen. What would be the purpose of impeaching a president who hasn’t been president for three months? Answer: A conviction would strip Republicans of the right to reelect the man who got the largest number of votes in their party’s history. House Democrats want veto power over whom Republicans can nominate. And this is the crowd that does not cease to bray about its devotion to “democracy.”)
— The First Amendment Is in Peril
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment. They want you to read/hear only what they write/say. Failing that, they want the following to punish me and to punish those who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, Republican elected/appointed officials, Republican candidates on ballots for my precinct, etc.)
https://americanfreepress.net/the-first-amendment-is-in-peril/
— Assault on Red States Begins
https://americanfreepress.net/assault-on-red-states-begins/

BREITBART
— Mo Brooks on Amnesty: ‘Power Grab’ Giving ‘Massive Election Advantage’ to Democrats – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/03/mo-brooks-amnesty-power-grab-giving-massive-election-advantage/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Head of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration sides with Democrats against America.
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2021/02/05/u-s-bishops-praise-president-bidens-immigration-orders/

DAILY CALLER
— Want Unity? Remember Who Is Calling For It – KEVIN ROBERTS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/04/remember-who-is-calling-for-unity-joe-biden-kevin-roberts/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— “what’s being taught on campuses is that the … most important thing … is the color of your skin” – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/02/whats-being-taught-on-campuses-is-that-the-most-important-thing-is-the-color-of-your-skin/

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— Democrats Applying ‘Double Standard’ To Cancel Greene
https://www.oann.com/rep-babin-democrats-applying-double-standard-to-cancel-greene/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Twitter, Facebook ramp up censorship of dissenters from Biden’s transgender policies. Acknowledging that men cannot become women violates Facebook’s ‘rules against hateful conduct.’ – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/twitter-facebook-ramp-up-censorship-of-dissenters-from-bidens-transgender-policies

THE HILL
— Finally, a Republican leader declares war on Big Tech – LIZ PEEK (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with Big Teck against conservatives.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/537332-finally-a-republican-leader-declares-war-on-big-tech
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Republican leader has decided to take on Big Tech. It’s high time. While other Republican legislators complain and pontificate about Twitter, Facebook and Google’s interference in our elections and censoring of conservative voices, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared war on the tech giants. DeSantis is proposing legislation that asks the Florida state legislature to impose stiff fines – up to $100,000 per day – on tech companies that “deplatform” political candidates running for office in his state. Candidates like, for instance, Donald Trump. Calling the tech giants “enforcers of preferred narratives” whose interests are “not in the public interest,” DeSantis, a Republican, wants to “ensure the protection of the people and their rights.” His proposed bill would allow individuals and the Florida attorney general to sue firms that violate newly established safeguards against privacy violations and censorship.)

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— GOP states weigh limits on how race and slavery are taught – Andrew DeMillo
https://www.wral.com/gop-states-weigh-limits-on-how-race-and-slavery-are-taught/19507672/

NEW YORK TIMES
— A Plan to Keep Extremists Out of the GOP – Timothy Egan
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs in the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization who since 2000 have demonized, denigrated, and condemned conservatives like me the most. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton’s West District.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/05/opinion/a-plan-to-keep-extremists-out-of-the-gop.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Primary Challenges Proliferate Against Republicans Who Voted to Impeach. Republican lawmakers who supported President Donald Trump’s second impeachment are attracting potential primary challengers for 2022 – Gabriel T. Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/primary-challenges-proliferate-against-republicans-who-voted-to-impeach-11612521001
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Diante Johnson, an organizer with Black Voices for Trump last year and a field organizer with Trump’s 2016 campaign, has told associates he may launch a challenge to Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R., Ill.), depending on how the district looks after Democratic-led redistricting in the state this year. According to a person familiar with his thinking, Johnson is leaning toward launching a bid, motivated by Kinzinger’s vote to impeach Trump and his overall opposition to the former Republican president. Kinzinger has said he is at peace with the possibility that he could lose re-election over his Trump stance and launched a political-action committee to support fellow anti-Trump Republicans.)
— Voting-Machine Company Smartmatic Sues Fox News Over Election Claims. Lawsuit cites statements about presidential election made by anchors including Maria Bartiromo and Lou Dobbs – Benjamin Mullin and Alexa Corse
https://www.wsj.com/articles/voting-machine-company-smartmatic-sues-fox-news-over-election-claims-11612463623
— The Crisis of Unemployed College Graduates. Colleges must help prepare the class of 2021 to navigate the worst job market in decades. – Jeffrey Selingo and Matt Sigelman
(DIERSEN: What year did you graduate from college? I graduated in 1970 from NIU with a bachelor’s degree in management. What negatively impacted your job search? For me, it was my being draft bait. My father had died suddenly in October of 1969. Potential employers did not believe that my financial hardship draft deferment application to support my mother and brother in Crete would be approved. Further, potential employers were under tremendous pressure to hire minorities, females, and veterans. Consequently, I took the only job offer that got — retail sales manager for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights. The job did not really require a college degree. Constructively, I was the store’s showroom salesman. Advancement opportunities were limited and slow. The store’s manager did not approve of my demographics (draft avoider, German-American, and Protestant). He never would have hired me, but Firestone Stores headquarters forced him to take me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-crisis-of-unemployed-college-graduates-11612454124
— Liz Cheney and Marjorie Taylor Greene. House Republicans fail to oblige the Democratic desire for GOP civil war.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/liz-cheney-and-marjorie-taylor-greene-11612481662
— The GOP’s First 2021 Victory. Ousting Liz Cheney would have reinforced the Democrats’ nasty caricature. – Kimberley A. Strassel
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-gops-first-2021-victory-11612481021

BUSINESS INSIDER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want the Republican Party to get rid of all those who do not hate Trump.
https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-votes-marjorie-taylor-and-liz-cheney-2021-2

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Platform Republicans voted for Trump in 2016 and 2020.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/02/04/joe-biden-opportunity-win-over-trump-pocketbook-voters-column/4307595001/

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Unease in the GOP’s ‘Big Tent’ – Lisa Hagen
(DIERSEN: The “BIG TENT” policy is destroying the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), etc. I should write a book about present and past leaders of the IRP, DCRCC, MTRO, etc. who hate conservatives, that is, who hate the base of the Republican Party in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, etc. Most commonly, the aforesaid conservative-haters reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2021-02-05/greene-cheney-expose-the-unease-in-the-gops-big-tent

NEWSWEEK
— Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Ability to Make Legislative Impact Dampened After Committee Removals – EMILY CZACHOR
(DIERSEN: What has dampened your impact? I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, or American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member.)
https://www.newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greenes-ability-make-legislative-impact-dampened-after-committee-removals-1566989

February 3 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Illinois State Lawmakers Now Eligible To Get COVID-19 Vaccines
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/02/03/illinois-state-lawmakers-now-eligible-to-get-covid-19-vaccines/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Lightfoot blames Trump for standoff between city’s public schools and teachers union – Bradford Betz
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters blame Trump for everything that is bad.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lightfoot-blames-trump-for-standoff-between-citys-public-schools-and-teachers-union

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin taking gavel of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-dick-durbin-judiciary-chair-20210203-47swz7cjqnhivau2hcqajs52t4-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker allows state lawmakers to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, joining Chicago city leaders and elected officials who were already allowed doses in current rollout plan – ALICE YIN, JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-politicians-coronavirus-vaccine-illinois-chicago-20210203-ybmttawyffbyza6crx3cizzj4e-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote abortion.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-abortion-medication-fda-biden-chapman-20210203-p25dxp7d5bd3davzbdmdpufurm-story.html
— House Democrats plan vote on ousting Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees as GOP leader signals he won’t punish her – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-gop-divided-20210202-qwxlorp3cjcwzi4cmjwiyevus4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts reups as Republican National Committee finance chair; led Trump reelection fundraising drive. The move suggests that Ricketts, a Wilmette resident, is not seriously considering a run for Illinois governor in 2022. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/2/3/22265262/cubs-todd-ricketts-reups-republican-national-committee-finance-chair-led-trump-fundraising
— ‘Welcomed step’ or ‘ridiculous?’ — state lawmakers split on decision to allow them to get COVID-19 vaccine ahead of others. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s spokeswoman said the decision was made at the “request of members of the General Assembly.” Still, the governor plans to wait his turn. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/2/3/22264435/illinois-state-lawmakers-vaccine-coronavirus-covid-19-phase-1b
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois dispensaries sold record $88 million in January after massive first year of recreational weed sales. January sales outpaced the more than $86 million reported in December. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2021/2/3/22264379/illinois-recreational-weed-sales-record-january-2021-pot-marijuana-cannabis

DAILY HERALD
— Republicans propose recall, repeal measures – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210203/republicans-propose-recall-repeal-measures
— McHenry County Board member Pamela Althoff’s lobbyist work raises questions about ethics, conflicts of interest – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210203/mchenry-county-board-members-lobbyist-work-raises-questions-about-ethics-conflicts-of-interest
— Oberweis camp expects action soon on petition to undo Underwood’s reelection – Brenda Schory
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210203/oberweis-camp-expects-action-soon-on-petition-to-undo-underwoods-reelection
— New DuPage judge appointed Leah M. Bendik
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210203/new-dupage-judge-appointed

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Former gubernatorial candidate Sam McCann indicted on campaign finance charges – Ben Szalinski
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/03/former-gubernatorial-candidate-mccann-indicted-campaign-violations/4379196001/
— New standards for teacher education developed by the Illinois State Board of Education are receiving a backlash from Republican lawmakers as a way to teach liberal politics in the classroom. – Ben Szalinski
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/02/03/republicans-oppose-culturally-responsive-teacher-standards/4357715001/

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member Marjorie Taylor Greene Republicans should refuse to participate in Democrat hit job – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2021/02/03/gop-house-members-urged-to-fight-pelosi-attack-on-newly-elected-member/

LINCOLN COURIER
— Generational eradication – Jim Killebrew, Lincoln
https://www.lincolncourier.com/story/opinion/2021/02/03/letter-editor-generational-eradication/4355501001/

PLATT COUNTY JOURNAL REPUBLICAN
— Officials critical of state criminal justice reform bill
https://www.journal-republican.com/news/officials-critical-of-state-criminal-justice-reform-bill/article_a2232332-659c-11eb-812c-936cae8ded0d.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Biden seeks to chip away at Trump immigration policies through new executive orders – KRISTINE FRAZAO
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/biden-seeks-to-chip-away-at-trump-immigration-policies-through-new-executive-orders
— Biden set to boost US refugee admissions after Trump cut – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/biden-set-to-boost-us-refugee-admissions-after-trump-cut
— Cannabis corruption: How state and local leaders are profiting off the burgeoning industry – KRISTINE FRAZAO
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/cannabis-corruption-how-state-and-local-leaders-are-profiting-off-the-burgeoning-industry

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Examining Domestic Extremist Threats To Americans And U.S. Government.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/examining-domestic-extremist-threats-americans-and-us-government#stream/0

WGLT
— Illinois Continues To Lose Residents, Particularly Outside Chicago Area – TIM SHELLEY
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on driving Republicans a) out of Illinois, b) out of DuPage County, c) out of DuPage County’s 4th District, d) out of Milton Township, e) out of Wheaton, f) out of Wheaton’s West District, and g) out of my precinct.)
https://www.wglt.org/post/illinois-continues-lose-residents-particulary-outside-chicago-area#stream/0

ILLINOIS PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Southern Poverty Law Center promotes hatred against individuals, groups, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ including Americans for Truth about Homosexuality (AFTAH) and Illinois Family Institute (IFI). I promote AFTAH and IFI. I should write a book about LGBTQ-promoters in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who continue to do everything that they can to destroy me a) because I do not promote LGBTQ and b) because I promote AFTAH and IFI.
https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/hate-group-activity-harder-track-illinois-2020-report

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois’ top doctor tells Congress that Trump is to blame for vaccine troubles – Cole Lauterbach
(DIERSEN: Sooner or later, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters blame all problems on Trump.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-top-doctor-tells-congress-that-trump-is-to-blame-for-vaccine-troubles/article_3ec64bec-65b1-11eb-951e-238b7283ef46.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— 2018 Independent Candidate for Governor, Then GOP Senator, Hit with Major Federal Tax Evasion Charges
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/03/2018-independent-candidate-for-governor-then-gop-senator-hit-with-major-federal-charges/
— District 300 School Board Member Displays Partisanship, Attacks Republicans
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/03/district-300-school-board-member/
— Planned Parenthood Proposes Sex Ed in Kindergarten, Gender ID and Expression Started in 3rd Grade
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/03/planned-parenthood-proposes-sex-ed-in-kindergarten-gender-id-and-expression-started-in-3rd-grade/
— Break for Criminals, But Not for Those Obeying the Law
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/03/break-for-criminals-but-no-for-those-obeying-the-law/
— Reick Opposes “Culturally Responsive” Rules for Teachers & How to Take Action
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/02/reick-opposes-culturally-responsive-rules-for-teachers/
— Urlacher’s Bookie Pleads Guilty
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/02/bookie-pleads-guilty/
— First Good Laugh of the Day – Mayor Blames Trump for Closed Schools
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/02/first-good-laugh-of-the-day/
— Feds Catch Another Carjacker
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/02/feds-catch-another-carjacker/
— IL-14/IL-GOP: Jim Oberweis Backing Mark Shaw for State Party Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/02/oberweis020221/
— Jack Franks’ Illinois Integrity (sic) Fund Printer Pleads Guilty to Income Tax Evasion, Agrees to Cooperate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/02/02/jack-franks-illinois-integrity-sic-fund-printer-pleads-guilty-agrees-to-cooperate/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Former IL Senator Sam McCann Federally Indicted For His Use of Campaign Funds – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/02/former-il-senator-sam-mccann-federally-indicted-for-his-use-of-campaign-funds/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— “Comply, Conform, or Consequences” – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2021/02/spotlight-comply-conform-or-consequences/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/03/covid-19-roundup-74/
— 3,314 new confirmed and probable cases; 69 additional deaths; 2,469 hospitalized; 520 in ICU; 3.5 percent average case positivity rate; 4.5 percent average test positivity rate; 45,787 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/02/03/3314-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-69-additional-deaths-2469-hospitalized-520-in-icu-35-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-45-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-45787-average-daily-doses/

FOX NEWS
— Study dismissing conservative concerns about Big Tech bias was funded by far-left Biden mega-donor. Billionaire Craig Newmark gave millions to Poynter Institute, which published ‘blacklist’ of conservative sites in 2019. – Brian Flood
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who blacklist me and blacklist my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. 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 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. I would focus on those who I have sued.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/study-dismissing-conservative-concerns-big-tech-bias-funded-joe-biden-mega-donor
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Poynter, which operates PolitiFact, infamously published a blacklist of 515 websites it deemed “unreliable” in 2019. The overwhelming majority were conservative, and it encouraged advertisers to not support them. Poynter ultimately apologized for the report, which was penned by an employee of the far-left Southern Poverty Law Center. Newmark has also called on Big Tech platforms to “take action” against “bad actors” online. “The social media platform[s] know who the bad actors are. They know who the foreign adversaries are, they know who their domestic allies are,” Newmark said on the Digiday podcast last year. “They should take action against all of them.” Conservatives have accused social media platforms of everything from shadow banning them to restricting free speech. Former Facebook employees admitted in 2016 to restricting news stories of interest to conservative readers from its “trending” section, and Big Tech employees have overwhelmingly favored Democrats in their political donations.)
— John Cox on plans to challenge Gov. Newsom if recall is successful
https://news.yahoo.com/john-cox-plans-challenge-gov-180724676.html
— NYU’s farce of a study on Big Tech censorship of conservatives Billionaires fund their own studies and they get the conclusions they pay for. – Tucker Carlson
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-big-tech-censorship-nyu-study-craig-newmark

GOPUSA
— Coming For You? Joe Biden Considers ‘Reality Czar’ To Fight ‘Disinformation’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106098
— Newsmax Anchor Walks Off Set After Trying To Stop Mike Lindell Talking About Election Fraud Instead Of Twitter Censorship
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106101
— DeSantis Vows To Punish Big Tech For Silencing The Voices Of Conservatives
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=106081

ONE NEWS NOW
— The inequality of ‘equity’ – Ben Shapiro
https://onenewsnow.com/perspectives/ben-shapiro/2021/02/03/the-inequality-of-equity

PATRIOT POST
— Democrats Are Baiting and Begging for More Violence. The Democrat proliferators of hate and division are enticing more anarchist violence that they will attribute to “Trump supporters.” – MARK ALEXANDER
https://patriotpost.us/alexander/77492
— Biden Immigration Orders Undo Trump’s Progress. Three more executive orders Tuesday were focused on rescinding previous border-security efforts. – Nate Jackson
https://patriotpost.us/articles/77478-biden-immigration-orders-undo-trumps-progress-2021-02-03

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Signs Order Revamping Welfare-Dependent Immigration – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/02/joe-biden-signs-order-revamping-welfare-dependent-immigration/
— Biden’s Order on Central America: Offers Aid, Takes People – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/03/bidens-directive-to-central-america-promises-aid-extracts-migrants/
— Durbin on Biden Immigration Plan: ‘Can’t Revert’ to Belief That ‘Immigrants Are Enemies’ – Trent Baker
(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://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/02/03/durbin-on-biden-immigration-plan-cant-revert-to-belief-that-immigrants-are-enemies/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Demand an End to Amazon’s Hate Against Conservatives
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/demand-an-end-to-amazon-s-hate-against-conservatives

TOWNHALL
— The State Department’s newly installed deputy spokesperson, Jalina Porter, said in a 2016 Facebook post that the “largest threat to U.S. national security are U.S. cops.” – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/02/03/is-this-a-joke-that-who-bidens-state-department-spox-declared-was-our-greatest-national-security-threat-n2584134

PJ MEDIA
— Social Media Bias Just Got Even More Orwellian – PAULA BOLYARD
https://pjmedia.com/columns/paula-bolyard/2021/02/03/want-to-know-what-conservative-media-is-up-against-check-out-this-chilling-new-report-on-social-media-bias-n1422313

RIGHT WING NEWS HOUR
— Millions of Americans are Now Considered Terrorists By Our Govt. – Ryan Michael
https://rightwingnewshour.com/millions-of-americans-are-now-considered-terrorists-by-our-govt/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says Kinzinger says “GOP colleagues have thanked me for speaking out against Trump.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/537211-kinzinger-gop-colleagues-have-thanked-me-for-speaking-out-against-trump
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “A free press cannot ‘cancel’ opposing views.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/536999-a-free-press-cannot-cancel-opposing-views
— McCarthy announces no disciplinary actions against Greene – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to take disciplinary actions against me for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, etc.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/537235-mccarthy-announces-no-actions-against-greene

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you do against Trump, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters glorify and praise you.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/cheney-refuses-apologize-voting-impeach-trump-during-closed-door-gop-n1256670

WASHINGTON POST
— Canada declares the Proud Boys a terrorist group – Amanda Coletta
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/canada-proud-boys-terrorist-capitol-siege/2021/02/03/546b1d5c-6628-11eb-8468-21bc48f07fe5_story.html
— Proud Boys and Black Lives Matter activists clashed in a Florida suburb. Only one side was charged. – Tim Craig
(DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs put tremendous pressure on police a) to cozy up to BLM activists and b) to be harsh on Proud Boy activists.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/florida-protest-bill-unequal-treatment/2021/02/01/415d1b02-6240-11eb-9061-07abcc1f9229_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After months of public outrage and accusations of discrimination over the disparate penalties, New Port Richey police dropped the citations against Boneta and six other Black Lives Matter demonstrators in early January. But not before the Tampa-suburb became another front in the national debate over whether authorities treat left-wing protesters too harshly while cozying up to far-right extremists.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Sean Hannity is the face of the post-Trump identity crisis at Fox News.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/media/fox-ratings-sean-hannity-cnn-msnbc/2021/02/02/9a604eac-650d-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Republicans must go cold turkey to escape the Trump cult.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/03/republicans-must-go-cold-turkey-escape-trump-cult/

LOS ANGELES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The GOP’s civil war is just beginning, and the fighting will get worse before it gets better.” The many hate-filled conservative-hating Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of the Republican Party are using the Capitol Riot, Kinzinger, and other hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) to get rid of conservatives once and for all and b) to destroy the Republican Party once and for all.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2021-02-03/the-gops-civil-war-is-just-beginning

NEWSWEEK
— Maxine Waters Wants Donald Trump Charged With Premeditated Murder for Capitol Riot – MEGHAN ROOS
https://www.newsweek.com/maxine-waters-wants-donald-trump-charged-premeditated-murder-capitol-riot-1566626

RAW STORY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says that “Reince Priebus blasts rioting Trump supporters as ‘domestic terrorists’: ‘Pure insanity and disgusting’”
https://www.rawstory.com/reince-priebus-blasts-trump-rioters/

SLATE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “House Votes to Fine Members Up to $10,000 for Refusing Capitol Security Screening.”
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/02/house-votes-approves-fines-capitol-security-screening-metal-detectors.html

(FROM THE ARTICLE: The extremist, anti-everything wing of the GOP that is at the center of this self-involved showdown is comprised of exactly who you’d expect: Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, who refused to hand over her bag when it set of the metal detector, and other Republican members, like Ralph Norman of South Carolina, and Texas’ Louie Gohmert, among others, who have chosen to just slip right around them. “This is bullshit,” Republican Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois told the officers, outraged, when stopped at the door.)