January 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Lawmakers to count electoral votes tonight after mob of Trump supporters stormed Capitol; Woman shot, killed. Officials said at least 13 people were arrested, and five firearms had been recovered during the pro-Trump protests. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/live-mob-of-trump-supporters-storm-us-capitol;-1-shot-killed/9405310/
— US Capitol lockdown: Illinois congress members shelter in place; Rep. Adam Kinzinger: ‘This is a coup attempt’ Kinzinger calls on GOP to denounce Trump: “He is no longer the leader of our party, and our party must reject his treasonous acts”
https://abc7chicago.com/congress-adam-kinzinger-capitol-building-house-of-representatives/9412651/
— Electoral college ballots rescued as protesters storm US Capitol, senator says
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/electoral-college-ballots-rescued-as-protesters-storm-us-capitol/9415975/
— Stunning videos show chaos as pro-Trump rioters breach Capitol
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/videos-show-chaos-as-pro-trump-rioters-breach-capitol/9412741/

NBC5
— Pritzker Calls for President Trump to be Impeached After Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-calls-for-president-trump-to-be-impeached-after-supporters-storm-u-s-capitol/2409730/
— Trump Protestors Rally at Statehouses Across the U.S. as Capitol Hill Demonstrations Turn Violent – Hannah Miao
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/trump-protestors-rally-at-statehouses-across-the-u-s-as-capitol-hill-demonstrations-turn-violent/2409791/
— Several GOP Lawmakers Who Stoked Election Fraud Claims Are Now Condemning Pro-Trump Rioters – Lauren Feiner
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/several-gop-lawmakers-who-stoked-election-fraud-claims-are-now-condemning-pro-trump-rioters/2409723/
— GOP Officials, Donors Blame Trump for Weak Republican Showing in Georgia Runoffs – Brian Schwartz
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/gop-officials-donors-blame-trump-for-weak-republican-showing-in-georgia-runoffs/2409263/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pelosi says Congress will resume electoral vote count after US Capitol cleared of pro-Trump mob – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-trump-electoral-college-protests-20210106-mv4gtnvkpvgublb3vgvz765lje-story.html
— Days after she was sworn in, Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller facing criticism for invoking Adolf Hitler during speech in Washington – LISA DONOVAN and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-mary-miller-congresswoman-hitler-one-thing-right-speech-20210106-wdryhnfyfbetfbyi6ef7lpmlgm-story.html
— Concede or resign, President Trump – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-capitol-violence-trump-protesters-20210107-bqo36zwybbfxfkv3fwlj5qjrla-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Congress to resume electoral vote count after deadly pro-Trump siege on U.S. Capitol. Capitol Police said the building was secure by Wednesday evening, about four hours after the demonstration turned violent. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/6/22217370/police-order-evacuation-buildings-capitol-hill
— Pritzker calls on Congress to impeach President Donald Trump: ‘It must end’ Earlier Wednesday, thousands of violent pro-Trump protesters forced the U.S. Capitol into a lockdown as lawmakers met to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. – Madeline Kenney and Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/1/6/22217836/pritzker-congress-impeach-president-donald-trump-it-must-end
— After Illinois Rep. Mary Miller praises Hitler, Rep. Jan Schakowsky calls on her to resign. The comment by Miller, a GOP freshman, at a pro-Trump rally was met with condemnation. – Lynn Sweet, Matt Moore, and Andy Boyle
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/6/22217876/illinois-rep-mary-miller-praises-hitler-rep-jan-schakowsky-calls-on-her-to-resign-at-trump-rally

DAILY HERALD
— ‘This is a coup attempt,’ Kinzinger tweets from the Capitol – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210106/this-is-a-coup-attempt-kinzinger-tweets-from-the-capitol
— Media captures unprecedented storming of U.S. Capitol – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210106/media-captures-unprecedented-storming-of-us-capitol
— Kane County Board may undo political firing – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210106/kane-county-board-may-undo-political-firing
— Statehouses evacuate amid protests in support of Trump – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210106/news/301069917/
— Amid Capitol violence, Facebook, YouTube remove Trump video – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210106/business/301069908/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker calls for Trump to be ‘immediately’ removed as president. After committing “high treason” in promoting violence, the president must go now, Illinois’ governor says. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-calls-trump-be-immediately-removed-president
— Manufacturers’ group says cabinet should mull removing Trump. “Throughout this whole disgusting episode, Trump has been cheered on by members of his own party, adding fuel to the distrust that has inflamed violent anger.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/manufacturers-group-says-cabinet-should-mull-removing-trump

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Leaders across Illinois, Springfield express disgust amid violent protests at U.S. Capitol – Dean Olsen, Ben Szalinski, Steven Spearie, Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/01/06/local-statewide-leaders-decry-violent-protests-washington-d-c/6571526002/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois lawmakers condemn violence at US Capitol, two call it a ‘coup’ attempt – KELSEY LANDIS
https://www.bnd.com/article248318450.html

ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— U.S. Reps. Luetkemeyer, Bost and Miller announce they will object to electoral votes
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/u-s-reps-luetkemeyer-bost-and-miller-announce-they-will-object-to-electoral-votes/article_e8a08d9f-5aa3-51cd-80ee-34546d5a4435.html

WGLT
— Illinois Lawmakers Condemn Pro-Trump Extremists Storming U.S. Capitol – TIM SHELLEY
https://www.wglt.org/post/illinois-lawmakers-condemn-pro-trump-extremists-storming-us-capitol#stream/0

NPR ILLINOIS
— Called A ‘Traitor’ By Trump Supporters, Romney Says President ‘Disrespected’ Voters – CLAUDIA GRISALES
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/called-traitor-trump-supporters-romney-says-president-disrespected-voters#stream/0

ILLINOIS PATCH
— Newly Elected IL Congresswoman Mary Miller. “Hitler Was Right On One Thing. He said whoever has the youth has the future.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker called Miller’s remarks “unfathomable and disgusting” on Wednesday. – Shannon Antinori
https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/hitler-was-right-one-thing-newly-elected-il-congresswoman

CHANNAHON-MINOOKA PATCH
— ‘This Is A Coup Attempt:’ IL Congressman Kinzinger. The Channahon Republican is happy President Donald Trump is done in office, telling him, “your legacy will be a disaster.” – John Ferak
https://patch.com/illinois/channahon-minooka/congressman-kinzinger-coup-attempt

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Entire Township (Seward Township, Kendall County) Incumbency faced with allegations of forged petitions – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/01/video-entire-township-incumbency-faced-with-allegations-of-forged-petitions/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— AS US CAPITOL IS STORMED BY TRUMP SUPPORTERS, KINZINGER TWEETS “THIS IS A COUP ATTEMPT”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/kinzinger-tweets-this-is-a-coup-attempt.html
— KINZINGER EXPLAINS WHY HE VOTED TO CERTIFY 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/kinzinger-explains-why-he-voted-to-certify-2020-presidential-election.html
— WEYERMULLER: MOURNING THE 792 CHICAGOANS KILLED IN 2020
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/01/weyermuller-mourning-the-792-chicagoans-killed-in-2020.html

CAPITOL FAX
— McConchie says violence at US Capitol a “disgrace to all Americans”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/06/mcconchie-says-violence-at-us-capitol-a-disgrace-to-all-americans/
— US Rep. Mary Miller at DC rally: “Hitler was right on one thing. He said ‘Whoever has the youth has the future’”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/06/us-rep-mary-miller-at-dc-rally-hitler-was-right-on-one-thing-he-said-whoever-has-the-youth-has-the-future/
— 7,569 new confirmed and probable cases; 139 additional deaths; 3,928 hospitalized; 812 in ICU; 8.4 percent average case positivity rate; 9.9 percent average test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/06/7569-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-139-additional-deaths-3928-hospitalized-812-in-icu-84-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-99-percent-average-test-positivity-rate/
— Unlike the House, Senate to provide some floor access to reporters
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/06/unlike-the-house-senate-to-provide-some-floor-access-to-reporters/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump sics MAGA on Congress — president sends masses to storm Capitol Hill, triggering lockdown and chaos – Kerry Picket, Senior Campaign Reporter & Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/trump-protesters-storm-capitol-triggering-lockdown

BREITBART
— U.S. Capitol Descends into Chaos on Day of Electoral College Certification – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/06/live-updates-u-s-capitol-descends-into-chaos-on-day-of-electoral-college-certification/

BLAZE
— Ocasio-Cortez, other Democrats reveal what agenda they will push with control of White House, Congress After Republicans likely lose both Georgia runoff elections, Democrats will take control of the Senate – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/aoc-democrats-agenda-control-white-house-congress

DAILY CALLER
— Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Runoff Election, Defeating Incumbent David Perdue – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/06/jon-ossoff-wins-georgia-republican-senate-runoff-david-perdue/
— Hill Staff Told To Evacuate As Trump Supporters Storm Capitol Building – JORDAN LANCASTER
https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/06/hill-staff-evacuate-trump-supporters-storm-capitol-building-video/

TOWNHALL
— They’re Not Going to Take It: Trump Supporters Storm Capitol Hill, Clash with Police – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/01/06/trump-supporters-breach-capitol-hill-n2582672

THE HILL
— Capitol placed on lockdown, buildings evacuated amid protests – ZACK BUDRYK, MIKE LILLIS AND JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/532925-capitol-police-evacuate-madison-cannon-buildings
— McConnell rebukes effort to overturn Electoral College – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/532932-mcconnell-warns-of-death-spiral-in-criticizing-gop-electoral-college

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s false claims on a day of reckoning.”
https://apnews.com/article/ap-fact-check-donald-trump-a98d72c0ccde16fa900e6053a4599cab

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “McConnell delivers forceful rebuke of Trump-led electoral challenge.”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/06/politics/2020-election-congress-electoral-college-vote-count/index.html

NBC NEWS
— ‘We will never concede’: Protesters surround Capitol as Congress meets to count electoral votes. The protesters marched en masse to the Capitol after Trump, speaking to a large crowd in front of the White House, vowed he would not concede to Biden. – Allan Smith, Ginger Gibson and Daniel Arkin
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/we-will-never-concede-trump-baselessly-asserts-voter-fraud-speech-n1253011

NEW YORK TIMES
— Vote Certification Proceedings Restart After Siege at Capitol
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/06/us/politics/electoral-college-certification-live-stream.html
— Capitol Is Deemed Secure, Hours After Mob Stormed In to Halt Electoral Count. The Capitol building was cleared, with senators and members of the House evacuated, after protesters disrupted Congress’s debate of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/01/06/us/electoral-vote
— Woman shot in the Capitol has died.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/01/06/us/washington-dc-protests#woman-dead-capitol

WASHINGTON POST
— Twitter locks Trump’s account for 12 hours and warns he could get kicked off permanently. The president has fanned flames of unrest, putting new pressure on Big Tech to clamp down on his divisive online rhetoric. – Tony Romm, Drew Harwell and Elizabeth Dwoskin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/01/06/trump-tweet-violence/
— House to return to Capitol Wednesday night to resume electoral college count after pro-Trump mob storms the building.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/06/congress-electoral-college-vote-live-updates/

BOSTON HERALD
— Trump vows to ‘never concede,’ Pence defies pressure to intervene as Congress counts Electoral College votes
https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/01/06/trump-vows-to-never-concede-pressures-pence-as-congress-meets-to-count-electoral-college-votes/

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The GOP Stole It From Itself: Some Republicans Blame Trump For Georgia Losses.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2021/01/06/the-gop-stole-it-from-itself-some-republicans-blame-trump-for-georgia-losses/?sh=395994ce5b2b

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol, Clash With Police; Staffers Evacuate – Justin Miller
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/01/trump-supporters-storm-u-s-capitol.html

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— GOP Voters Strongly Support Senators Challenging Biden’s Election
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/january_2021/gop_voters_strongly_support_senators_challenging_biden_s_election

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.