October 29 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Kinzinger, Republican critic of Donald Trump, won’t seek reelection – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/adam-kinzinger-district-retiring-twitter/11180226/

NBC5
— GOP Trump Critic Rep. Adam Kinzinger Won’t Seek Reelection – Lisa Mascaro and Sara Burnett
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/gop-trump-critic-rep-adam-kinzinger-wont-seek-reelection/2661609/

CBS2
— Kinzinger, A Vocal Critic Of Donald Trump, Won’t Run For Re-Election; Hints At Bid For Higher Office
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/10/29/congressman-adam-kinzinger-not-running-for-re-election/

WGN9
— Kinzinger won’t seek reelection – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/gop-trump-critic-rep-adam-kinzinger-wont-seek-reelection/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Kinzinger says he won’t seek reelection after Democratic map puts him up against Rep. Darin LaHood, a supporter of Donald Trump – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-adam-kinzinger-reelection-congress-20211029-7jxyzsbdtned3lafua5deu7xxq-story.html
— Fallout of new Illinois congressional map was swift, forcing some incumbents to make tough decisions – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-congressional-map-fallout-20211029-3qk7gi3iw5hl3azhhhk4rwpaeu-story.html
— Biden says Pope told him that he should ‘keep receiving Communion’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-joe-biden-pope-communion-20211029-mfxkd7tdgvghjie5bped7nlyje-story.html
— Elmhurst Blotter: Several people cited for violating cannabis laws – GRAYDON MEGAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmhurst/ct-dob-elmhurst-blotter-1104-20211029-atfktwvo2fatljvdwk5zphr2oy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Kinzinger not running for reelection: ‘This isn’t the end of my political future, but the beginning’ Hours after Democrats passed the new Illinois congressional remap GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he will not run again; was pitted against GOP Rep. Darin LaHood. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/10/29/22752568/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-no-reelection-will-not-challenge-a-republican-illinois-primary
— Marie Newman to challenge Sean Casten after Illinois Democrats pitted her against Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia. Newman, a freshman from LaGrange, will run in the new 6th District, which contains about 40% of her current 3rd District turf. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/10/29/22752683/marie-newman-challenge-sean-casten-illinois-democrats-map-pitted-her-against-jesus-chuy-garcia
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Student absences rose, test scores dropped during pandemic, new Illinois report card shows. The report released Friday reflects the significant impact of remote learning and the pandemic on student enrollment, attendance and academic achievement. – Sneha Dey
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2021/10/29/22752769/illinois-school-report-card-student-absences-test-scores-pandemic-cps

DAILY HERALD
— COMMENT: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20211029/new-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-opens-in-mount-prospect
— Casten to face primary challenge even after winning remap fight – Russell Lissau and Diane Dungey
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211029/casten-to-face-primary-challenge-even-after-winning-remap-fight
— The time to move on ‘is now’: Adam Kinzinger won’t run again for Congress in 2022 – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211029/the-time-to-move-on-is-now-adam-kinzinger-wont-run-again-for-congress-in-2022

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kinzinger won’t seek re-election – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/us-rep-adam-kinzinger-will-not-run-re-election

WBEZ
— Illinois Democrats’ new congressional map is already shaking up the 2022 elections – Tony Arnold, Dave McKinney
https://www.wbez.org/stories/gop-trump-critic-rep-adam-kinzinger-wont-seek-reelection/2a4f76ba-0d9c-470c-9ab9-7b0695b22276

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— LaHood plans re-election bid for Congress in new district no longer including Springfield – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/10/29/darin-lahoods-re-election-bid-comes-after-adam-kinzingers-decision/6194380001/

RIVER BENDER
— Mike Bost Announces Re-Election Campaign
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/mike-bost-announces-reelection-campaign-54309.cfm

NPR ILLINOIS
— Kinzinger retires, leaving LaHood uncontested in new 16th District’s GOP primary – Tim Shelley
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-10-29/kinzinger-retires-leaving-lahood-uncontested-in-new-16th-districts-gop-primary

CHICAGO NOW
— COMMENT: Illinois Holocaust Museum promotes LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagonow.com/patriotic-dissenter/2021/10/rise-up-by-taking-in-the-new-lgbtq-rights-exhibit-at-illinois-holocaust-museum/

CHICAGO JOURNAL
— Illinois Dems ignore promises and embrace gerrymandering, approve controversial maps. The Princeton Gerrymandering Project, a nonpartisan group that evaluates maps, gave Illinois’ maps an “F” grade, saying they give Democrats a significant advantage and are “very uncompetitive.” – AP
https://www.chicagojournal.com/illinois-dems-ignore-promises-and-embrace-gerrymandering-approve-controversial-maps/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— KINZINGER WILL NOT RUN AGAIN FOR US CONGRESS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/kinzinger-will-not-run-again-for-us-congress-.html
— WHAT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WILL YOU BE IN?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/what-congressional-district-will-you-be-in-.html
— IL PARENTS CONTINUE TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN MINORS SEEK TATTOOS, PIERCINGS; NO LONGER FOR ABORTIONS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/lawmakers-speak-out-on-pna-repeal.html
— PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY’S PREDICTION COMES TRUE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/phyllis-schlafly-cartoon.html
— LAHOOD IN FOR 2022 RE-ELECTION BID
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/lahood-in-for-2022-re-election-bid.html
— HOW CAN WE STOP STUDENT INDOCTRINATION?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/how-can-we-stop-student-indoctrination.html
— SHAPIRO: THE END OF RISK AND THE END OF CIVILIZATION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/shapiro-the-end-of-risk-and-the-end-of-civilization.html
— IL SENATE & HOUSE PASS EFFORT TO WEAKEN HEALTHCARE CONSCIENCE ACT; EFFECTIVE JUNE 2022
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/effort-to-destroy-illinois-right-of-conscience-act-draws-over-50000-opposition-slips.html


CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/10/29/covid-19-roundup-123/
— A quick look at Bost vs. Miller
https://capitolfax.com/2021/10/29/a-quick-look-at-bost-vs-miller/
— Marie Newman, mapped into the 4th CD, says she will run for reelection in 6th District, likely against Sean Casten
https://capitolfax.com/2021/10/29/marie-newman-mapped-into-the-4th-cd-says-she-will-run-for-reelection-in-6th-district-likely-against-sean-casten/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Kinzinger, outspoken Trump critic, won’t seek reelection – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/29/adam-kinzinger-gop-trump-critic-wont-seek-reelecti/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Critical race theory is more entrenched in public schools than you might think. – KAYLEE MCGHEE WHITE
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/critical-race-theory-is-more-entrenched-in-public-schools-than-you-might-think

FOX NEWS
— FNC’s Carlson: Biden Administration Illegal Immigrant Reparations Proposal the ‘High-Water Mark of Political Lunacy’ – JEFF POOR
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/10/29/fncs-carlson-biden-administration-illegal-immigrant-reparations-proposal-the-high-water-mark-of-political-lunacy/
— DHS’ Mayorkas makes jobs for illegal aliens a priority over US workers and the law. Mayorkas is giving employers a green light to hire as many illegal aliens as they want to. – Hans A. von Spakovsky
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dhs-mayorkas-jobs-illegal-aliens-us-workers-law-hans-von-spakovsky

GOPUSA
— NAACP Urges Professional Athletes To Avoid Texas
https://www.gopusa.com/naacp-urges-professional-athletes-to-avoid-texas/
— Why doesn’t President Joe Biden place illegal immigrants in college dorms?
https://www.gopusa.com/odds-and-ends/
— WAR On Parents! Leftists Push Critical Race Theory, Woke Indoctrination
https://www.gopusa.com/war-on-parents-leftists-push-critical-race-theory-woke-indoctrination/
— Minnesota Furniture Retailer To Pay $60K To Transgender Job Applicant For Refusing To Hire Him
(COMMENT: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.gopusa.com/minnesota-furniture-retailer-to-pay-60k-to-transgender-job-applicant-for-refusing-to-hire-him/

CHRISTIANITY DAILY
— Florida School Board Member Takes Elementary Students On Field Trip…To Gay Bar – OLIVIA CAVALLARO
https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/13771/20211029/florida-school-board-member-takes-elementary-students-on-field-trip%E2%80%A6to-gay-bar.htm

DAILY CALLER
— Biden Admin Preps Massive Cash Prizes For Illegals – VINCE COGLIANESE
https://dailycaller.com/2021/10/29/editor-daily-rundown-biden-cash-illegal-immigrants/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Univision Promotes Biden´s 450K Buy-Out For Illegals – Kathleen Krumhansl
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/latino/kathleen-krumhansl/2021/10/29/univision-promotes-bidens-450k-buy-out-illegals

THE HILL
— Kinzinger announces he won’t seek reelection – TAL AXELROD
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/579085-kinzinger-announces-he-wont-seek-reelection
— Newman announces she’ll challenge fellow Democrat Casten in newly drawn Illinois district – CAROLINE VAKIL
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/579168-newman-announces-shell-challenge-fellow-democrat-casten-in-newly-drawn

POLITICO
— Kinzinger retiring from Congress, vows ‘broader fight nationwide’ against Trumpism – ALLY MUTNICK, OLIVIA BEAVERS and QUINT FORGEY
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/10/29/rep-adam-kinzinger-wont-seek-reelection-next-year-517599

CBS NEWS
— Vocal Trump critic Adam Kinzinger says he won’t run for reelection
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/adam-kinzinger-republican-wont-seek-reelection-congress/

NBC NEWS
— Kinzinger, an outspoken Trump critic, will not seek re-election. While Kinzinger was a vocal opponent of Trump and his governing style, the GOP congressman voted along party lines and on most issues that the former president supported. – Rebecca Shabad
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-outspoken-trump-critic-retiring-congress-n1282715

MSNBC
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Why it matters that Adam Kinzinger is giving up his House seat. Adam Kinzinger seemed determined to help prevent his party from drifting further into madness. Now, however, he’s giving up his House seat.”
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/why-it-matters-adam-kinzinger-giving-his-house-seat-n1282729

CNN
— Adam Kinzinger, outspoken GOP Trump critic, won’t seek reelection for US House seat – Daniella Diaz and Annie Grayer
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/29/politics/adam-kinzinger-not-running-reelection-illinois-republican/index.html

REUTERS
— Kinzinger, who voted to impeach Trump, will not seek re-election – Jason Lange
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/republican-us-rep-kinzinger-who-voted-impeach-trump-will-not-seek-re-election-2021-10-29/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Biden: Pope said he should receive communion, despite U.S. bishops’ rift on abortion rights. – Katie Rogers and Jason Horowitz
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/29/world/biden-pope-communion-abortion.html
— Kinzinger, Republican Trump Critic, Won’t Seek Re-election in House – Reid J. Epstein
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/29/us/politics/adam-kinzinger-illinois-election.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois Democrats’ new congressional map spells doom for some incumbents, including GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger – Colby Itkowitz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/illinois-congressional-map/2021/10/29/a614d1b8-38bc-11ec-9bc4-86107e7b0ab1_story.html
— Biden says Pope Francis called him a good Catholic and said he should keep receiving Communion – Chico Harlan and Seung Min Kim
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/biden-pope-francis-meeting/2021/10/28/80f529ca-33a1-11ec-8036-7db255bff176_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— AT&T critical race theory training says white employees ‘the problem’ – Lee Brown
https://nypost.com/2021/10/29/att-offers-staff-critical-race-theory-training-that-tells-white-employees-they-are-the-problem-report/

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
— Rep. Adam Kinzinger on being ostracized by GOP: ‘Sometimes it feels good’ – Bryan Schott
(COMMENT: I should write a book about those who ostracize me. I would focus on a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc.; b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton Park District, etc.; c) conservative leaders; d) religious leaders; and e) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, campaign volunteers, etc. I would focus on adverse actions that the aforesaid have taken against me.)
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2021/10/29/tribune-exclusive-one-on/

USA TODAY
— Kinzinger announces he will not seek reelection – Savannah Behrmann, Ledyard King, Rachel Looker
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/10/29/adam-kinzinger-illinois-republican-says-he-not-seek-reelection/6192365001/

NEWSWEEK
— GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Fierce Critic of Donald Trump, Will Not Seek Re-Election – ALEXANDRA HUTZLER
https://www.newsweek.com/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-fierce-critic-donald-trump-will-not-seek-re-election-1643920

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Biden Says Pope Told Him He Is a Good Catholic Amid Controversy Over Abortion. President, who supports abortion rights, says Pope Francis told him to continue receiving Communion. – Francis X. Rocca and Catherine Lucey
(COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) who crow that they are members of a church, that they attend church services, and that they give money to a church and b) who blast me for my not doing the aforesaid. I would focus on those who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I would focus on those who have taken adverse actions against me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-pope-francis-meet-amid-controversy-over-abortion-11635502337

FORBES
— Anti-Trump Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger Won’t Seek Reelection
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/10/29/anti-trump-republican-rep-adam-kinzinger-wont-seek-reelection/

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— Women’s Media Center study: Men overwhelmingly report the news in 2021
(COMMENT: What percent of those who report the news are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, 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.editorandpublisher.com/stories/womens-media-center-study-men-overwhelmingly-report-the-news-in-2021,207086

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 57% Say Economy Worse Under Biden
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/57_say_economy_worse_under_biden

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.