ROCKFORD – Illinois Review's recent story about the Winnebago County Republicans considering an effort to censure Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) created a mini-storm in the district, apparently.
At the very least, it launched a public Facebook discussion and a mention in a new statewide political newsletter, The Illinoize.
In the story "The Kinzinger Problem," Patrick Pfingsten writes that we "took a swing" at the congressman. Actually, we just reported what was going on in his district. If that's a swing, well, it's a swing…
… Some Republicans in Kinzinger’s district, in Winnebago County, which includes Rockford, want to take action. The conservative Illinois Review took a swing at Kinzinger Wednesday, claiming the entire 16th District was mad at him, even though he received approximately 65% of the vote in November.
The Illinois Review said the Winnebago County Republican Party would vote on a “censure” of Kinzinger, but State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) told The Illinoize that is not the case. Though, Syverson said he does have his frustrations with Kinzinger’s comments.
“People are very angry with him,” Syverson said. “They believe he overreacted before doing his homework. Instead of calling out those who broke the law, he joined Pelosi in a political impeachment, not a legal one.”
Senator Syverson may have a surprise coming if he really thinks there's not going to be a vote. We spoke with Austin Davies this am, and he's fully intending on pursuing the effort as reported – and he says its gathering steam. We hope to report more in the days ahead after talking to more of the players.
It may be that Liz Cheney isn't the only one that will get the message that Donald Trump supporters remain healthy and strong back home.
Illinois Review still contends Adam Kinzinger has been stricken with Potomac Fever – an ailment that is difficult to overcome.
