ga('ads.send', { 'Perhaps the witch/devil, holding the gavel, will invite to her house for ice cream!' To become an ad-free subscriber please select one of the following two options. He first won his seat in Congress with Sarah Palins endorsement. ', 'It's not for us to judge or be judged! , updated Kinzinger refused to vote for his party's nominee in 2016. See Photos. I dont care what you believe, as long as you believe it: you can be pro-life, pro-choice, pro-gun, anti-gun, right?the Illinois Republican said. We are not making this up. While Kinzinger has drawn praise from Democrats over the last few months, he is by no means a progressive: His campaign website outlines his longstanding opposition to the Affordable Care Act, abortion rights and increased taxes. Feb. 15, 2021 Below is a letter to Representative Adam Kinzinger, Republican of Illinois, from several of his family members who support former President Trump. We lost the similar letter we received. Its one thing if the party was accepting of different views, but its become this massive litmus test on everything. She also sent copies to Republicans across Illinois, including other members of the state's congressional delegation. The author of the letter was Karen Otto, Kinzinger's cousin, who paid $7 to send it by certified mail to Kinzinger's father to make sure the congressman would see it, which he did. Looking ahead, Kinzinger told the Times he is seeking re-election, for now, and should know by the summer whether he can remain a Republican for the long term, or whether he will have to change his party affiliation should Trump's allies become a permanent majority in the GOP. }); "The author of the letter was Karen Otto, Mr. Kinzinger's cousin, .also sent copies to Republicans across Illinois, including other members of the state's congressional delegation." . Political Reporter Karen Otto. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois is one of the Republicans in the House who voted to impeach Donald Trump, and he's been vocal about how he's over Trump for a hot minute now. }) Thank you. 02:17 Now playing . The author of the letter was Karen Otto, Mr. Kinzingers cousin, who paid $7 to send it by certified mail to Mr. Kinzingers father to make sure the congressman would see it, which he did. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ I had no intention to write about him but his family gave us all a gift that cannot be declined. So we'll mark her down as not coming to Thanksgiving. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. By calling for the removal of a president who literally incited a terrorist attack against the American people and their seat of government. And of course it ends with a note that President Trump has done more for the American people in four years than you, the Rinos, and Democrats have done in years!!. It begins: "Oh my, what a disappointment you are to us and to God!" document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tampa Area Local News, National Stories, and Politics. hitType: 'event', Trump was aware of Kinzingers lack of fealty. "He shouldn't be a Fox analyst," Trump told Monday's "Greg Kelly Reports," pointing to Rove's questionable lobbying for a 5G no-bid contract that Trump nixed in office. President Trump is not perfect, but neither are you or any of us for that matter! House Dem Report: Its Official, Jim Jordans GOP Weaponization Panel Is A Sham, MyPillow Founder Gets Involved In California County That Dumped Dominion Over The Big Lie, Attorney Ben Crump Says His Team Has Obtained Consequential New Evidence Related To Malcolm Xs Death, DeSantis Appears To Be Building His Own Trumpian Media Circuit. Beat Big Tech: Join Our New Telegram Channel! His parents instilled in him and his two siblings the importance of hard work and responsiveness through public service to the needs of those throughout our communities. Wonkette is ad-free and funded ENTIRELY by YOU. The letter which was signed by 11 members of the lawmakers family, was alsodistributed to Illinois Republicans, that her cousin had embarrassed the Kinzinger name!. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said on Tuesday that some people "equate Donald Trump with the person of Jesus Christ" in their hearts. Karin Otto. Right now, hes leaning toward running for reelection, but with redistricting looming this fall, its unclear how the states Democratic-controlled legislature will rearrange his district. the letter, dated January 8, begins. pg.acq.push(function() { Enjoy ad-free browsing while paying as you go. Adam Kinzinger, shunned and reported to the Illinois GOP by 11 members of his family for being in the Devilss army, is anti Obamacare and anti-choice. Fear the future. But he is a Christian!, The letter also proclaims that to embrace a party that believes in abortion and socialism is the ultimate sinsomething I dont believe will be backed up by any translation of the Bibleand seems very, very concerned that Kinzinger has lost the respect of Lou Dobbs, Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Greg Kelly etc. Otto paid $7 to send it by certified mail to Kinzinger's father to make sure the congressman would see it, which he did. When loyalty to Trump became a litmus test for Republican conservatism, Yoder said, that became a bridge too far for him.. Trump was the first president who represented me. He's one of just a few House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, as well as strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee posts. Analysis by Paul Kane. Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger speaks before the House select committee hearing on the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill in Washington. Please refer to our, Adam Kinzinger's Wingnut Family Writes Him A Letter, Rep. Kinzinger: If Trump Is Not Charged With A Crime, 'I Fear For The Country', Kinzinger: 'Hardcore' Trump Supporters 'Now Just Can't Stand Him', Adam Kinzinger On McCarthy: Kevin's A Piece Of Sh*t, Kinzinger Confirms Report Trump Begged Xi To Help Him Win In 2020, Kinzinger: There's Never Been A US President Who Attemped A Coup Before, Joy Reid Writes Sen. Susan Collins A Letter, Don Jr. Has Had It With Women Having '10-Month Abortions', Don Jr. Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger's family accused him of 'treason' for voting to impeach Donald Trump last month in another scathing letter to the Illinois lawmaker revealed Wednesday. Karen Otto, Kinzinger's cousin who spearheaded the letter signed by 11 other family . His dog Lula is judging you right now. He's one of just a. It begins: "Oh my, what a disappointment you are to us and to God!" Kinzinger's cousin, Karen Otto, said in an interview with the Times that she paid $7 to send it by certified mail to the lawmaker's father. Kinzinger, who has represented Illinois' solidly Republican 16th congressional district since 2013, has made waves as one of the most vocal and forceful critics of Trump beginning during Trump's. Bruce Rauner, the last Republican to win statewide office in Illinois, in 2014, said Kinzinger could find himself a casualty of the bitter schism dividing the party. 'We were once so proud of your accomplishments! Once again: there is no Republican Party. Karen Otto told the Times that, in addition to sending the letter to Kinzinger, she also sent it to Republicans across Illinois, including other members of the state's congressional delegation. eventAction: 'render' According to them if you believe in the womans right to choose you are unchristian and ruled by the devil. See Photos. Central and northern Illinois deserve an explanation and deserve my full attention, and theyll get it, he said. The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois that aired Sunday, May 1, 2022, on "Face the Nation." The following is a transcript of an interview . gads_event = event; He looked at the overwhelming evidence against Trump, after the whole world saw him incite violence against those he considers enemies again and again, and chose country over party. And sad that it's happening to so many,' Kinzinger replied. Kinzinger was one of 10 Republicans to vote to impeach former President Donald Trump, and one of 11 Republicans to support stripping GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green of her committee assignments. Kinzinger said he was not swayed by . The partys sick right now, he said. }); The letter is handwritten, in what can only be described as Extreme Grandma Cursive, it is two pages long, and it is not very nice! Sign up for the God Pod newsletter - Coming Soon, *First Published: February 16, 2021, 7:33 am. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), For some voters, character matters. Jennifer Garner does intense box jump workout; is it suitable for beginners? She also sent copies to members of Illinois's congressional delegation. 11:25 EST 17 Feb 2021. 'We have a lot of work to do to restore the Republican Party,' he said, 'and to turn the tide of the personality politics.'. 1 unwelcome not just in his party but also in his own family, some of whom recently disowned him. This is just like when Donald Trump paid off Stormy Daniels to hide their affair, probably, except for how David's story involved repentance eventually. Heres to forever! eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Indian growth story has failed bottom 50% of the population. 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Written by Kinzinger's cousin Karen Otto and signed by several others, some of whom recently disowned Kinzinger, the New York Times reports, the two-page letter shows the extent to which. On January 7th, Kinzinger parted ways with the GOP by calling for the 25th Amendment to be used to remove Trump from office for his role in inciting the Capitol riots, Kinzingers cousin,Karen Otto, penned a letter to him the following day: Kinzingers cousin, Karen Otto, said in an interview with the Times that she paid $7 to send it by certified mailto the lawmakers father. Kinzinger of Illinois, a critic of Donald Trump who is one of . toddler not afraid of strangers,