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Soon-to-be unemployed Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said in a recent interview that he “would love” to run against Donald Trump in 2024, and it doesn’t appear his statement was an attempt at self-deprecating humor.
Kinzinger recently agreed to an interview with the left-wing rag HuffPost after an unrelated documentary crew trailed him around the University of Chicago for two weeks and which culminated in an April 18 puff piece filled with syrupy praise for the former Air Force pilot, whom many critics see as a RINO of the first division.
The purpose of his speaking engagement at the U. of Chicago was, naturally, to speak on what he and so many ponderous acolytes of the Democratic Party say is the rise of disinformation coming from the political right.
“Even if he crushed me, like in a primary, to be able to stand up and call out the garbage is just a necessary thing, regardless of who it is. … I think it’d be fun,” said Kinzinger of the prospect of facing off in a primary with the former president. “I would love it. I really would,” he added.
He told the outlet that he has yet to make any firm decisions as to the next step in his career.
“I don’t know. Maybe I would have run for governor. Maybe I would have run for Senate. Who knows? But yeah, my time in the House is, mercifully, coming to an end,” he said.
“It’s like you’re taking on the world all the time,” he said. “I wouldn’t mind having a break.”
Either Kinzinger or the HuffPost failed to mention that Kinzinger’s seat in the 16th District of Illinois was effectively dissolved after the 2020 Census showed a population loss of more than 18,000 people since 2010.
The subsequent redistricting and loss of one of the state’s 18 congressional seats would mean if he decided to persevere, Kinzinger would be squaring off against 18th District Rep. Darin LaHood, also a Republican, for control of the new 16th District which would combine the territories of the two districts. Kinzinger opted to call it a day and not run for reelection.
On the prospect of seeking the highest office in the nation, the outgoing congressman told the publication, “I’ll make a decision when we get there, if there’s a need and a desire. It’s truly not anything I’m planning right now, but I’m not going to rule it out.”
He clarified, “Look, if we’re in a position, if it’s just terrible candidates and the country’s in a worse place? Maybe. But there’s no grand plan right now.”
Kinzinger went on to relate to the outlet how much noble gruel he’s ingested in his position, having drawn the ire of Trump and most conservatives for appearing gleeful in joining the Jan. 6 Committee alongside his equally-contrarian contemporary, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY).
“Everybody was just like, ‘You didn’t vote for Trump, you’re a piece of sh*t.’ And I dealt with that for four years,” he said. “And in 2020 I was like, he’s not going to win Illinois so I’ll just vote for him. But that’s a big regret. That and the first impeachment. I’m the only guy in history that didn’t vote for Trump in ’16 and did vote for him in ’20.”
Obama strategist David Axelrod told the publication that he admires Kinzinger’s approach in standing up to his own party.
“There are two ways to do that,” he said. “One is to be Marjorie Taylor Greene and light yourself on fire, and light everyone else on fire. Or you can try to cast some light. I think he’s chosen the right route. He’s a valuable guy, he’ll do fine. Plus, he’s got a newborn at home. What could be better?”
But Terry Schilling, president of the conservative American Principles Project, told HuffPost that Kinzinger is lost and without a home in the Republican Party.
“He’s on the wrong side,” he said. “It’s a movement that has been destroyed, a party that has been destroyed. The Republican Party that Adam Kinzinger grew up in doesn’t exist anymore, and so he has no constituency. He’s basically representing the Lincoln Project wing of the party, which doesn’t exist. They’re just Democrats, right?”
Evidently, Kinzinger feels it too.
“I think mentally I feel more like an independent than a Republican. If there were more Democrats like [House Majority Leader] Steny Hoyer, I could probably identify in that area, some kind of a moderate Democrat. In essence, I guess I’m still comfortable holding the Republican label for now. Because as much as people love it or hate it, the Republican Party is going to be around for a while, and it deserves to have a battle for who it is,” he concluded.
The HuffPost wrote – perhaps correctly – that few Republicans want Kinzinger to be the one taking on that battle, but likely not for the reasons the leftist rag thinks.
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39 thoughts on “Kinzinger says he’d ‘love’ to run against Trump, admits he could identify as a ‘moderate Democrat’”
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He couldn’t run as a toilet brush! This guy is the worst. He’s a little weasel and totally untrustworthy.
This piece of RINO filth can’t even get reelected to Congress. What is he going to do against the greatest conservative in America?
He has lost touch with reality…..yep he is a Democrat
Another Romney “Republican”(RINO). Basically a NOBODY, looking for attention.
Do it!
I dare you.
go ahead and try kinzi, we already know you are a democrat, that is what rinos are!!!!!!!
ROTF LMFAO!!!
At least we will never have to hear from the little puke once his one traitorous term is over .
kinzinger, the Only thing you can run is your mouth. Fang Fang can attest to that. You Idiot POS
Go ahead numb nuts ,President Trump would eat you up and spit you out like chewed bacon .
You slimy,stinking asshole Demorat .
He is not mentally stable enough to be the president of the local boy scouts surely couldn’t make it past week one as POTUS without ugly crying every day about how mean the maga guy was to him. It is so scary being a US rep I mean that guy with his feet on Nancy’s desk was pretty scary too him. And the horns guy forget about it. Go and cry in your coffee Adam. 😅
True. I wouldn`t put him in charge of a roll of toilet paper, even if I had 2 rolls!
Is Kinzinger related to Beto O’Rourke? Twins?
Kinzinger is running….from an a$$ kicking from his constituents.
The only thing he could identify with is a moderate a-hole! Same difference.
The only Dem that would have half a chance against Trump is Tulsi Gabbard
Run for governor? Yeah right! Run for your life is better dirt bag!
LOL, would he cry?
surprised he didnt break down in tears. such a POS
What a dork. Kinzinger.
Kinzinger and Liz Cheney are like 2 cheeks on the same ass, with what they say coming out the middle.
Yes, jack ass
This guy is delusional. Seems like a perfect fit for CNN+. Maybe he can be Chris Wallace’s side kick.
That’s hilarious.. Poor ole Adam would break down bawling and pee his pants after one minute against Trump. Adam just go home to mommy’s basement and curl up with your blanket.
This RINO TRAITOR has a better chance getting a job at CNN than becoming President.
Hey dude, not a chance in hell! This narcissistic imbecile is also delusional. Hitting the bottle again?
Boy, is this guy full of himself. Please run, and identify yourself as anything you want.
THIS guy is Totally INSANE !! What’s he going to do during his “campaign” CRY and WIPE his runny nose !?? SOMEBODY put this POS back in his PLAYPEN !!
I just do not understand the rabid personal animosity towards Trump among some otherwise rational conservatives. It’s not like Kinzinger was part of the establishment or old boy network.
I am not terribly fond of some of Trump’s personality traits, even while they proved to be especially effective on the foreign policy stage. We just have very different personality styles. It doesn’t cause me to personally dislike the man.
Nation, then Party. A Patriot puts the nation first, even when some in his party are stepping on their own bits. Kinzinger not only stepped on his willy, he ground it into the pavement. All because he cannot control his emotions.
This RINO won’t even be re-elected to congress.
No crybabies in politics! Kinzinger, go grab your paci, and blanky, then go to your safe space. You think you are such a great guy on an illegitimate fake J6 committee.🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 better put your big boy pants on if you plan on running against Trump!
If science can’t be questioned it’s not science anymore. It’s propaganda. They want to rip on people for taking Ivermectin. I researched and saw the evidence on the internet. Research papers are on the internet for those who wants to see. Top respected world doctors are being under defamation by MSM and vaccine manufacturers. I won’t back down recommeding IVM. You can get yours by visiting ivmcures.com
If Kinzinger actually believes this is a serious path then he must be smoking some of that newly-legal Illini herb!
HOT FLASSH: The Republican Party is more comfortable without traitors like Mr..Kinzinger.
Good Lord what a useless sack of skin he is…
The last words of a soon to disappear loser! It’s hard to win when you can only pull about 1/8th of the local RINO vote in your state. No democrat would ever vote for him, nor would 99% of Republicans and that includes most RINO’s! He must have been smoking something which allowed him to think he is something he isn’t, which is an honest politician and a winner. I can see his opponent now posting pictures of him “CRYING” at the phony Jan 6 side show. A loser can only be a loser. His time in the limelight is almost over.
Go home CRY BABY.
Kinzenass could not get one vote from his whole family. But please run it will be great to watch you lose