Manzullo lite, aka Kininger..

[raising2moredems]

Looking to me like he is planning to run for senator against Tammy Duckworth in 2022. He's exhibiting 1/64 inch of cajones recently. His congressional district is likely to change after the 2020 census. Between that and the toddler in the oval office, I think he sees the handwriting on the wall. He's not going full anti-toddler but just enough to *hopefully* pick up some independent/conservative dem votes.

Muriel - your take.

[BatteriesNotNeeded]

1. I doubt that will work if Trump gets impeached.

even conservative Dems are not going to vote Republican, because of all the other policies the GOP are attacking and destroying.

[murielm99]

2. You could be right about his plan

to run against Duckworth. He underestimates her popularity.

The 16th is a throwaway district. It was drawn to be red, so that we could have a better chance in the surrounding areas. If 45 is impeached, that may not do them much good. People are starting to laugh at Adam.

He has a worthy opponent:

https://www.daniforillinois.com

[raising2moredems]

3. You're right re: underestimating

She actually saw combat. He flew far above combat and for a short period of time. I also suspect the fact Senate races are statewide and the number of votes he'd get in Cook County are few.

I agree with 16th and red - I can't speak for your area but far too many around me would vote for Hitler as long as he had "-R" behind his name. Years ago a good guy ran for county board as a D and lost. Two years later, he ran as an R, same platform, and won. You can't fix stupid. Now I live in a more rural area of the 16th and -R is pretty much an automatic vote. But probably not for long as mortality always wins. Of those that have offspring, few remain in this area.

[murielm99]

4. Adam is a teahadist.

He beat Manzullo, who was actually very conservative. If you think Adam is dumb, Manzullo was dumber. He did have town halls, and he was never very well prepared.

Adam is reacting to the pushback he is getting. He is getting calls to his offices, letters and postcards. People show up to protest at his events. Of course, the only events he attends are friendly ones, like Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce. His only town hall was a joke, tightly controlled, and not a real town hall.

Adam expects to run with no opposition. Sarah Dady ran a professional campaign against him and did well. I think Dani may do even better. The way I see it, Adam thinks he has to show some opposition to trump in order to keep his job. Talk is cheap. Watch what he does, not what he says.

Have you ever really watched him? All that swaggering and man spreading is getting old. We have to keep pointing out to his constituents that he is arrogant and not terribly bright. The woman who is running against him is very bright.

Let's keep him scared. He will make mistakes.

[raising2moredems]

5. As I said, Kinzinger is Manzullo light

Younger version but still as stupid and worthless as Manzullo. I have little use for Kinzinger - his "pro military" BS pisses me off. He spent the minimum time in the military doing a pretty safe job. Every time he puffs his less than impressive chest and talks about being strong and tough, I just laugh.

As to town halls, the late John McCain was the last member of the "r" party to be able to handle a town hall. Manzullo's wife is the brains of the family and was the breadwinner until he bankrolled his political position. Why the constituents of the 16th did not find it outrageous that he was able to buy a 2nd home in an expensive area of VA is beyond me. But as I've said, you can't fix stupid.

I agree - keep the heat on him. He's not mentally tough.