Running for: House of Representatives, Illinois District 11Primary: won Republican primary (Feb. 2) with 63.67%
Notable Endorsements: Susan B. Anthony List, Sarah Palin, Liberty First PAC, Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC, Vets for Freedom PAC, Tim Pawlenty, National Federation of Independent Business, Gary Dahl (State Senator), Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times
Background: Born and raised in Illinois. Defeated Democrat incumbent on McLean County Board at age 20. Opposed elected officials’ pay raise and Internet taxation on local businesses, facilitated greater citizen participation in local government. Was reelected. Joined the Air Force in 2003 and served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Was awarded the United States Air Force Airman’s Medal for saving a young woman’s life by wrestling a knife out of her attacker’s hand. Also awarded the National Guard's Valley Forge Cross for Heroism. Should he win the election, Kinzinger will be serving his country in two ways: continued service in the Air National Guard and representation in the Illinois House.
Issue Breakdown:
- Abortion: Pro-life all the way (endorsed by the Susan B. Anthony List)
- Economy: End unnecessary spending, support small businesses
- Energy: Move towards energy independence, support off-shore drilling
- Healthcare: Opposes ObamaCare, wants to allow Americans to buy insurance across state lines, tort reform, tax deductibility, opposes denial due to preexisting conditions, supports cost reduction measures
- Immigration: Secure the border
- Iran: Strict economic sanctions
- Second Amendment: Supports individual gun ownership rights
- Taxes: Lower taxes by making 2003 tax cuts permanent, implement tax incentives on investments, opposes cap and trade
- War on Terror: Favors military and political surge against Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, opposes timetables, hopes to foster an alliance with free/democratic Iraq
My Assessment: Adam Kinzinger is a sharp thinker and sharp speaker. Having served in both our military and in local politics, Kinzinger’s record of public service shows his passion for the wellness of his fellow citizens. He talks the talk and walks the walk when it comes to solid conservative values, both fiscal and social. He's an honorable man and an upstanding citizen; if I lived in Illinois, Kinzinger would get my vote, hands down.
Kinzinger took almost 2/3 of the primary vote, so his support base is substantial. And although his incumbent opponent, Rep. Deborah Halvorson, is running unopposed, I hope that the Illinoisans who have seen Kinzinger in action will come together and help him make it to the House of Representatives.
In His Words:
On the Web: Website / Facebook / Twitter / Flickr / YouTube / RSS
PS. Anyone else think he looks a little like Ben Browder?
Kinzinger took almost 2/3 of the primary vote, so his support base is substantial. And although his incumbent opponent, Rep. Deborah Halvorson, is running unopposed, I hope that the Illinoisans who have seen Kinzinger in action will come together and help him make it to the House of Representatives.
In His Words:
On the Web: Website / Facebook / Twitter / Flickr / YouTube / RSS
PS. Anyone else think he looks a little like Ben Browder?
Awww, I WISH I lived in Illinois! He seems like a solid conservative! :) We need more of them.
ReplyDeleteAnd yup, totally thought he looked like Ben Browder when I saw that first pic. (And he's cute, too.)
An interesting story of a commendable young man. Of course, I am for any conservative, and if he could win a seat in Illinois that would be impressive.
ReplyDeleteHe looks good!