GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger on potential Illinois governor run: 'I'm the only candidate that can win'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois in a new interview portrayed himself as the only potential GOP candidate who could beat incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, in the state's gubernatorial election next year.

"If I ran for governor, I think I'm the only candidate that could win, at least that's out there now," Kinzinger said on Crain's "A.D. Q&A" podcast.

At a time when many Republican candidates vie to win elections by tying themselves to former President Donald Trump and his brand of politics, Kinzinger emphasized that Illinois is not a "far right" state and that's not the type of campaign he'd run.

He underscored that winning back the suburbs would be crucial to any successful GOP gubernatorial campaign in Illinois, while contending that focusing on conservative "purity" on issues like abortion would be a losing strategy.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-potential-215433870.html

[mucifer]

1. People forget he is a horrible right wing nut when it comes to ALMOST EVERY ISSUE

So many people hate JB I could see kinzinger winning

[PortTack]

2. Excuse me? Gov Pritzker is actually well liked...not hated

In an exclusive statewide poll, conducted on behalf of The Illinoize, Democratic Governor JB Pritzker appears in strong position to win re-election with about one year before the 2022 general election.

https://www.theillinoize.com/articles/new-poll-illinoize-shows-pritzker

[pbmus]

4. Thank you for factual information...

Yes there are a few magats in my neighborhood that hate JB but the vast majority of thinking people know he has pulled Illinois from the bankruptcy cliff and is the only rational choice in 22…

Furthermore, Adam knows that with redistricting, he was headed for the gop dustbin in Illinois, and boy oh boy did Adam start slinging the trumpie tirades when he saw that coming…he is just like every other gop hypocrite, tell ‘‘em what they want to hear, until that’s not what they want to hear….

[blm]

3. Pritzker is one of the best governors in the country.

[mucifer]

5. That's true. But so many people hate him

[PortTack]

6. See the link in post #2

Kinzinger will never be elected..he won’t get past the crowded primary field for starters, and even if he did the cult absolutely will not vote for him.

[guillaumeb]

7. One hopes that he will run, and divide the primary votes.

But as to policy, he marches in lockstep with his GOP colleagues.

[ProfessorGAC]

8. Especially On Economic Policy

He still believes in supply side. Cannot see anything else or any other way.
I've had this conversation with him.
He still believes in the "job creator" nonsense. I've had that conversation with him.
That & military issues.
At least he no longer lies about his time in the middle east!
He's not a moderate, he's just not crazy.

[raising2moredems]

9. But he waited to fucking long to speak up...

He had NO issue riding the "Tea Party" coat tails. When in reality, he is and was nothing but Manzullo lite. Yeah, he got married to quash the "is he gay" questions. IMHO, he's really not military. Served *just* enough time in a relatively safe position. IF he want so to do IL and the country good, he'll be out there counterpointing/bullshit calling against Esther Joyfully Lying King and other similarly lying in the puke primary/general election.

[ProfessorGAC]

10. Agred On Military

When he first ran against Deb Halvorson, even his wiki page described his "cool under fire".
When it became known his exploits were mostly made up, poof, no more mention on wiki.
Personally, he's a pleasant guy. His belief system, not so much.