Rep. Adam Kinzinger: We Need To Make An Uncomfortable Alliance For Democracy

[@sandramkettner3506]

Everybody who introduces Newt Gingrich as a former speaker of the House must absolutely describe the disgraceful circumstances under which he left the government. I think America is entitled to be told before he opens his mouth.

[@jackiesmith1325]

And they do that for the people the network allows them too. They like him.

[@ronaldturner4849]

Yes, canoodling with his mistress in his hospitalized wife's bed while busy scewering Bill Clinton over the Lewinsky affair, under the banner of "Christian Family Values"..... A horrendously deplorable far right hypocrite! 🤬

[@ecurewitz]

Gingrich is major reason for the divisiveness in today’s politics

[@Pbav8tor]

Gingrich is a traitor. It's no wonder he crawled back out from under his rock.

[@annikam1272]

Wait what’d he do ? I’m 18 and not very well versed on all of that

[@annsmith7207]

Adan Kinzinger is terrific. He is sensible, logical and most importantly he has a backbone. I hope we will continue to see him even though he is "retiring" (for the moment) from politics. He will be missed! Oh! And thank you for your service on the J6 Committee!

[@HeidiSchwendeWSI]

I'm actually sorry Adam is leaving the party. They need men of integrity like him regardless of policy differences. I think at his core Kinzinger is a good and decent man.

[@Dre9916]

Why is he leaving

[@tlalanerampa4312]

Definitely he is one in a million.

[@MartaWomack]

Me too! I just disagree with his politics, but he's honorable

[@HeidiSchwendeWSI]

@@Dre9916 He resigned. But he's starting a thing on Democracy a non-profit I believe.

[@HeidiSchwendeWSI]

@@mcr1968 Absolutely unacceptable. What has happened is so heartbreaking.

[@Sunny-il1xm]

I hope that Adam reconsiders and doesn't leave the political stage. He's honest and passionate about our country, we need him now more than ever.

[@Amick44]

He said he isn't (going away). We will see.

[@bunnycox1046]

THEY THREATENED TO MURDER HIS BABY...I DO NOT BLAME HIM

[@teresasellsatl]

He voted for Trump and stood with his vile ideologies all the way to the insurrection. He supported evil and now he is getting the consequences of that. And so is his family. In the GOP, if you're not crazy or a liar, you're a hero. How low can you get?

[@sharonwells9593]

I've wondered if he might run for president or be a running mate for Liz Chaney

[@YourRealDaddy100]

@@teresasellsatl 100% truth Teresa, the guy just said that he likes moscow mitch, he is just as bad as the rest of them.

[@curtis8559]

Mad respect for Liz and Adam!

[@Dovietail]

Where did they go wrong? Really? Sedition for a start. My conservative parents in AZ split the ballot and refused to vote for any election deniers.

[@inflationbidenhairylegs127]

Gloria, Did you say Russia 🇷🇺 stole the election??????? SAY HYPOCRISY!!!!!!

[@inflationbidenhairylegs127]

Gloria, THE REAL INSURRECTION when democrats tried to get in the white house and burned down a church ⛪ and injured police 🚔 and called Trump bunker boy after the INSURRECTION failed!!!!!!!!

[@RodolfoLRoiz]

WE KNOW YOU NORMAL REPUBLICANS ARE OUT THERE! YOU NEED TO TAKE YOUR PARTY BACK!!!!! I KNOW YOU REMEMBER WHEN THINGS WERE NORMAL AND PEOPLE NOT MORONS!!

[@slickrick412]

Lol, most secure fair and free right. They deserve everything coming to them.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*Democrat Voters Double-Down on Stupid* *Even though 75% of Voters say the country is Headed in the Wrong Direction.* *Joe Biden without his Teleprompter Promises the Same $#!+ Different Day. Says he isn't going to do anything Different in the next 2 years.* *He also Promised to Mobilize his Justice Department to Stop Trump from Running for President again*

[@peacerosereader4255]

Love Adam! Don’t leave us alone with this mess!

[@suzanneporter2936]

Paul Ryan still believes he can become president, but what Republicans don't realize is that Adam Kinsinger is the person who could draw both Republican AND Democrat votes for president in 2 or 6 years.

[@debeichmann236]

Or Liz Chaney.

[@seansharpe8539]

Nah I'm good he's still too conservative for me.

[@eugenesant9015]

You must be a blonde.

[@sherrieludwig508]

@@seansharpe8539 yeah, for me too, but there are moderates who could support him, and I am cognizant of that, also, he is a person who can work across the aisle, and that would be a refreshing return to normalcy.

[@davkatjenn]

That might be a little early, but I believe that you are right. Paul Ryan, no way; Kinzinger is fighting to save the country, Ryan only worried about his future.

[@sandraullmann5711]

Republican Senators also need to start calling out the fact that violence is unacceptable. They have all refused or pretty well all of them have refused to acknowledge that this is part of what needs to be done. THEY NEED TO GO ON RECORD FOR HAVING SAID IT AND SAY IT LOUD AND PROUD "STOP THE VIOLENCE"

[@hks2377]

Problem is they’d first have to refrain from the incendiary rhetoric that incites it & insist their fellow party members do the same. They’d have to become actual leaders, rather than following the lowest instincts of their own base, in order to exploit them.

[@ronaldturner4849]

That's what Kinzinger, Cheney, and a few other repubs tried to do! Look what they got..... death threats to family members (including the infant) and vindictive scorn from fellow republicans. The old GOP republican party that we knew, has been thoroughly replaced by MAGA Trumpism. It's dead. Even Eric Trump and MTG have been recorded pointing that out. Sounds like a return to normalcy in politics is now hopelessly impossible. No turning back.🙄

[@ecurewitz]

They are too cowardly not do so

[@richardrath7567]

No choice need a revolution

[@davidmarshall7752]

@Sandra Ullmann What is it about the Right Wing that makes you think they genuinely want true Democracy?--- That if given a chance wouldn't hesitate to try to illegally take over the government, force the destruction of abortion rights, ensure Voter intimidation, threaten & assault peace officers and political opponents, and force by law the Federal Government be controlled by an Authoritarian Christian Nationalist Entente? Hmm?

[@SoulofAlice]

I'm a Democrat from KY, and think Kinzinger has been a rock star, along with fellow Republican Liz Cheney, for being brave, objective and honest with the details of their experience and views on the J6 attack. Alot of expressed outrage and disapproving comments from Republicans are recorded during the attack, yet how many kept their lips zipped when the day of truth came? I am especially ashamed of my state's Mitch McConnel, while never being a fan, I really expected him to be a human that respected Democracy, since it has provided him a place at the table for so long(sooooo long...😫). At least I can say I'm not too stubborn or afraid to step across party lines when our basic fundamentals of a free country are threatened, and give respect where it belongs to others that do so. Glad to hear from Kinzinger this still holds true for him. Wish all could stop the fanaticism line of thought, we need our government to get down to business of working together to better every Americans life.

[@rogerdorsey7823]

YOU CAN HAVE YOUR BRAVE OBJECTIVE AND SHOVE IT...

[@billkenney422]

I’ll never forget that the entire senate GOP had the opportunity to slam the door on all of this crap. Only a few had the guts to stand up for the country that gave them so much in life. Now the GOP is slowly making itself unable to stand up to the democrat’s worst impulses. Unless they change, and start sticking up for the everyday folks, even a little bit, they will cease to exist.

[@JesusLopez-du3jt]

Beautifully said Stephanie Bentley 👏 ❤ 💙

[@jsjs4442]

Adam Kinzinger is the kind of guy I would vote for. It's very hard to find a Republican who has integrity and honesty today.

[@runtoth3abyss]

That's because they don't exist. It was him and Cheney so 1% of Congressional Republicans. There is no redeeming the Republican Party it is corrupt to the core

[@Soma81]

He should be in Prison. Inmates love it when they cry

[@runtoth3abyss]

@@Soma81 How should Kinzinger be in prison? The people who should be in prison are the ones who supported January 6th

[@terracebrooks320]

It is not Trump. It is a policy issue. Their policies are not popular with the vast majority of the American people. "If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed.......and we will deserve it." -Sen. Lindsay Graham (R) SC

[@debeichmann236]

Republicans haven’t had any policies or a platform since Trump came to the party.

[@judithmoore3200]

Yet Graham still jumps to Trump`s defence!, even if it makes him look bad.

[@trjames161074]

What policies did the GQP have???? -0-

[@craigrheberling]

during a rare moment when the fog lifted, and out slipped the truth! i heard that lindsey needed 3 days bed- rest- right after he said that-lol

[@easyenetwork2023]

How is that not Trump’s fault then? Trump was the champion of all the unpopular causes.

[@itsjustmet1743]

From one American to another, I can’t thank you enough Rep Kissinger!!!!

[@leighlong8966]

So sorry to hear he is retiring. He has fought his own party with decency and as an upstanding Republican and an really good American. We need to find a spot for him in government he’s earned it.

[@cbpd89]

Maybe we bring him out of retirement for a presidential run in 2 years? I wouldn't hate choosing between kinzinger and a democrat.

[@SeansModelBuilds]

@@cbpd89 Kinzinger-Cheney 2024?

[@spankyssurprise1361]

@@SeansModelBuilds Lol

[@danielpupo7013]

When I posted on another thread a few days ago that our democracy was being threatened...I was hit with insults and ridicule. I mentioned I was a retired history teacher which led comments like my ideas were hilarious and that's why our kids are so messed up now. I'm sorry. When I taught I advised my students that arrogance and ignorance is a deadly combination. I know our country will get past this but it may be a long suffering journey.

[@craigrheberling]

if there isn't a book titled "from cult to coup", maybe you could write it. some references to actual history - like who supported the crooked lying hateful "leader", and WHY!

[@easyenetwork2023]

Yes, it led to Nazism, Communism, and Fascism. Also, big reason we had monarchies.

[@teresalegler2777]

We need more teachers and Liberians and politicians to stand up for the truth. Books don’t need to be banned. It is time for Education to be emphasized. History, Geography and Human Rights need to be emphasized. Respect and kindness need to be re-established as daily reminders in our classrooms and homes. Education is how we progress not just as a nation, but as a world.

[@knolltop314]

Don't despair about sharing your knowledge. It takes awhile to fix "ignorant".

[@stevenyoung9473]

you are delusional - your 'democracy' is not only threatened it is over and you can't even see it - the Court Roe decision has doomed the Republicans to be out of power for a long time - they will lose again in 2024 and probably in the next 2 elections after that -because the Dems will use that weapon every time and the women and floating voters will tip the scales in favor of the Dems - they only need 2-3% - even after the decision has been reversed - so maybe 16 years out of power - and by the time they get back in they will all be RINO's - and only allowed in to take the bad look off a so called one party state 'democracy' - so democracy is over in the US - the only way that the Reps can get elected again is to become Dems light or an entirely new party that is basically another Democratic party so you will soon have two parties that are more or less the same - and have a EU sort of government - here in Europe we get to vote but nothing changes and the people have no say in EU government - all policy is decided by unelected technocrats and the only politicians allowed to run are those who agree with that set policy - sure a tiny few 'radicals' are allowed in but only one or two - again to take the bad look off things - that is what is coming to the US - ergo - the end of democracy.

[@dginta7932]

Kinzinger is a breath of fresh air.

[@joaneskins6510]

How in the world does reptilian newt Gingrich stand up without a spine?

[@robertpoen5383]

Bile and gristle paper mache...

[@John-yh8oe]

Adam is a boo hoo cry baby don't throw records away you will answer to republican committee not the kangaroo one

[@lindadeal3344]

You noticed that as well; he and Trump make my skin crawl...they are both so gross and inhumane!

[@rogerdorsey7823]

WORDS OF WISDOM!

[@gigiguido3845]

Alien 👽???🤷🏻‍♀️

[@diannadima7082]

I have so much respect for this young man. Kissinger is a God Send.

[@dont6441]

Kinzinger rocks and is my hero. Like that he said the democracy battle isn't over and that its time to double down.

[@Garapetsa]

He's a Marxist who has brainwashed you. He wants you not to think

[@slickrick412]

Guys a moron, makes sense why he's your hero.

[@glane3962]

Kinzinger is a threat to democracy along with the democrat party.

[@zebrazagadore4827]

Maybe he'll run for president one day.

[@kelperdude]

So glad he'll be gone.

[@wendyjohnson1128]

Wish there were more like him

[@markendicott6874]

Watching Gingrich bloviate like he hasn't been spouting Maga/Q BS for the last four years should be hilarious.....but it's chilling.

[@kelperdude]

A poll by newsweek showed that 52% of people want to know all about hunter and the Big Guy's doings.

[@janedoe1146]

Gingrich has the ghoul vibe, for sure.

[@karllieck9064]

@@kelperdude Give it up, dearie.

[@canesugar911]

@@kelperdude rest

[@meow2u22]

Newt Gingrich is the proto-MAGAt.

[@messaprocity4515]

Thank you, Rep. Kinzinger - Thank you for your courage to stand for democracy despite great odds.

[@emperoraxel]

Lol, no.

[@brianfergus839]

⬆️ axel admitting he’s afraid of democracy

[@Americasinertia]

True more violence, crime and homicides. Go demoncrats

[@mikebrigs1218]

@@brianfergus839 HOW SO?

[@salortiz6548]

He left because he knew democracy was going to vote him out.

[@cigarfeeler]

"The most difficult journey in life is accepting one's own flaws and understanding the flaws of various individuals." Alexander Tran

[@gambler213]

You're right, Republicans aren't smart enough to learn from their many mistakes, and for that I'm grateful!

[@cigarfeeler]

@@gambler213 🤣😂

[@thebilboshow168]

@@gambler213 you lost the House and the Senate, boobo Take the hint! 🤣

[@kelperdude]

The far left are the most intolerant, spoiled, and entitled.

[@gambler213]

@@kelperdude Compared to the "Far Right" which occupies the republican party, the Far Left looks like Angels.

[@cbpd89]

The sad thing is that Utah had really poor voter turn out compared to the previous 2 elections. If the youth vote and turned out, we might be saying goodbye to Mike Lee!

[@danishnative9555]

You know who really holds the levers of power in UT, I'm sure.

[@deborahfreedman333]

@@danishnative9555 The majority, which happens to be Mormon. What is wrong with that?

[@gokiburijin8478]

@@deborahfreedman333 what could go wrong with that organization? The same one that descended from the Mayor of Nauvoo Illinois. The same Mayor that arranged for a newspaper press to be burned down that reported the truth about his polygamy.

[@utah133]

I usually vote for no one if there's not a Democrat opponent, but I voted for McMullin just to try and get Mike "Abolish Social Security" Lee out.

[@rayng8932]

Mormons generally are a single issue vote. That issue is against abortion rights.

[@jppagetoo]

In west Michigan we still have Trump 2020 flags hanging everywhere. This changed nothing for those people. They will be 100% behind DJT and whatever says and does Do not get complacent, we must double down our efforts. While I disagree with Kinzingers overall politics, I embrace his view on country first. On to 2024, we start on that NOW!

[@emilyfeagin2673]

So? Maybe dead people don’t redecorate much

[@User-z6e]

Same here in central Wisconsin. Trump 2020 and 2024 signs. Our neighbors have 5 or more pro trump signs. Just disturbing.

[@sueferguson7288]

Born, raised in Wisconsin, in CA snce 71. Went back in October to say "goodbye" to brother in-law, terminal illness, he's still with us! Driving around town & going into grocery stores, the amount of Trump flags, Maga hats, shirts was beyond me!! My sister has neighbors who still believe he walks on water!! So his continued rhetoric, spewing vitriol, is still front & center with them!! They believe! Don't know what it will take to "wake them up."

[@Rell-eu8wv]

The US is currently engaged in over 26 different proxy wars using the 9-11 loopholes. They fund and fight along side Isis and several other terrorist organizations to strip Africa and other smaller nations of their resources. But you low info bootlickers still think Trump is the issue not realizing that his deescalation war stance is why the machine went against him

[@sephiridan5279]

Agree with you 100% there. We have to keep on doing our part, voting blue and encouraging others to do so. And as you say, I don't agree with the politics of Adam Kinzinger or Liz Cheney, but I have great respect for the decency and integrity they've shown. That's how it should be -- we should all be able to disagree, but in a civil manner with a basic level of respect for each other. Sadly, those following the Trumpist lead have lost sight of that.

[@zenmaestro04]

Kinzinger is a class act

[@soisaidtogod4248]

The goal is to work together for the better of the country. That message has been lost.

[@pamlooman8045]

Adam Kinzinger… my HERO, what a guy… I wish he would run for President I’d vote for him in a minute.. thanks Adam for your honesty and integrity.. we will miss you…

[@2506gracie]

In Australia. I love Adam Kinzinger💕 he leads by example and is a realist, fair and honest. I wish the Republicans had more AK and LC's in their party. They will both be missed😰

[@teresayoung136]

Why is doing the right thing for the people so painful?

[@JohnBrown-ff6ez]

*AMEN*

[@jonovens7974]

depends upon which 'people' you are referring to. The system that the US has ended up with is the problem. Most politicians are....well Your a retail manager with 200 staff. They want a pay rise. You have total control over giving it to them. If you do What ever you give them, 10% is deducted from your salary. AND you lose your bonus for 2 years. Or If you don't You get a pay rise and a bigger bonus. That's it, no other consequences for you as you can just blame (insert scapegoat or distraction) What would you do ? You would protect you income - or are you going to do that every year ? It's an old troupe, but "follow the money" The ONLY politicians in the US that you can say are "For the people" are those that are funded by them. I understand there are some.

[@teresayoung136]

@@jonovens7974 all people, you know like everyone. I would rather say my people the Sioux but apparently we don't exist you know that crt and cancel culture thing

[@SwiftJustice]

Reds love to visit punishment on the poor because they love hurting blacks and they don't care who else gets hurt in the process.

[@jonovens7974]

@@teresayoung136 Oh nice shift of the goal posts so you can claim "victim". You used a general term - and then get outraged when I do them same. If you had mentioned the Sioux as a specific, then I wouldn't have posted what I did because it most likely would not have been at all relevant. You know like your reply.

[@Maddie9185]

Wow this is the first that I actually agree with Paul Ryan. But Adam Kensinger hit it right on the spot. If they are smart they will pick a candidate for 2024 that has absolutely nothing to do with DT and completely get away from all that craziness.

[@craigrheberling]

as a person who ALWAYS votes blue, i love those 4 harmless little words you used-"if they are smart".

[@knolltop314]

Repubs "getting away" from Mr Trump will be difficult. Approx 30% of Repub voters are diehard trumpers. Am afraid it will require lotsa election losing in general elections. Am confident there'll be no hesitancy on Mr Trump's part to burn down Repub Party in his efforts to "win" again.

[@stevenyoung9473]

won't matter - the Court Roe decision has doomed the Republicans to be out of power for a long time - they will lose again in 2024 and probably in the next 2 elections after that -because the Dems will use that weapon every time and the women and floating voters will tip the scales in favor of the Dems - they only need 2-3% - even after the decision has been reversed - so maybe 16 years out of power - and by the time they get back in they will all be RINO's - and only allowed in to take the bad look off a so called one party state 'democracy' - so democracy is over in the US - the only way that the Reps can get elected again is to become Dems light or an entirely new party that is basically another Democratic party so you will soon have two parties that are more or less the same - and have a EU sort of government - here in Europe we get to vote but nothing changes and the people have no say in EU government - all policy is decided by unelected technocrats and the only politicians allowed to run are those who agree with that set policy - sure a tiny few 'radicals' are allowed in but only one or two - again to take the bad look off things - that is what is coming to the US - ergo - the end of democracy.

[@veekayart]

Adam Kinzinger Sir, you are so right. Country must keep fighting for democracy. Blue or red.

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Please make Gingroach go away.

[@theREALsum]

Well the courts just told him he has to testify in Georgia. So we can only hope.

[@funface4]

Republican Congressman Kinzinger is a worthy and respectable Republican that has his heart in the right place because he put country above party. If we do not stand up for democracy, justice, equality, protecting the voting rights of all it's citizens, law and order and the Constitution what else is there left to stand up for. These are the basic principles that every democratic nation should enforce and honor.

[@virginialawler7725]

"Now is not the time to go to sleep. Now's the time to double down.," Rep. Adam Kinzinger

[@chrissaris6869]

Although not my political friend, Adam Kinsinger is a decent, upright guy.

[@katherine1030]

Adam Kinsinger is one of the only Republicans I can listen to and know he's not lying. I don't agree with his politics but he's a stand up dude.

[@polarbearsrus6980]

OMG, are you serious?

[@posunlee]

Concurred. Good job Rep. Kinzinger. You work is appreciated.

[@hilpei3675]

Adam, you would be a great presidential candidate.

[@Bvct95]

Unfortunately the crazy Maga psychos don’t find him crazy/evil enough.

[@BeckyBeater82]

Boy ! Adam and Liz look like geniuses

[@MinhSen11]

Adam is an example of what we need in a politician- intelligent, trustworthy, hard-working and polite. We have to stop speaking unkindly and rudely.

[@donniebunkerboi9975]

How do you make alliance with party of NO??

[@suzanne9150]

You still have to talk to people whether you agree with their political views or not. If you alienate all Trump supporters from your life, it only gets worse. Keep them in the fold but don't talk politics.

[@sephiridan5279]

@@suzanne9150 I generally agree with you, and this is exactly what I've been doing with certain friends and family who, unfortunately, have fallen for the Trumpist lies. At first, I tried to reason with them, but honestly -- this is where I have to agree somewhat with @Donnie Bunkerboi -- sometimes you just can't reason with those who won't see logic or reality for what it is. Still, family is family and it's not like I've stopped loving them, and some of those friends have been friends for decades. So I'm not going turn away from them, but it does get really tiring sometimes, trying to skirt around politics and stick to the things we still share. Trumpists can be a very vocal lot, and it's generally not me that has a problem with not bringing up politics. It becomes more a feat of not responding and "biting my tongue," as they say. Tongues are resilient, but still, they can get awfully sore sometimes.

[@lesabeaty7415]

@@sephiridan5279 I am in the same spot. My tongue gets pretty sore, too, and sometimes I think my head will explode when the Trumpers in my life spout the crazy conspiracy theories.

[@johnnycheung5536]

​@@suzanne9150 I do not buy the idea that Trump diehards can be brought back to the fold without mentioning politics. I strongly believe the only way to force a Trumper to come to their senses -- is to literally put a price on their heads.

[@Christopher-py1rw]

How can they be the party of no if they're in the minority? I mean when do people like you start making Democrats responsible?

[@FacheChanteDeux]

If you win thanks to Gerrymandering are you really a winner? Right Ron Death Santis?!?

[@JasonDrvmz]

The people of Florida aren’t woke weirdos, that’s how DeSantis won💪🏾🇺🇸

[@denisefoxcroft8920]

Poor guy. A choice between being Ron De Satanist or Ron De Sanctimonious. Oh boy!

[@Americasinertia]

Desantis for president. Get cartel blue out of office

[@swimminginthoughts]

Democrats only call it "gerrymandering" when Republicans do it. Otherwise they call it "redistricting".

[@baskoller5506]

@@JasonDrvmz Woke weirdos?. Poor Jason.

[@GinaGreenlee]

"Now is not the time to go to sleep and take a nap, now is the time to double down." YASSSS, Congressman. Thank you. There's been too much "celebrating" going on post mid-term elections with an "it's over" vibe. NO, it's NOT.

[@velikovskysghost]

@Gina Greenlee You got that right! If the Republicans, RINO's (Republican in name only) McConnell, Flimsy Graham, T-rump, McCarthy, and their ilk come to mind, are on the ropes and we can't let them continue to take the rights of Americans!

[@whatisahandle221]

Freedom and Justice take constant responsibility, diligence, accountability, and a willingness to pay the costs-money, time, smarts, change, etc-, when it is appropriate.

[@virginialawler7725]

@@whatisahandle221 Well put. Thank you. Wish I'd said that!

[@eric2500]

Good luck to Kinzinger, Cheney and the Lincoln Project and all the other Republicans/Conservatives toward getting their party back, but it is going to take a while, and while they do that I do not trust them to govern. None of them. Even the decent ones will be too busy dealing with the mess, and decency is a FLOOR not a ceiling!

[@elizabethalexander6528]

thank to you Adam for helping people get past jan 6

[@knolltop314]

Shine and shed light on Jan 6? Yes. Get past it? I hope not. Those forces remain strong in our midst.

[@stevenyoung9473]

you won't be 'past' it for a long time as the Dems will use it in all elections for teh next 20 years or more - same wit hthe Court decision on Roe - your 'democracy' is not only threatened it is over and you can't even see it - Jan 6th and the Court Roe decision has doomed the Republicans to be out of power for a long time - they will lose again in 2024 and probably in the next 2 elections after that -because the Dems will use those weapon severy time and the women and floating voters will tip the scales in favor of the Dems - they only need 2-3% - even after the decision has been reversed - so maybe 16 years out of power - and by the time they get back in they will all be RINO's - and only allowed in to take the bad look off a so called one party state 'democracy' - so democracy is over in the US - the only way that the Reps can get elected again is to become Dems light or an entirely new party that is basically another Democratic party so you will soon have two parties that are more or less the same - and have a EU sort of government - here in Europe we get to vote but nothing changes and the people have no say in EU government - all policy is decided by unelected technocrats and the only politicians allowed to run are those who agree with that set policy - sure a tiny few 'radicals' are allowed in but only one or two - again to take the bad look off things - that is what is coming to the US - ergo - the end of democracy.

[@suzanne9150]

Newt's as crazy as usual.

[@karllieck9064]

But still not dead. Smh.

[@terryjohnson1376]

Three people are responsible Kevin McCarthy, Mitch McConnell and yes, Rupert Murdoch

[@deborahmulkey1627]

Yes!

[@emilyfeagin2673]

Don’t forget Roger Stone, Steve Bannon and Vladimir Putin

[@markanderson7738]

Adam Kinzinger a real man

[@kimgriffin2738]

ADAM K is the man.

[@bernadette8081]

Where the world were you Ryan? When the country needed help?? Kinzinger, has lot of potential!! I'll vote for him running for President!!

[@wientz]

Actually a Kinzinger / Chenney ticket would seal the deal for me...I would go back to Rebublikan in an instant! That train would crush

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Adam Kinzinger, it's sad that someone like you is retiring now, but I hope you and your family live well, politics aside~ I don't think we'll ever see a Republican like Adam Kinzinger in a long time, or maybe even never.

[@lauraborgmann8285]

Adam Kinzinger you are the voice of sanity, stability, kindness and awesome insight of the Republican party.

[@lucymerkom9571]

The Empty Box Rep. Adam Kinzinger, is an extraordinary exceptional one of the very few true Republican politicians. Thank you for your service may you stay in politics for the good over the despicable treasonous traitors. Its only a matter of time until they 'Republican party' fall. When the people realise they voted for an empty box. God bless you and yours 🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@feurigerStern]

Agreed! I changed from Republican to Independent because of Trump, but, Kinzinger gives hope for the Republican party.

[@13bustah]

he is un unstable cry baby about to lose his lunch and let TRUMP ruin his career because Adam is so hateful and not even a real Republican.

[@debeichmann236]

@@Just-Human You must adore dear leader Trump.

[@PatriciasPrimerJardin]

Paul Ryan left because he didn’t like kissing trump’s “ego” 😂 I like Kinzinger. He seems to be a decent guy.

[@robertpaulson3674]

"You have no CHOICE. You have OWNERS!" - George Carlin

[@lpk6372]

So give up? What's the course of actions cause if you were smart you'd pick the weakest target to fight not the strongest. Republicans want a police unaccountable for their actions who will brutalize the public cause their feelings were hurt. That's not a party I want to fight especially with their supporters you know statistically being keen on mass killing people they don't know

[@williamkinkade2538]

But we do have the Illision of choice.

[@willowbrooks]

Love that man. He was great.

[@craigrheberling]

if putin tells donnie to run, he will run. if putin tells trump to shut up and go away, THEN what?

[@davkatjenn]

I agree with Adam Kinzinger. Now is not the time to sleep and it is not the time to worry too greatly about out political differences. Now is the time to save our democracy; we can get back to our politics later.

[@badkarma65-]

Happy Birthday Marines 246 years of service to the Nation, 11/10/1775 - 11/10/2022. And to all Veterans on 'Veterans Day, 'Thank you for your service. -------------------USMC '65 to '92. simper fi. ---------------------------------

[@kelperdude]

That comment will not do well on this site.

[@soisaidtogod4248]

Yup, thanks for dying so profits stay high.

[@johnheaney6383]

I do hope that Adam runs for president one day. He would be stellar.

[@sgrvtl7183]

Great interview, Adam Kinzinger is reasonable

[@yvonnelewis4888]

Thank you Adam & Liz for serving on the J6 committee and your excellent brand of high class standards, you and Liz single-handedly kept your part of the republican party respectable.

[@louisemccoy9410]

Please, somebody find Agent Oranges' OFF Switch !!!

[@amyrosenold-music-healing-yoga]

Adam does America and his political party proud. He's some everyone can respect, plus he can respect himself - unlke so many others who have sold their souls to the bad guy....

[@kdani11307982]

I think we the people are going to have to start picketing in front of DOJ because they have made the political decision to not bring federal criminal charges against Trump and his close allies because of the political offices they held or still hold. We need a DOJ that follows the rule of law, regardless of political affiliation or status. Let’s start ticketing anyone old enough to remember Gandhi and Martin Luther King will know there are powers in numbers of people marching peacefully.

[@joleerinehardt2676]

YES , Forget the dam optics and going down in history for imprisoning a FORMER president /

[@truth4004]

we need that to happen. They are allowing people to be above the law because of status. When no one is supposed to be above the law.

[@truth4004]

Not only trump but members of congress and the scotus are above the law.

[@SoulofAlice]

But they still may, I haven't heard that anything has been dropped and noone cleared. I may just have missed it, but didn't DOJ last reply that they expected it to be late November or early '23 before we may see further actions, whatever it may be?

[@Grammy52]

How do you know Garland has made a decision?

[@nazokatisamova5073]

Kinziger needs to be on the ballot for 2024

[@uwu-gr7il]

As a Democrat

[@arun3000ad]

When he says. Mitch McConnell i like the guy....he lost me.

[@MarkDavid-gi9vw]

The president bears responsibility for the events of the day." --- Mitch McConnell, January 6th, 2021 The mob was fed lies,” McConnell told the chamber, “They were provoked by the president and other powerful people.” then he voted NOT to impeach Trump and said he would vote for him again in the next election

[@miekewiskie3039]

Yes, very sad.

[@Amick44]

I caught that too. I guess Mitch is the lesser the of evils compared to the crazy magas.

[@Jen1N.]

I think he's going to make a run in '24. Same with Paul Ryan.

[@fauxque5057]

Neither stand a chance. Might as well add them to the ever growing list of Professional Losers. Beto, Stacey, and Chris. They make their living failing to get elected

[@Jen1N.]

@@fauxque5057 perhaps. I think the field is ripe for someone with enthusiasm and quick-wit. Not sure it's either of those guys but it should be an interesting primary.

[@icare6076]

Thank you, Rep. Kinzinger for your steadfast and grounded integrity and courage.

[@dondecarlo9955]

Wish you were not leaving

[@rosedto3806]

I wish Adam Kinzinger would run again as an independent or even start a 3rd party of independents. I think it would be healthy.

[@ArcticGrumpy]

And still, Republicans refuse to believe that the party is broken.

[@user-gz6ng5cf3c]

I like Desantis over Trump. He will help Abbott with the border

[@vasonar]

Yes Adam, unrfortunately, this is just the beginning. We must remain vigilant.

[@hondafreedom9329]

I love him.

[@chethunt2455]

Thank you Congressman Kinzinger.

[@glossypots]

How is any normal person going to take The Republican Party seriously again?

[@joycliffe266]

@Sara Mill The OP is Glossypots Lindsey, not Matt Gaetz.

[@joycliffe266]

@Sara Mill You don't make any sense. Is English your second language?

[@joycliffe266]

@Sara Mill Yes, you are a racist pig. It's good that you admit that about yourself. Slandering people, like you did to the OP is grist for the mill for a hateful troll like you. All you ever do is personally attack and insult people. Your very own words condemn you.

[@vrooman7134]

@Sara Mill the GOP is the groomer party. Facts.

[@truth4004]

Lots of fools and traitors out there.

[@DSCSF52]

Too bad the Republicans didn't grow some balls and stand up to trump back in 2015 when this nightmare was just beginning!

[@Ncaa67]

Yeah it’s gonna be Liz Cheney is the one that’s gonna kick everybody’s butt

[@plehmann72]

What a honourable guy. Way too few of his type

[@foot5538]

Desantis had a good election due to his voter suppression laws. He all but eliminated the black American voters with his tactics of arrests. Many didn't know what laws they may have broken out of ignorance to what those laws were. They weren't going to take a chance on any oversight like not submitting the proper form on an address change, voting in the wrong location, not doting their I's, etc. So his little Jim Crowe efforts worked.

[@karenryder6317]

Redistricting and disenfranchising helped DeSantis more than his fans are willing to admit. I'm not sure he has the ability to go up against Trump in the "rabble rousing" arena.

[@foot5538]

@@karenryder6317 yeah, I agree. Also Desantis is more about politics, Trump is on, as history shows, a more hate induced agenda, America first, Take back America, maga followers will stay on track with him to segregate America government.

[@bunnycox1046]

EXACTLY!!! WE DO NOT NEED THIS MARXIST DICTATOR WANNABE FOR PRESIDENT THATS FOR SURE

[@Vbear-bn4wm]

I'm from Florida and to be fair people do have enough time to fix these issues just like early voting is a thing still. Democrats just didn't show up in Florida. The party is in shambles down here. Seriously Florida is corrupt

[@foot5538]

@@Vbear-bn4wm I hear you but at some time voters have to be proactive. We can't put the onus on the party to initiate remedy. As voters we have to be more engaged. Use information resources to know compliance to these voter laws, it's on us as voters. We need to shed the party labels and be more educated of the candidates.

[@larrycoons]

Excellent

[@elaineburnett5230]

DeSantis will be looking at court appearances for human trafficking.

[@emperoraxel]

Dream on.

[@lizbrahamlincoln9188]

In you dreams baby.

[@mossyhornhunter7022]

That's right, only Democrats are allowed to fly and bus migrants around the country.

[@hemihead6645]

@@emperoraxel What's the difference between Trump and DeSantis? Absolutely nothing. DeSantis will never be president of the U.S.

[@radtech6117]

DeSantis 2024 your next President!!

[@rebeccarebeccaa2515]

Kisinger you kissed the ring as well. You just had a line you wouldn't cross. I applaud that you had a line but you also saw what he was like and you stood by him

[@dp7047]

I've joined Adam Kinzinger's Country 1st organization as a Democrat. If the numbers don't look good for Joe Biden, I will be looking for a moderate Republican to get behind come 2024 or DeSantis will be in the White House

[@knelson3484]

Thank you.

[@queennanny4792]

They never take responsibility, these folks. They put him in there and then they complain. Just like those 1/6 folks trying to blame him. It's never their faults 🥴

[@mindyschocolate]

I wish he’d stay. He, Collins and Chaney could do a lot of good of bringing their party back to one of respect like they had back when McCain was alive. These guys actually put country over party. Mass respect to these guys. I hope the dems reach across the aisle to them.

[@poeethics9331]

I like Kinzinger. From an independent in PA who voted Blue on Tuesday after not voting for over 10 years.

[@kelperdude]

It's so sad you voted how you did. I feel sorry for your state.

[@poeethics9331]

@@kelperdude everyone has their opinions and that is fine. But as the election shows most of PA is quite happy with the results.

[@sephiridan5279]

Thank you for voting! Please keep it up -- democracy is hanging on thanks to all who did, but only just barely. We've still got quite a ways to go.

[@poeethics9331]

@@sephiridan5279 I absolutely intend to...as do others I know who abandoned voting for so long.

[@kelperdude]

@@poeethics9331 - He wants to empty 1/3 of prisons.

[@JesusLopez-du3jt]

Beautifully said Stephanie Bentley 👏 ❤ 💙 💯😇💞🌈

[@jeffreyenglish1815]

Paul Ryan. Never trust a person with a widows peak.

[@cdubya3071]

Adam, run for VP with Liz!

[@susanbloodgood3572]

Most of the pundits predicted a “Red Wave” except Micheal Moore 🤔🇺🇸

[@glendadixon799]

THE ONLY THING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A REPUBLICAN IS THE FUNERAL DATE .

[@wonder6789]

01:49 "Why is Donald Trump still even a thing?" Now that's philosophical brilliance right there.

[@zanen9661]

A losing liar is a drag on the ticket? Who could have thunk it? Jiminy Cricket? Living in denial is not the best plan you're better off living in Fantasyland.

[@marceltheriault5242]

Poor losers. Problem is still too many brainwashed Republicans. They think dictature is the answer.

[@tygereyes]

Adam K - An Honorable & Courageous Man - Don't Always Agree On Politics - We Do Always Agree on Democracy & Dangers of Trumpism. He will long have my respect for his service to the country as a soldier and in office.

[@teresasellsatl]

He voted for Trump in 2020 after he saw and heard him pandering to Nazis, Christian Extremists and wacko Qanon. He stood silent all the way through the insurrection,. That HARDLY makes him a hero. Now he's promoting DeSantis who is worse than Trump

[@christine2ehgtinyhouse893]

What people forget is DeSantis is only popular in Florida I do not believe the policies he's using in Florida would be acceptable to most of America.

[@sephiridan5279]

I sure hope you're right -- I know they're sure not acceptable by my standards! (But I can only speak for myself, of course.)

[@lesabeaty7415]

Neither DeathSantis nor any other will ever replace tfg in his cult members' hearts. He alone is their idol. Run of the mill Republicans might embrace him, but not the die-hard Trumpers.

[@gerryward9627]

Best wishes Adam Kinzinger, a man of integrity and soul. Please listen to him and ignore Trump, no coverage, no TV ads, no nothing. Ignoring Trump would be the best way to see Trump fade away into the pig sty he has created.

[@12HappyDonuts]

Biden is doing the best with a very difficult problem which is not only American but world wide. No matter what we can’t go back to the chaotic years of Trump. And to Trump, be nice to people on the way up, you might run into them on the way down.

[@thewholeworldisbeautiful]

Come on GA!!!