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Posted on 04/30/2015 4:07:53 PM PDT by cotton1706
An editor for the conservative website Breitbart News on Thursday announced he will run for the House seat vacated by former Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.).
Mike Flynn launched his campaign for the seat representing Illinois’s 18th District from his hometown of Quincy.
“The political party bosses in Washington and Springfield, and the special interests they represent, wanted a coronation for their hand-picked candidate,” Flynn said in a statement. “Yet another go-along-to-get-along seat warmer who won’t challenge the status quo.”
“Central Illinois deserves a choice and as a lifelong conservative reformer, I plan to give them one.”
The conservative journalist will compete in a primary election on July 7. The special election will be held Sept. 10.
Flynn’s entrance into the race is a challenge to state Sen. Darin LaHood, the GOP’s favorite to replace Schock in the heavily Republican district. LaHood is the son of former Transportation Secretary and former Illinois Rep. Ray LaHood.
Flynn on Thursday vowed that other candidates for the district’s seat would have their ideas tested.
“The issues we face are far too serious to anoint another party soldier,” he said.
“I’m excited to use my deep knowledge of policy and the media to fight for conservative principles in Washington, not just occupy another seat,” Flynn said.
Schock departed Congress on March 26 amid allegations that he improperly used taxpayer dollars in violation of ethics rules.
“I leave here with sadness and humility,” he told colleagues during his farewell speech on the House floor.
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Wonderful!
Anyone will be better than Schock, Meghan McCain’s congressman.
http://time.com/3750897/meghan-mccain-aaron-schock-embarrassed-and-betrayed-millennial-republicans/
The rise and fall of Congressman Aaron Schock is — sadly, like so many before him — a clichéd tale of an individual going to Washington, publicly presenting himself as an outside reformer, and then ultimately flaming out amid scandal and embarrassment before his career ever realized its potential.”
When was John’s peak?
Bttt.
5.56mm
Let’s hope we have another Dave Brat type win here.
For those of you in a financial position to make a donation to support this constitutional conservative against the RINO (pretending to be conservative until he gets the primary win) LaHood who is the GOP establishment candidate. This important primary election for this open seat is July 7th!
http://www.mikeflynnforcongress.com
There is a desultory third candidate, I hope he doesn’t take many votes from Flynn.
Hopefully, when this is over, Mike will be “in like Flynn.”
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