Boycott of Dick Durbin’s speech to the Illinois General Assembly has been urged by conservative Republican State Representatives:
Illinois Freedom Caucus Calls on Republicans to Boycott Senator Dick Durbin’s Address
Springfield, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling on Republican members of the Illinois House to boycott tomorrow’s address by retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
“For decades, Senator Durbin has championed the failed policies that have hurt working families in Illinois and across America — from reckless spending and open-border policies to attacks on conservative values and constitutional freedoms,” said Rep. Adam Niemerg. “His record stands in direct opposition to the America First movement supported by millions of Americans.”
Many also have not forgotten Senator Durbin comparing American interrogators to Nazis during debate over Guantanamo Bay detainee policies, an outrageous attack against Americans who simply believed in protecting national security.
“Republican lawmakers should not participate in celebrating a political legacy rooted in failed leadership and contempt for conservative voters,” Niemerg said. “Republicans should stand with the people, not political theater honoring one of the architects of our decline.”
The Illinois Freedom Caucus encourages Republican members to respectfully boycott tomorrow’s address and spend that time communicating what is going on in Springfield back to their districts.
