Manzullo endorsed by Illinois Tea Party

Created: Monday, February 6, 2012 11:25 a.m. CDT

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U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo, who is facing U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger in the GOP primary for the 16th Congressional District, issued the following news release Monday:

Rep. Manzullo Endorsed by Illinois Tea Party

[ROCKFORD] Congressman Don Manzullo (IL-16) gained another major conservative supporter Monday when the Illinois Tea Party endorsed him for re-election to Congress.

"In our opinion, Don is the true fiscal conservative in this race," announced Barb Offill, President of the Iroquois County TEA Party. "Don is an ethical man and a passionate conservative who always votes in-line with his values. His 19 years of experience in manufacturing, creating jobs, cutting wasteful spending, and reducing the deficit in Washington is a strength. He hasn't been named 'Mr. Fix it' for nothing, the Congressman just gets things done in Washington."

The Illinois Tea Party noted that the choice for Illinois voters in the 16th district could not be clearer. In 2011, Rep. Manzullo voted 79 more times to cut $209 billion more in federal spending than his opponent, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, which is why Manzullo is receiving all the awards and endorsements from conservative organizations that are serious about cutting wasteful spending and reducing debt. Manzullo holds a huge 21% lead in conservative ranking from Heritage Action for America, the political arm of the Heritage Foundation.

"I thank the members of the Illinois Tea Party for their endorsement and recognition that I am the candidate in this race most serious about cutting wasteful Washington spending, reducing our massive debt, and helping employers put Americans back to work," Manzullo said. "We will never improve our economy as long as we continue to borrow 42 cents of every dollar our government spends. We must get serious about cutting spending and shrinking the role of government in our lives."

The endorsement from the Illinois Tea Party is the latest in a string of endorsements Manzullo has received from conservative organizations in this year's primary election. He was endorsed last month by Illinois Citizens for Life, the Illinois Conservatives (a group of about 4,000 young conservatives throughout the State of Illinois), and Family-PAC Federal, Illinois' leading pro-family organization.