For Illinois voters of the 16th district, the choice could not be clearer. In 2011, Manzullo voted 79 more times to cut $209 billion more in federal spending than 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. This is the kind of frivolous spending that needs to be cut in Washington according to the Illinois Tea Party.

“America’s rising indebtedness to foreign governments endangers our national security and is robbing current and future generations of employment and prospects for a brighter future,” Jane Carrell added, leader of the Northern Illinois Tea Party. “We just cannot continue to spend recklessly and hope everything ‘turns out ok’. We have to provide the promise of liberty and freedom to the next generation of Americans and Don is working hard to make that promise a reality.”

While the Illinois Tea Party recognizes that some may want change just for the sake of change, incumbents must be rated by their voting records. 

“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.”