An outspoken Holocaust denier is likely to appear on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for a Chicago-area congressional district.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that 70-year-old Arthur Jones of Lyons is the only Republican candidate in the March 20 primary for the 3rd Congressional District. The heavily Democratic district stretches from Chicago’s southwest side to suburban Western Springs and LaGrange.
Jones calls the Holocaust “the biggest, blackest lie in history.” He said he’s a former leader of the American Nazi Party and now leads a group open to “any white American citizen of European, non-Jewish descent.”
Jones has run before but never been a viable candidate. This year, Illinois Republicans didn’t field another candidate and no one challenged Jones’ petitions.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner released a statement saying there was “no room for Neo Nazis in American politics.” He said he condemned Jones “in the strongest possible terms.” Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider added: “We strongly oppose his racist views and his candidacy for any public office.”
U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski and Marie Newman are seeking the Democratic nomination.
(AP)
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What is going on here this guy that looks like a Nazi should be behind bars!! True there is freedom of speech but to get a position in the government????
He denies tge Holocaust but leads the Nazi party? That’s like the CEO of McDonalds saying there are no such a thing as hamburgers
No big deal the Donald has already assured us that “there are many fine neo-nazis”. Trump himself kept Hitler speeches on his night table and he is making America great again. Also if this guy hates Jews he probably hates immigrants, LGBQT and Muslims as well so it is all fine. MAGA!
Relax people!!!
This seat has been in democratic hands since 1975 and in democratic hands for more than half of the 75 years preceding that. This district is right outside Chicago.
There is a 0% chance of this crack pot winning the election. I know CNN and MSNBC will make it sound like the GOP is horrible for letting this guy run and will give this districts election more time and reporting than they gave 9/11!!!
No republican even wants to waste their time or money running for this seat. That why creeps like this step up.
WOW!!! Crazykanoiy,
After reading your comment I see that you really are crazy!
Wonder if degenerate draft dodging President golfer will support him like he supported Roy Moore?
Crazykanoi is that supposed to be English?