The Shady Side of Senator Dick Durbin

Lies, Hypocrisy, and Political Power Plays

Senator Dick Durbin, the long-serving Democratic heavyweight from Illinois, has built a reputation as a champion of liberal values, a defender of democracy, and a relentless critic of corruption. But when you peel back the polished political veneer, a different picture emerges—one riddled with deception, hypocrisy, and ethical lapses that should make any American furious.

For years, Durbin has wielded his influence in ways that raise serious questions about his integrity, and yet, the media conveniently looks the other way. From using the IRS as a political weapon to playing the race card when it suits him, Durbin’s track record is a masterclass in the kind of backroom politics Americans despise. And that’s just the beginning.

If you ever needed proof that Durbin has no problem using the power of government to crush his opponents, look no further than the IRS targeting scandal. Back in 2010, Durbin personally wrote a letter urging the IRS to investigate conservative groups like Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS. He swore up and down that this was the extent of his involvement. No further discussions, no backchannel communications—just one innocent letter.

That turned out to be a blatant lie.

Emails later surfaced showing that, just two days after sending that letter, one of Durbin’s senior staffers was in direct contact with IRS officials. This wasn’t some routine inquiry—it was clear as day that Durbin’s office was nudging the IRS to go after political enemies. And what happened? The IRS, under the infamous Lois Lerner, went on a full-blown witch hunt against conservative organizations.