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GOP Rep. Kirk Running Not Running Maybe Running For Senate In 2010
So is Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) running for the Senate in 2010, or not?
Kirk began telling people in the last few days that he was running. Then it was reported this afternoon by Chris Cillizza that Kirk was suddenly telling people that he wasn't running.
Not so, Kirk told Roll Call. He is still talking the race over with his potential primary rival, state Republican chairman Andy McKenna.
The issue here appears to be that Kirk might have had trouble winning support from other Republicans in the state's Congressional delegation -- because he broke ranks to support the Democrats' energy bill.
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Which means he's close to being electable in a blue state like IL. And the GOOPers just won't stand for that.
July 10, 2009 8:41 PM | Reply | Permalink
I don't see him getting through a primary. Either way this seat remains Democratic.
July 12, 2009 10:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
Mark....make up your mind already.
July 11, 2009 12:18 AM | Reply | Permalink
Is Alan Keyes busy?
July 11, 2009 2:59 PM | Reply | Permalink