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Mark Kirk’s First TV Ad Features ‘Independent-Minded Republican’ Label, Uses Pics Of Blago And Burris (VIDEO)

Rep. Mark Kirk (IL)

Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL), the Republican nominee for the Illinois Senate seat formerly held by President Obama, has his first TV ad up for the general election, pitching himself as being “the independent-minded Republican” candidate in this usually Democratic state.

“I’ll work to stop wasteful spending in Washington, and end the corruption in Illinois,” says Kirk, with the screen showing a photo of impeached former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Sen. Roland Burris, who was in turn appointed by Blagojevich to replace Obama in the Senate. It should be noted, however, that Kirk can’t be running against Blagojevich and Burris, only against their party. Blagojevich was impeached and removed form office over a year ago, and Burris is not running to retaining the seat in this year’s election.

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