Read the 'JER' transcript Nov 10, 2009
Mark Kirk, congressman, Republican congressman from Illinois, running for Senate in Illinois ... One of the names you mentioned with Mr. Chocola, which I thought was interesting, is Mark Kirk in Illinois ... We're talking about Mark Kirk, OK, and Dan said this is more of a moderate to liberal state, and you have got to pick a candidate that you know can win. (Fox News)
Hamos Hits the Airwaves in Race for Kirk’s Seat Nov 7, 2009
Mark Kirk s (R) seat. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
Ill. Senate candidate sought Palin support Nov 6, 2009
CHICAGO - Senate candidate Mark Kirk sought support from Sarah Palin as he faces criticism from more conservative Republicans in Illinois ... Senate candidate sought Palin support 110509 REGIONAL 2 Juneau Empire CHICAGO - Senate candidate Mark Kirk sought support from Sarah Palin as he faces criticism from more conservative Republicans in Illinois ... CHICAGO - Senate candidate Mark Kirk sought support from Sarah Palin as he faces criticism from more conservative Republicans in Illinois. (Juneau Empire)
The Rebirth of the Republican Middle Nov 5, 2009
Michael Castle in Delaware, Rob Simmons in Connecticut and Mark Kirk in Illinois have provoked some grumbling from Republicans to their right but so far face no credible primary competition. In Florida, Charlie Crist does have a primary challenger in Marco Rubio. (Time.com)
Click to read:For GOP, Ideological Fissures Loom Nov 5, 2009
Mark Kirk (R) shores up his conservative credentials in the first advertisement of his Senate race. Some Democrats are nearly salivating at the prospect of eventual GOP nominees being too conservative to win general elections in swing states and in traditionally Democratic states such as Connecticut. (CBS News)
No Victory for the "Conservative Movement" Nov 4, 2009
One can only hope that the teabaggers cause similar damage in the coming year, as they re now threatening several Republican Senate prospects, apparently among them the odious Mark Kirk in Illinois. And lest any rock-ribbed paleos despair that this means David Frum and his new majority will be in the driver s seat, we can be sure that they will do as well by the Republicans as the DLC by the Democrats. (The American Conservative)
Giannoulias poll shows him up 3 on Kirk, better for general Nov 3, 2009
Tuesday, November 03, 2009. By Aaron Blake - 11/02/09 03:06 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Beau Biden Lays Low Amidst Senate Talk Oct 24, 2009
Meanwhile, Democrat leaders are anguishing over the prospect of losing the Senate because Republicans -- Mark Kirk in Illinois and in Delaware -- will have captured the seats once held by the president and vice president. If a candidate named Biden is balking at a race in Delaware, then just how glum are things going to get for Democrats in 2010. (CBS News -- US)
Bad signs for Obama, Democrats Oct 16, 2009
In Illinois, which has not elected a Republican senator since 1998, the front-runner for the Republican nomination is Mark Kirk, a congressman from the Chicago suburbs, where statewide elections often are decided. Connecticut's Sen. (Albany Times Union)
Will: Senate races next year give GOP a shot at cutting Dems' power Oct 15, 2009
In Illinois, which has not elected a Republican senator since 1998, the front-runner for the Republican nomination is Mark Kirk, a five-term congressman from the Chicago suburbs, where statewide elections often are decided. Connecticut's Sen. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
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GOP Congressmen Peter Roskam, Patrick McHenry and Mark Kirk pointed out in a letter to Census Director Robert Groves that the SEIU donated more than $4 million to ACORN in 2006-07. ACORN founder Wade Rathke, who covered up his brother's million-dollar embezzlement of ACORN funds, is the "Founder and Chief Organizer" of SEIU Local 100. (Human Events Online)
Giannoulias Has Slight Lead Over Kirk in Cash on Hand Oct 6, 2009
Mark Kirk, had in his Senate campaign account at the end of last month. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
U.S. Senate hopeful Hughes: Kirk not conversative enough Sep 22, 2009
Mark Kirk Monday saying Kirk doesn't hold the political views Republicans are looking for ... "Mark Kirk is way outside that mainstream," Hughes said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Kirk as senator would be another Durbin Sep 18, 2009
Why are Republicans supporting Mark Kirk for the Senate. He voted for the stimulus package and for cap and trade. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
AP: Election Trouble Brewing for House Dems in 2010 Sep 16, 2009
Mark Kirk of Illinois and Joe Gerlach of Pennsylvania - are vacating their seats to run for Senate and governor, respectively. At least one Republican is considered extremely vulnerable: Joseph Cao of Louisiana, who defeated Democrat William Jefferson after the nine-term incumbent was indicted on corruption charges. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
House Districts That Could See 2010 Party Switch Sep 14, 2009
Mark Kirk (R) (open seat; Kirk is running for the Senate). LOUISIANA. (Newsmax)
Biggert, Shimkus Endorse State Legislator in Race to Succeed Kirk Sep 12, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Sept. 11, 2009, 1:08 p.m.. Judy Biggert and John Shimkus announced this week that they are supporting state Rep. (Roll Call)
Rush Endorses Urban League Chief for Senate Sep 2, 2009
Mark Kirk is among the Republicans running for the seat. July 6, 12 a.m.. (Roll Call)
Senate race lures GOP big name to Illinois Aug 29, 2009
Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain is coming to the Chicago suburbs this weekend to endorse Congressman Mark Kirk. Kirk is part of a crowded GOP primary with more than a half dozen candidates. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Republicans sidetracked by leadership switch Aug 21, 2009
Mark Kirk, the presumptive Republican front-runner for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Roland Burris, talked at length about his experience as a congressman representing the Chicago's northern suburbs. One of Kirk's handful of challengers, former circuit judge Donald Lowery of Golconda, told party officials that he has been a prosecutor and a judge and is now ready to bring that experience to the legislative branch. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Moderate GOP State Lawmaker Will Run for Kirk’s Seat Aug 19, 2009
Moderate GOP State Lawmaker Will Run for Kirk s Seat - Roll Call. Moderate GOP State Lawmaker Will Run for Kirk s Seat. (Roll Call)
NRSC Still Has Key Recruiting Holes to Fill Aug 13, 2009
Mark Kirk (R), who faces a primary but is widely expected to be the GOP nominee. Republicans face a more complicated primary field in Connecticut, but former Rep. (Roll Call)
Giannoulias Consolidating Support in Illinois Aug 13, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Aug. 12, 2009, 12:11 p.m.. It s looking increasingly likely that state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias will be Democrats anointed candidate in the 2010 Illinois Senate race. (Roll Call)
Married to the Mob? Aug 6, 2009
He is running against an experienced Republican named Mark Kirk and has a state population that wants to distance themselves from the corruption and the scandals of Blago and Burris that have plagued the government for the last year. I think you're going to see the spotlight intensified greatly on Giannoulias. (Fox News)
Reverberations Jul 30, 2009
Giannoulias is a known quantity in Illinois state politics, and Mark Kirk, whatever his good qualities may be, is considerably less well-known. That can be fixed with advertising and good campaigning, but there are also things that voters will not like when they find out more about Kirk. (The American Conservative)
Democratic Ill. state treasurer to run for Senate Jul 27, 2009
On the Republican side, five-term Congressman Mark Kirk announced last week that he's running. Giannoulias took a jab at Kirk Sunday, saying he was offering to "pledge reform with one hand while the other hand takes millions from corporate special interests and votes for the very policies that got us into this mess in the first place.". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obama's seat race could cost Senate some diversity Jul 23, 2009
Mark Kirk, a white, five-term congressman from Chicago's north suburbs. Kirk said Tuesday that the question for voters isn't a candidate's race but who can best represent all Illinois residents. (Anchorage Daily News)
Giannoulias to make Senate bid official Jul 22, 2009
Five-term Congressman Mark Kirk announced this week that he's running for the Republican nomination. What do you think. (Crain's Chicago Business)
GOP's Kirk to make ethics key issue in Senate run Jul 21, 2009
Mark Kirk said Monday he wants to run for U.S. Senate and make Illinois' questionable ethical reputation a cornerstone of his campaign. Kirk announced his intentions to run for the seat now held by Sen. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Republican Rep. Mark Kirk to run for Senate Jul 17, 2009
Mark Kirk to run for Senate ... Mark Kirk to run for Senate ... Mark Kirk will announce Monday he's running for the Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama that has been mired in controversy since Illinois' former governor was accused of trying to sell it, an Illinois Republican told The Associated Press on Wednesday. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Kirk to Run for Obama's Old Ill. Senate Seat Jul 17, 2009
Mark Kirk will announce Monday that he is running for the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama. The consultant says he spoke with Kirk on Wednesday. (Newsmax)
GOP rival to Mark Kirk steps aside in Senate race Jul 14, 2009
Mark Kirk decides to run. The announcement Monday from Andrew McKenna reduces the chances of a major Republican primary battle. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Did Cap and Trade Vote Undo Ill. GOP Senate Hopeful Jul 13, 2009
Mark Kirk and his once-sure and now-only-possible race for the Senate, the Illinois GOP had some help ... And it looks like Mark Kirk is running for the Senate, Rep. (Human Events Online)
Congressman Kirk and GOP Jul 12, 2009
The developing powers delivered a blunt "no thank you" to the president in Italy, and now the Illinois Republican party is sending a similar message to every Republican in every state though the messenger is Congressman Mark Kirk. Congressman Kirk was widely expected to be the Republican candidate for the United States Senate Seat presently held by Roland Burris and formetly held by President Obama. (Townhall.com)
Kirk Says He’s Still Mulling Senate Race Jul 11, 2009
Kirk Says He s Still Mulling Senate Race - Roll Call. Kirk Says He s Still Mulling Senate Race. (Roll Call)
Burris not running, cites fundraising Jul 11, 2009
Mark Kirk is considering running, as is Andrew McKenna, chairman of the Illinois GOP.. Speculation about Kirk's intentions in particular have run rampant for weeks, but spokesman Eric Elk said Friday that there was no timeline for an announcement from the representative in his fifth term serving Illinois' 10th district in Chicago's northern suburbs. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Burris announces he won't run in 2010, cites fundraising Jul 11, 2009
Mark Kirk is looking at a GOP bid for the seat. Posted in , on Friday, July 10, 2009 2:55 pm Updated: 5:02 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Burris Says Why He's Not Running in 2010 Jul 11, 2009
Mark Kirk is looking at a GOP bid for the seat MMIX The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Ill. U.S. Sen. Burris won't seek re-election Jul 11, 2009
Mark Kirk is looking at a GOP bid for the seat. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dems' Recruitment Failures Hurt Party's Brand Jul 11, 2009
Mark Kirk saw his chance and sent out word that he was running for the seat now held by Democratic Sen. Roland Burris, who recently announced he will not seek election to a full term. (Townhall.com)
Economic Woes Drive GOP Recruitment Up Jul 10, 2009
Mark Kirk, R-Ill, entered high-profile Senate races in their states. And just as Republicans are sticking their hats in the political ring, many Democrats are withdrawing. (Newsmax)
Burris Won't Run in 2010 Jul 10, 2009
Mark Kirk (R) has told supporters that he plans to run for the seat, while Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, one of the Democrats best hopes for the race, has decided to run for re-election and will not run for Senate or governor next year. National and state Republicans are expected to quickly coalesce behind Kirk once he officially announces. (Roll Call)
Lisa Madigan won't run for higher office Jul 9, 2009
Mark Kirk of Highland Park and state party chairman Andy McKenna both have their eyes on the seat. But in the meantime, Madigan's decision Wednesday about her own political future answers a big question looming over everyone else's plans. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Only Warming Is On The Left Jun 30, 2009
Illinois Republican Mark Kirk, who has senatorial ambitions to replace the choice of impeached former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Sen. Roland Burris, demonstrates why GOP fortunes in the Land of Lincoln have crashed in recent years. (Investors Business Daily)
Lawmakers want EPA to examine BP pollution Jun 5, 2009
Republican Congressman Mark Kirk and his fellow Illinoisan, Democrat Mike Quigley, co-authored the letter, which was signed by 17 other U.S. Representatives from the Great Lakes region and sent to the administrator of the federal agency. We request that the EPA undertake a comprehensive review of each pollution discharge at the BP facility in Whiting and other BP facilities in the Great Lakes region, the letter said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
NRSC Chief Looks at Key 2010 Senate Races May 26, 2009
Mark Kirk, a social issues moderate, as a strong candidate against Burris (who faces a stiff primary challenge from businessman Christopher Kennedy, son of the late Robert Kennedy). But if Mark doesn t run, there are other possible strong candidates, he said. (Human Events Online)
Republicans eager for a rematch come 2010 May 26, 2009
Mark Kirk for Obama's former Illinois seat, and perhaps former Gov. George Pataki for Hillary Clinton's former New York seat. "We have an opportunity to be on offense in some blue and purple states," Cornyn says, essential because half of the 18 contested Republican seats have no incumbent or were only narrowly won in 2004, the last good Republican year. (Albany Times Union)
Heading to a national park? Now you can pack heat May 21, 2009
Michael Castle of Delaware and Mark Kirk of Illinois , and 145 Democrats voted no.. "This is one of those issues that breaks down regionally," explained Rep. (Yahoo News)
GOP recruiters tilt toward center for 2010 May 15, 2009
Mark Kirk of Illinois. Ridge opted not to run, while Castle and Kirk are considering 2010 races for the seats that Democratic appointees filled when Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama left the Senate. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Napolitano Defends Anti-Vet Extremism Report May 13, 2009
Asked repeatedly by Illinois lawmaker Mark Kirk whether anyone was fired over the incident, Napolitano said "appropriate personnel action has and will be taken," though she did not say anyone was removed. In the report, which was not intended for public consumption, "there was no intent of accusing our veterans of being un-American," Napolitano assured. (Newsmax)
Quinn names friend to head health board Apr 18, 2009
Mark Kirk, a Republican from Chicago s northern suburbs who is mulling a run for governor, said when he addressed a Chicago civic group earlier this week. Quinn and Young defended the board, saying it prevents duplication of services and can head off meltdowns like the one caused by deregulation in the financial industry. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois Rocked by Mexican Heroin Deaths Apr 17, 2009
Mark Kirk says the deaths in Lake and Will counties represent a dramatic increase from the 24 people who died of overdoses in 2008. The Republican says officials have tracked the heroin to drug cartels in Mexico. (Newsmax)
Congressman says he may run for governor Apr 16, 2009
CHICAGO - Republican Congressman Mark Kirk says he will decide by the end of April whether to run for the U.S. Senate or make a bid for Illinois governor. Kirk has previously expressed an interest in running for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Democrat Roland Burris, who has come under heavy criticism for accepting the appointment from former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Blago Indictment: Show Me The Money Apr 4, 2009
Racketeering, Fraud Charges Against Ousted Ill. Gov. Include Extortion, Kickbacks, Shaking Down A Congressman. (CBS News -- US)
Can Michael Steele Broaden the Grand Old Party? Feb 24, 2009
Chief among them is Mark Kirk, recently reelected to a Congressional seat representing a nearby Chicago suburb. Kirk, in fact, is widely viewed as the kind of Republican social-moderate that Steele believes can succeed in Democratic-leaning states like Illinois. (Time.com)
EXCLUSIVE: Illinois Gov. Quinn: 'I Hope Roland Is Reflecting This Weekend' Feb 23, 2009
Two Republican U.S. House Members -- moderate Mark Kirk and conservative Peter Roskam -- are likely to compete for nomination in the event Quinn s scenario comes true. The same reporter who said Lisa Madigan wasn t interested in the Senate also predicted to me her father would move soon on Quinn s special election bill because if he feels public heat on something, Mike will change positions or throw friends under the bus -- whatever he has to do. (Human Events Online)
Chimpanzee Attack Revives Calls for Federal Primate... Feb 19, 2009
and Mark Kirk, R-Ill. and The Humane Society of the United States renewed calls for the passage of the Captive Primate Safety Act. (Fox News)
Read 'Beltway Boys' transcript Feb 18, 2009
KONDRACKE: Our friend, Mark Kirk, the congressman from Illinois, says what Obama and Tim Geithner ought look to the depression era Homeowner's Loan Corporation as the model for both how to rescue homeowners who are under water with their mortgages, and also to value the mortgages when it comes to trying to bail out the banks ... BARNES: You know, Mark Kirk, is he going to run in Illinois as a Republican. (Fox News)
