“Who is Mark Kirk?” is a question many voters have been asking recently, and with good reason. With the uncovering of a plethora of resume embellishments the political identity of Mr. Kirk is very much in question. Although unsettling, perhaps the issue deserving of the most consternation is the disconnect between the public’s perception of his stances and the reality evidenced by endorsements and voting record.
Mark Kirk has claimed to be a moderate Republican who has represented himself as champion of the environment (did you know that all by himself “”Mark Kirk stood up to Big Oil when he stopped BP from polluting Lake Michigan?”), women’s right to choose and gay rights. These views have endeared him to the voters of the district, but it’s time to see beyond the smoke and mirrors. It’s no surprise the voters have bought Kirk’s stated agenda. So have various organizations including Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, the League of Conservation Voters, and the Human Rights Campaign. An impressive list to be sure, with one quality in common; in the last year each of them has pulled their endorsement in favor of Alexi Giannoulias. The loss of the backing of these organizations highlights the illusions of his campaign claims. Read More
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