Why are we still fighting the primary? Kirk is not the solid conservative we all wish for, but one isn’t likely to be elected in Illinois. His 57% rating from the American Conservative Union means we can count on him more than half the time to vote the right way. Giannolouis has said he will begin a “progressive Senate caucus” if he wins this Senate seat. I daresay that means we’ll be able to count on his vote for conservative causes around 0% of the time. Better to take half a plate of what you want than a full plate of steaming cow pies.
And get real, Labno has no chance. When was the last time a Libertarian candidate won anything? The time for this argument about Kirk was earlier this year. Why give up the 51st seat for Senate control as if his opponent would somehow be so much better for the conservative cause?
Better to go out on principle than elect a liberal Republican who'll backstab you.
When was the last time a Libertarian candidate won anything?
These are unprecedented times. Who gave Miller and Christine a chance against more established Republicans?
The time for this argument about Kirk was earlier this year.
Kirk only won because the IL primary was very early in February. The establishment backed him the moment he declared. It was not a fair primary at all.
Why give up the 51st seat for Senate control as if his opponent would somehow be so much better for the conservative cause?
And you think Kirk will vote with us on issues like cap and trade? He'll be part of the Lugar/Maine twins caucus that'll defeat all of our agendas because they're "too extreme."