GOP Moderate Kirk Wins Ill. Senate Primary

http://www.newser.com ^ | 2-2-2010 Updated 22 minutes ago | By Will McCahill

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Newser) – Moderate Mark Kirk has won Illinois’ Republican Senate primary, blowing away two conservative opponents backed by tea-party contingents. The congressman has 56% of the vote with more than 82% of precincts reporting—giving him a 37% lead over Patrick Hughes. Analysts predicted that a clear Kirk victory would take much of the steam out of the tea-party movement.

On the Democratic side, the Chicago Tribune reports, state treasurer Alexi Giannoulias looks close to clinching the nomination, setting up a fight with Kirk for the Senate seat vacated by President Obama.

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Rated 'F' on Second Ammendment
Rated 100% by NARAL
Endorsed by Gay Activists
Voted for CAP and Trade and supports radical environmentalism
Voted Against the Iraqi Surge

Ranked one of the top 10 Liberal Republicans.
What in the hell happenned here?

[luckystarmom]

It’s Illinois!

[Patrick1]

What is his stand on socialized medicine?

[peggybac]

He’s no Republican in my book.

[Question Liberal Authority]

What in the hell happenned here?

Once he wins Obama's seat, he will be declared by the media as a foaming-at-the-mouth far-right extremist.

[fieldmarshaldj]

The Combine happened. A fix that makes the old Soviet elections look respectable and honest.

[The Duke]

Sounds like a vote for increased taxes and national poverty.

[grey_whiskers]

Something wrong about his eyes that I can't quite place.

[fightinJAG]

No, the steam isn’t running out of the teaparty movement. Don’t be ridiculous.

[PawtucketPatriot71]

“Steam Running out of the Tea Part Movement?”

Hardly. It’s Illi-f***ing-nois! There are just some places a true conservative can’t win. Illinois is one of them.

[T Lady]

I'm crushed.

Although he lost, I pray Patrick Hughes will continue to fight for the great state of Illinois.

[icwhatudo]

Moderate? How can they call him a moderate? To be called liberal on abortion do you have to favor forced abortions?

* Support woman’s right to choose; along with family planning.
* Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines.
* Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research.
* Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions.
* Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime.
* Voted NO on funding for health providers who don’t provide abortion info.
* Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad.
* Voted NO on federal crime to harm fetus while committing other crimes.
* Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record.

[rockinqsranch]

“.......Steam Running Out of Tea Party Movement?”

Hell NO! It’s Illinois. Can’t expect any better than a RINO from there.

[Chunga]

Why’d you change the article title?

[TN4Liberty]

Analysts predicted that a clear Kirk victory would take much of the steam out of the tea-party movement.

Wishful thinking on the part of "analysts."

[ari-freedom]

Massachusetts is better than Illinois?

[MamaLucci]

The ONLY upside is that Kirk has the best chance to “steal “Obama’s” seat”.

[PawtucketPatriot71]

“Something wrong about his eyes that I can’t quite place.”

The eye on his right side appears to be an open hole. No eyeball. Just an empty socket.

[FrankR]

"What in the hell happenned here? "

I don't know how Illinois is set up, but maybe there was some of that cross-party voting, letting the dems vote for the most liberal RINO...like they did for McCain.

[icwhatudo]

Anyone who donates to the RNC will have their money go to this liberal! Give direct to conservatives instead!