Mark Kirk is pro-partial birth abortion, pro-cap and trade, pro-amnesty, pro-gun control, and pro-big government.
He is the most liberal Republican in the country.
He is no longer pro cap-and-trade after receiving numerous e-mails from his constituents (yours truly included).
He may be one of the most liberal members of the Republican party, (he’s a right winger compared to guys like the former Sen. Lincoln Chaffee) but he won’t vote for Harry Reid as Senate Majority leader.
Can you tell me the last time Illinois has elected a conservative Republican to the Senate?
I can't say I'd rather have the Kirk's opponent than have Mark Kirk, but I'd rather have the seat sit vacant than have Kirk occupy it.