Mark Kirk Releases Spanish Language Ad, Touts Program For Mexican Grandparents (VIDEO)

Mark Kirk has released a new 30-second ad in which he addresses the Hispanic community directly -- in Spanish.

(Scroll down to watch the ad.)

The new spot, "Familias," describes Kirk's plans to help Latinos and Latinas in Illinois by fighting gangs and giving small business assistance. It also touts "Project Abuelita," a program sponsored by Kirk in which grandparents of immigrants received tourist visas to visit their grandchildren in Kirk's district.

The Republican candidate for U.S Senate strained his relations with Hispanic groups several years ago, when he suggested that donating contraceptives to Mexico would help address undocumented immigration. "A slower rate of growth [of Mexico's population] would also reduce the long-term illegal immigration pressure on America's borders," Kirk said on the House floor.

He supports completing a wall along the U.S. - Mexico border, and while he ultimately opposed Arizona's immigration law, he also said in a press release, "I understand the decision made by the people of Arizona."

Kirk is in a neck-and-neck contest with the Democratic state treasurer, Alexi Giannoulias, for the open Senate seat being vacated by Roland Burris.

Watch Kirk's new ad, "Familias":

Translation (via Capitol Fax):

I'm Mark Kirk, candidate for the United States Senate and I approve this message.

I coordinated the Project "Abuelita" that reunited grandparents with their grandchildren in Illinois.

Working as your Senator, I will help Latino families who want to start their own businesses and combat gangs.

These are difficult times. Latino families in Illinois deserve a senator who works for them.

Comments

[Bude]

09:49 PM on 09/18/2010

Vote for me, THEN leave.

[VOTER]

12:56 PM on 09/19/2010

  LOL!

Fanned.

[race1840]

12:29 PM on 09/18/2010

Hispanics dont belive him - gran mentiroso

[mamala4]

06:56 PM on 09/16/2010

So how about asking this fraud how he feels about free trade...from Ellen Beth Gill's blog here is Kirk responding to a constituent about customer service calls being handled from India:
I am a strong supporter of free trade and open markets, and recognize the importance of U.S. companies' investment overseas. However, I share your concern that this investment may come at the expense of hardworking Americans. We must make every effort to expand our markets and encourage international participation, while maintaining sustainable job growth within the United States. While we must work to ensure American workers have viable job opportunities, the high demands of 24-hour service and consulting include the need for qualified providers. With over 60,000 customer service centers in North America, many U.S. companies are struggling to find enough qualified agents domestically, and are therefore looking offshore for services.
WHAT A CROCK.

[BluebirdofUnhappiness]

08:42 PM on 09/16/2010

With over 60,000 customer service centers in North America, many U.S. companies are struggling to find enough qualified agents domestically, and are therefore looking offshore for services.
W?
T?
H?
Is he delusional? Oh yeah, he is, nevermind.....

[mamala4]

09:54 PM on 09/16/2010

I'm qualified....This fraud of a man is my congressman but not for much longer...and in 47 days, I hope he will not represent anyone other than himself...heck he doesn't do a very good job at that either...

[reron]

03:00 PM on 09/16/2010

anybody happen to ask him if he would support a path to citizenship, birthright citizenship, required repatriation. Sounds like an easy job to flesh him out.

[BluebirdofUnhappiness]

08:37 PM on 09/16/2010

He doesn't seem to do interviews. Something to hide it seems.

[Pennsanic]

06:42 PM on 09/17/2010

I'm seeing a pattern here!

[ChiTownMike]

12:45 PM on 09/16/2010

So, Mr. Kirk wants to remind Latinos that he sponsored a program to help grandparents get visas to visit their families. Is it Mr. Kirk's intention to resurect this program or expand it outside of his district? What is his point or does he just expect the Latino community to kiss his bum for that one?

If Mr. Kirk is so concerned about gang activity, why is he not more involved now? I do not see this on his list of credentials...unless he plans to "add" that accomplishment as he has with his other self-proclaimed successes.

Look people, this guys has proven himself to be a pathologic liar...why would anyone take him at his word again?

[VOTER]

01:18 PM on 09/16/2010

Kirk plans on creating a Government Agency called the FBI and give them
a Gang Task Force.

Ooops ....... that's right, it already exists. Someone needs to tell the Kirskster.

[VOTER]

12:19 PM on 09/16/2010

Kirknocchio's problem is : THE BIG LYING "K" - HIMSELF

The Large Hispanic Population of the 10th District have lived with Kirk's Lies and know
"Kirk is Loco and Can't Be Trusted." 
 They have already spread the work throughout the state to the IL Hispanic Population.

[mamala4]

12:44 PM on 09/16/2010

Kirknocchio - love it! Bueno!

[VOTER]

07:04 AM on 09/17/2010

i agree Kirknocchio is PERFECT for our IL Liar. The Kudos goes to another.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHkMCXKmt6w

[Dan1902]

05:22 PM on 09/16/2010

Excellent Kirknocchio!! Fanned and faved

[VOTER]

07:06 AM on 09/17/2010

Enjoy and spread it around ........... 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHkMCXKmt6w

[yathinkso]

11:27 AM on 09/16/2010

Muy bien, Muy bien,,,,,,,el Bankster Don Giannoulias es historia

[mamala4]

11:30 AM on 09/16/2010

Estas loco en la cabeza...viva Alexi!

[Thefamilyvan]

11:07 PM on 09/19/2010

:D

[mamala4]

10:59 AM on 09/16/2010

No mas, no mas....