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GOP Rep. Mark Kirk: Blagojevich Has 'Severe' Psychological Problems, Calls For Impeachment

Associated Press | Posted 02.05.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO - Congressman Mark Kirk says embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich's career is coming to an end. The Republican says lawmakers should impeach Blagoj...

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GOP Reps. Roskam And Kirk May Run For Obama Senate Seat

Progress Illinois | Adam Doster | Posted 01.11.2009 | Chicago

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Rep. Mark Kirk isn't the only Illinois Republican who sees a political opportunity in Gov. Rod Blagojevich's arrest. Politico has this little nugget a...

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GOP Rep. Kirk Opposes Ryan Clemency Push

Chicago Tribune | Rick Pearson | Posted 01.02.2009 | Chicago

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Rejecting an idea endorsed by two top Democrats, Republican North Shore Rep. Mark Kirk sent a letter to the White House today asking President George...

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GOP Congressmen Kirk And Roskam Hold Economy Brainstorming Session

AP | Mike Robinson | Posted 12.25.2008 | Chicago

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Two Illinois Republican congressmen asked members of the business community Monday for some out-of-the-box thinking on how to help the economy and got...

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Mark Kirk Robocall Omits the Word "Republican"

Craig Bloomfield | Posted 12.04.2008 | Chicago

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Craig Bloomfield

Has the political environment become so bad for Republicans that a four-term Congressman like Kirk must hide his party affiliation and try to ride Obama's coattails to re-election?

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Will The 10th Go Blue?

Lizzie Garrett | Posted 11.27.2008 | Chicago

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Lizzie Garrett

Kirk is white, a Naval Reserve officer, and his slogan is independence; Seals is black, intellectual, and his slogan is change.

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Mark Kirk Alleges 'Massive Voter Fraud Efforts' In Illinois

Progress Illinois | Josh Kalven | Posted 11.23.2008 | Chicago

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During a tele-townhall with constituents last night, GOP Rep. Mark Kirk used the notorious case of "Princess the Goldfish" to raise concerns about "ma...

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Congressional Incumbents Hold Huge Money Lead

AP | Dennis Conrad | Posted 11.17.2008 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON - Members of Illinois' congressional delegation, no matter their party affiliation, head into the final weeks of the election season with h...

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Dan Seals Defends Anti-War Attack Ad

Chicago Tribune | Susan Kuczka | Posted 11.15.2008 | Chicago

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North Shore Democratic congressional candidate Dan Seals' campaign on Tuesday defended using an Iraq War veteran with ties to the 9/11 conspiracy move...

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Obama Effect Should Boost Illinois Democrats

AP | Christopher Wills | Posted 11.10.2008 | Chicago

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Barack Obama's presidential campaign is generating a wave of enthusiasm in Illinois, but don't expect a tsunami that will radical...

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Illinois Representatives Weigh-In On Bailout Votes

AP | Dennis Conrad | Posted 11.03.2008 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON - Unlike every other House member, Rep. Jerry Weller will never be blamed for voting the wrong way on the rejected $700 billion bailout bil...

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Local GOP Reps Blasted For Bailout Votes

Crain's Chicago Business | Paul Merrion | Posted 11.01.2008 | Chicago

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Five Illinois Republicans who helped defeat the Bush administration's financial rescue bill are under pressure by the National Assn. of Manufacturers ...

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Quit Horsing Around on Slaughter and Transport

Michael Markarian | Posted 10.12.2008 | Politics

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Michael Markarian

Eleven lucky horses got a new lease on life yesterday. Authorities still don't know who discarded the malnourished horses. The owner might not come forward since he/she could face criminal charges.

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Former Gov. Thompson Defends Palin Vetting

NBC 5 | Posted 10.04.2008 | Chicago

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Former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson defended the McCain campaign's vetting of vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin in an interview with Carol Marin at ...

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Woops: GOP Congressman Talks About Shooting...Obama

Progress Illinois | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics

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Interviewed on the Don Wade & Roma in the Morning show Wednesday, Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said that he supports a policy "where if we see Obama there'...

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