Kirk again trying positive message in Illinois Senate race
The Hill
September 8
But Republican Mark Kirk’s newest ad, which is set to go up on the air this week according to a campaign spokesman, is positive and doesn’t mention his Democratic opponent.
“In a country where too many just vote the party line, there are only [...]
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Kirk Unveils Positive Ad, Talks Jobs in Quad Cities
posted September 9th, 2010Kirk Launches New Ad: “Thoughtful”
posted September 8th, 2010Statewide TV Spot Focuses on Kirk’s Thoughtful, Independent Leadership;
Ad Highlights Support for Stem Cell Research, Defense of Lake Michigan and Votes to Help Families Pay for College
At a time when voters are disgusted by the bitter partisanship in Washington, the Kirk for Senate campaign today launched a new statewide television spot highlighting Congressman [...]
READ MOREAmerican Competitiveness in the 21st Century
posted September 8th, 2010As Prepared for Delivery
Congressman Mark Kirk
September 8, 2010
Libertyville, IL
Thank you so much for having me here today to share a few words about the future of American competitiveness in the 21st Century. Thank you to Miles White and Don Patton and the team that brought this event together.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to [...]
Expanding Opportunities for our Newest Veterans
posted September 7th, 2010Background: The opportunity for education is an invaluable benefit that can be transformative in the lives of our returning veterans.
Fact: To increase these benefits, Congressman Kirk broke party lines to support the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, which provides eligible veterans with funding to receive a college education or vocational training at an institution of higher learning [...]
Kirk Plays in Peoria
posted August 31st, 2010CAT Chairman Endorses Mark Kirk for Senator
WEEK News 25
August 30, 2010
“I’m very proud to be supporting Mark I’ve known him for a long time as the congressman,” said Caterpillar chairman, Jim Owens.
During a Monday afternoon news conference Owens announced his endorsement of Republican Mark Kirk for U.S. Senator.
“He’s taken a great interest in our business [...]
Kirk talks jobs, earns Caterpillar Chairman Jim Owens’ endorsement
posted August 30th, 2010Earning the endorsement of Caterpillar Chairman Jim Owens, Congressman Mark Kirk was in Peoria today where he talked about the importance of opening new markets to expand American exports, lowering taxes and promoting policies that support Illinois.
With 9.5 percent unemployment nationally and 10.3 percent in Illinois, Congressman Kirk said Congress should support President Obama’s call [...]
Asia’s Importance to the US Economy and Our Future Security
posted August 30th, 2010Asia’s Importance to the US Economy and Our Future Security
As Prepared for Delivery
Congressman Mark Kirk
Aug 30, 2010
Peoria, Illinois
Thank you for this opportunity to discuss my views on some of the most important overseas challenges for American policymakers today and in the future.
Earlier this month, I discussed urgent military and diplomatic problems facing the [...]
Kirk Unveils Southern Illinois Agenda
posted August 3rd, 2010Kirk: “We need a plan to create jobs and expand opportunities in Southern Illinois
Carbondale, Ill. – Congressman Mark Kirk joined Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole, State Representative Mike Bost and community leaders to unveil his Southern Illinois Agenda to highlight the priorities of the region.
“From Metropolis to Chester to Mt. Vernon, I have traveled across Southern [...]
Value Added Tax: A Danger to Our Recovery
posted July 30th, 2010Last night, I offered an amendment in the House Appropriations Committee to prevent the government from imposing a new federal Value Added Tax (VAT) on the American people.
A VAT would be a national sales tax – hitting the middle class and lower income Americans the hardest.
My amendment wasn’t complicated – it was an up or [...]
Kirk Unveils Peoria Agenda
posted July 23rd, 2010Kirk: “We need a plan to create jobs, expand opportunities and keep Peoria families safe.”
Peoria, Ill.– Congressman Mark Kirk joined Congressman Aaron Schock, Mayor Jim Ardis and community leaders to unveil his Peoria Agenda to highlight the priorities of Peoria-area citizens.
“Our next Senator should support specific Peoria efforts to keep families safe, support major employers like [...]
Regarding Today’s Chicago Tribune Story
posted July 23rd, 2010Statement by Congressman Mark Kirk
“Over 30 years ago, when I was 16 years old, I nearly drowned in Lake Michigan and was rescued by the Coast Guard. It was a life-changing experience. Multiple statements by eyewitnesses confirm my rescue. It’s unfortunate that some reporters had a pre-conceived premise that led to a [...]
100 Days to Victory
posted July 22nd, 201012 Months on the Senate Campaign Trail
Fiscal Discipline, Clean Government, Support for Our Troops
In about 100 days, we face one of the most important elections in the history of Illinois. Our state and our country are mired in debt, joblessness and an Illinois governor’s scandal that branded Illinois as the most corrupt state [...]
READ MOREJoin Gary Sinise and Five for Fighting
posted July 14th, 2010Enjoy a performance by Five for Fighting and see Gary Sinise at a special event on Thursday, July 15th, at Salvage One in Chicago.
Cocktail reception – $40 pre-register or $50 at the door
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Join Gary Sinise, Five for Fighting, and other celebrities for dinner – $1000
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Kirk Unveils Springfield Agenda
posted July 9th, 2010Kirk: “We need a Senator who will fight corruption, work to spur economic growth and fight for Springfield families.”
Senator McConnell in Springfield today to campaign for Kirk
Springfield, Ill. – Congressman Mark Kirk joined Springfield business owner Zachary Hoffman, community leaders and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to unveil his Springfield Agenda [...]
READ MOREKirk Unveils Quincy Agenda
posted July 8th, 2010Kirk Unveils Quincy Agenda
Kirk: “Our priority in Quincy must be job creation and economic growth”
Quincy, Ill. – Congressman Mark Kirk joined Quincy business owner Mike Nobis and community leaders to unveil his Quincy Agenda to highlight the priorities of Quincy-area citizens.
“Our next Senator should support innovative and specific Quincy efforts to increase employment like standing [...]
Fourth of July Parades
posted July 6th, 2010Great to see everyone in Elgin, Palos Heights, Bartlett, Warrenville, Niles, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Rockford, Hinsdale and Crystal Lake this Independence Day weekend!
Here are some pictures, thanks for your support!
Join Education Leaders for Kirk
posted June 17th, 2010As education leaders, we know how important it is to elect public servants who make education a high priority. For the last decade, Congressman Mark Kirk has done just that.
“Mark Kirk worked his way through college and one of his jobs was as a nursery school teacher. Later, he taught older kids in [...]
Correction to New York Times Story Confirming Kirk Was a Teacher
posted June 17th, 2010Yesterday, in its story confirming that Congressman Kirk once worked as a teacher, the New York Times incorrectly attributed a background statement to Kirk campaign spokesperson Kirsten Kukowski as follows:
“His spokeswoman said the congressman was referring to nursery school students in Ithaca, not his students in London, during that speech on the House floor in [...]
Comments by Major Fred Tanner on Sun-Times Blog About Mark Kirk’s Military Service
posted June 16th, 2010I’m hoping to set the record straight. Much has been made of Commander (CDR) Mark Kirk military service in the last couple of weeks. The latest alleges the Rep. Kirk campaigned while serving in Afghanistan, an allegation that I can say categorically is untrue during his time in Afghanistan between December 15, 2008 and January [...]
READ MOREVets For Freedom Endorses Mark Kirk for Senate
posted June 7th, 2010We are proud to receive the endorsement of Vets for Freedom.
As a 21-year Navy Intelligence Reserve Officer with distinguished service in Operation Allied Force (Kosovo), Operation Northern Watch (Iraq), Afghanistan and the National Military Command Center, there are few public servants with Mark Kirk’s level of experience and expertise on the most important national security [...]
READ MOREStatement by Captain Clay Fearnow, United States Navy (Retired), Former Commanding Officer, VAQ-209
posted June 1st, 2010As a retired Navy Captain and Mark Kirk’s commanding officer during Operation Allied Force, there are two things that have deeply troubled me since I read the Washington Post’s story about Mark’s intelligence officer award.
First, the complete lack of a benefit of the doubt – the idea that someone could make an honest mistake has [...]
My Navy Service Official Record Speaks for Itself
posted May 30th, 2010I was commissioned as an Ensign in the US Navy Reserve in 1989. I have now served 21 years. For the last 10 years, as a Member of Congress, I served without pay because I love the Navy, her duty, honor, country. In uniform, I served during conflicts with Afghanistan, Iraq, Haiti [...]
READ MOREIn response to Alexi Giannoulias’ attack on Mark Kirk’s military record
posted May 29th, 2010Mark Kirk served in Operation Allied Force and was decorated for that service. You can read his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation citation and his Officer Fitness Reports detailing that distinguished service to our country.
Mark Kirk’s military service should not be denigrated by a failed mob banker whose reckless lending practices cost the FDIC $394 million when [...]
Operation Allied Force
posted May 27th, 2010As many of you know, during Operation Allied Force (Kosovo), I deployed to Aviano Air Force Base with my Navy Reserve Electronic Attack Squadron, VAQ-209.
At Aviano, I took charge of four deployed squadron’s intelligence assets and personnel and forged them into a combat intelligence action team – the largest EA-6B intelligence shop in the history [...]
Robert Reeve 1932-2010
posted May 27th, 2010Last Sunday, my stepfather Robert passed away peacefully after a long struggle with emphysema. Robert was a lifelong resident of Evanston, a veteran and father to Laurie, Barbro, and Tap — along with grandkids and a great grandchild. He married my mother Judy in 1981 and they were a great pair together. Robert was a [...]
READ MOREMy View on Immigration Reform
posted May 18th, 2010I believe that immigration reforms cannot succeed without border security first. Given the 20,000 Mexican citizens already killed in cartel-related violence, I understand the decision made by the people of Arizona.
I support the completion of the wall, doubling the number of border police and increased surveillance technology on our borders. One state cannot solve this [...]
Kirk Celebrates Polish Constitution Day
posted May 3rd, 2010“To the Polish Armed Forces I served with in Afghanistan, thank you.” – Congressman Kirk
Congressman Mark Kirk joined thousands of Poles from across the state to celebrate Polish Constitution Day at the 119th annual parade.
“I am humbled to be here today with the Polish-American community to commemorate Constitution Day and to celebrate the cornerstone of [...]
Kirk Unveils Rockford Agenda
posted April 30th, 2010Kirk: With nearly 20 percent unemployment, our priority must be putting Rockford back to work
Congressman Mark Kirk joined Rockford business owner Jeff Kaney and community leaders to unveil his Rockford Agenda to highlight the priorities of Rockford-area citizens.
“Our next Senator should support innovative and specific Rockford efforts to increase employment like improving the operations [...]
Join Us This Weekend for a Parade!
posted April 29th, 2010Join us this weekend as we march in:
Polish Constitution Day Parade
Saturday, May 1st
Columbus and Balbo (downtown) at 10:30
Cinco de Mayo Parade
Sunday, May 2nd
Cermak and Wood, Chicago at 11:30
To RSVP or for more information email “volunteer@kirkforsenate.com” or call 847-498-0300.
Washington Times: More Vets Enlisting in the Electoral Wars
posted April 27th, 2010By David Eldridge
Iraq, Afghanistan warriors trading bullets for ballots
The wars they fought in are still raging, but a surge of veterans from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan are already running hard for public office and shaking up congressional races across the country.
It is estimated that the number of candidates with military records on the [...]
The City News Endorses Mark Kirk for United States Senate
posted April 22nd, 2010In states like Virginia and New Jersey Republican governors were elected last November and in Massachusetts where Republican Scott Brown won the special election to fill Ted Kennedy’s former seat, the people have summarily rejected the Democrats policies and governmental agendas.
But in Illinois, the majority of the Democratic leadership still point tired fingers at the [...]
There Was a Better Choice for Health Care
posted March 22nd, 2010Yes to Medical Rights, Lawsuit Reform, Insurance from any State
No to Tax Increases, Job Losses and Cuts that Hurt Seniors on Medicare
After listening to thousands of people across Illinois in dozens of live and telephone town hall meetings, I heard clearly what we need: lower health care costs, lower taxes and more jobs.
Congress can help by enacting modest, [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
posted March 17th, 2010I hope everyone was able to make it to a parade this past weekend.
READ MOREExcerpts from Primary Election Night Address – Mark Kirk
posted February 9th, 2010Excerpts from February 2nd:
Over the last year, a quiet despair descended on the State of Illinois. A governor arrested. A Senator’s seat disgraced. Corruption rampant. Unemployment rising. Families struggling. The people of Illinois see the arrogance of a one-party state. This election will show that we will not [...]
Rasmussen: Mark Kirk 46% – Alexi Giannoulias 40%
posted February 4th, 2010Rasmussen Reports
Election 2010: Illinois Senate
Republican Mark Kirk holds a modest 46% to 40% lead over Democrat Alexi Giannoulias in the race for the Illinois Senate following Tuesday’s party primaries.
The first post-primary Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 telephone survey of the Kirk-Giannoulias race finds just four percent (4%) of likely voters in the state prefer some other [...]
Mark Kirk – Victory in the Republican Primary
posted February 2nd, 2010Just over six months ago, I stood on my dad’s porch and launched this historic effort to take back Illinois and restore a check and balance in Washington.
Since then, thousands of citizens around the state stepped forward to join our campaign – united by our call for lower taxes, less spending, an end to government [...]
Relief for Haiti
posted January 22nd, 2010As the news coverage of Haiti’s suffering wanes down, it is important to remember that America’s commitment to the relief effort is ongoing. If you’d like to help, these two organizations are among many making a difference for the people of Haiti:
American Red Cross
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Herald and Review: Republican Kirk has raised almost $5 million for U.S. Senate campaign
posted January 18th, 2010By H&R Springfield Bureau Staff
January 15, 2010
SPRINGFIELD – Republican Senate candidate Mark Kirk said Thursday that his campaign to be the GOP nominee has raised nearly $5 million so far.
Kirk, a congressman from the Chicago suburbs, said he raised more than $1.8 million since October and had $3.2 million in the bank.
“I am humbled by [...]
Just in, Palos Township endorses Mark Kirk for Senate
posted January 16th, 2010Thanks to Committeeman Lee Roupas and all our supporters!
READ MOREChristian County Endorses Mark Kirk
posted January 15th, 2010As we move closer to the primary, we continue to pick up endorsements around the state.
Thank you Chairman Eric Hall, and all our supporters in Christian County.
Just Received the Naperville Township Endorsement
posted January 9th, 2010Thanks for your vote of confidence!
READ MORENewsmax on Most Popular Congressmen and Women
posted December 11th, 2009Newsmax took a look at the most loved representatives and senators, with a short write-up on each:
Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)
Kirk, 50, is one of the dwindling number of moderate Republicans from suburban districts left in a chamber that used to be full of them. And he won’t be around for long: He’s running for [...]
Wasteful Government Spending Will Not Create Jobs
posted December 11th, 2009Earlier today, I voted against a 2,500-page, $447 billion spending bill filled with more than 5,000 wasteful earmarks. Some of the worst spending decisions in this bill include $400,000 to renovate a vacant building in New Mexico, $90,000 for a commercial kitchen in California, and $180,000 to train the next generation of weather forecasters [...]
READ MORECuba Township GOP Endorses Kirk for Senate
posted December 8th, 2009The Cuba Township Republicans voted to endorse Congressman Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate. Thank you so much to all Cuba Township Republicans for your support — and special thanks to Chairman Tom Gooch for his hard work and commitment. Together, we will restore a check and balance in Washington to rein in runaway spending, keep [...]
READ MORE90% Disagree with the Government’s Mammogram Recommendation
posted December 4th, 2009As you may have heard, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended eliminating mammograms for women ages 40-49. The panel concluded that while thousands of women’s lives would be saved by continuing the test, “the net benefit is small” for the population as a whole. Because this recommendation will have a significant impact on [...]
READ MORENational Debt Tops $12 Trillion
posted November 18th, 2009The national debt topped $12 trillion for the first time in history, just eight months after it set a record at $11 trillion. The White House estimates that the debt level could hit $14 trillion in less than a year.
In practical terms, taxpayers owe $39,000 for every man, woman and child in America. [...]
New Trier and Northfield Townships Endorse Kirk for Senate
posted November 14th, 2009New Trier is my home township. In 1999, I launched my first campaign for Congress around the corner from NTRO. In 2000, it was the “New Trier Miracle” that put us over the top and kept the 10th District Republican for a decade. Last November, New Trier captains made the difference once [...]
READ MORESchaumburg, DuPage Townships Endorse Kirk for Senate
posted November 5th, 2009The momentum of our campaign continues to pick up steam. Earlier tonight, Schaumburg and DuPage Township Republicans endorsed Congressman Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate. Big ‘thank yous’ go out to Committeeman Michael Adelizzi in Schaumburg Township along with Chairman Bill Mayer and Dick Kavanagh in DuPage Townships. Thank you to all our [...]
READ MORERelationship with Iran Must be Focused on Human Rights and Democracy
posted November 4th, 2009Today, on the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover in Iran, I gave a speech to the U.S. Institute of Peace outlining a new U.S. strategy for relations with Iran centered on human rights and democracy. It is essential that the Administration reverse its cuts to human rights and democracy programs, and immediately reinstate [...]
READ MORETimetable for Government Withdrawal from Private Business
posted November 3rd, 2009Congressman Kirk’s Taxpayer Investment Protection Act requires the federal government to divest its common and preferred stock interests of private companies purchased under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 by Dec. 31, 2010. After losing the taxpayer $70 billion, it’s time for Congress to set a timetable for withdrawal from private company ownership [...]
READ MOREKirk Wins Milton Township Straw Poll
posted October 30th, 2009Breaking news coming in from Glen Ellyn…Congressman Kirk just won tonight’s Milton Township Republican straw poll. After filing our petitions Monday with the maximum number of signatures allowed by law, what a great way to close out the week and keep the grassroots momentum going. A big ‘thank you’ to Congressman Peter Roskam, [...]
READ MOREFiling with the Max Number of Signatures
posted October 26th, 2009To get on the ballot in Illinois, U.S. Senate candidates must file nominating petitions with a minimum of 5,000 and maximum of 10,000 signatures. The filing period opened today — and the Kirk campaign filed petitions with the maximum 10,000 signatures. A sign of our grassroots support, we have 12,000 volunteers around the state willing to display [...]
READ MOREBarrington, Elk Grove Townships Endorse Kirk for Senate
posted October 13th, 2009I want to thank the Barrington and Elk Grove Township Republicans for their endorsements of my candidacy for U.S. Senate. Two special thank yous to Committeemen Gene Dawson and Mike Sweeney for their continued hard work and support. Elk Grove and Barrington were the first two Republican township organizations in the state to make endorsements [...]
READ MOREGreat 3rd quarter fundraising!
posted October 5th, 2009We reported our third quarter fundraising numbers today and we far exceeded expectations. Be sure to read the official press release here.
Your ongoing support is still critical though so we can continue our momentum into the fourth quarter. Please recruit your friends and family to join our campaign in anyway possible.
Welcome to our new campaign website!
posted September 29th, 2009Thanks for checking out our new campaign website. It is updated with many new features, so please look around to learn more about Mark and numerous ways you can get involved.
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