IL-Sen. 2016 Thread: Duckworth nearly triples Kirk Q2 fundraising

[Maxwell]

Tammy Duckworth will vote in favor of the Iran Deal.

Excellent news!

[Kingpoleon]

Tammy Duckworth will vote in favor of the Iran Deal.

Excellent news!

For Democratic turnout? Maybe.

The fact of the matter is if Kirk uses language like Flake and Manchin on the deal, and Duckworth seems comparatively greatly supportive, then she could start losing Democratic-leaning independents.

[Maxwell]

Tammy Duckworth will vote in favor of the Iran Deal.

Excellent news!

For Democratic turnout? Maybe.

The fact of the matter is if Kirk uses language like Flake and Manchin on the deal, and Duckworth seems comparatively greatly supportive, then she could start losing Democratic-leaning independents.

I don't care about Democratic turnout, I thought it was good news she supported a good deal.

[Mr. Illini]

Tammy Duckworth will vote in favor of the Iran Deal.

Excellent news!

For Democratic turnout? Maybe.

The fact of the matter is if Kirk uses language like Flake and Manchin on the deal, and Duckworth seems comparatively greatly supportive, then she could start losing Democratic-leaning independents.

She's got a pretty solid team behind her (the nature of needing to turn this blue state red seat back to blue) that I am sure is very calculated on things like this. They won't have her crusading for the deal if they decide that it isn't the right move.

[Coolface Sock #42069]

Moderate is not a static term. Kirk has cast some votes that really are not in line with his state, which is not really being moderate. Duckworth is a better fit for the state and that is what really counts.

Duckworth allegedly violated the state's ethics act. Is breaking the law part of being a good fit for Illinois?

I get you don't like Kirk. That's fine. But the Democrat who is ethical is Andrea Zopp, not Duckworth.

Yes. We don't vote for people in this state unless they're criminals. Remember George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich?

[Miles]

The Chicago Tribune is about to run an accusatory story on Kirk, which his campaign is trying to pre-empt:

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(the full memo is in the link)

[Gass3268]

It's Blanching time!

[Maxwell]

It's Blanching time!

[Mr. Illini]

State Sen. Napoleon Harris jumps into Dem. primary

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http://abc7chicago.com/politics/state-sen-napoleon-harris-announces-us-senate-bid-/1088657/

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

The writing is on the wall Kirk, Johnson & Ayotte are gone nxt, Nov. 1 more GOP seat falls, Dem maj. But Dems may have 51.

[Free Bird]

The writing is on the wall Kirk, Johnson & Ayotte are gone nxt, Nov. 1 more GOP seat falls, Dem maj. But Dems may have 51.

Ayotte is far from gone

[Mr. Illini]

The writing is on the wall Kirk, Johnson & Ayotte are gone nxt, Nov. 1 more GOP seat falls, Dem maj. But Dems may have 51.

OC, I am curious who you are supporting at this point in the Dem primary

[Kingpoleon]

Daniel Hynes is one of the few Illinois Democrats I could support. I might support Sink if Kirk does something really awful.

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State Sen. Napoleon Harris jumps into Dem. primary

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http://abc7chicago.com/politics/state-sen-napoleon-harris-announces-us-senate-bid-/1088657/

lame

[SUSAN CRUSHBONE]

Daniel Hynes is one of the few Illinois Democrats I could support. I might support Sink if Kirk does something really awful.

he's done plenty of really awful things already so i mean…

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Dan Hymes is done with politics, otherwise he would have notified Senate Dems, like Durbin, he's running. Duckworth will probably be elected Senate, but she can be defeated only in the primary. IL wont be electing another statewide GOPer, after the disappointment of Rauner.

[Mr. Illini]

Duckworth is being vocal on refugee situation, forcing Kirk to engage on the issue

https://www.facebook.com/TammyForIllinois/videos/1001849696503161/

Refugee acceptance is most popular in Illinois of the non-accepting states (minus maybe a few). Will be interesting to see how Kirk plays it.

[Coolface Sock #42069]

Duckworth is being vocal on refugee situation, forcing Kirk to engage on the issue

https://www.facebook.com/TammyForIllinois/videos/1001849696503161/

Refugee acceptance is most popular in Illinois of the non-accepting states (minus maybe a few). Will be interesting to see how Kirk plays it.

He held his ground in supporting a "pause" in refugee resettlement in an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune today.

[henster]

I think a lot of Republicans will end up leaving the Senate ballot blank in 2016, Kirk's votes for PP and gun control have to be a bit too much especially in Southern Illinois. If there's a Libertarian I expect them to pull like 3-5% of the vote.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

It really doesnt matter because Dold, Rauner & Kirk are pretty much moderates and IL have had its fill of Rauner, because of the budget crisis.  Rauner has doomed the GOP in 2016-2018, with Comptroller too.

Duckworth isnt the best candidate, but she was the other choice, since Madigan didnt run, against Dems wishes

[henster]

It really doesnt matter because Dold, Rauner & Kirk are pretty much moderates and IL have had its fill of Rauner, because of the budget crisis.  Rauner has doomed the GOP in 2016-2018, with Comptroller too.

Duckworth isnt the best candidate, but she was the other choice, since Madigan didnt run, against Dems wishes

I doubt Rauner will be much of a factor in 2016, and his JA numbers are not even that bad yet, certainly not where Pat Quinn was.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

I think a lot of Republicans will end up leaving the Senate ballot blank in 2016, Kirk's votes for PP and gun control have to be a bit too much especially in Southern Illinois. If there's a Libertarian I expect them to pull like 3-5% of the vote.

I sure hope they do. Kirk also opposes banning late-term abortions and is very pro-choice. Damn, Illinois Democrats are so fortunate. They have a choice between two Democrats for Senate next year!

His mistake in 2010 was voting against immigration reform, he also voted against the 2007 immigration bill in House, that would have passed under Dubya Bush.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

It really doesnt matter because Dold, Rauner & Kirk are pretty much moderates and IL have had its fill of Rauner, because of the budget crisis.  Rauner has doomed the GOP in 2016-2018, with Comptroller too.

Duckworth isnt the best candidate, but she was the other choice, since Madigan didnt run, against Dems wishes

I doubt Rauner will be much of a factor in 2016, and his JA numbers are not even that bad yet, certainly not where Pat Quinn was.

Rauner will be looking for a new job in 2018, because Dems will be united, not divided in beating him.

[Mr. Illini]

It really doesnt matter because Dold, Rauner & Kirk are pretty much moderates and IL have had its fill of Rauner, because of the budget crisis.  Rauner has doomed the GOP in 2016-2018, with Comptroller too.

Duckworth isnt the best candidate, but she was the other choice, since Madigan didnt run, against Dems wishes

I doubt Rauner will be much of a factor in 2016, and his JA numbers are not even that bad yet, certainly not where Pat Quinn was.

Rauner will be looking for a new job in 2018, because Dems will be united, not divided in beating him.

That's probably true, but I think you're overrating his impact on 2016

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

It really doesnt matter because Dold, Rauner & Kirk are pretty much moderates and IL have had its fill of Rauner, because of the budget crisis.  Rauner has doomed the GOP in 2016-2018, with Comptroller too.

Duckworth isnt the best candidate, but she was the other choice, since Madigan didnt run, against Dems wishes

I doubt Rauner will be much of a factor in 2016, and his JA numbers are not even that bad yet, certainly not where Pat Quinn was.

Rauner will be looking for a new job in 2018, because Dems will be united, not divided in beating him.

That's probably true, but I think you're overrating his impact on 2016

Rauner campaigned just like Kirk, in uniting R's & D's in the state. So, far, the budget impasse has impacted health care and hospitals. And GOP wants to repeal Obamacare