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Posted: 10/31/2016 11:20:16 AM EDT
I hate to be the one to say it but, we need to re-elect this piece of crap. Duckworth is marginally worse but, we need to maintain the seat or we risk loosing the majority in the Senate and that would put Reed back in the driver's seat!!!
We have to prevent that at all costs! |
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Posted: 10/31/2016 11:33:00 AM EDT
[#1]
This election cycle is such a mess. I've been half-jokingly waiting for Sen. Kirk to withdraw or even endorse Rep. Duckworth. If Kirk somehow gets reelected, I'll be amazed. Hillary has some long coattails here in IL.
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Posted: 10/31/2016 11:52:08 AM EDT
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I've never received so much junk mail with 'vote Republican' messaging. I'm honestly unsure if the GOP wants Republicans to win, or if they want people to realize, "Hey, this stuff doesn't say Trump?!?"
It's almost as if the GOP benefits more from a Hillary win than Trump win ... which is ironically what many of us fear |
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Posted: 10/31/2016 12:46:08 PM EDT
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I've never received so much junk mail with 'vote Republican' messaging. I'm honestly unsure if the GOP wants Republicans to win, or if they want people to realize, "Hey, this stuff doesn't say Trump?!?" It's almost as if the GOP benefits more from a Hillary win than Trump win ... which is ironically what many of us fear Agreed...almost makes your head want to explode to try to figure the reasoning... 
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Posted: 10/31/2016 6:56:15 PM EDT
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I voted Saturday because I won't be in town on Election Day. When I got to the Senate race I just paused and stared at it for a bit and then voted for Kirk. I detest Kirk but we don't really have a choice.
There were a lot of uncontested races with only democrats running. Remember, you can under vote a ballot, so you can leave those races blank unless the dem is a good guy and you want to vote for them. Whatever you do. Just make sure to go and vote! Find people you know that don't vote and get them out too. After every election I see the dismal turn out numbers and I wonder what would happen if everyone just got up and went and voted. I know people are very discouraged in Illinois, but that is what the democrats are counting on, for you to stay home. Our vote is our only weapon against the liberal nonsense going on in Illinois. |
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Posted: 10/31/2016 6:57:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I've never received so much junk mail with 'vote Republican' messaging. I'm honestly unsure if the GOP wants Republicans to win, or if they want people to realize, "Hey, this stuff doesn't say Trump?!?" It's almost as if the GOP benefits more from a Hillary win than Trump win ... which is ironically what many of us fear I get a bunch of junk mail with people wanting me to vote for them and there is no party affiliation on the mail. |
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Posted: 10/31/2016 8:19:58 PM EDT
[#6]
I dunno, one of my dads good friends is one of the 3rd party candidates....
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Posted: 11/1/2016 7:02:43 PM EDT
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I reluctantly agree with you.
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Posted: 11/1/2016 7:31:57 PM EDT
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When I got to the Senate race I just paused and stared at it for a bit and then voted for Kirk. I detest Kirk but we don't really have a choice.
Going to do the same tomorrow. 
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Posted: 11/1/2016 9:20:34 PM EDT
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The democrats have used Tammy Duckworth as their little handicapped puppet. I respect her service to our country and It is terrible that she lost her legs. The democrats have only used and exploited her for votes. She has no talent as a politician. She was terrible for the VA. i detest both Kirk and Duckworth but Kirk has the (R) after his name.
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Posted: 11/2/2016 1:12:12 AM EDT
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Quoted: I hate to be the one to say it but, we need to re-elect this piece of crap. Duckworth is marginally worse but, we need to maintain the seat or we risk loosing the majority in the Senate and that would put Reed back in the driver's seat!!! We have to prevent that at all costs! I agree with what you said. I voted for the Rino piece of shit today and had to shower twice when I got home.  Lot's of unopposed republicans in Dekalb county. |
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Posted: 11/2/2016 5:12:52 PM EDT
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I'll vote for him. Not happily. But I'll do it.
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Posted: 11/2/2016 6:20:29 PM EDT
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Kirk is not even trying to win this election. It's like he WANTS to lose.
Duckworthless is going to take his seat, guaranteed. |
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Posted: 11/2/2016 10:50:49 PM EDT
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I understand how the game is played, I know what's at stake, but I couldn't do it. I voted for whoever the Libertarian candidate is. That POS is against everything I stand for, he is in reality a very, very liberal democrat. At some point you have to make a stand. FUCK KIRK!
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Posted: 11/3/2016 10:55:18 AM EDT
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I understand how the game is played, I know what's at stake, but I couldn't do it. I voted for whoever the Libertarian candidate is. That POS is against everything I stand for, he is in reality a very, very liberal democrat. At some point you have to make a stand. FUCK KIRK! I understand your feelings but, voting like this is basically voting for Duckworth and Reed. It is sad that it works out that way but that is the reality. |
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Posted: 11/3/2016 11:13:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Kirk is not even trying to win this election. It's like he WANTS to lose. Duckworthless is going to take his seat, guaranteed. |
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Posted: 11/4/2016 9:53:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I understand your feelings but, voting like this is basically voting for Duckworth and Reed. It is sad that it works out that way but that is the reality. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I understand how the game is played, I know what's at stake, but I couldn't do it. I voted for whoever the Libertarian candidate is. That POS is against everything I stand for, he is in reality a very, very liberal democrat. At some point you have to make a stand. FUCK KIRK! I understand your feelings but, voting like this is basically voting for Duckworth and Reed. It is sad that it works out that way but that is the reality. I appreciate your perspective, but I'm with andy on this one. It's not so much that he's against everything I stand for...but I made a commitment many years ago that I was done supporting enemies of my gun rights. We have had people like Fitzgerald, who was a pretty tepid (R), and Dole (and to some extent, Bush and Romney) who waffled. I did support them. I did not support Ryan either. Poshard might have gotten my vote if he hadn't flipped on the AWB. Kirk is actively working against gun owners. His votes on this issue are in lockstep with Durbin. I will not support the opposition on this issue. I will not reward his voting behavior against us solely because of his party affiliation. I will say thank you, to you and Valinda, for the work you do in Springfield. I could not work with politicians very long. I don't have the stomach for it. It takes a different personality than I have, and I am grateful that we can count you as our allies. The other thing I will say is that I would like to see gun owners in Illinois get started soon on an opponent for Durbin's seat. An uphill battle to be sure, but I think getting a viable Republican that is pro-gun into place would help enormously. I have no idea if Marter still wants the job or not, |
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Posted: 11/4/2016 9:58:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I appreciate your perspective, but I'm with andy on this one. It's not so much that he's against everything I stand for...but I made a commitment many years ago that I was done supporting enemies of my gun rights. We have had people like Fitzgerald, who was a pretty tepid (R), and Dole (and to some extent, Bush and Romney) who waffled. I did support them. I did not support Ryan either. Poshard might have gotten my vote if he hadn't flipped on the AWB. Kirk is actively working against gun owners. His votes on this issue are in lockstep with Durbin. I will not support the opposition on this issue. I will not reward his voting behavior against us solely because of his party affiliation. I will say thank you, to you and Valinda, for the work you do in Springfield. I could not work with politicians very long. I don't have the stomach for it. It takes a different personality than I have, and I am grateful that we can count you as our allies. The other thing I will say is that I would like to see gun owners in Illinois get started soon on an opponent for Durbin's seat. An uphill battle to be sure, but I think getting a viable Republican that is pro-gun into place would help enormously. I have no idea if Marter still wants the job or not, Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I understand how the game is played, I know what's at stake, but I couldn't do it. I voted for whoever the Libertarian candidate is. That POS is against everything I stand for, he is in reality a very, very liberal democrat. At some point you have to make a stand. FUCK KIRK! I understand your feelings but, voting like this is basically voting for Duckworth and Reed. It is sad that it works out that way but that is the reality. I appreciate your perspective, but I'm with andy on this one. It's not so much that he's against everything I stand for...but I made a commitment many years ago that I was done supporting enemies of my gun rights. We have had people like Fitzgerald, who was a pretty tepid (R), and Dole (and to some extent, Bush and Romney) who waffled. I did support them. I did not support Ryan either. Poshard might have gotten my vote if he hadn't flipped on the AWB. Kirk is actively working against gun owners. His votes on this issue are in lockstep with Durbin. I will not support the opposition on this issue. I will not reward his voting behavior against us solely because of his party affiliation. I will say thank you, to you and Valinda, for the work you do in Springfield. I could not work with politicians very long. I don't have the stomach for it. It takes a different personality than I have, and I am grateful that we can count you as our allies. The other thing I will say is that I would like to see gun owners in Illinois get started soon on an opponent for Durbin's seat. An uphill battle to be sure, but I think getting a viable Republican that is pro-gun into place would help enormously. I have no idea if Marter still wants the job or not, |
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Posted: 11/5/2016 10:15:24 AM EDT
[#18]
https://www.facebook.com/tvandermyde/posts/1394753147219361?pnref=story
He'll not get my vote. Todd says it pretty well in his post. For those that don't facebook: "Kirk also noted his support of gay marriage, said he is “pretty proud of my F-minus” from the National Rifle Association"
I worked on Mark Kirk's first congressional campaign. I spent the better parts of 3 months there to beat Lauren Beth Gash. This time I will not vote for him and will count the days until he is gone from the Senate. You got your F from the NRA Senator the old fashioned way, you earned it, and lost all my respect. And that F can stand for something else. . . . . . |
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Posted: 11/5/2016 11:25:31 AM EDT
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I used to be very tied to the party. I will not be voting for either one. This whole election is about sending a message to all parties. I think Kirk will change parties anyways.
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Posted: 11/5/2016 7:35:45 PM EDT
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The democrats have used Tammy Duckworth as their little handicapped puppet. I respect her service to our country and It is terrible that she lost her legs. The democrats have only used and exploited her for votes. She has no talent as a politician. She was terrible for the VA. i detest both Kirk and Duckworth but Kirk has the (R) after his name. Just remember, that bitch in Cali (fienstine) also has an R after her name!
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Posted: 11/5/2016 7:45:29 PM EDT
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Just remember, that bitch in Cali (fienstine) also has an R after her name! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The democrats have used Tammy Duckworth as their little handicapped puppet. I respect her service to our country and It is terrible that she lost her legs. The democrats have only used and exploited her for votes. She has no talent as a politician. She was terrible for the VA. i detest both Kirk and Duckworth but Kirk has the (R) after his name. Just remember, that bitch in Cali (fienstine) also has an R after her name! What? 
Senator Feinstein is a Democrat. Always has been. |
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Posted: 11/5/2016 8:00:02 PM EDT
[#22]
Wow! I sure feel stupid!
Somehow it was incorrectly stuck in my dumbass head that she was a RINO.....
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Posted: 11/5/2016 8:52:26 PM EDT
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Wow! I sure feel stupid! Somehow it was incorrectly stuck in my dumbass head that she was a RINO.....She just looks like one. 
To all R-leaning voters not voting for Kirk or Duckworth: I understand your frustration, but I'll echo the sentiment that we have to do everything in our power to keep an R in office, even if he's a shitty R. A Senate majority means control, and that has national implications. Yeah, Kirk could switch from R to D, but that's on him, not on us. |
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Posted: 11/7/2016 3:35:53 AM EDT
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This election scares the hell out of me. I`m really torn on this election, the last time I felt strongly about a Republican was Reagan since then I either have sat out elections or voted Libertarian. I can not bring myself to vote for either Kirk or Trump, but may have to. The Republican and Democrat candidates in both the Senate and Presidential races are degenerates. Gary Johnson maybe the best candidate but he has no chance of winning. But what it comes down to if I decide to vote at all is I`ll have to vote for the Republican degenerates. The problem in Illinois is that you have a lot of people outside the Chicagoland area who are basically conservative and should vote Republican, but vote Democrat, Illinois at one time was a big union state, and a lot of people in Illinois either are union or grew up in a union house, and unions always side with the Democrats.
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Posted: 11/7/2016 11:03:57 AM EDT
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It is simple for me...I know what Hill will put in the Supreme Ct...We will have to live with them for 30-40 years...
All of our pro-gun decisions have been 5-4. All it takes is one of Hillary's libtard judges to get in and our court cases will be done! And, they will back up what ever "agenda" she puts forth as president. Trump has put forth a list of judges he would recommend and they are all good. You want to see the country go in the crapper...don't vote for Trump. If you don't vote at all, you are helping her win. |
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Posted: 11/7/2016 3:09:57 PM EDT
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It is simple for me...I know what Hill will put in the Supreme Ct...We will have to live with them for 30-40 years... All of our pro-gun decisions have been 5-4. All it takes is one of Hillary's libtard judges to get in and our court cases will be done! And, they will back up what ever "agenda" she puts forth as president. Trump has put forth a list of judges he would recommend and they are all good. You want to see the country go in the crapper...don't vote for Trump. If you don't vote at all, you are helping her win. Great points. I would like to add "if you vote third party, Hillary will appreciate the support." |
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Posted: 11/7/2016 5:39:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Great points. I would like to add "if you vote third party, Hillary will appreciate the support." Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It is simple for me...I know what Hill will put in the Supreme Ct...We will have to live with them for 30-40 years... All of our pro-gun decisions have been 5-4. All it takes is one of Hillary's libtard judges to get in and our court cases will be done! And, they will back up what ever "agenda" she puts forth as president. Trump has put forth a list of judges he would recommend and they are all good. You want to see the country go in the crapper...don't vote for Trump. If you don't vote at all, you are helping her win. Great points. I would like to add "if you vote third party, Hillary will appreciate the support." Sadly this election is all about the supreme court. If Hillary wins and we hand her the Senate because we can't support our nominee the long term effects will be disastrous. There's no doubt that women is coming for everyone's guns. It may take a couple decades but they are in this for the long term. A Liberal activist dominated Supreme Court would be the end of the 2nd amendment. If you have any doubts please read the Heller decent. Justice Breyer also wrote a separate dissent in which he argued that the Second Amendment protects militia-related, not self-defense-related, interests, and it does not provide absolute protection from government intervention in these interests. |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 9:04:20 PM EDT
[#28]
Kirk just lost...
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Posted: 11/8/2016 9:50:08 PM EDT
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Kirk out. |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 10:26:51 PM EDT
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He would have gotten my vote if he supported the R nominee.
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Posted: 11/8/2016 10:29:10 PM EDT
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Kirk just lost... Good riddance. |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 10:40:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good riddance. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Kirk just lost... Good riddance. I voted for him because I didn't want to lose a Senate seat to the Dems but it was hard. I took 2 showers when I got home and I still felt dirty. |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 10:46:50 PM EDT
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I voted for him because I didn't want to lose a Senate seat to the Dems but it was hard. I took 2 showers when I got home and I still felt dirty. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Kirk just lost... Good riddance. I voted for him because I didn't want to lose a Senate seat to the Dems but it was hard. I took 2 showers when I got home and I still felt dirty. Exactly. |
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Posted: 11/9/2016 1:18:19 AM EDT
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I voted for neither candidate. I undervoted for US Senate and for 10th District. Dold is a RINO, hence not worth squat to start with.
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Posted: 11/9/2016 1:31:39 AM EDT
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I voted for neither candidate. I undervoted for US Senate and for 10th District. Dold is a RINO, hence not worth squat to start with. Brad Schneider sends his thanks.
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Posted: 11/9/2016 11:16:22 AM EDT
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Good.
Now the Illinois Republican Party has 2.5 years to pull their collective head out of their ass to challenge Durbin and 4.5 years to find a challenger to Duckworth, who ISN'T a go-along/get-along RINO...but I won't hold my breath. |
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Posted: 11/9/2016 12:32:39 PM EDT
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Good. Now the Illinois Republican Party has 2.5 years to pull their collective head out of their ass to challenge Durbin and 4.5 years to find a challenger to Duckworth, who ISN'T a go-along/get-along RINO...but I won't hold my breath. The Republican Party will wait until the last possible moment before presenting viable candidates, put together a poor campaign strategy, then complain when they lose again. |
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Posted: 11/10/2016 11:08:36 PM EDT
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I did not vote for Kirk, and honestly, this election has been like Christmas coming early.
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Posted: 11/12/2016 8:21:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The democrats have used Tammy Duckworth as their little handicapped puppet. I respect her service to our country and It is terrible that she lost her legs. The democrats have only used and exploited her for votes. She has no talent as a politician. She was terrible for the VA. i detest both Kirk and Duckworth but Kirk has the (R) after his name. At least in my state district 76 we picked up a house seat and retained our senator. . |
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