Because of his intelligent and informed Yes vote on H.R.2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Illinois Senate candidate Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL-10) has had to endure rough treatment from his GOP crowd.
Considered a "Cap and Traitor" because of his vote, Kirk had tried to maintain his pro-enviromental creds and "moderate and independent" self-descriptive brand, so he voted for the bill after a private meeting in the White House during the recent Luau. Clearly, he did not foresee the right wing over-reaction, and has been furiously back-pedaling since.
As he swings rightward to shut off any primary challenge (something he tried to prevent by not declaring until both Lt Gov Madigan and Andy McKenna had taken themselves out of contention), Mr. Courageous is starting to face some fundraising "issues" as he tries to build up his war chest to capture Obama's former Senate seat.
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