Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Kirk may have GOP challenger

Embattled GOP Rep. Mark Kirk is still on the fence about a Senate run. Looks like he may have a challenger, primary or preemptive--State Rep. Jim Durkin. DURKIN SMACKS KIRK OVER CAP AND TRADE VOTE Kirk's fundraising is not so impressive, notes The Politico.

Dem Senate hopeful Shady Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois State Treasurer courtesy of our President Barack Obama's endorsement, gets more scrutiny on those old mob ties from his family's Broadway Bank. Crain's. HT Chicago Daily Observer.

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