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GOP Steals Obama’s Old Senate Seat With Kirk Win
- Posted on November 3, 2010 at 7:22am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Comments (46)
Steve E
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 11:32amNow we need to get rid of Durbin. He’s safe til 2014 unfortunately.
Report Post »Polbut
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 11:20amEven the dead could not support Obama!
Report Post »Know-Nothing
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 11:14amMaybe someone can answer this question for me?
I looked at the county by county returns for the Kirk election. It appeared he won big in the smaller counties but lost big in Cook County. Does anyone know what what percentage of registered voters voted in the state vs what percentage of registered voters voted in Cook County??? Was it 37% for the rest of the state vs 87% for Cook County?
Report Post »MikeinIdaho
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 10:39amIt‘s the People’s seat, not Obama’s and nobody “stole” it from anyone. We the People won it for a (hopefully) more conservative Senator to use until We the People decide to elect someone else to fill it.
Report Post »God bless (and please continue to help) America as we begin the long slog to take back our Republic!
ILFarmer
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 10:33amNow, We The People in Illinois need to keep in touch with Kirk and make sure he’s representing us truly and not falling to the lobbyists vile plans.
Report Post »EdgeOfForever
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 10:31amUnfortunately, A RINO might be all that can win that seat.
Report Post »ILFarmer
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 10:29amIL is finally a 2 party state again. Lets hope it can stay that way for a while.
Report Post »Jim in Houston
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 10:02amMy old home state has finally pulled their collective heads out of their bum and shown the Chicago crooks the door. Too Bad Nevada, Taxachusetts and La La Land didn’t follow their example
Report Post »stopprintn
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 9:55amAt least Roland will be packing his baggs.
Report Post »Gruug
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 9:45amThe headline in this article should not say “GOP STEALS…..”. Even though it is Illinois, it is not likely that the Reps would be able to “steal” anything.
Report Post »Knightofhopex
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 9:35amGood work, Illinois. I’m really hoping this becomes a pattern. We can’t afford to allow the corrupt machines in this country govern and legislate anymore.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 9:08amIt’s the irony of this win that pleases me so. Even with dirty politics and voter fraud, Obama‘s agenda can’t even support his candidates in his own state. LOVE IT!
Report Post »We Are Not Alone
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 9:05amCONGRATULATIONS to the American People
YOU WON!!!!
To quote Jon Stewart – Return to Sanity is beginning
Report Post »number9
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 9:04amGlad Kirk won. However, apparently, Kirk went out with Giannoulias to have a beer after the results were in, which, oddly, makes me really wonder if anything will ever actually change in Illinois….
Report Post »NHABE64
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:53amNo, Obama’s seat was not stolen. It was WON by a better man. You know I have written profanity and very harsh words in many of my inputs but that I know was mainly out of an intense anger I harbor for people I believe are trying to transform America into a Socialist country and basically destroy all we have worked for and love. After last night I realize I must stop using profanity, as that is really I supposed as unprofessional as the unprofessionable people I talk about.
Report Post »So in turning this new leaf I must say that last night America did indeed have their voices heard by those who have disregarded and seem to have lost respect for the very people who propelled them into office. Now it is THEY who realize the terrible mistake they made. Barack Obama is a Socialist and a radical one at that. He has had plans to transform us into a monstrosity of socialism but its not working. Even with like minded people like the Clintons, Pelosi, Reid, and so many more. But all these betrayors of American ideal and values just did not seem to get the message, NEVER UNDERESTIMATE the goodness and might of the American people. Perhaps NOW they know what we meant. Last night was just the beginning, we have a long fight to 2012. The good news is we are now on the track to restoring the honor and greatness of America. As for those evil minded people who think they could get away with such a thing. No way!!
FaithHopeCharity45
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:52amI hope the other Republican beat this guy into submission. He is a RINO, but hopefully the will of the people will prevail.
Report Post »printdesignchicago.com
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:41amwell, hopefully kirk shed’s the rino skin and does what we elected him to do. surprisingly, it was a very close race – Gianniouliascammer almost won. It shows how deeply entrenched these Socialist-Democrats are in Chicago.
Report Post »Marrabella
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 3:20pmTalk about entrenched! I just hope when the deluded citizens of California, New York, and Nevada go totally bankrupt with no way out……. They don’t expect the Federal Government to bail them out!
Report Post »At least New Jersey saw the light.
Letsgetserious
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:20amHow was the seat stolen? Did anyone call the police? I understand the seat has monetary value according to a former Illinois Governor.
Report Post »Muslim in Chief
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:19amThe People’s seat went back to the people. But talk about a wake up call. When the liar in Chief can’t winn back the seat he held
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:19ammeet the new boss…same as the old boss…
Report Post »john seven eighteen
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 9:14am…and I’ll get on my knees and pray – we don’t get fooled again!!
Report Post »MCGIRV
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 4:08pmI don’t think he will be as bad as Giagoogalous would be but we will see,
Report Post »mutt
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 7:59amThere is “something about sitting in his ”seat”. Within a couple months you feel like an Emperor, surrounding yourself with socialist thugs, race baiting and calling anybody who doesn’t buy into your Grand Scheme an enemy.
Mr Kirk – take what happened last night as a message. We the people own that seat and your right to sit there can and will be revoked by the landlord (us) If you fail to uphold the Constitution and start acting like a Democrat, you will gone like last weeks garbage. I wish you well.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 7:45amHe is a rino…… don’t jump up and down
Report Post »aquariaqueen
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 10:13amsounds like it….
Report Post »Dstarr55
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 4:45pmHe may be a rino but there somewhat of a moral victory to have a Republican sit in the Senate seat once held by Obama. I only wish we could have done the same with Biden’s old seat.
Report Post »obfuscatenot
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 7:38amI am concerned about this guy……he’s alot like McCain….in the house he voted WITH Nancy Pelosi on Cap and Trade…..now he is in the Senate? I don’t trust him. He plays the game too well. I voted for him-lesser of two evils, and hope he’ll be a pack animal and stick with the GOP. Cross your fingers.
Report Post »Sick twisted Freak
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:42ami agree. I voted the same way – we must keep an eye on him and hold him accountable. he is definitely better than the alternative. he talked a good game in the campaign and we will see whether he will stand behind what he said.
Report Post »LIBERALSBEDAMNED
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 11:39amPut your boot on his neck
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 7:30amBetter spray Obama’s old seat with some Lysol or something before he sets in it.
HouseNegro
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 7:29amLMAO Obamas seat I thought it was the people’s seat. And all you people who voted are guilty of theift so in the Chicago way “UP AGINST THE WALL”
Report Post »I’d watch my back if i were you
Navymommy
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:03amThat was constructive.
Report Post »A1955Rosie
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:19amUp against the Chicago Machine…it’s the furthest we could get from the mangler. Today, marks the DECLINE of that machine. From here out, if “we the people” pay attention to the founding laws of this country….WE WILL SOAR. Atleast this man knows how to apollogize, it’s a start.
Report Post »ConstitutionalPatriot
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 8:50amJust like you thought the White House was the PEOPLES HOUSE, right? Doesn‘t seem to be doing the people’s business right now does it.
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