Ad Highlights Support for Stem Cell Research, Defense of Lake Michigan and Votes to Help Families Pay for College.
At a time when voters are disgusted by the bitter partisanship in Washington, the Kirk for Senate campaign today launched a new statewide television spot highlighting Congressman Mark Kirk’s proven record of thoughtful, independent leadership in Congress.
The 30-second spot entitled “Thoughtful” highlights Kirk’s support for stem cell research, his work to protect Lake Michigan from BP’s pollution plan and his votes to help Illinois families pay for college.
TEXT Transcript and Fact Check for “Thoughtful”
In a country where too many just vote the party line…
…there are only a few thoughtful, independent leaders who do what’s right for us.
Like Mark Kirk.
Newspapers call him “independent” and “effective”
“He has been an extraordinarily effective representative of the independent-minded 10th Congressional District for a decade…He does–steady now, folks–think independently.” – Chicago Tribune Editorial, January 12 2010
“Also to be commended is an independent record…” – Chicago Sun-Times Editorial, January 11, 2010
“He’s an intelligent, hardworking independent who strives to model bipartisan ethics in a system that is choking on its partisanship.” – Daily Herald Editorial, January 10, 2010
“One of the most thoughtful, independent and effective members of the House.” – Chicago Tribune Editorial, October 21, 2008
“A congressman who is hard working, very knowledgeable, fiercely independent, dedicated to bipartisan action, and an effective contributor to resolving the nation’s and his district’s problems.” – Chicago Sun-Times Editorial, October 13, 2008
“Mark Kirk, Mr. Independent” – Daily Herald Editorial, August 30, 2008
because of his leadership on stem cell research to find new cures…
“Republican Congressman Mark Kirk, a leading backer of the bill, says universities and research institutions in his Chicago-area district are complaining that some of their top talent is leaving for places that offer stem-cell-research programs.” – Time Magazine, “Stem Cells: Why Bush’s Ban Could Be Reversed,” May 16, 2005
“Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), a leader of the effort in the House, said he and other advocates are hoping to arrange a private lunch between the president and former First Lady Nancy Reagan, whose husband had Alzheimer’s disease toward the end of his life. She has played a major role behind the scenes, urging members of Congress to support the expansion of embryonic stem cell research.” – Chicago Tribune, June 27, 2005
“With regard to medical research, science should triumph over politics. Stem cell research offers the best promise of ending diabetes, Parkinson’s, and cancer. Americans strongly support the treatment of disease, but we are passionate about finding cures.” – Mark Kirk, Congressional Record, July 19, 2006
protecting Lake Michigan from BP’s pollution…
“[Kirk] fought hard to stop BP from dumping more waste into the lake” – Chicago Sun Times Editorial, October 13, 2008
“Kirk leads campaign against BP refinery dumping,” – ABC 7, July 20, 2007
“U.S. Rep. Kirk And Community Officials Meet To Combat BP Plan,” – WBBM 780, July 30, 2007
and helping families pay for college.
Congressman Kirk voted for H.R. 5715, the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act. (Roll Call 239; 5/1/08)
Congressman Kirk voted for H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007. (Roll Call 864 9/7/07;Roll Call 613, 7/11/07)
Congressman Kirk voted for H.R. 5, the College Student Relief Act of 2007. (Roll Call 32, 1/17/07)
Congressman Kirk voted for the Post-9/11 GI benefit for America’s newest veterans. (Roll Call 330, 5/15/08)
No wonder Mark Kirk is consistently rated one of the most independent leaders.
For 2009, the non-partisan Congressional Quarterly rated Mark Kirk’s voting record at the exact center of the House. Only one Republican member of Congress sits on the 50% line for presidential support: Mark Kirk.
For 2009, the non-partisan National Journal rated Mark Kirk’s voting record as the fifth-most-independent Republican centrist.
In 2008, the Washington Post listed Congressman Kirk in the Top 10 Most Independent Members of Congress (8th out of 435 members of Congress).
In 2008, the non-partisan National Journal named Congressman Kirk one of “The Centrists” with a voting record near the exact center of the House.
In 2008, the non-partisan Congressional Quarterly listed Congressman Kirk in the Top 10 Most Independent Members of Congress (7th out of 435 members of Congress).
Mark Kirk.
MK: I’m Mark Kirk and I approved this message.
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