Kirk Makes It Official

[Chicagoist]

http://chicagoist.com/attachments/Marcus Gilmer/2009_07_20_kirk.jpg U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk ended all the speculation today and formally announced his candidacy (http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/1674824,w-kirk-obama-senate-run-072009.article) for the U.S. Senate seat from Illinois that's up for grabs next year. He's wasting no time, either, with his campaign website (http://www.kirkforillinois.com/) now live and featuring a campaign video of sorts that takes Blago and Burris to task. Speaking to WLS this morning, Kirk said, "I think this is the chance to put forward a strong candidacy, to renew the two-party system in Illinois, but maybe most importantly restore ethics and integrity to Illinois government. We're just a laughingstock in Washington." Kirk is not expected to have any stiff competition from within his own party in the primary.



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