Republicans will easily portray him [Alexi Giannoulias] as part of the "Chicago machine". (In fact, they already have, with an ad seemingly narrated by a "Jersey Shore" cast member.) His family's bank made loans to Tony Rezko, a convicted developer, and is now so troubled that it is under federal oversight. His brother served on the Illinois Finance Authority during the reign of Rod Blagojevich
Mark Kirk, has more experience (five terms in Congress) and more cash (as of January 13th Mr Kirk had $4.9m, compared with Mr Giannoulias’s $3m). Mr Kirk is well-respected, a social moderate and fiscal conservative. A commander in the Navy reserve, he has served in Afghanistan twice. He coasted through the primary…. Mr Kirk tried to win Sarah Palin's endorsement, but failed. He was for the House cap-and-trade plan before he was against it. He does not have tea-party support
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