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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) attend a debate in October. Kirk and Duckworth sparred in their last debate on Friday.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, Sen. Mark Kirk clash in final senate debate

November 6, 2016

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) defended himself again Friday night for comments he made at a debate the week before. “I am absolutely not a racist,” he said at Friday’s debate with his opponent...

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) answers questions from the Chicago Tribune editorial board during an appearance in October. After making racially charged comments about his opponent Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill), Kirk has lost endorsements from the Human Rights Campaign and Americans for Responsible Solutions.

Gun control PAC revokes endorsement of Mark Kirk following debate remark

October 31, 2016

Political action committee Americans for Responsible Solutions revoked its endorsement of Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) on Saturday, after he made a jab at Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) heritage during Thursday’s...

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