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June 8, 2016

Republican Sen. Mark Kirk Reverses Endorsement of Donald Trump
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Illinois Republican Senator Mark Kirk has reversed his endorsement of
Donald Trump, becoming the first person to unendorse the candidate. Kirk
faces a tough re-election battle against Democratic Congressmember Tammy
Duckworth. After Democrats criticized him for failing to condemn Trump's
attacks on the Mexican-American judge, Kirk released a statement saying,
"While I oppose the Democratic nominee, Donald Trump's latest
statements, in context with past attacks on Hispanics, women and the
disabled like me, make it certain that I cannot and will not support my
party's nominee for President regardless of the political impact on my
candidacy or the Republican Party."
Topics:Donald Trump Republican Party2016 Election

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