Mark Kirk questions the Revolutionary War service of Tammy Duckworth's family.

[Ace Rothstein]

And he's one of the "moderate" ones.

[madaboutharry]

2. His response was racist.

Her bio states that her father was an American who traces his family back to revolutionary America. He should know better.

[OhioBlue]

4. Agree - he should be more respectful too.

[Frank Cannon]

10. Her dad is a Marine from a long line of servicemen

I'm sure other veterans are similarly impressed by his asinine statement.

[OhioBlue]

3. The Trump effect...

Be a racist asshole and stir up the base.

[GoCubsGo]

5. Say good bye to your political career, asshole.

You just destroyed it tonight.

I have seen this comment compared to Todd Akin's "legitimate rape" comment. I hope the fallout is the same. It might even be worse, as he insulted a woman who had both of her legs blown off while in the service of her country.

[Cha]

6. He's also one of the lying idiots judged by his

performance here. We already knew he lies.

[mainer]

7. Is it any wonder why Asian Americans have turned to the Democratic party?

Tammy Duckworth's military service and her father's long military heritage can't erase the "stain" of her being half Asian, in the eyes of the GOP.

[jcgoldie]

8. Kirk is toast

And he already was.

[frogmarch]

9. Video no longer available

Copyright issue.

Oh, well, with or without the video, Mark Kirk is an asshole.

[Fast Walker 52]

11. This brought tears to my eyes.. What a freaking racist asshole!!!!

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/mark-kirk-makes-racist-comment-tammy-duckworth-heritage

[Fast Walker 52]

12. see the TPM post here

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/mark-kirk-makes-racist-comment-tammy-duckworth-heritage