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KamaAina

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30. Nope.

Mon Mar 21, 2016, 06:19 PM

Mar 2016

Most immediately, Kirk's record on gay rights is far weaker than that of his Democratic opponent, Rep. Tammy Duckworth—according to no less an authority than HRC itself. In 2013-14, Kirk earned just a 78 percent score on HRC's report card, and in 2009-10, he managed an atrocious 39 percent. (Kirk has no rating for 2011-12, presumably because he missed many votes while recovering from a stroke.) By contrast, Duckworth, who was first elected to Congress in 2012, notched a perfect 100 percent in 2013-14. In what universe does it make sense for an advocacy group to support the candidate who is unambiguously worse on their key issues?

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Tammy Duckworth gave two of her limbs in Service [View all] Aerows Mar 2016 OP

Who here are condemning her? I dont want to hear it either Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #1

And attempting to drag in an LGBT organization Aerows Mar 2016 #6

Seriously,some are condemning her?? sufrommich Mar 2016 #2

Yep, and associating a gay organization Aerows Mar 2016 #3

Yes,I just saw that and commented. sufrommich Mar 2016 #4

I guess I'd be sad Aerows Mar 2016 #5

HRC endorsed her opponent, which I find absurd. Not sure what you are talking about Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #7

I was pissed about the association of Mark Kirk with Aerows Mar 2016 #9

I think HRC is playing politics as Kirk may be willing to support the SC appointment. Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #10

The entire campaign is baffling. Aerows Mar 2016 #12

I would say we took a turn for the worse lately, but the truth is Obama brought Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #13

I see nothing racist about Aerows Mar 2016 #14

No no no, not what I meant. I meant you were talking about how the politics are Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #16

I apologize if that was what was gathered from my post. Aerows Mar 2016 #17

When I saw the headline earlier today I was angry as hell. Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #19

Agreed. n/t Aerows Mar 2016 #27

Another lie about Hillary. It never ends. nt Jitter65 Mar 2016 #24

Not Hillary, Human Rights Campaign Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #25

Nothing involving Hillary. n/t Aerows Mar 2016 #32

Another lie about Hillary. It never ends. AlbertCat Mar 2016 #49

Wait... clinton endorsed Kirk over Duckworth? Scootaloo Mar 2016 #18

No...Human Rights Campaign Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #21

Oh. I was about to say. Scootaloo Mar 2016 #22

I know that I posted like the world was going to end Aerows Mar 2016 #37

To be honest TeddyR Mar 2016 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author Aerows Mar 2016 #60

A gay organization endorsed Kirk over Duckworth. Aerows Mar 2016 #23

What the fuck? a la izquierda Mar 2016 #42

Maybe I am not articulating this well enough Aerows Mar 2016 #50

No, you articulated just fine. I am so livid, hence the WTF. nt a la izquierda Mar 2016 #53

I understand being so Aerows Mar 2016 #54

I am missing something. AngryAmish Mar 2016 #8

I'm pretty certain that at this stage in the campaign Aerows Mar 2016 #11

Human Rights Campaign inexplicably endorsed Kirk over Duckworth. KamaAina Mar 2016 #26

Well, aren't they supposed to support the gay candidate? AngryAmish Mar 2016 #28

That one I had not heard. KamaAina Mar 2016 #29

"They" Aerows Mar 2016 #31

At last, I get it. AngryAmish Mar 2016 #38

Yes it's been rumored here for quite a while xloadiex Mar 2016 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Aerows Mar 2016 #44

I wasn't meant as a smirch xloadiex Mar 2016 #55

Yes, Mark Kirk is gay. AlbertCat Mar 2016 #51

this election Aerows Mar 2016 #61

Maybe they endorse any incumbant as long as their record on gay rights is ok JI7 Mar 2016 #15

I am just not capable of that type Aerows Mar 2016 #20

Nope. KamaAina Mar 2016 #30

Thank you for getting my point Aerows Mar 2016 #33

De nada. KamaAina Mar 2016 #34

Yes... malokvale77 Mar 2016 #36

That is correct. DURHAM D Mar 2016 #35

Seemed fitting. Aerows Mar 2016 #39

Kirk is such a slimy piece of shit. MerryBlooms Mar 2016 #41

It makes me want to gag. n/t Aerows Mar 2016 #46

No doubt. MerryBlooms Mar 2016 #47

Tammy Duckworth is an exceptional person. We need more like her in the Congress. jalan48 Mar 2016 #43

I agree, whole heartedly. n/t Aerows Mar 2016 #45

well, that's far from the only blemish on the HRW record stupidicus Mar 2016 #48

I am attempting to gather my perspective. Aerows Mar 2016 #52

I'm reminded of the shit Max Cleland got dragged through in 2002. Odin2005 Mar 2016 #56

That was completely TeddyR Mar 2016 #58

Have mercy Aerows Mar 2016 #59

HRC has long had my condemnation for many reasons including this habitual endorsing of Republicans Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #62

"Straightsplaining" Aerows Mar 2016 #63

The teflon bullies of DU, pushing Hillary bull with every nasty tactic in the book until they slip Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #64

The Human Rights Campaign is attrocious LostOne4Ever Mar 2016 #65

It absolutely pisses me off. Aerows Mar 2016 #66

Folks are throwing Duckworth under the bus now? Blue_Tires Mar 2016 #67

If I said something awful to you in this thread, could you please forgive me? Aerows Mar 2016 #68