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IL Senate: Kirk, Giannoulias Tied

Actually, Kirk is probably one of the few Republicans I might vote for this time out... He's actually a sensible moderate who doesn't discount facts that disprove Talking Snakes. Yeah, he's always used his status in the Navy Reserve as a career enhancer... It's just now it's getting a little scrutiny. Of course, I might for for Ginouleous even though he's a crook if I think control of the Senate might be in the balance, because the GOP hasn't learned its lesson yet.
A fresh Chicago Tribune poll shows Congressman Mark Kirk (R) and State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D) tied at 34 percent apiece.  That leaves quite a few undecided voters (22 percent, in fact), which isn't entirely surprising, given the nastiness of the race and the glaring flaws of each candidate.

Flaws, you say?  Kirk's been dogged by resume embellishment issues, and here's virtually all you need to know about his failed mob banker opponent: