Israel-Palestine

GOP Senate Contender Kirk Is Favorite Of Pro-Israel PACs

Justin Elliott | February 4, 2010, 11:28AM

Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL)

Republican Rep. Mark Kirk enters the Illinois Senate race as the member of the House who has consistently reaped the biggest contribution totals from pro-Israel PACs, making a name for himself through five terms in Congress as a hardline leader on legislation relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Kirk, who is considered a moderate Republican on most issues, sailed to an easy victory in the GOP primary this week and goes into the general election race as a strong contender for Barack Obama's old Senate seat.

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