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Kirk Faces Criticism After Out-of-the-Gate Stumble

By Shira Toeplitz
Roll Call Staff
July 14, 2009, Midnight

Republicans from Washington, D.C., to Chicago are frustrated with Rep. Mark Kirk — their likely 2010 Senate nominee — because of the way he handled a potential primary challenge last week from the state party chairman.

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