OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Budget & Economy
Mark Kirk: No bailout for irresponsible decisions by state of Illinois.
Mark Kirk: Proudly voted for TARP; but against stimulus funds.
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Energy & Oil
Alexi Giannoulias: Clean energy future for national security & job creation.
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Environment
Mark Kirk: Stimulus should've funded Mississippi dams & O'Hare projects.
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Government Reform
Alexi Giannoulias: I streamlined & cut Treasurer's Office staff by 17%.
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Immigration
David Vitter: TV ad: Melancon puts out a welcome sign for illegal aliens.
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Jobs
Alexi Giannoulias: Losing job is more than just a paycheck; it affects morale.
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Principles & Values
Alexi Giannoulias: I told the truth about my mistakes; my opponent has not.
Mark Kirk: I've owned up to my mistakes; my opponent has not.
Ken Buck: I will not swear allegiance to the Republican party.
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Social Security
Jack Conway: Pledges to not scale back program nor raise retirement age.
Rand Paul: I've never challenged constitutionality of Social Security.
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Tax Reform
Michael Bennet: Open to compromise on temporarily extending Bush tax cuts.
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