ARS Revokes Endorsement of Senator Mark Kirk In Wake of His Racist Attack on Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth

October 29, 2016

October 29, 2016 – ARS PAC announced today it has revoked its endorsement of United States Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois and released the following statement by ARS PAC Executive Director Peter Ambler:

In public office, your values matter as much as your votes. That’s the example Gabby set in Congress and in her campaigns, and that’s the example we must follow in the movement to reduce gun violence. Senator Kirk’s racist attack on Congresswoman Duckworth is unacceptable and represents a low point, even in this election season. For that reason, Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC is revoking its endorsement of Senator Kirk. While we believe the path to responsible change and communities safer from gun violence must include Republican champions, we cannot continue to support Senator Kirk. A man who is not worthy of your vote cannot be worthy of our endorsement. As Gabby and Mark wrote in August, Congresswoman Duckworth is an American hero and a powerful voice for stronger gun laws. She will be an exceptional United States Senator.

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