Duckworth Campaign Responds to Kirk-Garland Meeting

Statement

In response to Senator Kirk's meeting with Judge Garland, Duckworth deputy campaign manager Matt McGrath issued the following statement:

"Senator Kirk seems to expect extra credit for doing the bare minimum -- in this case his job. While it's nice that he's meeting with Judge Garland, Kirk's cynicism was revealed when he told a conservative talk radio host that he didn't expect Mitch McConnell to allow the nomination to proceed, and he's done absolutely nothing in the meantime that would make McConnell feel the least bit inconvenienced for his obstruction.

"Instead of going through the motions, Senator Kirk should show leadership by putting pressure on McConnell and urge him to give an eminently qualified Illinois native a fair hearing followed by an up-or-down vote. If he doesn't, Illinois families have every right to question Kirk's sincerity and whether this is more election year posturing from a vulnerable candidate."

Kirk Said McConnell Will Not Hold A Vote On Garland And That A New President Will Pick The Supreme Court Nominee. In an interview on the Big John Howell show, Kirk said "I think that given Mitch's view, I don't see his view changing too much. You know, eventually, we'll have an election and we will have a new President. The new President will obviously come forward with a nomination. And that's all for the politics of a new time." [Big John Howell Show, WLS, 3/18/16]

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