Friday, GOProud endorsed Mark Kirk in IL's U.S. Senate race, the Advocate reports:
In a statement, GOProud hailed Kirk for his commitment to “common-sense conservative solutions” that include opposition to raising taxes and his leadership against the Obama health care overhaul. GOProud notes that Kirk did vote against the Federal Marriage Amendment.
“Mark Kirk supports common-sense conservative solutions that will improve the lives of all Illinoisans, including gay and lesbian Illinoisans,” said GOProud executive director Jimmy LaSalvia. “From taxes to health care to jobs and the economy, Mark Kirk consistently supports policies that would benefit gay and lesbian voters in Illinois.”
UPDATE 1x: "On Top" Mag online says GOProud's endorsement of Kirk is "controversial" because Kirk recently supported the military's DADT policy:
The endorsement is expected to be controversial because Kirk objects to lifting the 1993 policy that bans gay and lesbian troops from serving openly, known as “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.” As a member of the House, Kirk voted against a repeal measure earlier this year.
