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February 2, 2010                                                                                                   

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WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:

“After tremendous primary victories, I extend my sincere congratulations to all GOP primary winners tonight.  Congressman Mark Kirk is poised to help lead the strongest Republican ticket that Illinois has seen in a generation.  The Republican Party is in an excellent position to compete on the issues most important to the people of Illinois.  Whether it’s the senate seat once held by President Obama, or the governorship, or other seats across the state, voters are clearly tired of the arrogance and corruption in government and are ready to make the change they want. With its unemployment rate among the worst in the nation, Illinois can no longer afford the binge spending and failed leadership of entrenched Democrats.  There is no doubt in my mind that many Republican candidates will prevail over their Democrat opponents this fall and provide the representation and leadership Illinoisans have asked for and deserve.

“Over the past year, independent voters in Virginia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts have made their voices heard by sending a clear message that they’ve had enough of the binge spending and government-growing agenda coming from Washington and it looks like Illinois is eager to follow their lead.”