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Kirk 'Un-endorses' Trump

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U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has unendorsed presumptive GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump. This follows a series of controversial statements from Trump including a comment widely considered racist about a judge from Indiana of Mexican descent who is hearing a case involving Trump.

The Republican Kirk is considered a vulnerable target as he seeks re-election in November against Democratic Candidate Tammy Duckworth.

Kirk released a statement saying he had hoped Trump would tone down his rhetoric, but that it now appears Kirk cannot support his party's nominee because he has not demonstrated the necessary temperament to be President.
 

WGLT Senior Reporter Charlie Schlenker has spent more than three award-winning decades in radio. He lives in Normal with his family.
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