Kirk to GOP: 'Man up' and vote on Supreme Court nominee

Friday, March 18, 2016
WASHINGTON (WLS) -- Illinois Senator Mark Kirk had some tough talk for his fellow Republicans who say they won't vote on President Obama's Supreme Court nominee.

"Just man up and cast a vote. The tough thing about these senatorial jobs is you get yes or no votes. Your whole job is to either say yes or no and explain why," Kirk said.
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Kirk made his comments on WLS Radio. Republicans in the Senate want the next president to select a new justice.

Kirk is up for re-election this year. He'll face Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth in November.
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