Specifically -- a video of Mr. Kirk's speech is posted on YouTube -- a congressman known for his pro-environmental stances said he voted the way he did on this issueGo to 3 minute , 10 second marker:
because, "It was in the narrow interests of my congressional district.
"But," he quickly added as some in the Republican crowd booed, "as your (senator), representing the entire state of Illinois, I would vote 'no' against the bill coming up, and that's because we are manufacturing, agriculture and coal state."
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
RHINO Republican Mark Kirk's Stunning Admission on Cap and Trade Vote
Crain's Chicago Business reports: