It's about time someone sees that Kirk Morris is the best person for the job. I have known Kirk for a few years and I can't help but realize, he is the most qualified, "normal" person in the race for US Congress in the 8th District of Illinois. The thing that sets Kirk apart from the competition is the fact that he walks the walk. The others just seem to talk the talk. Kirk's a "do-er" who has accomplished many incredible things before ever considering politics.

I had the honor of performing at one of Kirk's fund raisers a few weeks ago. It was the first time I had seen him in a political setting. Honestly, at first, it was kind of odd seeing a man that I knew as a friend, speaking about things that really matter to me. As I listened, I was touched by his compassion, very impressed with his knowledge of the issues and his promise to help change things that need change and support things that work for America.

Am army of people are now rallying to "the cause" because Kirk also believes he can make a difference. That's what I look for in someone who represents me; do they believe what they are saying, or are they only saying things to get my vote.

In my short politically-experienced life, Peter Roskam is the only politician I have know before he became a national personality. Peter remains strong, loyal to the cause, and he can't be bought. Kirk has those same, "real" qualities. Kirk may not have the funding that the others in this race have, but if people can look past glitter and gold and listen to what Kirk has to say, most people, Democrats, Republicans and Independents would see that Kirk really does have America's best interest in mind.

The Pioneer Press in the 8th District of Illinois, the place where I live; endorses Kirk Morris.

PIONEER PRESS- 8th DISTRICT, ILLINOIS

Three energetic candidates -- Kirk Morris, Ken Arnold and Steve Greenberg -- are competing Feb. 5 for the Republican Party's nomination for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean, D-8th, in a district formerly considered a Republican stronghold.

Arnold promotes himself as "the creative conservative," but that label could apply to all three Republican candidates who offer innovative ideas on a number of issues. Greenberg is receiving considerable support from area and national Republican Party leaders who want him to spend his family fortune to target Bean, but our endorsement goes to Morris -- the Republican candidate who would be the most effective spokesman for typical 8th District residents' concerns.

Like his opponents, Morris emphasizes preventing tax increases, controlling government spending and securing our nation's borders. He stands out, however, because of his extensive volunteer work and experience on environmental issues. Morris is a forest preserve nature guide, the vice president of an alternative fuels conversion company and a member of the lieutenant governor's Alternate Fuels Development Committee.

Morris has become a knowledgeable advocate for veterans and their families since his U.S. Marine son was killed in Iraq in 2004. Yet, he is not running an emotion-driven campaign for sympathy votes. In fact, during his Pioneer Press endorsement interview, Morris did not mention his son's death. Instead, he detailed his views on a variety of issues, including his belief that experienced military commanders -- not politicians -- should determine the course of action in Iraq.

Morris' campaign lacks Greenberg's vast financial resources, but we think he would be the party's best option for the Nov. 4 General Election.

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