From what I have observed , Duckworth is an awful person who happened to have served honorably and been terribly injured in combat. Her service and sacrifice is admirable, her time in congress has been a grudge match and her wounds a hammer to wield against opponents. Once installed, she will be difficult to dislodge.
You are correct on all points. Unfortunately, Mark Kirk has also proven to be a real punchbowl floater, which - once again - gives Illinois voters a choice between crap or crud. I really hate the 17th Amendment.
Mr. niteowl77
Only because she is in Illinois.