During an event hosted by the Christian Science Monitor today, the Chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) claimed that having primaries in states could create problems for the party’s eventual nominees.

As Hotline OnCall reported today, DSCC Chairman U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) made the argument that Republicans "will miss out on winning in key states this year because divisive primaries will force their eventual nominee too far to the right."

So what does that mean for Illinois Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias (D-IL), who just finished a brutal primary battle in the President’s home state?

"Are the Democrats forfeiting their chances in Illinois? By the standards set by his own party leaders, Alexi Giannoulias ‘will miss out on winning’ in the key state of Illinois thanks to his brutal primary battle, which pushed the Senate hopeful further to the left of the state’s electorate. In fact, his support for the failed stimulus and the Democrats’ government-run health care plan are perfect examples," said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokeswoman Amber Marchand.

"The fact is that voters are worried about the Democrats’ out-of-control spending agenda, and they are searching for leaders in Washington who will fight for the checks-and-balances that Illinois voters deserve," Marchand continued. "While Giannoulias rushes to rubberstamp the Democrats’ failed economic policies, we’re confident that voters will elect Mark Kirk, an independent minded leader who will fight for their best interests this November."

During an event hosted by the Christian Science Monitor today, the Chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) claimed that having primaries in states could create problems for the party’s eventual nominees.

As Hotline OnCall reported today, DSCC Chairman U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) made the argument that Republicans "will miss out on winning in key states this year because divisive primaries will force their eventual nominee too far to the right."

So what does that mean for Illinois Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias (D-IL), who just finished a brutal primary battle in the President’s home state?

"Are the Democrats forfeiting their chances in Illinois? By the standards set by his own party leaders, Alexi Giannoulias ‘will miss out on winning’ in the key state of Illinois thanks to his brutal primary battle, which pushed the Senate hopeful further to the left of the state’s electorate. In fact, his support for the failed stimulus and the Democrats’ government-run health care plan are perfect examples," said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokeswoman Amber Marchand.

"The fact is that voters are worried about the Democrats’ out-of-control spending agenda, and they are searching for leaders in Washington who will fight for the checks-and-balances that Illinois voters deserve," Marchand continued. "While Giannoulias rushes to rubberstamp the Democrats’ failed economic policies, we’re confident that voters will elect Mark Kirk, an independent minded leader who will fight for their best interests this November."

In an effort to deflect from his embattled record and ethical issues surrounding his family bank’s ties to the mafia, Illinois Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias (D-IL) attacked his opponent, U.S. Representative Mark Kirk (R-IL), for opposing a U.S. military option in Iran and falsely claiming Kirk wanted to "let Israel handle it."

The attack on Kirk - an established pro-Israel champion who engineered the Iran Refined Sanctions Petroleum Act and won the deployment of a U.S. X-Band radar to Israel - was an obvious attempt by Giannoulias to smear his opponent in the Jewish community and claim to be the "more pro-Israel" candidate in the race.

In light of his attack on Kirk, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) called on Giannoulias to explain his close family ties and past support for a known anti-Israel foundation in Chicago.

In 2006, Giannoulias served as Vice President and Chief Loan Officer of his family-owned Broadway Bank, where he bragged in a recent interview: "I did everything there." A closer look at the contributions made by Giannoulias’ family bank to the Crossroad Funds - a left-wing Chicago foundation - reveals a disconcerting trend:

In 2006, records show that Giannoulias’ Broadway Bank contributed between $1,000 and $5,000 to the Crossroad Funds, which provided a $4,000 grant to the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel & Palestine in 2006

In 2007, records show that Broadway Bank elevated to the Crossroads’ "$5,000 & Above" gift level, while the foundation provided another $4,000 to the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel & Palestine.

In 2008, records show Broadway Bank continued its contributions to Crossroads, while the foundation provided another $4,000 to the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel & Palestine.

While 2009 records are not yet available, Crossroads expanded its anti-Israel grants beyond another $3,500 for the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel & Palestine - this time adding another $1,000 for the Electronic Intifada. Moreover, the Giannoulias-backed foundation honored Electronic Intifada at its 2009 annual benefit.

"The Giannoulias family’s support for fringe anti-Israel activity in Chicago is shocking. For supporters of Israel, the Illinois Senate race in November pits Congressman Mark Kirk, who has served as an independent leader and pro-Israel champion, against 33-year-old Alexi Giannoulias, whose family bank boasts strong ties to fringe anti-Israel organizations in Chicago. The contrast in this election could not be more clear," said NRSC spokeswoman Amber Wilkerson Marchand.

In an effort to deflect from his embattled record and ethical issues surrounding his family bank’s ties to the mafia, Illinois Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias (D-IL) attacked his opponent, U.S. Representative Mark Kirk (R-IL), for opposing a U.S. military option in Iran and falsely claiming Kirk wanted to "let Israel handle it."

The attack on Kirk - an established pro-Israel champion who engineered the Iran Refined Sanctions Petroleum Act and won the deployment of a U.S. X-Band radar to Israel - was an obvious attempt by Giannoulias to smear his opponent in the Jewish community and claim to be the "more pro-Israel" candidate in the race.

In light of his attack on Kirk, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) called on Giannoulias to explain his close family ties and past support for a known anti-Israel foundation in Chicago.

In 2006, Giannoulias served as Vice President and Chief Loan Officer of his family-owned Broadway Bank, where he bragged in a recent interview: "I did everything there." A closer look at the contributions made by Giannoulias’ family bank to the Crossroad Funds - a left-wing Chicago foundation - reveals a disconcerting trend:

In 2006, records show that Giannoulias’ Broadway Bank contributed between $1,000 and $5,000 to the Crossroad Funds, which provided a $4,000 grant to the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel & Palestine in 2006

In 2007, records show that Broadway Bank elevated to the Crossroads’ "$5,000 & Above" gift level, while the foundation provided another $4,000 to the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel & Palestine.

In 2008, records show Broadway Bank continued its contributions to Crossroads, while the foundation provided another $4,000 to the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel & Palestine.

While 2009 records are not yet available, Crossroads expanded its anti-Israel grants beyond another $3,500 for the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel & Palestine - this time adding another $1,000 for the Electronic Intifada. Moreover, the Giannoulias-backed foundation honored Electronic Intifada at its 2009 annual benefit.

"The Giannoulias family’s support for fringe anti-Israel activity in Chicago is shocking. For supporters of Israel, the Illinois Senate race in November pits Congressman Mark Kirk, who has served as an independent leader and pro-Israel champion, against 33-year-old Alexi Giannoulias, whose family bank boasts strong ties to fringe anti-Israel organizations in Chicago. The contrast in this election could not be more clear," said NRSC spokeswoman Amber Wilkerson Marchand.

One year ago today, the massive "stimulus" debacle that Democrat Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias (D-IL) supported was signed into law by President Barack Obama.

Upon passage, the unemployment rate in Illinois was 8.6 percent in February 2009. But despite Giannoulias’ reassurances that the bill provided resources that "will help us get through this," Illinois’ unemployment rate skyrocketed to 11.1 percent in December 2009.

One year ago today, the massive "stimulus" debacle that Democrat Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias (D-IL) supported was signed into law by President Barack Obama.

Upon passage, the unemployment rate in Illinois was 8.6 percent in February 2009. But despite Giannoulias’ reassurances that the bill provided resources that "will help us get through this," Illinois’ unemployment rate skyrocketed to 11.1 percent in December 2009.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released a new Web ad today, entitled "Boondoggle," marking the one year anniversary of the Democrats’ failed $787 billion stimulus debacle. A play on a recent popular Super Bowl advertisement, the NRSC’s ad highlights the Democrats’ out-of-control spending agenda in 2009, including the sweetheart deals that marred their unpopular health care proposals.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released a new Web ad today, entitled "Boondoggle," marking the one year anniversary of the Democrats’ failed $787 billion stimulus debacle. A play on a recent popular Super Bowl advertisement, the NRSC’s ad highlights the Democrats’ out-of-control spending agenda in 2009, including the sweetheart deals that marred their unpopular health care proposals.

The Chicago Daily Observer takes a trip down Giannoulias' past and reminds voters that it was Alexi's bank who loaned millions to a Ukrainian mafia figure.

The Chicago Daily Observer takes a trip down Giannoulias' past and reminds voters that it was Alexi's bank who loaned millions to a Ukrainian mafia figure.