Kaufmann quiz: Senate history
Last week we quizzed you on local theater. This week: Political theater.
How well do you know our Senate history?
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Which two candidates held a "beer summit" after a contentious election in 2010?
Dick Durbin & Paul Vallas
Mark Kirk & Tammy Duckworth
Carol Moseley Braun & Alan Dixon
Mark Kirk & Alexi Giannoulias
Correct answer: Mark Kirk & Alexi Giannoulias
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Who was Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pick to replace Sen. Barack Obama?
Himself
Tammy Duckworth
Lisa Madigan
Roland Burris
Correct answer: Roland Burris
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Which Republican beat incumbent Democrat Carol Moseley Braun in 1998?
Patrick Collins
George Ryan
Mark Kirk
Peter Fitzgerald
Correct answer: Peter Fitzgerald
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Who did Barack Obama beat in the Democratic primary for Senate in 2004?
Mike Quigley
Lisa Madigan
Luis Gutiérrez
Dan Hynes
Correct answer: Dan Hynes
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Which Illinois politician was NOT a senator?
Charles Percy
Everett Dirksen
Abraham Lincoln
Paul Simon
Correct answer: Abraham Lincoln
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Which former Chicago athlete was interested in running against Barack Obama in 2004?
Mike Ditka
Chris Chelios
Steve Trout
Steve Kerr
Correct answer: Mike Ditka
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Who did Dick Durbin defeat in 1996 to start his tenure in the Senate?
Al Salvi
Jim Oberweis
Jim Edgar
Jim Ryan
Correct answer: Al Salvi
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Which Illinois senator did NOT run for president?
Everett Dirksen
Stephen A. Douglas
Paul Simon
Charles Percy
Correct answer: Charles Percy
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Carol Moseley Braun beat incumbent Alan Dixon in 1992. Many say this happened because:
Dixon refused to campaign
Dixon didn't eat lunch at Manny's on election day
Dixon was indicted in a pay to play bribery scandal
Dixon voted to confirm Justice Clarence Thomas
Correct answer: Dixon voted to confirm Justice Clarence Thomas
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This U.S. Senator was an avid sailor, often mentioning their boat "Sotiría" and their love of Lake Michigan on the campaign trail.
Carol Moseley Braun
Dick Durbin
Mark Kirk
Peter Fitzgerald
Correct answer: Mark Kirk
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