Kirk: Palin memo not sign of shifting to the right
Senate candidate Mark Kirk says reaching out to Sarah Palin was not a sign that he's shifting to the right in an effort to win over conservative Republicans.
Kirk said Wednesday that he's simply trying to build a broad coalition that will appeal to all Republicans and independents, as well as some Democrats.
Kirk's views on guns, abortion and the environment have angered many Illinois conservatives.
Palin is one of the country's most popular figures among conservatives. Kirk recently sent her a memo outlining why she should make supportive comments about him during a visit to Chicago next week.
His effort was criticized by Democrats and Republicans alike.
Kirk says he hasn't changed his views, calling himself socially moderate and fiscally conservative.