November « 2009 « State of the State, Kansas

Slide Show: Brownback, Jenkins, Huelskamp, Schmidt Rally The Republican Faithful in Wamego

Kansas Republicans gathered in Wamego Saturday to rally support heading into the general election.

Hartman and Kansas Libertarian Party Leadership Meet, Final Decision Scheduled For End of Week

The Kansas Libertarian Party had a teleconference late Tuesday night with Wink Hartman that both sides say went well but the they want “time to think about and discuss it.”

Updated: Kansas GOP Scrambles to Keep Hartman Out Of The Race For Congress Against Pompeo and Goyle

In the days following the news that oil millionaire and former Republican primary candidate Wink Hartman is considering re-entering the race for Congress, leading Kansas Republicans have been working the phones in an effort to keep Hartman out of the race.

Slide Show: Jeb Bush and Sam Brownback Campaign In Kansas City, Discussing Changes To Education

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and U.S. Senator Sam Brownback campaigned in Kansas City September 2 where they talked about changes to the education system.

Hartman Considering Re-Entering Race For Congress Against Pompeo and Goyle

A spokesperson for Wink Hartman confirmed Saturday that the former Fourth District Republican candidate is considering re-entering the race for Congress.

Opinion: Minorities Are At Home In The GOP But Conservatives Must Light The Path

November 24, 2009

Among the feelings of many minorities that their vote doesn’t matter. But what can these voters really expect as long as they give their blind allegiance to the Democratic Party?

Alan Keyes and Jim Anderson Bring Power Back To The People

Former Presidential candidate Dr. Alan Keyes and Jim Anderson, a candidate for the 4th Congressional District, explain how they plan to “bring power” back to the people.

Letter from the Newsroom – Minority Voting Edition

November 23, 2009

President Obama’s election was historic but many people with diffrent ethnic and racial backgrounds are still struggling for equality and an equal chance to make their political voice heard.

African American Voters Look Closer To Home For Change

November 22, 2009

Randal Jelks, a professor of African American studies at Kansas University, says that African American voters are looking for change closer to home.

The Hispanic Community Is The Sleeping Giant No More

Abel Perez, the Executive Director of the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce says the Hispanic community has woken up to discover the power of their vote.

Mike Pompeo says Campaign for Congress is Going Strong

November 20, 2009

Mike Pompeo, a Republican candidate for the 4th Congressional District, tells the Pachyderm Club and State of the State KS that his campaign is going strong.

John Ashcroft Responds to 9/11 Trials in NYC and Endorses Todd Tiahrt

Former US Attorney General John Ashcroft explains why he believes putting 9/11 suspects on trial in federal court in New York City is dangerous. He also endorses U.S. Congressman Todd Tiahrt.

$38 Million Award Brings Energy Efficiency To Kansas

November 18, 2009

Governor Mark Parkinson and State Treasurer Dennis McKinney launched Efficiency Kansas Tuesday, a program to make Kansas homes more energy efficient.

Nebraska Congressman and Hall Of Fame Coach Campaigns for Moran

Tom Osborne (R), former Nebraska Congressman and Hall of Fame Football coach recently came to Olathe to explain why he supports Congressman Jerry Moran (R) for US Senate.

Letter from the Newsroon – Cap & Trade Edition

November 16, 2009

This week we focus on the impact of federal cap and trade legislation on Kansas. As an agricultural state, Kansas seems caught in the cross hairs of farming and climate regulation.