Category: Politics
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Koch critics examined
Critics of Charles and David Koch allege that the philanthropists have tried to hide their political involvement and contributions over the years. While false, many uncritically believe it. And at the same time, the media gives Koch critics a pass on their lack of transparency.
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Atlas Debrief: It’s only “planning,” not “secrecy”
Will a closed-door meeting of Democrats receive much coverage and scrutiny?
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Sedgwick County Republicans elect leadership
The Sedgwick County Republican Party met to elect its leadership, and while the party has made improvements in inclusiveness, some still feel left out.
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Political attacks not all bad
Dr. Mel Kahn of Wichita State University explains why he believes negative attacks and the accountability they generate are essential to democracy.
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In state legislatures, Republicans make gains
In the 88 state legislative bodies that held elections this week, Democrats held a big advantage over Republicans. 52 bodies were under Democratic control, with 33 in Republican hands. (Two are evenly split, and one is non-partisan.) After the election, the situation is nearly exactly reversed, with Republicans in control of 52 bodies, and Democrats,…
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Washington Post doesn’t care much for accuracy
When news media make errors — even if only in opinion columns — what is the responsibility for issuing corrections? For the Washington Post, the editorial page department doesn’t seem to accept much responsibility
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Last-minute Kansas fourth district campaign finance
Analysis of campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission finds Republican Mike Pompeo raising more money than rival Democrat Raj Goyle in the campaign for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas.
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Economic freedom should be the presidential benchmark
While it may seem that it’s too early to start thinking about the 2012 presidential election, we can be sure that election night coverage of this year’s midterm elections will include analysis of how the results impact the next presidential election. Over the next few months we can expect presidential candidates to announce their candidacies.…
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Democrats block me in Wichita
This afternoon I attended a Democratic party rally at Old Town Square in Wichita. The featured speaker was candidate for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas Raj Goyle. I hadn’t expected to be blocked, but that’s what happened.
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Pompeo increases lead over Goyle in Kansas fourth
Today KWCH Television and SurveyUSA released a poll surveying the candidates for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas. The results show Republican Mike Pompeo increasing his lead over challenger Raj Goyle, the Democratic Party nominee.
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Business can oppose incentives and use them
In the campaign for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas, Democrat Raj Goyle criticizes leading opponent Republican Mike Pompeo for accepting economic development incentives while opposing their existence.