Category: Politics
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Huelskamp tweets from convention
Congressman Tim Huelskamp of the Kansas first district is at the Republican National Convention, and he’s tweeting. In a press release, Huelskamp said “I came to Congress on the wave of the conservative Tea Party movement in 2010. The American people told us to take on Washington and come up with answers to our problems.…
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Chambers to host Congressional Summit
An event in Wichita will feature all members of the Kansas Congressional delegation.
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Donor disclosure rules are the same for everyone
While liberal groups criticize the ability to spend unlimited amounts on political education campaigns without disclosure of funding, the rules apply to everyone, and liberal groups and unions use them, too.
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Defeated Kansas Republican Chorus
Joseph Ashby and friends created a funny parody song about the recent primary election in Kansas, where many so-called moderate Republicans were defeated by conservative challengers
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Wichita voters reject cronyism — again
Voters in Wichita and the surrounding area have rejected, for the second time this year, the culture of political cronyism that passes for economic development in Wichita.
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National coverage of Kansas primary election
The August primary election in Kansas has received national attention. Following are some stories that appeared in national media.
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Sedgwick County voter registration changes: Impact on senate races
Analysis of voter registration in Sedgwick County shows switches to Republican registration, but also other interesting numbers.
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Wichita Eagle voter guide available
The Wichita Eagle voter guide for the August 2012 elections is avaailable.
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Skelton, Sedgwick County Commissioner, censured by party
Jim Skelton, a Sedgwick County Commissioner, has been censured by his party.
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SWATing a threat to political speech
Conservative bloggers are being targeted with an illegal and dangerous tactic with the aim of silencing or moderating their voices. The tactic is SWATing.
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Five questions with Mike Pompeo
U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo from Wichita explains his opposition to tax credits for all energy production, the problems with over-regulation of business, and the state of the economic recovery.