Category: Politics
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Few vote in primary elections
As Kansas moves towards the August 3rd primary election there’s a great deal of interest, at least among a certain segment of the population, in the outcome of the election. I say a segment, because history shows that few people vote in primary elections. A relatively small number of voters has a large say in…
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Earmarks and Kansas elections
The topic of earmarks is playing a role in contest for the Republican Party nomination for United States Senate from Kansas between Todd Tiahrt and Jerry Moran.
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Sedgwick County Republican party picnic announced
The Sedgwick County Republican Party will have a picnic on Saturday July 24, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Sedgwick County Park. Candidates for local, state, and national offices are expected to attend.
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Olathe Republican straw poll produces wins by Tiahrt, Yoder
Yesterday’s Olathe Republican Party picnic featured a straw poll that provided insight into statewide and local races as Kansas nears its August 3rd primary. The annual event is very popular, and this year 430 people paid the $2 fee to participate in the straw poll.
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In Kansas, Sarah Palin chooses Todd Tiahrt
Yesterday former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin endorsed Todd Tiahrt for the Republican Party nomination for United States Senate from Kansas.
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Kansas fourth district Congressional poll shows big change, surprise
A just-released poll shows that the race for the Republican Party nomination for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas has changed dramatically since the last poll in February.
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Kansas news digest
News from alternative media around Kansas for June 25, 2010.
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Kansas fourth district Congressional candidates answer individual questions
Last week’s forum of candidates for the Republican Party nomination for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas featured a set of questions tailored individually for each of the four candidates who participated.
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Club for Growth gives slight nod to Tiahrt over Moran
That caveat aside, let’s look at how the Club ranked members of the Kansas House delegation, particularly Todd Tiahrt and Jerry Moran. These two are candidates for the Republican party nomination for the U.S. Senate. It is commonly thought that the winner of this August Republican primary election will cruise to victory in the November…
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In Kansas, some campaigns for Congress face charges of hypocrisy
I have been active in the Kansas Tea Party Movement since March of 2009. The basic tenants of it are attractive to me. The emphasis on freedom, liberty, personal responsibility, and love of the Constitution is inspiring. The tea party movement is supposed to be “a new politics” — one of honesty, integrity, and a…
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Hartman state tax issue still a little bit murky
At Wednesday’s forum of candidates for the Republican Party nomination for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas, the issue of candidate Wink Hartman and his residency arose. The discussion, however, didn’t lead to much new information about the issue.