Tag: Elections
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A Republican dark horse?
Wondering if “the GOP isn’t on course to nominating their very own [Michael] Dukakis?” the Weekly Standard suggests a few possibilities, including Kansas’ Mike Pompeo: Who could such a mysterious dark horse be? Well, it’s not as if every well-qualified contender is already on the field. Mitch Daniels was probably the most successful Republican governor…
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Debate expert Rodney Wren and the presidential debates
Debate and communications coach and expert Rodney Wren explains the recent presidential debate. What should viewers look for as they watch?
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‘Roast of Trump’ best left unserved
A celebrity roast of Donald Trump provides insight into the honoree’s character.
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Examining a Kansas school district election
In its campaign to convince voters to raise taxes, the Auburn-Washburn school district deceives voters. David Dorsey explains.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita Eagle reporting, marijuana laws, and the Kansas economy
The Wichita Eagle prints several stories that ought to cause readers to question the reliability of its newsroom. Wichita voters pass a marijuana law that conflicts state law. Performance of the Kansas economy. Finally, some unexplained results in the way people vote.
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Did Jeff Longwell dodge a tough city council vote?
On election day, Wichita city council member and mayoral candidate Jeff Longwell appears to have ducked an inconvenient vote and would not say why.
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Wichita Eagle fails readers, again
In its coverage of the 2015 election, the Wichita Eagle prints several stories that ought to cause readers to question the reliability of its newsroom.
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Sedgwick County elections have an anomaly
A Wichita statistician is thwarted in efforts to obtain data that might explain a strange observation.
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Wichita marijuana ballot issue, April 7, 2015
Following is a map of voting for the Wichita marijuana ballot issue, April 7, 2015.
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Wichita mayoral vote map, April 7, 2015
Following is a map of voting for the Wichita mayoral contest, April 7, 2015.
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Wichita general election returns, April 7, 2015
Here is a link to a Google Docs sheet of selected returns from the April 7, 2015 Wichita general election, for each precinct.
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For Wichita’s Longwell, flipping in the face of an election
Campaign season provides an opportunity to see just how malleable candidates’ positions can be, leaving us to wonder if some have any firm and guiding principles.