Tag: Elections
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Wichita can implement transparency, even though tax did not pass
Wichitans have to wonder: Was transparency promised only as an inducement to vote for the sales tax? Or is it a governing principle of our city?
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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.