tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58253712565351073652024-03-13T01:33:33.946-04:00What's Right With KansasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-564188550407052092010-03-02T22:15:00.001-05:002010-03-02T22:16:41.064-05:00Rhetoric vs. ResultsRhetoric vs. Results: Exploring the Democrat Record on Jobs<br /><br />Are the Democrats in charge of our government listening? The last 11 months have been spent on an agenda that is out of step with the struggles of the American people. An agenda that expands the reach of government, increases the deficit, and requires us to borrow even more money from foreign countries.<br /><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vzRgrDA5C7c&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vzRgrDA5C7c&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-44986569327028462462010-03-02T21:48:00.002-05:002010-03-02T21:57:40.233-05:00Gov Poll: Brownback Tops HollandNothing surprising here -<br /><br />The first Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 survey of that contest finds Brownback earning support from 55% of likely voters in the state to Holland’s 33%. Four percent (4%) like some other candidate, and eight percent (8%) remain undecided.<br /><br />Most reassuring is that voters not affiliated with either major party prefer the Republican by 14 points. Good to see that independents are coming back to the RIGHT side.<br /><br />And a for a good laugh, though hardly known at all - seven percent (7%) of the state’s voters view Holland very favorably, and six percent (6%) have a very unfavorable opinion of him.<br /><br />Check out Brownback's website - http://www.brownback.com/ and be sure to add him on Facebook.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-31542299503704491082010-02-02T10:00:00.000-05:002010-02-02T10:00:02.113-05:00Tiahrt on the Air<object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9054855&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=1&color=00adef&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9054855&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=1&color=00adef&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/9054855">Fight Back</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2044688">Christopher Hanks</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />We've had several requests to post the Tiahrt ad that's currently on the air - so here it is. We'll do our best to remain Fair and Balanced so if you've got over ads, send them our way!<br /><br />rightwithkansas@gmail.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-62766578518333079092010-02-01T22:00:00.000-05:002010-02-01T22:21:56.065-05:00Fundraising - KS-01Amazingly the money in the Big First is still fairly close. Huelskamp leads in amount raised and cash on hand but this early - anything can happen. Barnett has also previously run statewide so may have a leg up on the name ID. Huelskamp and Barnett also represent state senate districts within the first - Wasinger and Mann are relatively new candidates on the scene. We'll keep our eyes out for a poll in the race - but from the looks of it, anyone could walk away from the crowded primary a winner.<br /><br />Wasinger $202,800 COH $100,800 Raised<br />Huelskamp $480,000 COH $136,800 Raised<br />Barnett $374,700 COH $126,600 Raised<br />Mann $240,800 COH $72,000 Raised<br /><br />Barnett did give himself $100,000 of his money this summer but we're pretty sure that will still be accepted to run ads...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-59887100734773104992010-02-01T21:48:00.004-05:002010-02-01T21:53:38.535-05:00Kansas Senate Poll<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbm9vNEtIJOYeFZwOFcMJeqD4-MVS48hfUTDkR67LChUOgZ3_XgJe5uhpEjozPwcuVMWJb4-vfzI5h7jteYBAyd2pcDAmX9UBixhdr7OUfUmr6vNLeBLMCtCU1FsW9u_-WB0QhLLNUbI/s1600-h/senate+poll.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbm9vNEtIJOYeFZwOFcMJeqD4-MVS48hfUTDkR67LChUOgZ3_XgJe5uhpEjozPwcuVMWJb4-vfzI5h7jteYBAyd2pcDAmX9UBixhdr7OUfUmr6vNLeBLMCtCU1FsW9u_-WB0QhLLNUbI/s400/senate+poll.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433473589320126722" border="0" /></a><br />A new poll finds Rep. Jerry Moran leading Rep. Todd Tiahrt 40-33% in the race for the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Sam Brownback. Compared to an identical SurveyUSA poll released 2 months ago, Moran is up 3 points. Tiahrt is down 1.<br /><br />27% were still undecided - still a sizeable chunk this early out. Tiahrt recently went up on TV - we'll see if that can help him star swaying some of the undecideds his way. The only analysis we can make at this point is that this is going to get heated, quickly!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-13990725992967634722010-01-25T22:14:00.002-05:002010-01-25T22:16:47.034-05:00ObamaCare - Still Not TransparentCheck out this new video from the NRCC. Things have been pretty quiet regarding health care reform but we're guessing Obama will somehow claim a victory on it Wednesday night at the State of the Union. <br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u7_TsP7_ivo&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_profilepage&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u7_TsP7_ivo&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_profilepage&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-35441778531169302342010-01-25T22:05:00.001-05:002010-01-25T22:06:49.076-05:00AFP Fightin the Good FightCheck Americans for Prosperity's new site (http://www.kstaxalert.com) Kansas Tax Alert, where people can sign up for e-mails.<br /><br />State Director Derrick Sontag says the group will send out an alert whenever a bill raising taxes is introduced in the House or Senate. Clicking on the alert will then allow recipients to send e-mails to legislators.<br /><br /> Sontag says the goal is to allow Kansans to contact their legislators quickly.<br /><br />And taxes are on legislators' agenda this year. Gov. Mark Parkinson has proposed increasing sales and tobacco taxes to close a budget shortfall.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-34730342148718928142010-01-20T22:43:00.001-05:002010-01-20T23:06:17.034-05:00New Poll: Who will Brownback choose for Lt GovRumors are starting to fly about who Senator Brownback will pick to serve as his lieutenant governor. <span style="font-weight: bold;">We've posted a new poll but would love to hear your suggestions as well</span>!<br /><br />Some of the most likely candidates<br /> - Retiring Secretary Ron Thornburgh who dropped out of the race for governor and would pull in some moderates for Brownback<br /> - 3rd district candidate and former state Senator Nick Jordan - this would help avoid a nasty Republican primary in the 3rd and pull in some Kansas City votes for the Senator. Also would leave Yoder as the front runner for the 3rd who is a bit more moderate for the district that voted for Obama in 2008<br /> - State Senator Jeff Colyer - also pulls in Kansas City votes and money for the senator, as well as experience in the health field. The two also served as White House fellows and are rumored to be close<br /><br />Other possibilites could be Moran or Tiahrt if one of them decides to drop out of the race for the Republican nomination for Senate, Brownback's former chief of staff Rob Wasinger if he decided to get out of the crowded primary for the 1st district, Kris Kobach if he gets out of the SoS race - close with Brownback since serving as state party chair, or Jim Barnett if he were to drop out of the primary in the 1st - he's already got some statewide name ID after running for Gov against Sebelius.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-87074707735771961742010-01-20T22:00:00.002-05:002010-01-20T22:17:28.267-05:00Holland's In....MaybeState Senator Tom Holland may run against Lynn Jenkins - no wait, now he may run against Sam Brownback for Governor. Good decision, if you're not well known enough to mount a credible challenge in the 2nd district you should definitely go ahead and give statewide a shot. <br /><br />According to the Cap Journal - State Sen. Tom Holland, of Baldwin City, said he will decide soon whether to seek the Democratic nomination. "Several people have approached me about running for governor," Holland said. "I'm actively considering it."<br /><br />At year end, Holland reported raising $7,700 last year and currently has $12,900 COH. Holland won his senate seat in 2008 against incumbent Roger Pine. Although this was an impressive win in a year where Kansas only got more Red - winning on 48% of his own district doesn't exactly bode well for a statewide race against Brownback who will likely outspend him 10 to 1.<br /><br />Favorite fact on his facebook page: Holland is a fan of 'ForwardKansas' - but really, who isn't??<br /><br />Best of luck thought Tom - we're looking forward to the entertainment!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-29864723885574360322010-01-14T18:59:00.003-05:002010-01-14T19:03:26.492-05:00Time to Listen<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MB0csqGkvzI&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MB0csqGkvzI&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-66263716769012008182010-01-12T15:47:00.003-05:002010-01-12T15:52:31.524-05:00KS Fundraising: Who's Got It, Who Doesn't<div class="gmail_quote">Governor<br />Sam Brownback Raised $1,534,000 Cash on Hand $1,100,000<br /><br />Attorney General<br />Stephen Six Raised $375,000 Cash on Hand $501,000<br />Derek Schmidt Raised $138,000 Cash on Hand $111,000<br /><br />Insurance Commissioner<br />Sandy Praegar Raised $59,000 Cash on Hand $92,000<br />David Powell* Raised $16,000 Cash on Hand $2,000 *Primary Challenger<br /><br />Secretary of State<br />J.R. Claeys <wbr> Raised $110,000 Cash on Hand $288,000<br />Kris Kobach *Not yet online<br />Chris Biggs Raised $1,000 Cash on Hand $1,000<br /><br />Treasurer<br />Dennis McKinney Raised $153,000 Cash on Hand $147,000<br /><br />We're interested to see what's next for current Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh. Although he withdrew from the Governor's race, he still has over $130,000 in his campaign account. Perhaps he'll use it to help out some friends or perhaps he's holding on to it for his next move.<br /><br />Keep checking back for more details on these finance reports and the federal finance reports that are due the 15th. Will Moran continue to outraise Tiahrt? Will anyone drop out of these crowded primaries in the 1st and 4th? Did Laura Kelly even raise $50,000? Stay tuned.... </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-51181602256899064482010-01-12T04:00:00.000-05:002010-01-12T04:00:00.145-05:00Parkinson Likes Taxes?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ulYvJHm9dQkgznzbmnnabzWa_ThN6Ab_eEWvMHOxt_PJCn4JbPyxlz_-pzFKrxvl8Aeuf4Iu900IOpPDEdHtq9tbSt00A2asoSTX-XGiqYMF7iGXaIcvQ7Ta65J4q0OuoX9y1aAdhK0/s1600-h/mark+parkinson.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ulYvJHm9dQkgznzbmnnabzWa_ThN6Ab_eEWvMHOxt_PJCn4JbPyxlz_-pzFKrxvl8Aeuf4Iu900IOpPDEdHtq9tbSt00A2asoSTX-XGiqYMF7iGXaIcvQ7Ta65J4q0OuoX9y1aAdhK0/s400/mark+parkinson.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425692084999762050" border="0" /></a><br />Parkinson likes taxes - who knew? Guess it's a good thing he left the party or we'd all be demanding he did.<br /><br />Last night Governor Parkinson, in his State of the State, proposed a sales tax increase of 1 percent and a 55-cent per pack increase in cigarette taxes. We'll give it to him - he has a terrible job of attempting the balance the budget, now more than $300 million in the red. The sales tax hike would expire after three years unless lawmakers voted to continue it but the cigarette tax appears to be permanent.<br /><br />Republican forces already appear to be lining up against the proposal but will the Governor be able to tug at the hearts of Moderates - vowing to save education funding and win votes?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“Raising taxes in a recession is exactly the wrong policy,”</span> said Sen. Jeff Colyer, an Overland Park Republican.<br /><p>Mike Maddox, chairman of the Kansas Chamber board: <span style="font-style: italic;">“If Kansas is going to experience a sustained economic recovery and growth, businesses will lead the way by growing jobs. Nothing will hinder the recovery and economic growth more than increasing the tax burden on our citizens.”</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-78727065051507014222010-01-11T22:13:00.001-05:002010-01-11T22:16:35.126-05:00ObamaCare Keeps Falling<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrH7ZJpUM5r05lFLt3dnuaKBp0lg3cIDVybW9XqWuYhPmsL5HAfk4jWDanMmHoTjQLSDvj_pz0IsgFB_BMhHfUP3YgVPYy70uU6k6nt23d6mNeB1yPQz6ayKpV3ox-UTqiIyyfmEpuPzE/s1600-h/health+care+graph.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrH7ZJpUM5r05lFLt3dnuaKBp0lg3cIDVybW9XqWuYhPmsL5HAfk4jWDanMmHoTjQLSDvj_pz0IsgFB_BMhHfUP3YgVPYy70uU6k6nt23d6mNeB1yPQz6ayKpV3ox-UTqiIyyfmEpuPzE/s400/health+care+graph.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425686384032234482" border="0" /></a><br /><br />President Obama's approval rating on handling health care is at an all-time low, according to a new CBS News poll, something that is helping to drag down his overall approval rating.<br /><br />Just 36 percent of Americans approve of Mr. Obama's handling of health care, according to the poll, conducted from Jan. 6 – 10. Fifty-four percent disapprove.<br /><br />Barry, Barry - when will you give up on this government takeover of the health care system? The reason people are losing their health care is because they're losing their jobs! Lets focus on the economy and getting private industry to start booming again instead of government growth.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-82586886856307843172010-01-06T21:56:00.001-05:002010-01-06T21:58:23.905-05:00Global Warming?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLYzXP5Z821azYr7fbxUZ6xRbGaYN0-utn7BMUgA9glZo1LdnbqrawFpHKp__OsCEAoMh2jVzfoSHnAAM2qPtDwuHK-6Btw-2l4K08T4_G6DJV3YwtTlDsGfHrMp3_fLTVzOUZ3R2Yw0/s1600-h/thecold.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLYzXP5Z821azYr7fbxUZ6xRbGaYN0-utn7BMUgA9glZo1LdnbqrawFpHKp__OsCEAoMh2jVzfoSHnAAM2qPtDwuHK-6Btw-2l4K08T4_G6DJV3YwtTlDsGfHrMp3_fLTVzOUZ3R2Yw0/s400/thecold.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423826678734822866" border="0" /></a>We hope everyone is surviving the cold! <br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-76952555932320163642010-01-02T10:00:00.000-05:002010-01-02T10:00:02.070-05:00Six Supports Corrupt "Nebraska Compromise"?We've been upfront about the disaster that is the "health care reform" bill that's barreling its way through Congress. Led by Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, the Democrats will stop at <span style="font-style: italic;">nothing</span> to get <span style="font-style: italic;">anything</span> passed; no matter who gets run over, shafted, or what crooked deals need to be made to appease skeptics.<br /><br />The fact Nebraska will never have to pay for Medicaid coverage in the future, sticking states such as Kansas with the bill, is downright criminal. Thankfully, Republican lawmakers here in Kansas are <a href="http://cjonline.com/news/state/2009-12-31/gop_urges_six_to_fight_senate_bill">putting pressure</a> on Democrat Attorney General Steve Six to join the other 13 state attorney generals that are objecting to such a deal.<br /><br />Six is a relative unknown in Kansas politics. He was appointed by Queen Kathleen after their poster boy Paul Morrison was forced out after an infidelity scandal a few years back. What we do know about Six is that he's the typical Kansas Democrat that campaigns as not being a Democrat in order to get elected.<br /><br />So where does he stand on letting Nebraska get this Medicaid deal? So far, only silence.<br /><br />It's time Six takes a stand for or against the typical Washington corruption that Kansans are sick and tired of. So where are you Mr. Six? Kansans are waiting to hear where you stand.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-9689356025465047312009-12-31T11:29:00.002-05:002009-12-31T11:32:54.810-05:00A New Year's Eve Shocker: Laura Kelly Drops Out<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BXgOnsmaGrybzK9aaRFFzCF5jGgtJi7mxqhYM8SxiqsIdANYrKCRhRIkakf3OWkal98G0_0XLIJuo9bKYJP3wtfrgCD7Vs57IaLXiQkYr7tMmG7Qg8Ro0v-BSXEgdIlBs48EVxfgSSw/s1600-h/sad+laura.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 279px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BXgOnsmaGrybzK9aaRFFzCF5jGgtJi7mxqhYM8SxiqsIdANYrKCRhRIkakf3OWkal98G0_0XLIJuo9bKYJP3wtfrgCD7Vs57IaLXiQkYr7tMmG7Qg8Ro0v-BSXEgdIlBs48EVxfgSSw/s400/sad+laura.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421438970172338578" border="0" /></a>
<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Early this morning the Topeka Capital Journal broke some good news - JV candidate Laura Kelly is dropping her bid to take on Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins in the 2nd district. Kelly claims demands of conducting the U.S. House campaign and responsibilities of being a member of the State Senate were incompatible. The obligation to serve her constituents proved stronger than the desire to defeat Jenkins, she said. "I can't do this race and do the Senate," Kelly said.
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<br />Our thoughts: As an extremely liberal member of the Kansas State Senate who will probably have to vote for a tax increase this year, loves unions and would support everything Pelosi pushes - Kelly just didn't stand a chance against Jenkins. So what's the REAL reason Kelly is dropping out? A personal scandal? Can she really not run a campaign and govern at the same time? Could she not raise money in a climate that has become toxic for Democrats (especially here in <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Kansas</st1:place></st1:state>)? Maybe she just doesn't have the fire in her to run a rigorous campaign. I guess we'll take her at her word.
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<br />Nancy Boyda got 46% of the vote in 2008 against Jenkins in the general election. We'd estimate that number is padded with an extra 2-3% from people turning out for Obama. Kelly really isn't known outside of her district and would need a lot of money to get her name out there. We'd guess against Jenkins in the general in 2010 - Kelly would have been lucky to break 42%.
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<br />We'll go ahead and add Laura Kelly to the 'Democrat Candidates That Weren't' Club - Tom Wiggins, Greg Orman, Dan Glickman, Mark Parkinson...So let's recap. Democrats are now without a candidate for U.S. Senate, Governor, the 2nd Congressional seat, the 3rd Congressional Seat, and pretty much, the 1st Congressional seat. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">
<br />We can hear Democrats saying: <span style="font-style: italic;">Help us Raj Goyle, you are our only hope. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">
<br />So with that, we wish you all a Happy New Year! We'll be back in 2010 to continue telling you What's Right With Kansas! <o:p></o:p></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-36892995401466559602009-12-21T22:25:00.003-05:002009-12-21T22:33:00.632-05:00Senate ObamaCare: It's Finally HereThe Democratic Party’s decades-long push to insert more government control into our U.S. health care system cleared a major hurdle early Monday morning, with the Senate voting to advance a massive $871 billion bill to extend coverage to nearly all Americans and tighten regulations on private insurers.<br /><br />If the Senate passes the bill as expected — after two more procedural votes this week and a final vote set for 7 p.m. Christmas Eve — House and Senate negotiators will begin the arduous process of melding two substantially different bills. Democrats are optimistic they can reach a final compromise, but that is by no means ensured. <br /><br />Check out the video below. Luckily we know where Senators Brownback and Roberts stand on the bill.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xwSU_TAwrLM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xwSU_TAwrLM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-75637044812095475432009-12-17T22:56:00.002-05:002009-12-17T23:01:44.632-05:00Welcome to the Senate - Senator HuntingtonState Representative Terrie Huntington was elected tonight to replace retiring state Senator David Wysong. Huntington will compete the last three years of Wysong’s second term and could run for re-election to the Senate in 2012.<br /><br />Huntington was unopposed and was voted in by the precinct committees. The State Senate 7th District consists of some 61 precincts in Fairway, Leawood, Merriam, Mission, Mission Hills, Mission Woods, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, and Westwood.<br /><br />Congrats Terrie! Enjoy your new larger majority in the Senate. Though they are nasty, those 9 Democrats can't put up much of a fight against the 31 Republicans.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-56132243725453624702009-12-17T22:38:00.003-05:002009-12-17T22:53:36.323-05:00Schmidt, Schmidt He's Our Man<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjng2BzfJNikAqvqte9cozTzQuxQ4HrJLLbK7m1pptGf_jIl4R3H1UhKXQZmTzwWzB5nycJVQJE8-oOELN3xAu_Bne5By4-L_inPrOw7q9NbTRESM4zm9ipQASv6qQHu8YuwkCE-XQ9x6I/s1600-h/SchmidtDerek15th.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjng2BzfJNikAqvqte9cozTzQuxQ4HrJLLbK7m1pptGf_jIl4R3H1UhKXQZmTzwWzB5nycJVQJE8-oOELN3xAu_Bne5By4-L_inPrOw7q9NbTRESM4zm9ipQASv6qQHu8YuwkCE-XQ9x6I/s400/SchmidtDerek15th.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416416000163240162" border="0" /></a><br />Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts today endorsed State Senator Derek Schmidt for Attorney General. Schmidt is running against replacement-incumbent Stephen Six.<br /><br />Six was appointed in January of 2008 by Sebelius after Democrat Paul Morrison was disgraced out of office after a sexual harassment claim was made against him by a former employee and fling. <br /><br />We're optimistic that Schmidt whose name will appear two offices under Sam Brownback on the ballot - who is currently unopposed again - will be able to win on Republican turnout alone. Though he's also more than qualified and working hard to win the office. We're looking forward to bring the Attorney Generals office back to the Right side.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-59049442109521847082009-12-16T14:00:00.000-05:002009-12-16T14:00:02.736-05:00KCYR Holiday Party Thursday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvR7ONWUO1zaFuz6bFkeAZwZzE51_PWyzKxn237qfbcfnO6DGyjjJXiMYdDRa2_NKzMnvtfHqRWXWmbOJe5kkUwb2diiFYlJuTWsy69QqN427VsQ7JQyal_0lm93O_A1HPMT3oXAN-DfY/s1600-h/KCYR+holiday.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvR7ONWUO1zaFuz6bFkeAZwZzE51_PWyzKxn237qfbcfnO6DGyjjJXiMYdDRa2_NKzMnvtfHqRWXWmbOJe5kkUwb2diiFYlJuTWsy69QqN427VsQ7JQyal_0lm93O_A1HPMT3oXAN-DfY/s400/KCYR+holiday.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415645044591433970" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kansas City Young Republicans invites you to</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elephants and Eggnog</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday, Dec. 17th</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6:30 PM at t the "Fireplace Room" at the Gran Falloon, on the Plaza</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please bring a new toy with you to donate to the Toys for Tots program.</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-48414531391186605652009-12-16T03:00:00.000-05:002009-12-16T03:00:19.158-05:00Government Health Care Fails Again<span style="font-family:Verdana,Sans-serif;"><span style=";font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span><span><p>Health officials are recalling hundreds of thousands of doses of swine flu vaccine after tests indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus.</p><p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified doctors about the recall Tuesday. The recall involves about 800,000 doses made by Sanofi Pasteur. The doses are pre-filled syringes intended for young children, ages 6 months to almost three years.</p><p>Health officials recommend children those ages get two doses, spaced about a month apart.</p><p>Health officials say it's not clear how many doses have already been given, but they don't think children need to be re-vaccinated. The lots passed potency tests when they were first shipped, but tests indicate the potency waned after.</p><p>A little awkward that this comes a day after Governor Parkinson hung out with 'Sid the Science Kid' to promote the H1N1 vaccine. “In some cases, we have supply that is actually not being used,” he said. Good thing we've got some extra here in Kansas since apparently kids that think they're vaccinated - may not be. This is just a preview of what's to come when the government runs our health care system.</p><p><br /></p></span></span></span></span><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8FPpkVGK74o&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8FPpkVGK74o&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-58888271734701686792009-12-15T21:23:00.003-05:002009-12-15T21:31:56.514-05:00Obama Plans Gitmo Move to Illinois<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGf9T8CC6CTaD4tbRdyabxklYZFxuUUkgO5tgzhTaEO17YnWvz1Pix8dgtIFJFoYbeAmuRTWj1Vr-7OgUY4H0h6uXNnOEbFZQGv6qHeprnuLxwtiWwfHd3StOhpm-baqu3s86VH-TeNA/s1600-h/gitmo_obama_democrats_jackass.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGf9T8CC6CTaD4tbRdyabxklYZFxuUUkgO5tgzhTaEO17YnWvz1Pix8dgtIFJFoYbeAmuRTWj1Vr-7OgUY4H0h6uXNnOEbFZQGv6qHeprnuLxwtiWwfHd3StOhpm-baqu3s86VH-TeNA/s400/gitmo_obama_democrats_jackass.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415655795715642434" border="0" /></a><br />Whew - at least it's not Leavenworth, Kansas. Though we think the majority of American's will still not be supportive of President Obama's decision to bring known terrorists into his old back yard for no reason other than the current detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba has a 'bad stigma'.<br /><br />Clearly we rarely ever see eye to eye with Barry - but doesn't it seem like a good thing for terrorists to detest the idea of Gitmo? Ya know, so they won't want to plot attacks against us and risk being held there?? Crazy idea, we know. At least Senators Brownback and Roberts are on board with us.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ksallink.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=11540&format=html">Kansas Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback</a> say they are relieved that suspected terrorist detainees won't be coming to Kansas. And they still think bringing the detainees to the United States is a bad idea. They say moving detainees to the United States creates more risk for the public with no clear gain. <p>Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is pleased, though, that President Obama has decided to have the federal government buy an Illinois prison....schocking!<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-20795641623102098972009-12-15T21:02:00.005-05:002009-12-15T21:14:32.255-05:00KS-03 Yoder's In<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-Li2f2XlMMaA6ZBYa9jcrZl5WdHOg7SbJnQ0-LypkacfaTNys5ajA1Ma8xt5uHeUJRsFgAaaeN_jFqq2TPVB7zYvhxambTfVJmwmwQWb_LcJp1yuNOUWKV-Qi7leW0WJTtUCvQo9Gx8/s1600-h/yoder,kevin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-Li2f2XlMMaA6ZBYa9jcrZl5WdHOg7SbJnQ0-LypkacfaTNys5ajA1Ma8xt5uHeUJRsFgAaaeN_jFqq2TPVB7zYvhxambTfVJmwmwQWb_LcJp1yuNOUWKV-Qi7leW0WJTtUCvQo9Gx8/s400/yoder,kevin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415650590935751026" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">State Representative Kevin Yoder confirmed today that he will seek the Republican nomination for the 3rd district to replace retiring Rep. Dennis Moore. Yoder joins 2008 nominee Nick Jordan, and previously filed candidates - Lightner, Scherer, Rysavy and Gilyeat. Semi-incumbent nominee Jordan raised just over $1.1 million for the race last year - but that was in 08 when the field was pretty clear for him. We're guessing Yoder looked over Jordan's FEC reports before deciding if he could mount a credible challenge.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">“Having led the fight in Topeka to reign in government spending, we are now prepared to take this battle to Washington ,” Yoder continued. “A reckless disregard for the future economic well-being of our children and grandchildren has become all too common in our nation’s capitol.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rep. Yoder’s campaign will be focused on bringing fiscal sanity back to Washington , common-sense solutions to create jobs for Kansans, reducing the cost of quality health care, and protecting services for seniors. “We deserve an experienced leader who will stand up to Congress on job-killing policies such as ‘cap-and-trade’, ‘card check’, and the government takeover of health care.”</p><p class="MsoNormal">Some say Jordan had his chance and should step aside, others say Yoder's too young and can wait. We just hope the two don't destroy each other in a nasty primary and let the to-be-named Democrat run away with the seat. I think we all can agree that either of these guys is a million times better than Dennis Moore the Sequel.<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-65739263000101326562009-12-14T21:40:00.000-05:002009-12-14T21:40:00.775-05:00Obama Gives Himself a 'Good Solid B+'<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7Inq74Chqwg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7Inq74Chqwg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Perhaps Obama is grading himself on a curve - which compared to his cabinet of tax evading, unqualified cronies - would MAYBE get him a B +<br /><br />National Energy Tax passed House - 50%<br />Government Health Care passed House - 50%<br />Close Guantanamo - Incomplete<br />End the Iraq/Afghanistan wars - Incomplete<br /><br />SHOCKING - He blames his low personal score on the fact that he inherited so many problems from the previous administration. When doe he have to stop blaming Bush and take the responsibility for his own failure in creating jobs and getting the economy moving??Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825371256535107365.post-73588692820685320702009-12-14T20:52:00.002-05:002009-12-14T20:55:44.645-05:00JoCo Republican Party Civics Bowl Tuesday<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">1st ANNUAL CIVICS BOWL - HOSTED BY JACK CASHILL </span><div> </div><div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify">The <u>Elephant Club</u> is the only organization sponsored by the Johnson County Republican Party and proceeds from the luncheons help fund our operations. The Luncheons provide a great opportunity to meet Republican leaders and share political fellowship. </div> <div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify"> </div> <div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify">This month's luncheon is a test of your civics knowledge in a Civics Bowl hosted by Jack Cashill, executive editor of Ingram's magazine and author of several political books. <br /></div></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><strong><div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify">Party Chairman Ronnie Metsker will also give The Year in Review and "Win in 2010" Preview. </div> <div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify"> </div> <div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify"><u>When:</u> Tuesday, Dec 15. Doors open at 11:00, </div> <div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify"> Lunch is served at 11:30.</div> <div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify"> </div> <div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify"><u>Where:</u> Hereford House at Leawood Town Center Shopping Plaza,</div> <div style="font-weight: normal;" align="justify"> 5001 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS </div> <div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Reservations:</span><br /></div></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Call 341-VOTE (8683) or Email: </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" shape="rect" href="mailto:jcrpks@att.net" target="_blank">jcrpks@att.net</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Member: $30.00</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Non Member $45.00</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#000000;" ><strong></strong></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0