KWCH Channel 12 in Wichita today released a new poll of the First Congressional District showing a three-way tie for the lead between state Sens. Tim Huelskamp and Jim Barnett and businessman Tracey Mann. Candidate Rob Wasinger of Cottonwood Falls polled at only 12%, which is still within the margin of error of his showing [...]
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Goyle forced to remind voters he’s a Democrat
In what can only be interpreted as a sign that the Goyle campaign is seriously worried that he may not make it past the Democratic primary, Raj’s latest TV ad ends with a reminder to, “Vote for Goyle in the August 3rd Democratic Primary.” In fact, the ad is so new the campaign hasn’t even [...]
Schodorf struts pro-abortion agenda, downs HB 2115
When push came to shove, State Senator Jean Schodorf clung to her pro-abortion beliefs and was the deciding vote in downing HB 2115, a compromise abortion reporting law that fell one vote short of a veto override in the Senate. Schodorf claims that she’ll be working on a “compromise” bill in the future, but I [...]
Personal Budget Alert: Higher taxes coming, prepare to cut your spending
This is not good news. The Kansas Senate Ways and Means Committee just approved (8-4) a bill that will raise general state sales tax 1%, cigarette tax 55 cents a pack and wholesale tobacco products tax 30% (what will these last two do to the budget if this actually lowers purchases of tobacco as health [...]
Huelskamp first on the air
Sen. Tim Huelskamp announced the first TV ad in the first congressional district race with a positive message about his record on taxes. The ad, titled “Tax Day,” runs 30 seconds in length and is an issue-oriented profile of Senator Huelskamp and his record of fighting for lower taxes. “Other candidates talk about opposing taxes, [...]
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