Marshall Promises Pragmatic Farm Focus In Kansas GOP Primary
The Kansas 1st District GOP primary pits Roger Marshall a Great Bend physician with a farm background against incumbent Tim Huelskamp. Marshall boasts support from the Kansas Farm Bureau and several ag groups and vows to push practical health care and economic solutions while opposing Obamacare and tea party gridlock.
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Democracy defined in brief online comment on Kansas session talk
An online reader argues democracy means rule by people and democratic paths exist to change policy. The comment contrasts political tactics in Kansas involving Huelskamp and campaign staff with claims of establishment labeling, referencing a June story on school funding and a Great Bend candidate.
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No bounds to political anger Dana Milbank
The Washington Post reports delegates at the Republican National Convention are split over punishing Hillary Clinton with jail or execution. Trump allies push hardline chants and calls for her imprisonment while some supporters defend restraint amid a climate of violent rhetoric and a backlash outside the convention.
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Kansas primary election urged for agriculture and rural Kansas
John Schlageck urges voters in Kansas to cast ballots in the August 2 primary to elect candidates who will support farming and ranching interests. He cites polarized politics, urges evaluating candidates on agricultural impact, and notes farm groups endorse many contests to back ag policy.
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House of Cards echoes political cynicism and public apathy
Patrick Murphy reflects on House of Cards and real politics in Washington. He argues both parties pursue power through backroom deals and lies, while voters grow skeptical and must demand accountability. He cites media rhetoric, party division, and the need to treat politicians as employees.
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