Strange GOP bid to force Democrat on Kansas Senate ballot
Kansas Republican backers of Senator Pat Roberts sought Shawnee County District Court intervention to compel Democrats to field a candidate after Chad Taylor withdrew. The move aimed to affect the U S Senate race, reflecting a string of unusual campaign twists in the state.
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Roberts Orman U S Senate race amid ballot drama
The Kansas contest pits incumbent Republican Pat Roberts against independent Greg Orman as Democrats reportedly pressured a fellow Democrat to exit the ballot to boost Orman. GOP officials allege a corrupt bargain while Democrats deny such coordination though some pressure existed.
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Kansan Relay for Life Moves May 2015 Date with New Format
Online readers respond to a court ruling about Democratic nomination in Kansas and a local Relay for Life event coordinator Jamie Parkinson explains moving the fundraiser to May 2015 for a more comfortable schedule and new format.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Info
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer’s address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and accuracy. Limit 500 words. Thank you notes should be general. Attn Editor 310 Seventh St Garden City KS 67846. Aditrate online www.cctelegram.com
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Vote to register and participate in Kansas elections
Gerry Schultz urges Finney County readers to register by Oct 14 and vote in the general election. He criticizes heavy political advertising, calls for voter turnout, and cites Dwight Eisenhower lines about moderation and extremes. Schultz notes his legal background and local ties in Garden City.
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Views on Kobach move questions Kansas Supreme Court ruling
A law professor asserts the Kansas Supreme Court correctly found Secretary of State Kobach violated a clearly defined legal duty by not removing Chad Taylor’s name from the U S Senate ballot. The writer, a Washburn Law School professor and former campaign manager for Kobach’s predecessors, condemns Kobach’s interpretation as self serving and questions his fitness for public office.
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The October surprise and political shocks explained
A columnist argues the idea of an October surprise has become obsolete as daily events shape voters. It cites LBJ Nixon Obama and other episodes like Crimea Ebola and Hurricane Sandy, noting that surprises often arise organically and influence outcomes more than planned operatives.
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Bob Franken remembered as CNN Capitol Hill and White House reporter
Bob Franken served as CNN's Capitol Hill correspondent and as a Supreme Court and White House reporter. Distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc.
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