Kansas GOP leans to Dole for 1996 presidential run
AP reporting from Houston shows Kansas delegates in 1996 remain undecided about a favorite but many express readiness to back Bob Dole if he seeks the GOP nomination again. Quotes cite support from Iola attorney Bob Talkington and Logan housewife Janene Schneider, while Dole offers cautious remarks about a potential candidacy.
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Kansas Delegate George Parsons Backing Candidate At RNC
George M. Parsons of Wichita expresses clear support for a presidential candidate during the Monday session of the Republican National Convention in Houston. Parsons is among Kansas's 30 delegates attending the event.
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Kansas Delegation Averts Abortion Fight At GOP Convention
Kansas delegates expressed relief after the Republican National Convention adopted the abortion plank with no floor fight. President Bush backed the 1988 platform language calling for a constitutional amendment to ban abortions, while most Kansas delegates supported unity over a floor challenge. The group praised Houston hospitality and noted a largely pro-choice leaning yet unified stance. Senator Bob Dole events dominated social schedule. one Kansas alternates’ no-show was Senator Eric Yost, who seeks Congress against Dan Glickman.
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