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Adkins and Kline clash over moderates and power in Kansas politics
Kansas political figures Adkins and Phill Kline face off with stark contrasts in style and backing. Adkins, a Leawood moderate, embodies a country club image drawing fire from conservatives who accuse him of cronyism and patronage while highlighting his public service and Truman Scholarship.
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Country Club
Tim Carmody
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Kansas House
Good Old Boys Club
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David
Phill
Powers That Be
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Mike Blumenthal
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Dick Bond
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Steve McAllister
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John Altevogt
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