Kobach Lightner clash in heated 3rd District primary
Candidates Kobach and Lightner face off over immigration and abortion in the GOP primary for Kansas 3rd District. Kobach backs a constitutional amendment to overturn Roe v. Wade and opposes guest workers, while Lightner supports an immigrant tuition bill and cites legislative experience.
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Kris Kobach Biography Highlights Background and Views
Kris Kobach born March 26 1966 is a professor at University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law and former counsel to Attorney General John Ashcroft. He held an Overland Park city council seat and ran for state Senate in 2000. He is married to Heather with one daughter and is Episcopalian. He favors tax cuts and a constitutional ban on same sex marriage and argues his DOJ experience strengthens his war on terrorism credentials.
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Patricia Lightner for Congress profile and platform
Patricia Lightner, attorney and state legislator for six years, seeks Congress. Born December 15, 1957, in Overland Park she campaigns with husband David and two daughters. Key issues include economy, schools and affordable health care. Believes legislative experience qualifies her.
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Adam Taft National Mortgage candidate profile
Adam Taft born February 28 1965 is national programs director for National Mortgage Co. He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2002. He is married to Beth and practices the Christian faith.
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