Kansas road promises and political rhetoric in 2018 campaign
Analysis of how Kansas governors from Hayden to Colyer used highway funding and T-Works to shape voter choices. The piece traces past infrastructure pledges, budget shifts, and political rhetoric that affected road quality and maintenance across the state, urging realism over promises.
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Jeff Colyer
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Garden City Telegram
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Arrest of Andrew McClellan for Sedalia robbery in 1868
From the Kansas Daily Tribune, July 31 1868. Andrew McClellan, previously jailed in Sedalia Mo for a store robbery, resurfaced near Leavenworth with a stolen horse. He was captured crossing the Missouri River ferry, brought to Lawrence by McKee and Alexander, and jailed awaiting trial before Justice Howard for examination.
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Not Normal or Moral Trump Supporter Ethics Debate
Michael Gerson argues the Trump era reveals a dangerous ethics where loyalty to Trump excuses cruelty and violence. He critiques Fox anchors and Republican allies aiding Infowars and extremist voices, noting dehumanizing rhetoric, white nationalism, and moral erosion across politics.
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The Journal World invites signed letters under 250 words. Letters must include the writer name, address, and telephone number. The paper reserves the right to edit letters without altering viewpoints. Submissions may be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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GOP candidates face tossup House districts in 2018 campaign
The piece notes Republicans in about four dozen battleground House districts nervously run in 2018 as polls tilt toward Democrats. It quotes a caution about walking in opponents' shoes and frames the race as Republicans vs Democrats.
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Republican risk as Trump Russia ties loom over 2018 races
Mark Shields warns that despite strong U.S. growth and unemployment lows, Donald Trump’s handling of Russia creates political peril for Republicans in the 2018 ballot. The piece notes mixed public sentiment toward Putin and party leaders Ryan and McConnell, citing a Wall Street Journal NBC poll and Shields’ view that Trump centers only on himself.
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