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Kansas GOP splits mirror national party rifts in Kansas
Kansas politics show a deep GOP split between social conservatives and moderates. The intra party battle over abortion, gay rights, and education has shifted power toward religious conservatives, while moderates like Parkinson switch affiliations or face primary challenges. Dem governor Sebelius tips the balance by inviting Parkinson onto her ticket.
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State Board of Education
Kansas
Parkinson
Kathleen Sebelius
Charles Darwin
Republican Party
GOP
Congress
Cigler
Ron Freeman
Freeman
Sandy Praeger
Ron Thornburgh
Kay O'Connor
Richard Meidinger
Topeka
Martin Hawver
Meidinger
Hawver
Capitol Report
Cindy Neighbor
Neighbor
Statehouse
Whitney Watson
Kline
Morrison
Watson
Sebelius
Mike Hayden