Editorial on Colyer as Kansas governor in wait of Brownback
The piece discusses Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer poised to become Kansas governor as Brownback departs for a U.S. ambassa dor post. It weighs Colyer as an extension of Brownback or a pragmatic reformer, noting his stance on Medicaid, the ACA, and potential rivals in the 2018 race. It highlights bipartisan legislative progress without strong leadership from the governor and mulls Colyer’s likely governing style and tenure.
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Linda Chavez
Creators Syndicate
The many minds behind mass shootings and a cautious response
Mona Charen argues mass shootings reflect deeper social emptiness rather than simple gun violence. She notes killers vary, cites Las Vegas, Virginia Tech, and others, and urges realistic limits like bump stock bans while stressing Second Amendment rights and social factors.
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Creators Syndicate
Trump travel ethics and a record-setting cabinet wealth
Linda Chavez critiques the Trump administration noting frequent travel for official business with taxpayer funding, cabinet excesses, and conflicts of interest. The piece contrasts Betsy DeVos and others with resignations and investigations, arguing the swamp runs deep despite a promised drain.
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