Editorial Attacks on Kansas lawmakers draw from campaigns
A Guest Editorial contends that the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Americans for Prosperity smear state representatives with misleading ads and postcards. It cites Russ Jennings, Stephanie Clayton, Barbara Bollier, Kent Thompson, Blaine Finch and others, arguing the groups push conservative aims, distort votes, and attempt to control the legislature while urging voters to beware of messages tied to animals in flyers.
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Kansas
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Americans For Prosperity
Kansas House of Representatives
Russ Jennings
Jennings
Johnson County
Stephanie Clayton
Barbara Bollier
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Pac
Clayton
Washington
Kent Thompson
Iola
Blaine Finch
Ottawa
Bollier
Mission Hills
Kansas Chamber
Mike O'Neal
Kansas voter blasts PACs over mortgage fee stance in Ottawa letter
A Kansas resident in Ottawa criticizes campaign flyers from Rep Blaine Finch and Bob Fluke, arguing PAC endorsements distort issues. The writer cites Finch's proposed elimination of the mortgage registration fee, noting higher costs for homeowners including seniors. The letter condemns partisan tactics and appeals for problem solving in Topeka.
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Kansas
Ottawa
Blaine Finch
Bob Fluke
Kansas Realtors Association
Finch
Peter
Paul
Topeka
Fluke
PAC
Kansas Association of Realtors Political Action Committee
Reader Forum letters publish opinions and debate
The Ottawa Herald explains that Letters to the Editor present writers views identified at the end of each letter and invite readers who disagree to respond in the Reader Forum to foster full public debate of significant issues.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Herald
Critique of Roberts and Washington insiders in Kansas race
John Comstock of Ottawa laments Washington dysfunction and long tenure of Pat Roberts in the Senate. He accuses Roberts of using personal attacks against opponent Dr Milton Wolf, cites large GOP contributions, and argues for smaller government, balanced budget and term limits. He supports Wolf’s policies and condemns Roberts campaign tactics.
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Washington
Pat Roberts
Obama
Roberts
George W. Bush
Milton Wolf
U.S
Jerry Moran
National Republican Committee
Wolf
Kansas Values Institute questioned as voter mail group
The Kansas Values Institute, a Topeka based group, has funded tens of thousands of dollars in mailers for Republican primary candidates. Dan Watkins, the Institute chair and longtime Democrat activist, has ties to Obama campaigns and Democratic politics in Kansas. Watkins’s law firm has donated to Democrats, raising questions about nonpublic (c)(4) expenditures and the group’s use of names like Ron Estes in political mailers.
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Kansas Values Institute
Topeka
Dan Watkins
Kansas
Lawrence Journal World
The
Kansas City Star
Watkins
Lawrence
Obama
U.S
Ron Estes
Kansas State
Blaine Finch Backed by Jessica Christopher in Endorsement
Jessica Christopher voices support for Blaine Finch, arguing his votes serve constituents’ interests and urging others to back him as a principled representative.
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John Comstock
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Jessica Christopher
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