Editorial: Kansas primary access sparks shift in party lines
In Kansas the Aug 7 primary restricts unaffiliated voters who must join a party to vote. Greg Orman calls for reimbursements to states for closed primaries. Missouri uses open ballots. Maine explores ranked voting. Lawmakers should heed public frustration over costly, exclusive primaries.
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First Amendment text excerpt on religious freedom and rights
The passage presents the First Amendment as prohibiting government establishment of religion and restricting laws that infringe on free exercise, speech, press, peaceable assembly, and petitioning. It emphasizes protections for religious liberty and civic rights.
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Oglesby Seeks 4th District County Commissioner Seat
Richard Oglesby, an Ottawa planner and former police and fire official, seeks the Franklin County 4th District seat advocating fiscal conservatism and local funding priorities. He cites 19 months as commissioner, service on boards, and goal to expand opportunities while boosting county economic benefits.
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Lt Governor tickets in Kansas often hint at future governorship
Kansas politics shows a pattern of pairing running mates with future governor potential yet scholars doubt impact on elections. Historical cases in Kansas and Missouri illustrate governors becoming leaders after resignations, but studies find vice presidential dynamics do not predict state outcomes. Michael Smith of Emporia State U comments.
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Eric Greitens
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Johnson County
Tracey Mann
Gove County
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Wink Hartman
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Ken Selzer
Jenifer Sanderson
Goodland
Laura Kelly
Topeka
Lynn Rogers
Carl Brewer
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John Doll
Garden City
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Tom Kaine
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Dan Quayle
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Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
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Dukakis-Bentsen
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