Third party spoilers and the 2012 election debate
Voters consider third party options as a reasonable alternative to Republican and Democrat candidates. The piece notes Libertarian Gary Johnson and Reform Party contenders on ballots, discusses their limited chances, and argues for working within the system like the Tea Party to influence policy rather than sabotaging mainline candidates.
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Franklin County Sheriff Curry faces KBI probe and ethics questions
The Herald notes Paul Ryan style misstatements and questions about Sheriff Jeff Curry's five pillars of character as the Kansas Bureau of Investigation probes the Franklin County Sheriff office. It cites a Sept. 27 KBI visit, memo restricting access, and concerns about truthfulness and leadership amid Curry's Aug 7 primary win. Jeanny Sharp, Herald editor, voices scrutiny on public safety leadership.
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