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Showdown Looms In State Demo Turmoil
In Kansas a bitter intra party fight looms as Pat Lehman contemplates challenging Larry Gates for the state Democratic chairmanship in Hutchinson. Gov. John Carlin backs Gates, while opposition within the Democratic State Committee cites party control and staffing choices as tensions rise. Lehman says she could unite the party and end minority status, with similar questions about leadership and the personnel committee.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
John Carlin
Pat Lehman
Wichita
Kansas Democratic Party
Larry Gates
Overland Park
Hutchinson
Carlin
Karen Carlin
Executive Mansion
Gates
Robert 5. Tilton
Hoch
Lehman
Associated Press
Democratic State Committee
Switzerland
Aircraft Company
Machinists Union
Kevin Fern
Jim Plager
State Party
Tillon