Laura Kelly for Governor: The Wonk We Want*

by RICK DANLEY // October 18, 2018 On the evening of July 13, 1992, former Texas Representative Barbara Jordan, suffering from multiple sclerosis, was wheeled on-stage at the Democratic National Convention in New York City, where she gave the night’s keynote speech. Jordan’s remarks emphasized inclusion, acceptance, diversity, grace. She urged those watching to reject … Continue reading Laura Kelly for Governor: The Wonk We Want*

Colyer for Gov.

by RICK DANLEY // May 7, 2018 Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer, who took the executive reins from Sam Brownback just three months ago, made a brief appearance at the Iola Public Library Saturday evening, where he held a friendly 40-minute conversation with a dozen interested Allen County residents. Billed as a getting-to-know-you event, the conversation was … Continue reading Colyer for Gov.

Love & Politics

by RICK DANLEY // June 16, 2018 Late last month Republican gubernatorial candidate and former state Sen. Jim Barnett took the unprecedented step of selecting his wife, Rosie Hansen, to be his running mate. In doing so, Barnett rejected the usual bits of political advice that suggest a candidate should choose a running mate based … Continue reading Love & Politics

Barnett for Gov.

by RICK DANLEY // August 12, 2017 CHANUTE — The summer has hardly reached its down-curve and already a string of Kansas politicians are launching themselves across this imperfect rectangle in their 2018 run for governor. Topeka physician and former state senator Jim Barnett met with local residents and healthcare professionals at the Neosho Regional Medical … Continue reading Barnett for Gov.