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*
by RICK DANLEY // June 18, 2018 PARSONS — Southeast Kansas’s GOP faithful poured into the Parsons Municipal Auditorium on Saturday for a forum featuring four of the top Republican candidates for governor. Current front-runners, incumbent Gov. Jeff Colyer and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, appeared alongside former state Sen. Jim Barnett and Insurance … Continue reading GOP in SEK: Debate Night
by RICK DANLEY // April 24, 2018 There was a moment sometime after the close of the 2014 election when independent candidate Greg Orman, having just conceded a high-profile, tightly fought U.S. Senate race to longtime Republican Sen. Pat Roberts, fell into conversation with another of Kansas’ political veterans, Bob Dole. Orman recalled the exchange. “You … Continue reading Orman for Gov.
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