The governor’s race is equally important. Brownback’s doing a great job, and he needs a second term. The Dem candidate has real problems..and the top of the ticket can help Roberts win..
Brownback does deserve another four years, BUT - it’s NOT equally important as the Senate - not in this cycle. In some cycles, maybe, but not this one.
Also, helping Roberts will help Brownback too by association.
Governor Brownback can appoint a conservative replacement for Roberts, when Roberts resigns for health reasons AFTER the election (ASAP?)