I am really puzzled by his vote.
I believe Republican support was to get Sebelius out of the picture for the 2010 Kansas senate race. She can't run for governor again, and would have been a formidable opponent against either Tiahrt or Moran, who will be running for Brownback's seat. Politics over principles.
Just as many here in NM hoped for Richardson to leave as Governor so that the less environmentally radical Lt. Gov could take over, no doubt there are a lot in Kansas glad to see her go after her radical abortion record and effectively vetoing of needed power plant construction.
**Politics over principles.**
Sad, very sad.