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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday linked outgoing Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) to one of the “saddest” Senate votes in years and suggested DeMint’s values won't be missed on Capitol Hill. Pelosi criticized the resigning South Carolina lawmaker and other GOP senators for voting Tuesday against Senate ratification of a United Nations treaty on rights for the disabled. “For them [DeMint and other treaty opponents] to slap the face of our veterans, of people with disabilities, of families with children with disabilities, that was one of the saddest days,” Pelosi said in the Capitol, taking care to avoid...

It’s becoming clearer why Schweikert, Huelskamp, Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.) and Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) were yanked from their committee posts. It wasn’t ideological, sources involved with the negotiations said. Instead, they said, the lawmakers lost their spots because they worked against their colleagues or leadership. Huelskamp, for example, voted against Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-Wis.) budget in committee, in addition to trying to bring down the farm bill. Other members affected by the discipline voted against measures in committee, as well.

A research attorney for a Kansas Court of Appeals judge has been temporarily suspended from her job pending an investigation about tweets she posted during a court hearing in former Attorney General Phill Kline’s ethics case. Ron Keefover, spokesman for the judicial branch, said Sarah Peterson Herr was suspended Friday while an investigation is conducted. She is a research attorney for Judge Christel Marquardt. The tweets were posted Thursday during a Kansas Supreme Court hearing deciding whether Kline’s law license should be indefinitely suspended for his conduct during investigations of abortion providers. The tweets predicted that Kline would be disbarred...

Senate President Steve Morris' performance on the state legislative stage will draw to an involuntary close after a 20-year run. The southwest Kansas Republican's place in the Capitol will be taken in January by someone voters thought offered more robust conservative credentials. Morris was driven into retirement along with seven other moderate Republicans in the Senate. All lost August primaries. It remains to be seen how Democrats fare in November, but the Senate will undoubtedly be led by members loyal to the conservative label.

House Speaker Mike O'Neal's retirement from elective office afforded the 28-year legislative veteran an opportunity to assess his personal political transformation and movement of the Republican Party to dominance in Kansas. The Hutchinson attorney who defeated an incumbent Democrat in 1984 on an economic development platform said he would emerge with a more conservative view of public policy. He said this journey coincided with growth in conservative sentiment among Kansas voters — especially on state budget issues.

Mitt Romney's presidential campaign would like to be focusing its attacks on Democratic President Barack Obama around now. But after failing to seize control of the Republican nomination race on "Super Tuesday," Romney cannot shake off rival Rick Santorum, whom he criticized on Thursday as a political insider. Opening up a new front against Santorum, the Romney campaign accused him of being a lobbyist in his home state of Pennsylvania even before he went to Washington in 1991. Romney's campaign also attacked Santorum for holding regular meetings with lobbyists as a Senate leader, part of the Republican "K Street Project"...

In this episode of the Conscience of Kansas radio program we talk about the Big First Tea Party being refused usage of Hays Kansas public library for the purpose of an educational video class on the Constitution. In this show I interview Constitutional attorney Richard Fry about the incident. We invite you to listen and comment.

Does anyone know if there is a website that contains not only who the winners were but also what their records are for being like pro-life, pro-nra etc? I have folks I am trying to convert to cross the line and would like some info to go on.

There's been much in the news lately regarding the "birther movement," or more specifically, whether the Big First congressional candidates believe President Obama is a legitimate U.S. citizen. The controversy began when the Hutchinson News withdrew their endorsement for Tracey Mann, following radio comments in which Mann said Obama "needs to come forth with his papers and show everyone that he is an American citizen." The Hays Daily News asked all six Republican candidates to weigh in on the matter. Here are their responses: Jim Barnett: "First of all, there are many important issues facing our nation. When I see...

The Kansas State Rifle Association and U.S. Senate Candidate Todd Tiahrt will hold a press conference on Monday, July 26th at 1:00 p.m. The press conference will be held in the Old Supreme Court Room at the State Capitol Building, Topeka, Kansas. The Kansas State Rifle Association will discuss Tiahrt’s long record of fighting for the rights of firearm owners and his success in protecting our Second Amendment rights. Tiahrt is the leading conservative running to replace Sam Brownback in the United States Senate. He is known nationally for protecting the privacy rights of firearm owners as the author of...

First is the assumption that it is unfashionable for African-Americans, or anyone for that matter, to break from the liberal mantra that all good things come from the Democratic Party. Second, and equally unpopular, is the illumination of numerous pivotal points in history when republicans, not democrats, created opportunities for minorities to ascend to positions of justly earned greatness.Note: People can comment directly to article without putting their name or registering by clicking the (Site Comment) spot at the bottom right of the page.

Kansas Republicans go to the polls next month to choose their nominee for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Sam Brownback, who is leaving Congress to run for governor. And the Aug. 3 GOP primary is likely to determine the next senator from Kansas. The state hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate since 1932. Brownback's would-be successors, Jerry Moran and Todd Tiahrt — both GOP members of the House — share what to the naked eye would seem almost identical voting records in Congress. Nonetheless, each is trying to convince voters that he has the most conservative...

Olathe , Kan. - Former State Rep. Patricia Lightner, Republican candidate for Congress in the 3rd District of Kansas, will be appearing on the Fred Thompson Show on Friday, April 30 at approximately 11:45 CT. Lightner will be discussing her candidacy as well as Preserving American Liberty's "Winning America Back" event this Saturday in Independence , Mo. The event features Fred & Jeri Thompson, Sarah Palin, and other prominent national figures.

Washington, D.C. - Concerned Women Political Action Committee (CWPAC) has announced its endorsement of Patricia Lightner in Kansas' 3rd Congressional District. Concerned Women PAC, established in 2002 by Founder and Chairman Mrs. Beverly LaHaye, is affiliated with Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), the nation's largest public policy women's organization with more than 500,000 grassroots members nationwide. "Concerned Women Political Action Committee endorses Patricia Lightner because she will be a voice for traditional family values and the lives of the unborn in Congress," said Mrs. Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women Political Action Committee.

Facing crowded field in District 3 race, former state Rep. isn't afraid to assert herself.

Dear Free Republic, I just wanted to briefly introduce myself. Several volunteers on my campaign are posters here and recommended I make an introduction. I hope I am posting right! I am a conservative Republican running in the 3rd District of Kansas -- my campaign is dedicated to the principles of limited government, individual liberty, economic freedom, the rule of law, and a culture of life. I encourage you to take a look at my website at http://www.patricialightner.com -- take particular notice to the Issues, Newsroom, "Patricia's Desk" and Ask Patricia sections. Thank you for your consideration! All the best,...

A large number of seats to see Sarah Palin speak in Salina have been added. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, due to a reconfiguration of seating for the February 5th annual meeting, about 600 additional gallery seats for the event have opened up. There is only one way to purchase additional gallery seats, which cost $25 per ticket and do not include dinner. You must contact Sandy Cole directly at the following special phone number: 827-9310 ext. 123. The former Alaska Governor and 2008 GOP Vice Presidential Candidate will be the featured speaker at the annual Salina...

“This is the opportunity that pretty much all of these people have labored in the vineyards for years to bring to fruition,” Kensinger said. “And the spirit around them is pretty good.” Former state Sen. Nick Jordan, who lost to Moore by 16 points in 2008, was in a good position to hit the ground running after Moore’s announcement. He said he had been actively considering another run against Moore for the past two months and was boosted by a poll paid for by some of his donors that showed him with a strong name identification in the 3rd District...

State Rep. Kevin Yoder (R) wasted little time acting on Rep. Dennis Moore's (D-Kan.) retirement announcement, opening an exploratory committee this morning. Yoder, an attorney, made the announcement in a press release. He is currently in his fourth term in the state House, where he serves as chairman of the Appropriations Committee. "As our nation faces unprecedented challenges, we must have new energy and a fresh response" Yoder said. "Wasteful overspending in Washington threatens to bankrupt our nation's future. Government must learn to live within its means and we must endeavor to reduce bureaucracy and barriers to success."

"Rob is running to restore economic common sense in Washington and bring growth and prosperity to Kansas," said Senator John McCain. "He embodies the spirit and values of Kansas, and will bring those values with him to Washington. He has always worked hard for Kansas and I know he will serve the citizens of Kansas well in Congress. Rob Wasinger has the right experience, vision, and values to lead Kansas into an era of economic growth and prosperity. He is an exemplary public servant we can trust."

Patricia Lightner, a conservative Republican and former state representative, is campaigning for a position in the Third Congressional District, and has formally launched a campaign web site. The seat is held by Rep. Dennis Moore, a Democrat, who has been under public scrutiny lately for what critics say is his lack of accountability and availability to his constituents. Lightner said she was motivated to enter the race out of a desire to promote liberty in individualism, freedom of economic choice and the right to life. Lightner said these rights have been compromised by the Democratic majority in Washington, including Moore.

Terry Goodman, an Overland Park city councilman, said today he's considering a campaign next year for the 3rd Congressional District seat currently held by Democrat Dennis Moore of Lenexa. Terry Goodman"I'm taking a look at it," said Goodman, 62, a Republican. He has served on the city council for nine years and has lived in Overland Park for more than 35 years.

Kansas State Sen. Tim Huelskamp, R-Fowler, picked up yet another endorsement today in the First District Congressional race, this one from former Congressman Jim Ryun. Ryun announced his support for Huelskamp in a fundraising letter as a "a top-notch Kansas state senator for more than a decade, earning many accolades including a lifetime A+ NRA rating — the endorsement of Kansans for Life — and Taxpayer Champion by AFP (Americans for Prosperity)." Huelskamp has gained a whopping 34 endorsements since announcing his intentions to run in December of last year. The list is long and growing longer: Gun Owners of...

Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is among members of Congress urging President Barack Obama to withdraw the nomination of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter, a copy of which was released to Kansas Liberty by a Tiahrt spokesperson, was drafted by Rep. Doug Lanborn, a Colorado Republican, and will be sent to the president tomorrow. The names of every cosigner of the letter will not be released until Tuesday. The letter is the latest effort by conservatives trying to stall or turn back the Sebelius confirmation attempt. It points to Sebelius’...

Differences between Moran and Tiahrt Several readers have been wondering about how the current race for U.S. Senate will shake out. What separates these candidates? There are few policy differences between Congressmen Jerry Moran and Todd Tiahrt - both of whom are fiscal and social conservatives. After listening to several GOP operatives across Kansas, this is what SRK is hearing about the differences between Moran and Tiahrt. Tiahrt - More of a Fighter Todd Tiahrt is labeling himself as a proven fighter against Obama, Sebelius and Pelosi. His official office has released numerous press releases highlighting his firm opposition to...

Fairtax Supporter corner U.S. Senator Sam Brownback January 30, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPqGim1dxoY

Sen. Tim Huelskamp, the veteran Fowler Republican, has announced he'll pursue a seat in the U.S. Congress for 2010. Huelskamp wants to fill the First Congressional District opening left by western Kansas' Rep. Jerry Moran. Moran already has announced his intention to run for the seat being vacated by Sam Brownback in the US Senate. Huelskamp made his decision after meetings in Washington, D.C., left him “somber and fearful” of the direction the government is taking under the new leadership of President-elect Barack Obama and other Democrats. “Leaders in Washington in both political parties have lost touch with the fundamental...

For one day at least, Wyoming felt a little like New Hampshire. Three Republican presidential candidates, including former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson, made their pitch to the Cowboy State at a packed forum in Casper on Saturday. The newfound attention comes on the heels of a decision by the Wyoming Republican Party to move its county conventions up to Jan. 5, to be closer to the New Hampshire primary, traditionally the first in the nation. "It behooves all the candidates to pay attention to the state of Wyoming," said Joe Schloss, chairman of the Teton County Republican Party. A crowd...

David Yepsen's column this weekend suggests that Republicans do not have a credible challenger to Harkin for 2008. Yepsen points out: Yet so far, no big-name Republicans seem to be making the moves needed to challenge him. Only obscure names are heard. Could the ghosts of Bill Scherle (1974), Roger Jepsen (1984), Tom Tauke (1990), Jim Lightfoot (1996) and Greg Ganske (2002) be scaring off credible GOP challengers? Could 2008 be the year that Harkin, finally, gets the same sort of free ride from Republicans that Democrats have been giving Chuck Grassley for 20 years? Of course in Republican circles...

State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins has filed to run for Democratic Rep. Nancy Boyda's 2nd Congressional District seat next year. Jenkins, a Topeka Republican, filed the documents this week with federal election officials, permitting her to begin accepting contributions. She expects to launch her campaign after the 2007 legislative session ends in late April or early May. "I have traveled the 2nd District and listened carefully to what folks have on their minds and continue to receive strong encouragement to run for Congress," Jenkins said in a written statement. She is the second Republican to announce plans to take on Boyda,...

Brownback, Terry Hold Parents' Tax Relief Press Conference Bill will give tax relief to stay-at-home parents WASHINGTON, Mar. 7 /Christian Newswire/ -- U.S. Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) tomorrow will hold a press conference to discuss the Parents' Tax Relief Act, which would extend tax credits to stay- at-home parents serving as the primary at-home caregiver for children age 6 and under. The Parents' Tax Relief Act is expected on Thursday to be introduced in the House and Senate. What: "Parents' Tax Relief Press Conference" When: Thursday, March 8, 11:30am EST Where: Washington, DC, Cannon House...

U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda, a Democrat, has been in office less than one month, but potential Republican opponents in 2008 are starting to angle for a shot at making her a one-term congresswoman. GOP festivities last weekend for Kansas Day propelled the names of two possible challengers: Jim Ryun, the five-term congressman that Boyda upset in November, and State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, who just won a second four-year term. The 2nd Congressional District includes west Lawrence, Topeka, Manhattan and much of southeast Kansas. Kris Kobach, new chairman of the Kansas Republican Party, said Boyda was one of the most vulnerable...

  KRAA.ORG  Political Round Table Discussion - Kansas State Chapter of the NFRAYou are Invited!  Monday, December 4, 2006 the KRAA.ORG will be hosting a Political Round Table Discussion of the Lessons Learned from the last election. Topics we would like to cover: Governors Race Attorney Generals Race Jan Beamer's & other Wichita Races KRAA.ORG vs. KRA Fallout & Future Collaboration Ideas If you have any insight on the topics listed above, we would love to have you participate. RSVP to netvictory@yahoo.com  You do not have to be a member of the KRAA.ORG to  participate or to listen.  You can...

Okay, we just moved into johnson county not that long ago and i was wondering if anyone could bring me up to speed as to who's on the ballot and what things like taxes are coming up, and one i dont need help with is the soccer fields, lord dont we have enough already? thanks, i appreciate any and all help

Now that Republican State Senator Jim Barnett has won the August 1 primary, Governor Kathleen Sebelius leads her challenger 48% to 37%, a drop from seventeen percentage points to eleven.

It was June 2005, and state lawmakers were struggling through a tense special session after the Kansas Supreme Court ordered additional funding for schools. When the opportunity arose --"when we were not doing anything, which was often the case" -- Jim Barnett, state senator and internal medicine physician, would slip away to his family's farm near Emporia to finish planting soybeans. His father's death at age 86 the previous month had left the job incomplete. The hectic pace is not unusual for Barnett, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. A senator since 2001, he has continued to see patients...

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In the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of the Kansas gubernatorial race, Democratic Governor Kathleen Sebelius continues to enjoy healthy leads over the two Republicans with the best chance of facing her this fall. Sebelius now leads former state House Speaker Robin Jennison 51% to 31%, a slight improvement for the governor since our last survey. Sebelius leads State Senator Jim Barnett 49% to 36%. Again, close to what we saw last time.

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Click Here to Watch Americans for Prosperity Meeting June 13, 2006 - Wichita, KS Note: Video features part of the Russell S. Sobel, Ph.D. speech and a update on the Kansas Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR). It was sad that I ran out of memory before Dr. Sobel was finished, but what I did catch on video was very informative. Click here for list of Dr. Sobel's work

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Republican gubenatorial candidate Robin Jennison named a Johnson County senator as his running mate. The selection of Senator Dennis Wilson, R-Overland Park, gives the ticket some geographical balance. Jennison, a former House speaker, is from Healy in west-central Kansas.

Although Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D) does not currently attract more than 50% support when matched up with her Republican opponents, she is maintaining strong but slightly narrower leads over them. Sebelius now leads former state House Speaker Robin Jennison 50% to 33%, a two-point shaving of the gap between them. The governor leads State Senator Jim Barnett 49% to 37%. Last month, Sebelius led Barnett 50% to 37%.

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According to sources close to Jerry Moran, the FDM team learned that Kansas’ 1st district congressman will run for governor in 2006. Moran will announce shortly after the legislature is completed in late May/early June. Moran shouldn't have any serious Republican challengers for the nomination. Liberal Governor Kathleen Sebelius should be a goner now. Also, our sources tell us that Olathe State Senator Kay O'Connor is considering running for Secretary of State against incumbent Ron Thornburgh. Evidently, O'Connor sent out “secret” letters to supporters about her S.O.S. desires. We're not exactly sure what Thornburgh has done to deserve a primary...

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During the heat of a summer Republican primary, Kris Kobach promised to campaign against Democratic U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore like no one had before. He did. And he lost by a bigger margin than any Republican who has challenged Moore, whose political survival skills keep him in office in the Republican-dominated 3rd Congressional District. The latest win doesn't ensure an easy election for Moore in the future, but it does mean Republicans may have an even more difficult task of defeating him. There is chatter among Republicans on the Internet complaining that Kobach's conservative campaign emphasizing a gay-marriage amendment and...

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