This is the second posting in our preview of key primary races in Kansas and Missouri. Today we take a look at the Democratic primary contest between Margaret Donnelly, Jeff Harris, and Chris Koster, the three actively campaigning candidates in the race for Missouri Attorney General. The winner will take on State Senator [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Primary Preview 1: Kline’s Emotional Supporters Try to Carry Him to Victory
July 26, 2008
We’re just days from the August 5 primaries in Kansas and Missouri. It’s a good time to preview key races on both sides of the state line. We start with a look at the Republican primary contest between Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline and former assistant district attorney Steve Howe.
The late [...]
McCain Shines in Town Hall Format
July 17, 2008
Polls consistently show that 80% of the American people think the country is headed down the wrong track.
President George W. Bush’s job approval rating is deep in the tank, hovering in the 28-29% range nationally.
So how in the world is the presumptive Republican nominee for President, Arizona Senator John McCain, virtually tied in national polls [...]
Why Pat Roberts’ 20 Point Lead Over Jim Slattery Is Real
July 13, 2008
Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts released a poll last Tuesday that showed him leading Democratic challenger Jim Slattery by 20 points in their Kansas Senate race, 54 percent to 34 percent.
The lead is probably real at this stage of the race.
Roberts has a strong base in the Big First congressional district and among rural [...]
Kline Plays the Abortion Card
July 7, 2008
Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline frequently complains that the liberal media unfairly tags him as a one-issue, anti-abortion candidate.
That isn’t stopping him from highlighting his battle against abortion providers every chance he gets.
He referred to his prosecution of Planned Parenthood in remarks at the Olathe Republican Party Annual Picnic this past weekend.
Then today he [...]
