What a weekend for Kansas Republicans.
Kris Kobach and his supporters ran a very focused and strategic campaign to garner the necessary votes. The rumor in the halls was that former Barnett campaign manager Christian Morgan orchestrated his effort. Guess it goes to show that when given a good candidate or a task that doesn't involve Susan Wagle, Morgan can get the job done. It may be too early to speculate, but my money is on Morgan to be the new GOP Executive Director.
As predicted here, Tim Huelskamp lost by a very wide and embarrassing margin. Had it been any wider, the Grand Canyon would have been jealous. This effectively ends his hope of running for any office other than the one he currently holds.
Embattled former gubernatorial candidate Jim Barnett was also there- having a reception for himself to celebrate how great he thinks he is. Barnett, not running for anything, must still be reeling from the beat-down last November. He rented a room and asked people to come by under the guise of being able to say thanks, but taking one step in the room it was obvious it was simply a way for Barnett to feed his ego- having people come up to him for a couple hours telling him how proud they are of him, how much they hoped he would win, etc. It served no other purpose than making him feel better about himself. Its clear Barnett's best days are behind him. Very bizarre behavior, but from what we've recently gathered, its about par for the course. Maybe it's the Wagle factor rubbing off again.
Also in a somewhat shocking statement, Jim Ryun announced he is running for his old Congressional seat. This could be the big first test for Kobach's leadership ability- can he keep either Ryun or Lynn Jenkins out of the race? A bloody primary will surely do nothing but strengthen Boyda's chances of being reelected.
More on these stories and much more throughout the week.
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Huelskamp lost because people found out about the 'livestock' issue.
I wish people would go easier on him- he was just trying to help that sheep over the fence.
PLEASE Jim, please run again against Nancy.
No kidding. Ryun Boyda II would be worse than the first.
you are sick. huelskamp wasn't trying to help the sheep over the fence. everyone knows the sheep backed into him. what was he supposed to do?
Lynn Jenkins will beat Jim Ryun in a primary. Ryun does need to just let it go and get on with his life.
Ryun would beat Jenkins. Ryun would win 60 to 40. the problem would be that the primary would be bitter and unhelpful to beating boyda.
What is up with Barnett's criminal investiagation? Did anyone hear which Barnett staffers are under investigation or what happened?
Why is the campaign director of a campaign under "investigation" now about to become the ED of the Party!?! Not only that, it was one of the worst run governor's races in memory!! Only Ryun's campaign was worse.
Speaking of which, Ryun should just go away. He had his chance, and he blew it big time. Boyda is Sebelius lucky, but she's not as bright as Kathleen. They have been doing a much better job of getting her positive media, though. Much better than Ryun did.
Is Christian Morgan the new state party director? Was Ron Freeman fired?
this is pathetic. the barnett rumor was supposed to break at Kansas Days. did it? but you’re still referring to it as bible truth. move on!
Why is Jenkins a Republican? She sounds like a big gov lib when she talks about all the new government programs she is having so much fun starting. Yeah, real dedication to smaller government. All she cares about is winning elections so she can have fun in office.
Kobach lost in a primary for Barb Allen's senate seat and then became the first Republican to actually lose Johnson County in a congressional race (in a Republican year). Sounds like a perfect chairman to me. Let's see, Thornburgh, Jenkins and Praeger all won big victories in a Democratic year. Maybe we should let them pick a chairman and executive director. Naw - too logical and practical.
The government program Jenkins runs is a tax credit/college saving account program which if memory serves was supported by the likes of big government liberals like Kline and Neufeld.
Christian,
You are doing a fine job with this blog, maybe better just keep this j.o.b.
Oh, and which politician of the right of recent memory does this not apply to? I would love to know:"She sounds like a big gov lib when she talks about all the new government programs she is having so much fun starting. Yeah, real dedication to smaller government. All she cares about is winning elections so she can have fun in office"
Sad time for Repubs in KS, is it not?
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