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The latest political rumblings from KC to DC.

The latest political rumblings from KC to DC.

Why is an unsuccessful Kansas GOP candidate using Georgia Senate races to raise money?

“The future of America is on the line. Will you join me in this fight?” Adkins’ email states.

December 29, 2020, 12:57 PM

Senate Conservatives Fund spends nearly $65,000 on Hawley’s not-yet-published book

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Senate Conservatives Fund spends nearly $65,000 on Hawley’s not-yet-published book

Missouri Rep. Cleaver says his ‘A-woman’ prayer is misconstrued to stoke division

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Missouri Rep. Cleaver says his ‘A-woman’ prayer is misconstrued to stoke division

Walmart apologizes to Hawley after company’s Twitter account called him a sore loser

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Walmart apologizes to Hawley after company’s Twitter account called him a sore loser

December 30, 2020, 2:25 PM

Carl Bernstein claims three KC area senators have privately expressed disdain for Trump

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Carl Bernstein claims three KC area senators have privately expressed disdain for Trump

Trump told conservative PAC to ‘Stop carving up’ Marshall in Kansas primary, CNN says

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Trump told conservative PAC to ‘Stop carving up’ Marshall in Kansas primary, CNN says

Former Sen. Claire McCaskill blasts Trump — and Bob Woodward — for COVID-19 inaction

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Former Sen. Claire McCaskill blasts Trump — and Bob Woodward — for COVID-19 inaction

Health science website calls KS Senate race ‘surprisingly close.’ This issue is why

Government & Politics

Health science website calls KS Senate race ‘surprisingly close.’ This issue is why

September 9, 2020, 4:21 PM

Sen. Hawley slams Disney’s shout out to China for help with new live-action ‘Mulan’

Government & Politics

Sen. Hawley slams Disney’s shout out to China for help with new live-action ‘Mulan’

The Senate race in Kansas: Crowdfunded poll shows Marshall and Bollier in tight race

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The Senate race in Kansas: Crowdfunded poll shows Marshall and Bollier in tight race

Did Ted Cruz convince Trump to stay neutral in race between Kobach and Marshall?

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Did Ted Cruz convince Trump to stay neutral in race between Kobach and Marshall?

‘I wasn’t hiding the ball.’ Watkins admits voting at wrong address, but denies intent

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‘I wasn’t hiding the ball.’ Watkins admits voting at wrong address, but denies intent

‘Too conservative.’ Are Democrats trying to boost Kobach in Kansas GOP primary?

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‘Too conservative.’ Are Democrats trying to boost Kobach in Kansas GOP primary?

U.S. Chamber of Commerce launches pro-Marshall ad; Hamilton leads in TV spending

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce launches pro-Marshall ad; Hamilton leads in TV spending

Is Kansas in play this fall? Democrat Bollier sets fundraising record in Senate race

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Is Kansas in play this fall? Democrat Bollier sets fundraising record in Senate race

July 8, 2020, 8:00 AM

Group run by ex-Yoder staffer launches ads attacking Kobach on white nationalist ties

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Group run by ex-Yoder staffer launches ads attacking Kobach on white nationalist ties

Kansas GOP scrubs final Senate primary debate after three candidates boycott over format

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Kansas GOP scrubs final Senate primary debate after three candidates boycott over format

‘Great irregularities.’ Kobach calls on Marshall to release affidavit in 2008 case

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‘Great irregularities.’ Kobach calls on Marshall to release affidavit in 2008 case

Hawley wants civil rights investigation of state restrictions on religious gatherings

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Hawley wants civil rights investigation of state restrictions on religious gatherings

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