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The latest political rumblings from KC to DC.

The latest political rumblings from KC to DC.

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

Their ‘craven public silence’ has enabled Trump to undermine the electoral system, Bernstein said.

November 23, 2020, 11:04 AM

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

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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’

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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

Kansans For Life endorses Marshall over Kobach, others in GOP Senate primary

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Kansans For Life endorses Marshall over Kobach, others in GOP Senate primary

What’s up, Doc? Marshall appeals to state board to be called ‘Doc’ on Kansas ballot

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What’s up, Doc? Marshall appeals to state board to be called ‘Doc’ on Kansas ballot

Kansas City would receive millions under House Democratic bailout for states, cities

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Kansas City would receive millions under House Democratic bailout for states, cities

May 15, 2020, 3:28 PM

For 22nd year in a row, push to outlaw anti-LGBTQ discrimination fizzles in Missouri

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For 22nd year in a row, push to outlaw anti-LGBTQ discrimination fizzles in Missouri

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