With control of the Senate up for grabs in November, the GOP may find itself battling for states long taken for granted: like Kansas, where the party has held both of the state's seats since the Great Depression.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had been approached to run for the U.S. Senate from Kansas, but he has demurred. The filing deadline for the Aug. 4 primary is Monday.U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had been approached to run for the U.S. Senate from Kansas, but he has demurred. The filing deadline for the Aug. 4 primary is Monday.With control of the U.S.
Referencing the upcoming filing deadline in a recent interview on Fox News, McConnell said,"I guess the suspense won't last much longer." Several weeks ago, Kuckelman called on Wagle and Dave Lindstrom, a former player for the Kansas City Chiefs, to exit the race. Both angrily declined. Former Kansas Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Bollier is the"right candidate at the right time."
Kobach is a polarizing figure. His populist rhetoric and reputation as an anti-immigration hardliner make him a favorite of Trump voters but alienate GOP moderates and independents.
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