President Donald Trump endorses a candidate for Governor of Kansas.
Kris Kobach, a strong and early supporter of mine, is running for Governor of the Great State of Kansas. He is a fantastic guy who loves his State and our Country – he will be a GREAT Governor and has my full & total Endorsement! Strong on Crime, Border & Military. VOTE TUESDAY!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 6, 2018
Two White House officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly, said last month that Trump was inclined to endorse Kobach.
The officials said aides had encouraged him to hold off, warning his hawkish immigration views may make him the weaker candidate in this fall’s general election.
In other Kansas Governor news:
Independent Greg Orman files to get on ballot in Kansas governor’s race. #ksleg #ksgov @ljworld https://t.co/KXf2JZ3KsM
— Peter Hancock (@LJWpqhancock) August 6, 2018
Political observers disagree about whether he will turn the governor’s race into a three-way contest or whether he will be a spoiler who takes votes away from the Democratic nominee.
A reminder of what you’ll need to vote in Missouri:
Your guide to Missouri’s primary election tomorrow: https://t.co/qo9k2ZCFoR #PropA #mosen pic.twitter.com/GVjD2JL0A3
— KCUR (@kcur) August 6, 2018
A reminder of what you’ll need to vote in Kansas:
Voting in Tuesday’s primary? Here’s everything you need to know: https://t.co/0gGWHBAeVk pic.twitter.com/rRFuMM2VIi
— Kansas News Service (@ksnewsservice) August 6, 2018
Lasers cause danger in the sky.
Last night one of our aircraft was hit with an intentional laser strike. The pilot was able to locate an address and will follow up. Just a reminder that it is a federal crime to aim a laser pointer at an aircraft.
— KHP Aircraft (@KHPAircraft) August 5, 2018
A laser can cause temporary blindness for the pilot.
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