The race for Kansas Governor is statistically tied in two of the latest polls.
New Ipsos poll in KS Gov of likely voters
Kelly — 43
Kobach — 41
Orman — 9
Don’t Know — 4
Others — 2Issues
Kelly leads on: Education, health care, environment, social issues
Kobach leads on: Immigration, law and order, jobshttps://t.co/BJQVZCjR5x #ksleg— Jonathan Shorman (@jonshorman) October 31, 2018
In the Emerson poll, Kobach has 44 percent support compared with 43 percent for Kelly. Orman stands at 8 percent, with 4 percent of respondents undecided.
The former White House Chief Strategist surprised a small group in Topeka yesterday.
Steve Bannon makes spur-of-the-moment trip to Topeka for personal appeal to Trump base, telling them control of the House depends on whether they show up to support @Steve4Kansas, even if he is a #RINO #ksleg https://t.co/5S9STUE4mT pic.twitter.com/tK1p1OuSBV
— Sherman Smith (@sherman_news) October 31, 2018
“I tip my hat to the opposition,” Bannon said. “I like a good, fair fight. They have been aggressive. They’ve raised money. They’ve been on message, and it’s up to us, right? You get the Trump people out, you’re going to win.”
About 25 people attended the rally at the Holiday Inn Express on US-24 highway, including a small contingent of event organizers and individuals following Bannon for a documentary. People were notified midday by unsolicited texts that read: “Support Trump and MAGA! RED TIDE RISING RALLY with STEVE BANNON.”
Journalists from the KC Star, KCPT, and Fox 4 asked questions at the debate for Kansas’ 3rd district Tuesday. Topics included immigration, healthcare and Trump.
.@RepKevinYoder and @sharicedavids faced off for the first time in a debate yesterday. Here are the highlights: https://t.co/Vz3Tu06QRz pic.twitter.com/YTT9rrSBA5
— KCUR (@kcur) October 31, 2018
After the debate, Yoder said he didn’t want to eliminate the EPA, but he told KCUR the EPA needs a “better balancing act.” He said EPA regulations are increasing energy costs and hurting working-class families, pointing specifically to the Clean Power Plan, which the administration wants to toss out.
Davids cited the recently released U.N. Climate Report to argue there’s an “urgent” need to take action on climate change.
A new set of legal problems arrives.
The co-owner of a Kansas water park who is accused in the decapitation death of a 10-year-old boy has been charged with meth possession and hiring someone for sex. https://t.co/5dIRNriwYe
— CJOnline (@CJOnline) October 31, 2018
The Johnson County District Attorney charged Henry on Oct. 23 with a felony count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possessing drug paraphernalia, as well as two misdemeanor counts of buying sex and illegally possessing Xanax, a prescription medication meant for treating anxiety.
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