An important part of the outcome in Kansas is that the get-out-the-vote literature against the amendment didn't mention abortion at all. The emphasis was, as it should be, on keeping "personal health decisions private" and that's what won the day. Careful messaging hasn't been a recent strong point for the Democrats but will be critical …
An important part of the outcome in Kansas is that the get-out-the-vote literature against the amendment didn't mention abortion at all. The emphasis was, as it should be, on keeping "personal health decisions private" and that's what won the day. Careful messaging hasn't been a recent strong point for the Democrats but will be critical in the next two elections.
A piece of potentially positive news is that John Wood, a noted conservative attorney, is on the November ballot as an Independent candidate for the Senate. Supported by John Danforth as a more rational alternative to Eric Schmitt, there is scant chance that he'll win but a fair shot that he could split the Republican vote enough to carry the day for Trudy Valentine. It's a seat the GOP is counting on holding and would be a great pickup.
Danforth said the biggest mistake he ever made was supporting Josh Hawley for the Senate in 2018. If he's coming in as a wrecking crew for the D's, so much the better, but any decent person serving in the Senate would be an upgrade.
An important part of the outcome in Kansas is that the get-out-the-vote literature against the amendment didn't mention abortion at all. The emphasis was, as it should be, on keeping "personal health decisions private" and that's what won the day. Careful messaging hasn't been a recent strong point for the Democrats but will be critical in the next two elections.
A piece of potentially positive news is that John Wood, a noted conservative attorney, is on the November ballot as an Independent candidate for the Senate. Supported by John Danforth as a more rational alternative to Eric Schmitt, there is scant chance that he'll win but a fair shot that he could split the Republican vote enough to carry the day for Trudy Valentine. It's a seat the GOP is counting on holding and would be a great pickup.
Keep us posted on this, Dave. That's important news I hadn't heard.
I definitely will, it's too soon after the primary for effective polling but I'll post anything I hear.
Danforth said the biggest mistake he ever made was supporting Josh Hawley for the Senate in 2018. If he's coming in as a wrecking crew for the D's, so much the better, but any decent person serving in the Senate would be an upgrade.
Thanks, Dave, for the news about Danforth and his support for Wood. That is very good news! as TC says, keep us posted.