From Pachyderm: Martin Hawver
From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Martin Hawver, dean of the Kansas Statehouse press corps. This was recorded January 4, 2019. Continue reading From Pachyderm: Martin Hawver
Tag: Pat Roberts
Export-Import Bank threatens a revival
Business groups and government agencies usually favor Ex-Im. Free-market and capitalism advocacy groups are almost universally opposed. Continue reading Export-Import Bank threatens a revival
Does Kansas have its own Solyndra?
Does Kansas have its own version of Solyndra, the politically-connected firm that failed and cost taxpayers some $535 billion? We don’t know. But the Abengoa cellulosic ethanol plant near Hugoton received a $132.4 million loan guarantee under the same program that benefited Solyndra. Continue reading Does Kansas have its own Solyndra?
Kansas senators vote to advance Ex-Im Bank
Kansas senators vote to advance Ex-Im Bank Continue reading Kansas senators vote to advance Ex-Im Bank
Huelskamp, Pompeo at top of Club for Growth scorecard
Kansans Tim Huelskamp and Mike Pompeo are among the eight U.S. House Members who scored 100 percent for 2014 on Club for Growth’s scorecard. Continue reading Huelskamp, Pompeo at top of Club for Growth scorecard
Welcome back, Gidget
Gidget stepped away for a few months, but happily she is back writing about Kansas politics at Kansas GOP Insider (wannabe). Continue reading Welcome back, Gidget
Elections in Kansas: Federal offices
Kansas Republican primary voters made two good decisions this week. Continue reading Elections in Kansas: Federal offices
Pat Roberts, senator for corporate welfare
Two years ago United States Senator Pat Roberts voted in committee with liberals like John Kerry, Chuck Schumer, and Debbie Stabenow to pass a bill loaded with wasteful corporate welfare. Continue reading Pat Roberts, senator for corporate welfare
Wolf investigation, political to the extreme
The investigation of a candidate for United States Senator by an appointed board in Kansas raises questions of propriety, and Senator Pat Roberts’ use of it in advertising is shameful. Continue reading Wolf investigation, political to the extreme
Roberts campaign manager was for debates until he was against them
For Pat Roberts executive campaign manager Leroy Towns, political debates are important. At least until your candidate doesn’t want to debate. Continue reading Roberts campaign manager was for debates until he was against them
For Rep. Tiahrt, Cash for Clunkers was a good spending program
When the Obama Administration needed additional funds for the Cash for Clunkers program, Todd Tiahrt was agreeable to funding this wasteful program. Continue reading For Rep. Tiahrt, Cash for Clunkers was a good spending program
American Hospital Association supports Kansas Sen. Roberts
A prominent special interest group is spending on advertising for Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas. Continue reading American Hospital Association supports Kansas Sen. Roberts
Roberts, ducking debates, disrespects Kansas voters
With the decision of United States Senator Pat Roberts to skip debates with his opponents, Kansans are deprived of a useful part of the political process. Continue reading Roberts, ducking debates, disrespects Kansas voters
For Kansas’ Roberts, a shift in voting sentiment
Kansans should be happy that Senator Pat Roberts is voting in a fiscally conservative way. Happy, but skeptical. Continue reading For Kansas’ Roberts, a shift in voting sentiment
For Kansas Senator Roberts, earmark reform not worthy of his vote
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts promotes his fiscal conservatism, but failed to vote in favor of earmark reform in a recent close vote. Continue reading For Kansas Senator Roberts, earmark reform not worthy of his vote
Voice for Liberty Radio: U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Milton Wolf
In this episode of Voice for Liberty Radio: Candidate for United States Senate Dr. Milton Wolf spoke to the Wichita Pachyderm Club on Friday June 13 Continue reading Voice for Liberty Radio: U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Milton Wolf
Voice for Liberty Radio: U.S. Senator Pat Roberts
United States Senator Pat Roberts spoke to the Wichita Pachyderm Club on Friday May 30. Continue reading Voice for Liberty Radio: U.S. Senator Pat Roberts
For Senator Roberts, a few questions regarding ethics
Why does Senator Pat Robert’s campaign display and promote images that it contends are unethical? Continue reading For Senator Roberts, a few questions regarding ethics
For Kansas’ Roberts, an election year conversion?
Is the conservative voting streak by Pat Roberts an election year conversion, or just a passing fad? Continue reading For Kansas’ Roberts, an election year conversion?
Pyle, Kansas Senator, considering Roberts challenge
Could this be an effort by the Pat Roberts campaign to muddy the waters and diminish Milton Wolf’s prospects? Continue reading Pyle, Kansas Senator, considering Roberts challenge