In a recent article here at Red County, I listed Daniel Gilyeat, Patricia Lightner, and John Rysavy as Republican candidates for the 3rd Congressional District race.
I should have also included Thomas Sherer's name on that list. Click here to see the list of candidates who have filed for [...]
To be upfront, the following information should be considered "unsubstantiated rumors." Though, to be fair, it is extremely difficult to invalidate GOP-related rumors when:
Senator and most-certainly-going-to-be-Governor Sam Brownback's campaign manager David Kensinger refuses to communicate. I made two unreturned phone calls to his office with regard to Brownback steering' [...]What would the liberal media and Kansas Democrats say if, after more than a year of trying to find a viable candidate, Kansas Republicans begged a wealthy, pharmaceutical executive to move back to Kansas to run for State Representative...er...State Senator...er...GOVERNOR OF KANSAS?!?!?
Let me write down the answer you are saying [...]
We'll have one or two brand new writers beginning soon, and that means new perspectives and insight, so I invite you to check back more often.
Happy Thanksgiving, to you.
' [...]Rep. Dennis Moore's (R-Kan.) decision not to seek re-election in 2010 is garnering national attention. Drudge linked to a story in the Washington Examiner today.
Now it's time to pick our dream candidate to represent Kansas' Third District. For my money, whoever that person is, they haven't announced their [...]
My Congressman, Democrat Dennis Moore in Kansas' 3rd Congressional District, just announced that he will not seek re-election in 2010. The timing of this decision was not expected. The most common assumption was that six-term Congressman Moore would seek re-election in 2010, but retire in 2012.
Right now, it's unclear whether' [...]
Probably not.
I've made an inquiry into Mayor Carl Gerlach's office as to how the committee was formed, and, more importantly, the amount of taxpayer money that the committee has at its disposal. And why an arm of Democratic Party Chairman Larry Gates' law firm is invited on this elite [...]
It's to the point.
KSGOP CHAIR RESPONDS TO WIGGANS ANNOUNCEMENT
For Immediate Release
November 17, 2009
Contact: Lisa Burgess
(785) 766-0663
Topeka, KS - Kansas Republican Party Chair Amanda Adkins released the following statement today regarding Tom Wiggans' announcement to run for Governor:
"It is hard to imagine Kansas Democrats would actually' [...]
In Topeka, the Kansas Republican House Campaign Committee (RHCC) wants your input. You can click here to go to the RHCC's Web site to vote in the following poll (scroll to the bottom of the page, and in the center):
Despite the current economic challenges Kansas is facing, some [...]
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Benjamin Hodge publishes the Web site KansasProgress.com, based in Johnson County, KS, in the Greater Kansas City area. Hodge is a delegate to the Kansas GOP, a former state representative, and a former trustee at Johnson County Community College. You can join Hodge’s efforts on Facebook, [...]
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I've received their permission to re-publish this in entirety:
What Goes Around Comes' [...]
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Thanks to the 136 members of the formal Facebook "group." A recent Email about the Calaway administration, which is so clearly the most corrupt, broken administration in JCCC history:
I wanted to highlight an article by the Kansas blog Kaw and Border, which [...]
Among the sites at which to follow election results, in no particular order:
Real Clear Politics Drudge RedCounty.com home page The Corner @ National Review Club for Growth Race42012 / RightOSphere______________________________________________________________
Benjamin Hodge publishes the Web site KansasProgress.com, based in Johnson County, KS, in the [...]
Terry Calaway broke the law in February 2009. There is no remaining doubt, now that we have not only the recent Hodge decision by Attorney General Steve Six, but also this past week's formal opinions from the Kansas Press Association, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters, the Kansas Sunshine Coalition' [...]
Keith Hennessey was a senior economic adviser for President George W. Bush. He now writes at KeithHennessey.com.
With Democratic-led health care legislation, Hennessey puts the odds at 60% that a "partisan comprehensive bill" will pass. The good news is that he has lowered his expectations from his previous number of 70%.
He [...]
A source close to Todd Tiahrt's US Senate campaign tells me that by tomorrow (Thursday, October 29), the Tiahrt campaign will announce the endorsement of Indiana Congressman Mike Pence.
Tiahrt's primary challenger is fellow Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran.
My understanding is that Pence is the only member of [...]
As the post-Charles Carlsen JCCC President, Terry Calaway could have worked at the college as long as he wanted. All Calaway had to do was not be a classless, corrupt government administrator.
I can think of no one better than Calaway (right) who illustrates the phrase, "The cover-up is worse [...]
RedState.com covers the Tiahrt endorsement here.
From the Tiahrt for Senate campaign:
For Immediate Release
Contact Chuck Knapp
October 23, 2009
316-213-9546
Tiahrt Endorses Doug Hoffman in New York 23
Conservative Kansas congressman supports Conservative Party candidate over GOP pick
U.S. Representative Todd Tiahrt (R-Kansas) today endorsed Doug Hoffman
in the special election to replace U.S. Representative John McHugh [...]
A recent Email. Click here to view the entire Email as a separate Web page.
Benjamin Hodge
KS Representative, 2006-'08
JCCC Trustee, 2005-'09
Phone: 913-944-3068
Email: contact@benjaminhodge.com
Web site: BenjaminHodge.com
Friday, October 16, 2009
The Republican Party is Broken.
"Republicans are winning right now just because they are not Democrats. That won't' [...]
An insider's opinion of The Kansas City Star.
According to my Facebook page, according to Wikiquote, according to Jason Whitlock: "The only KC Star editorial board member who knows anything is E. Thomas McClanahan."
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Benjamin Hodge publishes the Web site KansasProgress.com, based in Johnson County, KS, in the Greater [...]
ABC: "Senate Finance Committee Approves Sen. Baucus' Health Care Bill." Sen. Olympia Snowe votes in favor.
Washington Post on Baucus' bill: "New Bill Would Raise Rates, Says Insurance Group." Financial Times article on the same topic.
The Hill on Sen. Joe Lieberman. I'll note that I was unaware' [...]
Main topic: Ways to most effectively volunteer one's time when supporting your candidate or issue.
Speakers: Three proven campaigners. Current Kansas State Representatives Anthony Brown and Arlen Siegfreid. Former Senator Kay O'Connor. All Republicans.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Central Resource Library, Carmack Meeting Room
9875 W. 87th' [...]
Olathe, KS – Former State Representative Patricia Lightner, candidate for Congress in the 3rd District of Kansas, announced today that she will commence her door-to-door campaign this week.
“In the last several weeks since I first announced my decision to run for Congress, I’ve heard a tremendous amount of [...]
On the front of the county Web site for Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe (below, left), it reads: "My pledge to you is that I will be an objective District Attorney who will be willing to enforce the law to ensure that justice is achieved, and the victims [...]
Analysis from KansasProgress.com:
Attorney General Steve Six's (below, right) recent opinion on the Kansas Open Meetings Act is at a great disagreement with a recent decision by Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe.
There are hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars that flow through local governments in Johnson County, and [...]
My recent Email through Kansans for Government Reform PAC, in part:
Yesterday, the Club for Growth, a national group that promotes economic growth and economic freedom, highlighted an article by the Associated Press about the health care legislation that is being pushed by President Obama and Democrats in the [...]
Kansas House Speaker Mike O'Neal (R-Hutchinson) and House Judiciary Chairman Lance Kinzer (R-Olathe) said that under a correct interpretation of the Kansas Open Meetings Act, local governments should not be allowed to use personnel exemptions to have intentional, detailed budget discussions during closed meetings that involve the majority of elected' [...]
Several weeks back at the Republican Party of Florida Quarterly meeting in Orlando, I told Senator George LeMieux, then a mere candidate on the Governor’s short list, that I would support him just as long as he did not support any of President Obama’s Socialist policies. Believe it or not, I [...]
If these types of numbers hold, 2010 will be a very good year for Republicans. Around the nation, and in Kansas.
From Survey USA on Virginia's 2009 election for governor. Obama won Virginia in November 2008:
Candidate: All % 18-49 50+ GOP Dem Indep. Conserv Mod. Liberal
Bob' [...]
According to Flint Hills Center for Public Policy President Dave Trabert, Kansas Attorney General Steve Six has agreed to issue an opinion with regard to the questions asked of Six by a bi-partisan coalition of four legislators, who issued a letter to the Attorney General about the Kansas Open [...]
WIBW (CBS) in Topeka covers the story: "Rep. Anthony Brown, R-Eudora, says he's concerned elected officials are saying they're meeting behind closed doors on personnel issues, when they're really hashing out budget decisions."
Rep. Brown sent out the following press release:
For Immediate Release
September 2, 2009
For Information Contact
Representative Anthony Brown 785/542-2293
Representative [...]
Some examples and thoughts about the health care debate that I hope you find helpful:
One: This afternoon, former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert addressed an audience in Overland Park, KS, on behalf of Congressman Todd Tiahrt. Hastert mentioned that he had once asked Congressman John Shadegg to draft legislation [...]
In what will likely come as a surprise to many small business owners in Johnson County, the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce refuse to take a position on ObamaCare. The almost-entirely Democratic legislation, in its current form, will functionally result in the [...]
This afternoon at the Fort Lauderdale City Hall, Governor Charlie Crist held a press conference to announce his choice to be Florida’s next US Senator, his Former Chief of Staff, George LeMieux. In attendance were RNC Secretary Sharon Day, RPOF Chairman Jim Greer, Fmr. Broward GOP Chairman [...]
Former Kansas State Rep. Patricia Lightner is a Republican challenger to Dennis Moore in 2010. Her Web site is PatriciaLightner.com.
You can join her Facebook page here.
Here's an introductory video.
Hodge is a delegate to the Kansas GOP, a former state representative, and a former board member at Johnson [...]
I would like to share with you the following information from Americans for Tax Reform. Click here to read a Washington Examiner Op-Ed by ATR's President Grover Norquist.
Thank you for your time, as always.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Hodge
Cost of Government Day: August 12, 2009
Every year, the Americans for Tax Reform Foundation and [...]
While the following may seem like a small deal to some readers, I still find it significant. It is very difficult to find city, county, and school officials in Johnson County who are willing to question the dangerous group-think that exists within most local government bodies.
Thursday, Commissioner David Lindstrom was willing [...]
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Tonight, at 10:30 p.m. Central on Comedy Central,Kobach is a guest on The Colbert Report. Tomorrow, at 7:15 a.m. Central, Kobach will be a gueston The Fox News Channel’s Fox and Friends.
Hodge is a delegate to the Kansas GOP, a former state representative, and a former board [...]
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The Miami-Dade Republican Party is seeing some real change effected within its party structure. State Representative David Rivera was elected as Chairman, Marco Rubio as its Committeeman, and the guy with the great first name, Javier Correoso was hired on as the Executive Director of [...]
There are at least four names out there, in terms of Republican challengers who might run a decent campaign against incumbent Democratic Congressman Dennis Moore. With no disrespect meant to the entire possible field of candidates, two of the names are particularly encouraging, in terms of a known ability to [...]
#6. Americans spend less time waiting for care than patients in Canada and the United Kingdom
The following is from an essay on the health care debate by Dr. Scott Atlas, chief of neuroradiology at Stanford University Medical School and senior fellow at the Hoover Institute. Dr. Atlas lists [...]
From Dr. Scott Atlas, chief of neuroradiology at Stanford University Medical School and senior fellow at the Hoover Institute:
10. Americans are responsible for the vast majority of all health care innovations. The top five U.S. hospitals conduct more clinical trials than all the hospitals in any other developed country. Since [...]
Here is a link to a Web page version of my recent Email update that highlights some of the last six months of unethical behavior at JCCC, and announces the Kansas Reform PAC. In part:
Thank you for the opportunity over the past four years to represent conservative and libertarian [...]
I would like to announce the formation of a PAC called Kansans for Reform of State and Local Government. It is a state-wide PAC, and I do intend on endorsing candidates across the entire state.
Because of time limitations, I will first focus most of my energies on Johnson County, where [...]
As part of our ongoing challenge to turn Florida and the rest of our country red, I am proud to announce Operation: ¿Qué Pasa USA? We are all well aware that the key to winning future elections is to embrace the Hispanic community.
Last November, we saw that the overwhelming majority of [...]
Dear Danedri:
Thank you for sharing your opposition to H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act, as well as your concern with regard to suggestions that this legislation could result in a tax increase and increased energy prices. I appreciate hearing from you.
On June 19, 2009, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its analysis [...]
Over the past month or so, I have been carefully observing the moves of my favorite politician, Governor Charlie Crist. In the lead up to the public reporting of fundraising figures at the end of the June fundraising cycle, Charlie’s handlers intentionally lowered their public expectations as to what his [...]
For years, we have tried to find reason (or reasons) for why the majority of American Jews vote for candidates of the Democratic Party, because it is important to understand the origin of these voting tendencies. Recently, a small contingent of Jews in the U.S., aided by many Christian supporters, have started to [...]
I'll be making an announcement next week with regard to some of my political involvements for the upcoming 18 months. I'll also have the details at BenjaminHodge.com. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July.
[...]The Supreme Court's decision in Ricci v. DeStefano is very good news. The court said clearly and decisively that employment law only rarely permits quotas to remedy racial imbalance.
Most racial preferences -- for example, in college admissions -- are shrouded in secrecy and dishonesty. Not here. In 2003, after [...]
Benjamin Hodge, John Wilson, Danedri Herbert
