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Political Anger Inspires More Competition in Kansas Elections
Political Anger Inspires More Competition in Kansas Elections
Anger with the state government and national politics has inspired more competition in Kansas, both from Democrats and independents, threatening to change the election map by jeopardizing one of the r ...
13 Jun, 2016
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Just How Damaging Will the ‘Playbooks’ be to Trump’s Campaign?
Just How Damaging Will the ‘Playbooks’ be to Trump’s Campaign?
With the public release of the Trump University playbooks, the class-action suit against Donald Trump's real estate seminars will test the old adage in sales, 'to get what you want, figure out how to ...
03 Jun, 2016
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Federal Judge: Kansas Voter ID More Likely to Disenfranchise Eligible Voters than Prevent Fraud
Federal Judge: Kansas Voter ID More Likely to Disenfranchise Eligible Voters than Prevent Fraud
In a 67-page ruling, Federal District Judge Julie Robinson blocked the enforcement of the Kansas voter ID law.This is not the first time this law -- or its application -- has made it to the ...
18 May, 2016
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House to Vote on Bill to Enhance Your Privacy Protections Online
House to Vote on Bill to Enhance Your Privacy Protections Online
This week the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill that its supporters say closes a legal loophole that will protect email and electronic communication users.The legislation, HR 699, ...
25 Apr, 2016
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Is Kasich Right About DC Statehood Opposition?
Is Kasich Right About DC Statehood Opposition?
Republican presidential candidate John Kasich is often plain spoken, even about his own party's flaws.In a meeting with the Washington Post's editorial board, Kasich gave a brutally honest reason for ...
25 Apr, 2016
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Kris Kobach Rekindles Birther Conspiracy While Defending Proof of Citizenship Laws
Kris Kobach Rekindles Birther Conspiracy While Defending Proof of Citizenship Laws
There's no doubt that Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has been a champion of the cause to implement stricter voting laws across America.Helping craft the laws in at least 3 states, including Kan ...
22 Apr, 2016
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Why A Four-Way Presidential Race Is Not As Crazy As You Think
Why A Four-Way Presidential Race Is Not As Crazy As You Think
With the summer fast approaching, and as establishment leaders in both parties frantically try to simmer the flames of the primary chaos, there is still a chance that this election could become even m ...
22 Apr, 2016
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How 200 Promised Voter Fraud Cases Turned Into Just One Successful Prosecution
How 200 Promised Voter Fraud Cases Turned Into Just One Successful Prosecution
When Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach lobbied for prosecutorial power in voter fraud cases before the state legislature, he promised 100 immediate cases for prosecution (then 200). Yet nine and a ...
14 Apr, 2016
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You Thought Arizona Was Bad, New York Primaries Will Be Worse
You Thought Arizona Was Bad, New York Primaries Will Be Worse
Over the past few weeks leading up to New York's April 19 primaries, FairVote has been one of the many voting rights organizations to receive calls from frustrated or confused New Yorkers, wondering w ...
12 Apr, 2016
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Believe It or Not, Voter ID May Create a Bigger Election Fraud Problem
Believe It or Not, Voter ID May Create a Bigger Election Fraud Problem
Law professor Michael Gilbert published an essay in the Columbia Law Review making one of the most counter-intuitive claims about voter ID laws possible -- that it actually makes voter fraud wors ...
11 Apr, 2016
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