Kansas politics in brief

Bush's Brain, aka Turd Blossom, comes to Wichita to help "Memory Pills" Roberts remember how to run a campaign. Apparently Bob Dole is back in Kansas, too, bringing his special brand of medicine to boost a different part of the Roberts campaign. Looks like he's scared of Jim Slattery.

Meanwhile, State Senator Donald Betts, challenging mother-hating Todd Tiahrt in the Kansas 4th, is featured on this MTV website.

And who else but George W. Bush, Mr. 27%, is heading out to stump for Dennis Moore's opponent. I hope he does as much good for Moore as his last-minute visit did for Nancy Boyda's surprise win in 2006.

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Wow Josh, you are so intellectual. Keep up the great writing, you will go far with that style of writing.

By Enlightened by Josh (not verified) on 15 May 2008 #permalink