The Kansas Republican caucuses will go on this weekend, and staffers and volunteers are working on a possible announcement that GOP front-runner Sen. John McCain of Arizona will make a stop in the state Friday.
"We're trying to work out some details on an appearance potentially tomorrow in Wichita," said Steve Cloud, co-chairman for McCain's Kansas campaign.
Kansas Republicans will caucus at 10 a.m. Saturday at sites across the state, including in Lawrence at South Junior High School, 2734 La.
One of McCain's chief opponents, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, suspended his campaign earlier today, and Cloud, a Republican national committeeman from Kansas, said he expected McCain to pick up all 36 delegates at stake in Kansas and continue his momentum toward the GOP nomination.
Cloud said he expected an official announcement about McCain's visit this afternoon.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee hopes not to make it easy for McCain in Kansas as he plans four visits across the state Friday - Olathe, Wichita, Topeka and Garden City.
Texas Congressman Ron Paul will have Barry Goldwater Jr. stumping on his behalf Friday in the Kansas City area and Wichita, said Mark Rinke, a Paul campaign volunteer. Paul will be in Washington, D.C., Friday voting on House business.
"He's doing his duty," Rinke said.
Kansas Republican leaders say even though Romney will not be a factor in Kansas, the state is up for grabs, although caucus turnout could be affected.
"If anything, the real interesting story that's going to come out of today is: Where do Romney's supporters go?" said Christian Morgan, executive director of the Kansas GOP.
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rick (Rick Davis) says…
Since I guess the LJW didn't think it was news to share the info about Huckabee's stops I thought I would pass along the details.
Friday, February 8, 2008
8:00 AM Rally
Olathe, Kansas
Mid-America Nazarene University, Bell Cultural Events Center
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
11:00 AM Rally
Wichita, Kansas
Colonel James Jabara Airport
3512 N. Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67226
3:30 PM Rally
Topeka, Kansas
US Bank Building
800 SW Kansas Avenue.
Topeka, KS
6:00 PM Rally
Garden City, Kansas
Clarion Inn Hotel
1911 E Kansas Ave
Garden City, KS 67846
If McCain's plans become official I will pass those along as well as soon as I get them.
Rick Davis
filmguru (anonymous) says…
Too bad Kansas caucuses are closed. I'm a registered independent, but I'd love to back Ron Paul in the Republican race.
srj (anonymous) says…
Shocked Ron Paul will not be in town. This is the kind of place he might do well.
Huckabee might get more votes due to the anyone but McCain vote (not as big as the anyone but Clinton vote).
zbarf (anonymous) says…
Thanks Rick.
I think He will do big in KS with Romney out.
muswiz (anonymous) says…
Actually, the Topeka event it is now at the downtown Ramada Inn, 420 E 6th Street, at 3:30pm.
rick (Rick Davis) says…
Muswiz -- Thanks for the correction just got that one too.
The info on the other candidates is:
John McCain
1:00 PM, Press Conference
Wichita, Kansas
Hawker Beach Craft Services FBO
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
2299 Airport Road
Wichita, KS 67209
Ron Paul
6:00 PM Event
Best Western Airport Inn
6815 W Kellogg Dr
Wichita, KS 67209
1029 (anonymous) says…
Awesome! Republicans on Friday, church on Sunday! Now I just have to find something to do on Saturday and this weekend will be awesome!
1029 (anonymous) says…
Oh wait... I forgot there's a gun show in Lebanon, MO on Saturday! Woohoo! My tiny little conservative brain is gonna burst with excitement!
unclebiff (anonymous) says…
to 1029: Awesome, a conservative comment that doesn't involve me that I can make snide comments on! Good thing i already got my war protesting, and Democrat kissing out of the way! My tiny little liberal brain has bursted!
Arelius111 (anonymous) says…
I might go see Goldwater if i get a chance but Ron Paul is still the man in doing his job. Ron Paul for president, please.
devieh (anonymous) says…
i thought the other article the LJW is running effectively declares McCain the winner? funny i'm in wichita today and will be @ ron paul's event and will be back at south junior high voting for him as well.
ron paul 2008 wake up america.
Beowulf (Harry Tuttle) says…
Typical censorship of Ron Paul. No info on where or when Goldwater will be in the Kansas City Area. Seems Ron is the only one doing his job. No mention of McInsane being booed off the CPAC stage yesterday. A place of real conservatives and McInsane exits stage left.
I switched to Republican so I could vote for Paul. You will have to kill me to stop me.
unclebiff (anonymous) says…
i liked ron paul before i heard him talk. You really want that guy as your Commander in Chief?