Archive for Saturday, October 3, 2009
Demofest Live: Parksinson urging Gates to run for governor
October 3, 2009, 11:14 a.m. Updated October 3, 2009, 2:40 p.m.
Advertisement
Wichita — 2:45 p.m.
Gov. Mark Parkinson today said he expects a Democratic candidate for governor to announce within the next few weeks. Parkinson, who has vowed he will not seek the office in 2010, told reporters that he has encouraged Kansas Democratic Party Chairman Larry Gates to run.
Gates said he was seriously considering the race but didn’t say when he would announce a decision.
Earlier in a speech to about 250 people at Demofest, Parkinson acknowledged that Kansas Democrats are nervous about the 2010 election, but said he was confident the party’s candidates would do well.
“Those who are predicting 14 months out that we will have a bad year in 2010, in my opinion, they will be sorely disappointed,” he said.
He said Democrats have strong candidates and stand for the best ideas, such as support of public schools and universities.
12:50 p.m.
State Sen. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin City, is considering a run for the Democratic Party nomination for the 2nd congressional district.
His name was mentioned several times at Demofest on Saturday, and when contacted by the Lawrence Journal-World, Holland said he was giving the contest serious consideration.
He said people have asked him to consider the race because they are unhappy with the partisanship of U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Topeka, who is in her first term.
11:14 a.m.
State Sen. Chris Steineger, D-Kansas City, says he is still considering a run for governor in 2010.
Steineger said today during a brief interview at Demofest that in his travels across the state, Kansans are concerned about the economy and the extremely partisan political tone.
He said he has no timetable on when he will announce a decision. U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., is running for the Republican Party nomination. State Democratic Party Chairman Larry Gates has been considering whether to run.
Steineger said if Gates jumped into the race, that doesn't mean he would bow out. A contested Democratic Party primary would be good, Steineger said, because it would allow for a debate of the issues.
Top ads RSS
- Web/Usability Design Engineer This position is responsible for creating engaging, ...
- SENIOR SUPERVISORS (2 Openings) Both openings performs daily food service ...
- SALES ASSOCIATES We are looking for the best Sales Associates ...
- IT Director Newcomer Group, a privately owned, forward thinking company ...
- RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is currently accepting applications ...
Marketplace
Arts & Entertainment · Bars · Theatres · Restaurants · Coffeehouses · Libraries · Antiques · Services
- Blog: Concealed Carry: What Is The Best Concealed Carry Weapon? February 7, 2010 · 88 comments
- Kansans rally for statewide smoking ban, point to health benefits February 9, 2010 · 23 comments
- ‘Tea party’ is Palin’s people February 7, 2010 · 235 comments
- Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77 February 9, 2010 · 90 comments
- Proposed constitutional amendment to block federal health care reform considered February 9, 2010 · 50 comments
- Blog: Marion - Disappeareded 1-23-2010 January 23, 2010 · 806 comments
- Tehran moves closer to warhead capacity February 9, 2010 · 43 comments
- Bill would allow big-cat hunting February 9, 2010 · 73 comments
- Consolidation no cure-all February 10, 2010 · 2 comments
- The only choice February 9, 2010 · 55 comments
- Tour of Lawrence offers events for all ages, interests February 9, 2010
- KU employee suspected of charging personal items on university credit card February 9, 2010
- KU communication studies professor is a finalist for MU post February 9, 2010
- Historic KU building to get $1.1 million exterior renovation February 9, 2010
- Love bonds February 8, 2010
- Peoples Bank ordered by federal regulators to improve financial condition February 1, 2010
- Bill would allow big-cat hunting February 9, 2010
- Inspection questions arise after teen injured by medical gas accident at dentist's office April 17, 2009
- Robinson lifts Cowboys, 49-33 January 1, 2008
- Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook February 9, 2010
3 October 2009
at 6:58 p.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
srj (Anonymous) says…
No comments yet? Anyway the dems should put there best candidate against Jenkins, and give whomever all the cash, because the other elections, besides Dennis Moore, are lost causes.
3 October 2009
at 9:18 p.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
63BC (Anonymous) says…
Just to be clear:
Larry Gates is under active investigation by the Democrat AG's division of Medicaid fraud.
Among other things, at issue are possible unlawful contacts with the Governor's office.
So the Governor…whose office this is…wants Larry Gates to…wait for it…run for Governor…
Wow.
Really?
3 October 2009
at 9:21 p.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
beobachter (Anonymous) says…
If Parkinson endorsed him, no way in hell would I vote for him.
4 October 2009
at 3:59 a.m.
Suggest removal
Permalink
labmonkey (Anonymous) says…
So you voting for Brownback Beo?