Kansas voters, beware!

Several days ago, President Obama made it perfectly clear what the upcoming elections throughout the country are all about. He told an audience that, although he is not going to be on the Nov. 4 ballot, all of his policies clearly are on the ballot, “every single one of them.”

This is particularly true here in Kansas, where Paul Davis and Jill Docking, both outspoken supporters and organizers for Obama in the 2008 and 2012 elections are running for governor and lieutenant governor. They endorsed Obama’s pledge to make “fundamental changes” in America, and there is every reason to believe they will want to mirror Obama’s political and social philosophy in Kansas if they are elected.

It’s difficult to understand why there would be any question in the minds of Kansas Republicans, as well as among a good number of Democrats, about why they should support Sam Brownback, who has done a reasonably good job during the past very tough and challenging four years. Some of his programs have been successful while others have failed to measure up to his expectations. Some of these programs may turn around and be successful, but, if not, Brownback should be smart enough to adjust, modify or abandon policies or plans that do not work.

No one knows what to expect from Davis.

Switching to the U.S. Senate race, Kansas should have far more confidence in incumbent Sen. Pat Roberts than in challenger Greg Orman to reflect the views and values of Kansas. Orman launched a brief run as a Democrat against Roberts in the 2008 Senate election, but withdrew when he realized he didn’t have a chance of winning.

Orman has been a large contributor to Obama, but claims he is an Independent. He is masquerading as an Independent but he is a political chameleon, able to change his colors whichever way he thinks the political winds are blowing or whichever way would place him in the political spotlight as a deciding vote on critical issues.

Roberts is a known, tested U.S. senator. He will not be an advocate or supporter of Obama’s effort to change America. He is a true patriot and he has served Kansas and its residents well in Washington, as a member of both the House and Senate.

Consider, for example, the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan. Without Roberts, Kansas would not have landed this highly prized facility, which will have a huge positive impact on Kansas and the nation for years to come. Roberts’ tireless and effective lobbying efforts were key to Kansas being selected for this facility.

Another reason for Kansans to support Roberts is that his vote is needed to give Republicans a majority in the Senate. Obama has made it clear he intends to spend his last two years in office using every possible tool — hardball politics, executive actions and any other means — to try to force his fundamental changes on America.

A Republican-controlled Senate, along with a Republican-controlled House is about the only roadblock that could provide enough bumps in the legislative road to stall or turn back Obama’s fundamental change agenda.

It is interesting to note the number of former Obama cabinet members who now are opening up in their criticism of the president and how he has failed to provide the leadership that American needs. In fact, one former director of the CIA, as well as former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, say this country cannot afford two and a half more years of Obama’s current style of leadership. These are dangerous times for our country.

Davis, Docking and Orman all have been strong supporters of the failed Obama agenda. Is this what Kansans want?