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Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger has been one of the few elected Republican officials in the country to work to implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Since Republicans have made repeal of the Act a primary goal, what should she do?
| Response | Percent | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Either way, she should challenge Gov. Sam Brownback in 2014. | 74% | 210 | |
| Switch to the Democratic Party. | 14% | 40 | |
| Stay in the Republican Party. | 11% | 33 | |
| Total | 283 | ||
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Comments
Boston_Corbett 1 year, 9 months ago
She should keep on, keeping on.
Sandy Praeger understands the issues. She is great.
Yeoman2 1 year, 9 months ago
Interesting results so far. The Republican Terrorist Party in Kansas has been pretty specific in their jihad on te citizens of Kansas, with the actions of the governer. Kinda puts the onus on those who continue to support the outrageous acts of vandalism and terrorism that are so ardently supported by the Republicans in this state.
Elrond 1 year, 9 months ago
Interesting results so far. The Democratic Terrorist Party in the USA has been pretty specific in their jihad on te(sic) citizens of the United States of America. Kinda (sic) puts the onus on those who continue to support the outrageous acts of vandalism and terrorism that are so ardently supported by the Democrates in this state.
There, fixed it for you.
ohiostreet 1 year, 9 months ago
I admire Praeger. However, if I remember correctly, show was among the Republicans who endorsed Brownback in his race for governor. I wish she had withheld that endorsement.
ladyoneill 1 year, 9 months ago
I'd be tempted to do that myself. No more than one Democrat ever runs for anything making a primary valueless for the Democratic party. I've voted for a few sane Republicans before, Sandy included. I don't like her endorsement of Brownback but if there's no viable Democratic candidate for whatever office she chooses to run for, I'd probably vote for her.
chootspa 1 year, 9 months ago
Stay with your party and prove that they've still got some sanity left.
cowboy 1 year, 9 months ago
run sandy run
Perses 1 year, 9 months ago
It doesn't and it shouldn't, but as a civilized society, we should try to make sure that all of our citizens, especially children, the handicapped and the elderly are taken care of. Or perhaps you would rather go back to the 19th century where all those who needed but couldn't afford health care were locked in cages until they died.
Pragmatron 1 year, 9 months ago
I believe the line is " Promote the general welfare". Enjoy your dirt track as you wheel along in your buggy.
TheSychophant 1 year, 9 months ago
Thank you so much for your brilliant insights. This free health care is for the birds. It smells like communism. But lets not stop there. Where does it say in the constitution that everyone is entitled to a free education? I am sick and tired of most of my property taxes going to pay for public schools. I say do away with public education, and if you can't afford to pay for a private education for your kids, don't have 'em.
cait48 1 year, 9 months ago
While we're at it, let's do away with fire departments and police forces. And if you want a road to run by your house, build it yourself.
TheSychophant 1 year, 9 months ago
Amen. Sick and tired of this country being run by them godless kommies.
TheSychophant 1 year, 9 months ago
I knew it, I knew it. Somebody once told me that the interstate highway system was a communist plot. I didn't believe them at the time, but know I am thinking they may have been spot on.
TheSychophant 1 year, 9 months ago
I have rarely voted for a Republican, but I have a lot of respect for Sandy. instead of toeing the party line she usually tries to do what she thinks is right. Good for her. We need more politicians like her in this country. if she runs for governor I would probably support her over a democrat.
As they say, there are two Republican parties in Kansas. The far right nut jobs, on one hand, and the moderate Republicans/Conservative Democrats on the other hand.
Perses 1 year, 9 months ago
Unfortunaltly, like lemmings, they all voted for Brownback. As an Independent, I would vote for Ms. Praeger. She is moderatly conservative and there is nothing wrong with that. Hopefully the majority of Kansans have learned their lesson with Brownback.
blindrabbit 1 year, 9 months ago
If my memory serves me correctly; several years ago, Sandy (while Insurance Commissioner) denied allowing small businesses to group together to form health insurance Groups. If this is so, I would like to know her logic regarding this issue at that time. To me, her ruling prevented a lot of small business owners from obtaining affordable health insurance for themselves and their employees. I always wondered if her familial relationship to the medical profession played a role in her actions. Hopefully, she has a change of heart when it comes to insurance for all as indicated in her more recent opinions.
cowboy 1 year, 9 months ago
Since the repubs hold about every office in Kansasstan what if all the dems switched to repubs and controlled the primary process. One way to get rid of some of these whackjobs. The primary turnout is low but demrepubs would be motivated to turnout.
newmedia 1 year, 9 months ago
Stay put and hope Obamacare is repealed.
wastewatcher 1 year, 9 months ago
Praeger is and always has been a LIBERAL!!!! She endorsed the Governor with enthusiasm and apparent pride in the election and Governor Brownback is doing exactly what he said he would do in the campaign. And he was elected by a huge majority and swept many others into office. Elections have consequences. Based upon the last election, it would be political suicide for Prager to run against him, but if she does, she should run as a Dem because thats what she is and that would be the end of her politically.
Wallythewalrus 1 year, 9 months ago
Just a little History. 38th governor Docking, 40th Carlin, 42nd Joan finney, 44th Kathleen Sebelius, 45th Parkinson. all Democrates. 46th Sam Brownbacker. So go cry in the river.
slowplay 1 year, 9 months ago
"what if all the dems switched to repubs "........ I think that is an excellent idea. The Dems could start a secret coalition, run as Repubs on the "let's shoot illegal aliens from helicopters like we do wild hogs" platform which will entice most of rural Kansas to vote for them.
TheSychophant 1 year, 9 months ago
I'll be a candidate. Provided, of course, that nobody objects to my platform of mandatory rape insurance. Its kinda like having a spare tire, ya know. Like the boy scouts say, be prepared.
overthehill 1 year, 9 months ago
That "R" following her name stands for RINO. The only reason she is running as a Republican is because she knows that is the only way she would be elected in a State wide election.
pittstatebb 1 year, 9 months ago
So which is worse, being a RINO or a LIAR?
LIAR = Libertarian Imitating A Republican
LesBlevins 1 year, 9 months ago
On the Constitutionality of the Uniform Health Care act, which is more appropriate and fair under our Constitution,, having everyone be responsible for their own health care costs by requiring all to have insurance or donate to the U.S. treasury or having those who do have insurance cover the health care costs of those who don't?
Pragmatron 1 year, 9 months ago
Single Payer now. Free those patriotic "job creators" from the unfair burden of having to supply health coverage to the workers.
KS 1 year, 9 months ago
What a stupid poll! She should continue her job as Insurance Commissioner. If she doesn't like the decision of the Governor and Legislature, she should follow their lead regardless. If she really feels strongly against both the Gov and Legislature, she, like any other folks that are legal residents of this State, can ALWAYS run for higher office. What a dumb poll.
hear_me 1 year, 9 months ago
I disagree, KS. Consider the poll "exploratory". It's interesting to read the feedback.
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