An analysis by Kansas State University political science professor Joe Aistrup says two Democratic underdogs at the top of the ticket could spell trouble for three Democratic incumbents farther down the ballot. http://www.hutchnews.com/Columns/Aistrup-insight-kansas8-23–1

Wichita State University professor Edward Flentje tallies up the results from the primary and finds the Kansas Chamber of Commerce failed in its push to punish legislators who voted for sales tax. http://www.morningsun.net/topstories/x2092796305/INSIGHT-KANSAS-Rejecting-a-Litmus-Test

The New Yorker analyzes the Koch brothers battle against all things Obama. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/08/30/100830fa_fact_mayer