Two years ago today, Democrats were flying high in Denver with the nomination of Barack Obama for president. The Kansas City Star analyzes what happened to that enthusiasm. Here’s the link http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/24/2173082/enthusiasm-gap-confronts-democrats.html

Republican gubernatorial candidate Sam Brownback got the bus that he used on his “Road Map for Kansas” campaign swing from Alabama and the graphic wrap job on the bus was done in Atlanta. Here’s the link http://www.hutchnews.com/Todaystop/brownback-wrap–2

Troubles continue for Ken Cannon, the Reform Party candidate for governor. His campaign manager stepped down and Cannon faces criminal charges.http://cjonline.com/news/state/2010-08-25/reform_party_aide_steps_down