Political science professor assesses the goals outlined by Republican gubernatorial nominee Sam Brownback. D-plus. http://stateofthestateks.com/2010/10/01/editorial-insight-kansas-grading-brownback%E2%80%99s-outcomes/

Abortion opponents are trying to re-make the Kansas Supreme Court by getting involved in the retention elections. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-ks-judicialelections,0,2475709.story

Democratic candidate for governor Tom Holland campaigns in Garden City. http://www.gctelegram.com/news/tom-holland-9-30-10