Six Kansas GOP Candidates for Governor Toss Haymakers in First Debate, Find Unity on Key Issues

Six Kansas GOP candidates for governor toss haymakers in first debate, find unity on key issues

Former Gov. Jeff Colyer makes a point during the Kansas Republican Party's gubernatorial candidate debate in Wichita. Six contenders took part, but Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt declined because the state GOP demanded a $10,000 contribution to take part. (Photo by Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)WICHITA — Six Republican candidates for Kansas governor stepped onto the debate stage Friday intent on finding separation from their rivals despit…

Republican governor’s debate: Does experience matter?

When is experience as a state political leader a hallmark to run for governor? If you listen to Johnson County businessman Philip Sarnecki and former Wichita school board member Joy Eakins, it's not. It's only leads to unsuccessful policies that fail to turn the state around and Republican candidates running for governor who lose. If you listen to former Gov. Jeff Colyer, Senate President Ty Masterson and Secretary of State Scott Schwab, it's a …