John,

Over the weekend, three former Republican Senate Presidents spoke against Susan Wagle’s “reckless” political agenda and condemned her for holding healthcare for up to 150,000 hardworking Kansans hostage. In their words, “Wagle needs to put people of Kansas first.” 

More from former Senate Presidents Dick Bond, Dave Kerrand and Steve Morris:

• "The Senate president’s reckless decision to pull numerous promising bills after the constitutional amendment failed only showed she was focused more on drawing attention to her U.S. Senate race than doing what’s best for Kansas.”

• "Recent news of her attempt last year to land an ambassadorship in the Trump administration through questionable means was yet another troubling sign of her focus on herself rather than on Kansas.”

• "During our time in the Legislature, the duties of Senate president demanded our full attention. The current officeholder seems more focused on personal political gain than governing — and at significant cost to the people and future of our great state."

Susan Wagle continues to recklessly politicize a bipartisan issue that would help up to 150,000 low-income Kansans, benefit struggling hospitals and boost the resources available for our rural communities. Stand with us and thousands of Kansans: can you chip in $20, $25, or $50 to support Medicaid expansion across Kansas?

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We believe healthcare is a human right, and access to affordable, life-saving services should not be held hostage to advance a political agenda. Let's send a message to Sen. Wagle together: it’s time to put the people of Kansas first. Donate today to keep up the fight for everyday Kansans across the state.

Onward,

KDP Team