Kansas and National News, Opinions and a Few Giggles, too!       DEFENDING KANSAS SAVING AMERICA   DONATE VOLUNTEER   Derek Schmidt Standing Tall For Kansas Values These are serious times for our country. An unsecured southern border threatens our public safety and national security. The mounting federal debt weakens our financial stability while trillions of dollars in spending has led to runaway inflation that makes everyday life less affordable for Kansans. On top of that, nanny-state federal bureaucrats in the Biden-Harris administration want to regulate everything from what kind of car we can drive to whether we can cook with a gas stove. As a proud fifth-generation Kansan, I’ve always felt a deep calling to serve the people of our great state. Today, that calling is stronger than ever, which is why I’m running for Kansas’ Second Congressional District. For twelve years as your Attorney General, I fought to protect Kansas families, uphold law and order, and defend our conservative values. I'm ready to take that same fight to Washington. The stakes are high. We must send a Republican to Congress to be an effective voice for us – just as we must reject Kamala Harris’s campaign to impose San Francisco’s radical values and failed policies on the entire country. My track record proves that I won’t back down from a fight. As Attorney General, I personally argued and won three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, protected Kansans from dangerous criminals, and stood up to the Obama and Biden administrations when their policies threatened our state. I’ll bring that same determination to Congress, where I’ll continue fighting to protect our freedoms, support our farmers, small businesses, and veterans, and ensure that Kansas remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family. With the primary election behind us, it is critical that Republicans go forward united into the general election. When we are united, we win. From our local races to the state legislature to our federal offices, every vote counts. Together, we can ensure Kansas stays on the right path, and that the conservative principles we cherish will guide us for generations to come. With your support, we can make a real difference for Kansas and for America. I respectfully ask for your vote as we move forward, united in our mission to Make America Great Again—and to help elect Republicans at every level on November 5. Visit our website at DerekSchmidt.com to learn more. ~ Derek Schmidt   Mike Brown, Chairman Kansas Republican Party Mike Brown has served as the Chairman of the Kansas Republican Party since February 2023. A 6th generation Kansan, Mike is a General Contractor in the Kansas City area and has been involved in Kansas Republican Party politics for nearly three decades. Mike and his wife, Kristi, have five grown children and live in Overland Park.     Dismantling the Deep State: Realigning Government     When President Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, 2025, the time will have arrived to begin expeditiously dismantling and decommissioning the "Deep State" entrenched in various U.S. government agencies. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Education, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Secret Service (USSS), and other bureaucracies have drifted far from their original mandates, becoming unaccountable, agenda-serving and self-perpetuating entities that undermine democracy and public trust. The EPA was initially formed to safeguard the environment. Still, it has become a bloated regulatory behemoth, wielding unchecked power over industries without considering the economic ramifications or the Americans impacted by their ridiculous interpretations. While environmental protection is critical, the agency’s overreach stifles innovation and job growth, often punishing small businesses with complex regulations that benefit larger corporations. It also duplicates services and oversight administered by each state and is political and wasteful. Once eliminated, it won’t be missed. The US Department of Education, has also veered far off course. Established to ensure educational standards and equal opportunities for all students, it has morphed into a bureaucratic maze that micromanages local schools. Rather than improving outcomes, it has contributed to widening achievement gaps, such as in the Chicago Public School System, where the average high school graduate reads at the 3rd level. This grand and dangerous experiment has failed generations of children, students, teachers, employers, parents and American society at large, compromising our standing on the global stage. The FBI and the U.S. Secret Service have both been plagued by scandals and accusations of political bias. The FBI, once a shining symbol of impartial justice, now stands accused of targeting political opponents and meddling in the electoral processes. Similarly, the USSS has faced lapses in security protocols that raise serious concerns about its competence. Both former iconic American institutions need a complete overhaul in leadership and management. The FBI has become far too political and the USSS is a paper tiger making it stunningly dangerous to those it is built to protect. The staggeringly stupid agenda of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has played a key role in the recent rapid quality decline in all parts of government including our military. Realignment is obviously necessary. These agencies need to be streamlined, refocused, or, in some cases, dissolved. Power must be returned to the states and local communities where it belongs. The deep state represents a shadow government that operates beyond the control of voters and it's high time we reclaim the democratic accountability that has been eroded. America thrives when its government serves the people, not when it governs over them unchecked. The origins of the "deep state" can be traced to severe concerns about government overreach, especially following incidents like Edward Snowden’s revelations of mass surveillance and endless government snooping beginning with the George W. Bush Administration and the Patriot Act passage. In the name of chasing terrorism many freedoms and privacy were compromised. And then the snooping surveillance and prying mushroomed during the Obama administration. The growing intrusion of the state into the lives of citizens, particularly through the CIA and FBI, has steadily fueled substantial and growing public distrust. When Snowden declared, “there's definitely a deep state,” it wasn’t a wild baseless claim—it was the voice of someone who had witnessed the powerful machinery from the inside. What Trump has tapped into is a rapidly growing unease with the hidden mechanisms of power. His ongoing promise to dismantle the deep state resonates with tens-of-millions who see it as the root cause of corruption, cronyism, and inefficiency within the federal government. In his view, the deep state is not just a political adversary but a threat to the sovereignty and security of the American people. The struggle is, deep state isn't a monolithic entity operating in secret. In reality, it is a tantacled beast with a specific gravity. Within layers of classic bureaucracy and institutional inertia that often resist change, it always fights outsiders attempting to challenge the status quo. The challengers are deemed troublemakers and the mainstream media - the DNC’s communications department, happily begins the smear campaign never pausing to ask the next set of important questions. This sycophant and derelict behavior begs a Congressional review of the MSM’s vast protections under the U.S. Constitution. The difficulty even for a President, the most powerful human being on the planet, to overcome entrenched interests within the government is monumental. Dismantling the deep state may sound radical, but it's absolutely necessary to ensure that America’s democracy remains vibrant and accountable. Without real and transparent checks on these invisible power structures, the American people are left with an illusion of choice, while real power lies elsewhere. The need for transparency and reform has never been more urgent. It’s time to confront the deep state—and restore democracy to the people. Government closest to the people is the best government. America First. Always America First.     Megan Kelly Eviscerates Tim Walz Megan Kelly appeared with Tucker Carlson at his Tucker Carlson Live show in Kansas City. In an unscripted firehose-of-truth monologue encouraged by Tucker, Megan blasted Tim Walz, the Democrat VP candidate. The facts about “transgender”were pointed, sharp, direct and spot-on. Enjoy.     Consumer Confidence Collapses Under Harris Administration “It Feels Worse Because it is Worse.”     The economy is in full contraction, and the media is still painting a rosy picture for Harris, but the early signs of a full-blown recession are right in front of us. Consumer credit card debt is at highs. Credit card delinquency rates are skyrocketing. Gasoline consumption is waning which is why the price of fuel is coming down. The largest restaurant food supply companies in America saw a precipitous drop starting a month ago and restauranteurs are feeling it now. The machine is slowing down. But even with all of these obvious warning signs, the endlessly failing Harris Administration continues to drag the economy down further. The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index dropped 6.9 points in August, marking the sharpest decline since August 2021, right when inflation began its devastating surge. This time, it’s the labor market that’s collapsing. A staggering 18.3% of respondents now say “jobs are hard to get,” the highest since 2017, while only 12.6% believe “jobs are easy to get,” the lowest since 2017. Worse yet, economic expectations are teetering just above recessionary levels. Recession has arrived, and with Harris at the helm, a full-blown depression is looming. Vote Trump. Save America     “Keep Nine?" A Critical Question for 2024 VP Debate     As the 2024 election approaches, a serious and pressing issue is whether America will maintain an independent U.S. Supreme Court that defends our Constitutional rights. The integrity of our Constitutional Republic and democracy is on the line. The Constitution does not fix the number of Supreme Court Justices, allowing Congress to change it. This means if one party gains control of Washington, it could manipulate the Court’s composition to consolidate its power. The opposing party, when in power, would likely retaliate. If this cycle continues, we could see a Supreme Court with 30+ Justices in 40 years. For the past 155 years, the Court has had nine Justices. And nine works perfectly. What we must maintain is an independent Supreme Court that upholds the rule of law, not one swayed by overbearing political influence. The Court must remain a check against the abuse of power and control. Despite this, calls to expand the Court are gaining momentum. Several major interest groups and leading Democrats have expressed support for increasing the number of Justices, with many in Congress backing the “Judiciary Act” to do so. Yet, not a single Democrat in the current Congress has supported the proposed “Keep Nine” Amendment. Introduced by a Democrat in 2020 and supported by 200 members of Congress, this amendment would permanently set the number of Justices at nine. Even Democrats who claim to oppose Court expansion have refused to endorse this amendment, raising questions about their sincerity. With the Vice Presidential debate approaching next week on October 1st, a straightforward question should be asked of both candidates: “What is your position on the ‘Keep Nine’ Amendment?” A clear answer could reveal whether the candidates are truly committed to safeguarding judicial Even Democrats who claim to oppose Court expansion have refused to endorse this amendment, raising questions about their sincerity.     KSGOP Registers 55.85 Times More New Voters than Dems     Republicans + 2.3142% Democrats +0.0008% Republicans in Kansas have seen a significant boost in voter registration over the past few years, increasing their registered voters by nearly 2.5% between 2020 and 2024. This surge, especially this past summer, can be attributed to the tireless efforts of dedicated Republican leaders and volunteers across the state at gas stations, gun shows, and signing up freshly minted 18 high school seniors. These grassroots efforts have paid off, with new registrants recognizing the party’s commitment to growth, prosperity, and leadership. In contrast, the Democratic Party has predictably faced a period of stagnation. Their new voter registrations increased by a mere 0.008%, a negligible figure that reflects the party’s difficulty in resonating with voters. Democrats continue struggling to present compelling ideas or initiatives to propel Kansas forward into the future. Their anemic minimal growth suggests a lack of energy and enthusiasm within the party, leaving voters searching for alternative leadership and migrating to the Republican Party. Kansas Republicans, on the other hand, continue to provide a robust and visionary platform that attracts new voters. Whether it’s addressing economic concerns, championing conservative values, or focusing on the state’s long-term success, the message is clear and compelling to many Kansans. The rise in Republican registrations demonstrates Republican leadership is resonant with the state’s electorate. As the 2024 elections approach, the Republican Party’s growing base signals confidence in our vision for a stronger, more prosperous Kansas. Ad Astra Per Aspera     Political Rally Set KS-CD3 Candidate Dr. Prasanth Reddy and KSGOP Chairman Mike Brown   Join us for an exciting political rally in the Kansas 3rd Congressional District! Date: Thursday October 3, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Location: 25625 Wagstaff Rd Paola, KS 66071 The rally includes the next KS-CD3 Congressman Dr. Prasanth Reddy, Kansas GOP Chairman Mike Brown, many Republican candidates for the Kansas Senate and House - and most importantly many red-blooded American Republicans! Don't miss this opportunity to hear from key leaders and support our shared vision for the future. Your presence will make a difference in energizing our community for the upcoming election. Let’s come together to show our strength and commitment to the future of Kansas. We look forward to seeing you there!     Suspicious Mailers Show Up in Kansas Mail Boxes Suspicious and curious fundraising solicitation mailings continue to appeared in Kansas mailboxes. Many Kansas Republicans continue contacting the KSGOP asking about the legitimacy of the solicitions, and several attempts by the KSGOP to track down the person or people behind this mailer have not unraveled the mystery. If you know who is responsible for these mailers, please contact the KSGOP. In the name of authenticity, transparency and disclosure, the KSGOP encourges you NOT to send your hard-earned money to an unknown and shady source. We need those dollars going to work immediately getting the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump elected! You can securely and safely mail your check to: TRUMP 47 KSGOP c/o Mike Brown PO Box 14004 Lenexa, KS 66285 Note: Be sure to write BUNDLER #2024027 on the memo line of your check Note: THANK YOU to all who have donated via check! The PO Box is full of envelopes daily!     Free Candidate Signs Available in Shawnee County     The Shawnee County Republican Party has campaign yard signs ready to go! Come and gettum! Along with local candidate signs, they also have (privately donated) Trump yard signs that need to be taken and displayed! Where: Shawnee County GOP Office 114 SW 8th Ave. Topeka, KS When: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 11:00am to 1:00pm & 4:30pm – 6:00pm Wednesday 9:00am to 1:00pm & 4:30pm – 6:00pm Web Address: [link removed]     Tweets From RNC Chairman Michael Whatley   Trump Surge Arrives Right On Cue Under 30’s Flock to Trump Polling across America, and specifically in swing-states, is now trending toward President Trump. And the groups moving to the former President include women, hispanic, black and under 30 years old. These groups traditionally are drawn to the Democrat candidate however Donald Trump’s magnetism, connection to the cultural communities and his demonstrated resolve to helping these folks is bringing them home to the Republican Party right on cue.   Fighting Fire with Fire RNC Lawfare It seems that such direction, and certainly not enforcement through the courts - would even need to be stated, but there are some really lousy secretaries of States across the USA. And that derogatory designation doesn't just apply to those on the East and the Left Coasts but it certainly applies to some right here on the fruited plains, too.     In Case You Forgot How Artificial Intelligence Changes the Narrative Watch This Video 👇👇👇👇👇     22 million illegal crossings into the United State under Kamala Harris’ pathetic reign as the Biden Administration’s ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ BORDER CZAR ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Kamala Harris is a lightweight who cannot articulate a cognitive thought, so barely different at all from Joe Biden. She must be held accountable at the polls. #NeverForget                                                                 NOTE: Each week until the election, the Friday File will feature a “Getting to Know You” video or story about Kamala Harris, Tim Walz & Company. Enjoy. Kamala Avoids Answering Questions, Serves Up All-You-Stomach Endless Rancid Word Salad Bar   Kamala Word Salads Varieties   Stolen-Valor Tim Walz Here is what Tim Walz had to say about an American hostage killed in Gaza by Hamas. This man is an absolutely dispicable coward.     Shady Sharice Voted for the American Inflation * EXPLOSION * Act We expect a Member of Congress to already know this, but here is the simple answer to your question: Stop Voting for Trillions of Dollars in Giveaways Congress wouldn’t need to do anything if the Democrat-controlled United States Congress in 2021 had acted like responsible adults and not burdened generations of Americans with debt to underwrite their folly. But here we are, AGAIN, cleaning up ANOTHER Democrat mess. Being a Member of Congress is serious business. Sharice Davids isn’t a serious person. Time for a change.       Protect The Vote Initiative STAND UP FOR ELECTION INTEGRITY Republicans across the country have been fighting to make sure your vote is safe and secure – but the work is never done. We are working in every state to make sure your vote is protected. If you want to be part of this critical mission to ensure Republicans win in 2024, please sign up NOW to be an Election Integrity volunteer in your state. Sign Up Now CLICK HERE       KSGOP Offers Huge Saving to Republican Candidates in General Elections With the Republican Primary Elections now behind us, your KSGOP will make our not-for-profit postage mailing rate available to Republican candidates and their election teams. Those who took advantage of this tool in the primary election saved over a combined $100,000 which remains in their accounts to be used against their Democrat opponents! Candidates and campaign team members must keep a few facts in mind when using this offer: 1. Mailers may be positive or negative BUT shall not specifically or vaguely name or use the likeness of any other person except their opponent or other prominent public figure. 2. All mailers will be reviewed for content. Approvals will be moved forward and denials I’ll be returned to be reworked. If a mailer is denied, the KSGOP team will be happy to listen to an argument however a final decision will be final. 3. No mail will be sent until the KSGOP has received payment. Candidates should plan on a 15-working day turn around of mailing a check to KSGOP. Candidates should plan on a 3-working day turn around if paying via ACH or wire. KSGOP has no control over the speed, reliability, or dependability of the USPS, so please plan appropriately. 4. All mailings using the KSGOP indicia shall contain the appropriate KSGOP disclaimer for state or federal races. 5. Pricing per piece of mail will likely increase as we get closer to election day and as the work load increases, although the total price per piece will always be less than first class postage. Please contact Dakotah Parshall at [email protected] to make arrangements for blocking KSGOP workflow space by paying for bulk mailers in advance.     Kansans for Life Announces Autumn Event   September 28, 2024 Join us for the best party of the fall – the one Wichitans look forward to each year! Come for a fun, relaxing evening in the College Hill neighborhood filled with music, great food and pro-life friends. Hear from Congressman Ron Estes and other elected officials as we look toward the future of our state and nation. Buy Tickets CLICK HERE     Register to Vote NOW The importance of the 2024 elections in Kansas cannot be overstated. We must register every eligible voter, convince them to vote Republican, and make sure they get to the polls to get Kansas Republican candidates across the finish line and to get President Trump back in the White House! Please join us in sharing this information with your friends, family, neighbors, and folks at church. Right now is the time to win the November elections! Let’s roll.     Get the Friday File CLICK HERE Was your Friday File email newsletter forwarded to you? If so, we owe someone a big thank you for sharing and we want you to get your own FREE Friday File email every week by clicking HERE. Friday File Sign Up CLICK HERE       2024 September 28 KFL Wichita Fall Fling 6-9pm Location: Private Home (Address to be Provided After Ticket Purchase) Link to buy tickets: CLICK HERE October 15 Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration information to participate in the 2024 general election. October 16 First day of advance voting. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. (Check with your county election officer for specific times and locations.) October 29 Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot. November 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends November 4 In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m. November 5 GENERAL ELECTION November 28 Thanksgiving Day December 24 Christmas Eve December 25 Christmas Day December 31 New Years Eve Standing Meetings Anderson County Republican Party Last Thursday of every month 6 p.m. Garnett Pizza Hut 405 N. Maple Garnett, KS Wyandotte County Republican Party Last Tuesday of every month 6:30 - 8 p.m. Harrington Event Center 218 Oak Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Wyandotte County Women’s GOP Second Tuesday of every month 6:30 - 8 p.m. Harrington Event Center 218 Oak Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Republican Leadership Important Dates Campaign Finance Reports 1. Finance Report is Due to Kansas Governmental Ethics on Monday, 07/29/2024 2. The Finance Report covers the period of 01/01/2024 - 07/25/2024 County Reorganization Meetings 1. County reorganization meetings must take place between the August primary election and fourteen days immediately following the November general election. 2. County chairs are prohibited under K.S.A. 25-3801 from making appointments to fill vacancies in precinct committee positions to open seats afywr the filing deadline date until the county central committee has conducted their reorganization meeting. 3. More information can be found CLICK HERE regarding County and District Reorganization Meetings and Guidance for Party Officers. Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign Political and Campaign Signage 1. Right-of-Way and Public Property K.S.A. 25-2711. Placement of political signs during election period. No city or county shall regulate or prohibit the placement of or the number of political signs on private property or the unpaved right-of-way for city streets or county roads on private property during the 45-day period prior to any election and the two-day period following any such election. Cities and counties may regulate the size and a set-back distance for the placement of signs so as not to impede sight lines or sight distance for safety reasons. 2. HOA Sign Restrictions K.S.A. 58-3820. Restrictive covenants; political yard signs; limitations. (a) On and after the effective date of this act, any provision of a restrictive covenant which prohibits the display of political yard signs, which are less than six square feet, during a period commencing 45 days before an election and ending two days after the election is hereby declared to be against public policy and such provision shall be void and unenforceable. Signs may be legally displayed in your yard, regardless of any HOA rule, beginning September 21, 2024 and must be removed by November 7, 2024.     “Together, we will lead the Republican party back to the White House and we will lead our country back to safety, prosperity and peace.” ~ Donald Trump 45th President of the United States     ABOUT US | NEWS | TAKE ACTION | STORE   The Friday File Newsletter is published weekly and has a circulation of nearly 30,000. All product, communication and content of The Friday File is the exclusive and sole property of the publisher. All rights reserved. Paid for by the Kansas Republican Party, Inc. Mike Brown, Chairman Alan Townsend, Treasurer Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Not created or paid for at public expense.     Kansas Republican Party, Inc. | P.O. Box 14004 | Lenexa, KS 66285 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice