John,
If you saw our last email, you know about the latest attempt from Susan Wagle and GOP leadership in the Kansas Legislature to score cheap political points while putting Kansans in harm's way. The actions of these legislators are alarming, concerning, and most of all, dangerous - but, that’s not why I’m writing today.
When GOP leadership tried to pigeonhole Governor Kelly into getting what they want - stating that it was in her "best interest" to sign their bill - Governor Kelly took the high road:
At the KDP, we are immensely proud to have Governor Kelly as our leader - but we know that in 2020, we must elect Democrats into office who will follow her lead of putting hardworking Kansans first. We know these are extraordinary times, but the COVID-19 pandemic has only proven how important it is to break the Republican supermajority in the Kansas Legislature and elect Democrats into local and federal offices. Can you chip in $25, $35, or $50 to help elect Democrats across the Sunflower State?
This year, we need to elect Democrats up and down the ballot who lead with the same empathy, principle and perseverance as our Governor. Donate today so we are successful.
Onward,
Vicki Hiatt
KDP Chair
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John,
Days after Dr. Fauci warned reopening prematurely would cause "needless suffering and death," Susan Wagle is playing politics - again - in an attempt to undermine Governor Kelly.
Yesterday, Susan Wagle made a Hail Mary attempt to gain leverage over Governor Kelly, stating “We won’t allow one dictator to determine everything… We will have a check and a balance of power...” Yes, this is the same Susan Wagle who has single-handedly held Medicaid expansion hostage for up to 150,000 Kansans before and during an unprecedented pandemic - the exact circumstances in which people need healthcare to survive.
Governor Kelly has shown the nation what real leadership looks like during this crisis, she made tough decisions early on that mitigated the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, and she developed a comprehensive plan to reopen Kansas safely.
It shouldn’t be a novel concept for our legislators to work together and listen to public health experts to keep Kansans safe during a crisis. That’s why, with your help, we must break the Republican supermajority in the Kansas Legislature by electing commonsense Democrats who will work together to advocate for all of us. We know these are extraordinary times, but the COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened the stakes of the 2020 election. Can you chip in $20, $35, or $50 to help us recruit, train and elect Democrats across the Sunflower State?
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Now is the time for all of us to follow the prescribed guidelines to keep our neighbors, loved ones and communities safe. Donate today to elect legislators who will do the same.
Onward,
KDP Team
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Kansas Democratic Party
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