Email from Kansas Republican Party Political News, Opinions and a Few Giggles, too!       DEFENDING KANSAS SAVING AMERICA   DONATE VOLUNTEER   Kansas Electors Cast States’ Six Electoral College Votes for President Donald J. Trump ~ and ~ Vice President J.D. Vance by Mike Brown, Chairman The Kansas Republican Party   Kansas Presidential Electors Mark Kahrs, Cheryl Reynolds, Kristi Brown, Mike Brown, Maria Holiday, and Alan Townsend Electors and their guests Robert “Doc” Holiday, Maria Holiday, Kristi Brown, Mark Kahrs, Lynda Townsend, Alan Townsend, Mike Brown, Cheryl Reynolds, and John Reynolds Gallery view from back of the room Official Presidential Ballot Memorabilia for the Presidential Electors and their invited guests of honor Certificate of Ascertainment   Donald Trump has secured the presidency after easily surpassing the 270 U.S. Electoral College votes needed to win. Kansas contributed to his victory following his decisive win in the state with its six electoral votes cast earlier this week on December 17th. The Electoral College, established in 1787 within the United States Constitution, allows Americans to elect the president and vice president through state-chosen electors indirectly. To win the presidency, a candidate must receive at least 270 of the 538 total electoral votes. This system provides smaller states with proportional influence, ensuring their voices are balanced against those of larger states. While populous states like New York and California might prefer a popular vote system, changing the Electoral College would require smaller states’ approval, which is unlikely given their vested interest in maintaining the current structure. Kansas operates under an “all-or-nothing” state statute, awarding all six of its electoral votes to Trump and Vance after they easily secured the state’s popular vote on November 5, 2024. These votes represent Kansas’ two U.S. senators and four House representatives. Electors are chosen according to party rules and certified by the Kansas Secretary of State. Kansas’ Republican electors for 2024 included Mike Brown (Kansas Republican Party Chairman), Kristi Brown (Republican Precinct Committeewoman), Maria Holiday (former Johnson County Republican Party Chairwoman), Mark Kahrs (Kansas RNC National Committeeman), Cheryl Reynolds (KSGOP Vice Chairwoman), and Alan Townsend (KSGOP Treasurer). Electors are historically party leaders or officials. Federal officeholders are expressly ineligible to serve as Electors. For a fascinating piece about the Kansas Electors and a brief history lesson, please follow the link (CLICK HERE) to access a story authored by the IKE Lab, a project initiated in February 2024. This initiative is under the guidance of Brian Amos and Alexandra Middlewood, both associate professors in the Political Science Department at Wichita State University. Others contributing include Vishnu Avva, David Hernandez, and Kian Williams. Wichita State University made this project possible. The electors convened in the Kamsas Capital and specifically the Senate Chambers on December 17, 2024, at noon, per state statute, to formally cast Kansas’ six electoral votes for Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, memorializing and finalizing the state’s proud contribution to their Epic and historic presidential landslide victory and a clear mandate of America First. President Donald J. Trump, the 47th President of the United States. J.D. Vance, the Vice President of the United States. Now that sounds nice. Limited Edition Kansas Presidential Elector Pin Kristi and Mike Brown Presidential Electors and their invited guests of honor luncheon celebration Mike Brown, KSGOP Chairman and Kansas Presidential Elector Lead, thanking the Electors and their guests for participating     Trump Wins Suit, Network Settles $16M Defamation Lawsuit ABC News earlier this week settled a defamation lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump. The company agreed to pay $15 million toward a charitable foundation or museum associated with Trump, likely a future Donald J. Trump Presidential Library, and $1 million to cover his legal fees. The lawsuit stemmed from false statements by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos during a March 2024 interview on “This Week,” an ABC News program. Stephanopoulos was reportedly advised multiple times by ABC News producers not to falsely claim that Trump had been convicted of rape, as no such conviction existed. However, Stephanopoulos ignored these warnings and repeatedly stated that Trump had been found liable for “rape” despite the jury never finding proof of the allegation. As part of the settlement, ABC News and Stephanopoulos stated regret. They added an editor’s note to a March 10 article clarifying the remarks about Trump’s liability in a civil case involving E. Jean Carroll. The lawsuit gained momentum after a U.S. Magistrate Judge ordered Trump and Stephanopoulos to appear for depositions ahead of a December 24 deadline to avoid trial. The settlement, filed in the Southern District of Florida Federal Court, officially concludes the case. ABC News expressed satisfaction with the resolution. Both parties have signed and accepted the terms to dismiss the lawsuit. Perhaps some of the settlement funds could be used to create a section in the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library called The Fake News Hall of Fame and Shame, Made Possible by a payment from ABC News and George Stephanopoulos. That would be funny, damning, a huge draw, and it would certainly be fitting.   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.     Friday Funnies           2024 December 24 Christmas Eve December 25 Christmas Day Hannakuh Begins at Sundown December 31 New Years Eve 2025 January 1 New Years Day January 2 Hannakuh Ends At Sundown January 20 Martin Luther King Day Presidential Swearing-In January 29 Kansas Day February 2 Groundhog Day February 3 National Carott Cake Day (Chairman Brown’s Favorite!) 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