Chad Taylor (D) Will Remain on Ballot in Kansas

[babylonsister]

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2014/09/04/taylor_will_remain_on_ballot_in_kansas.html


September 04, 2014

Taylor Will Remain on Ballot in Kansas

Chad Taylor (D), who attempted to withdraw his U.S. Senate bid in Kansas yesterday, will remain on the general election ballot, Secretary of State Kris Kobach ruled, the Kansas City Star reports.

Taylor did not properly declare that he was incapable of fulfilling his duties if elected as state law requires.

This will almost certainly end up in court.


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And Roberts heaves a sigh of relief, hopefully not for long.

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/kansas-announcement-shakes-us-senate-map

Kansas announcement shakes up U.S. Senate map

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Democratic nominee Chad Taylor has withdrawn from the Kansas Senate race, setting up a competitive race between longtime Republican Sen. Pat Roberts and independent candidate Greg Orman.

Normally, a Democratic nominee dropping out in September would be a disaster for national Democrats. Paradoxically, Taylor’s withdrawal gives the party a significant boost in their effort to retain control of the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.

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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/kansas-senate-race-secretary-of-state-decision

GOP's Kobach Declares Democrat Must Stay On Kansas Senate Ballot

[Larkspur]

1. What does Kansas law say on this?

Don't be surprised if the Dems file a lawsuit if Kansas law states that the Dem withdrew his name before the deadline, which he did.

[babylonsister]

2. I just added a link to clarify Kobach's decision, weak as it might be. nt

[Blue_In_AK]

3. He has to state he was incapable of fulfilling his duties?

That's ridiculous. Here all that had to happen to merge the independent and democratic tickets for governor was for the independent governor candidate to renounce his Republican registration, have the Democratic central committee vote that they were okay with the proposal, and for the sitting lieutenant governor, who is in charge of elections, to approve it.

I think anybody ought to be able to drop out for any reason as long as they do it before certain deadlines.

[babylonsister]

5. Pretty lame, isn't it. Shows how nervous the gop is. nt

[Laelth]

4. Bummer. Hope there's a run-off. n/t

-Laelth