Esquire Magazine has come out with a whole slew of endorsements. The ones for Kansas seems mostly on-target. In my opinion, any Democrat who takes on an entrenched GOP in the 1st Disrict deserves a vote. For more Esquire endorsements, see here.
Election 2008: Who People in Kansas Should Vote For
Editor's note: the name of the incumbent candidate is italicized, while the candidate we're endorsing is in bold.
SENATE
Pat Roberts (R)
Jim Slattery (D)
As then-chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Roberts steadfastly defended the CIA as clean on torture and the NSA as clean on wiretapping--and just as steadfastly dragged his feet on investigating prewar intelligence failures for the tawdriest of reasons: to protect the White House. His opponent, a moderate former congressman, will do better.
Esquire endorses: Slattery
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Congressional District 1
Jerry Moran (R)
James Bordonaro (D)
Moran is an informed, subtle legislator with an independent streak. His stand against the administration on Medicare cuts drew plaudits from all but his own party leaders; his balanced views on ethanol promote that industry while seeking to protect Kansas's stockyards. Great work.
Esquire endorses: Moran
District 2
Lynn Jenkins (R)
Nancy Boyda (D)
A successful executive and lifelong pro-choice Republican, Boyda switched parties in 2003 over opposition to the war but retains her antitax, pro-business leanings. Which leaves pro-choice, antitax, pro-business Republican Jenkins free to campaign on what, exactly--change?
Esquire endorses: Boyda
District 3
Nick Jordan (R)
Dennis Moore (D)
Easy choice here: vague values-and-terrorists talk from the challenger versus bipartisan accomplishment by the incumbent.
Esquire endorses: Moore
District 4
Todd Tiahrt (R)
Donald Betts (D)
Tiahrt, knee-deep in Abramoff and DeLay cash, deserves to be dumped for this sin alone. But let's keep things positive: His opponent is as accomplished a state legislator as you'll ever find.
Esquire endorses: Betts
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