This is how it starts. One yard sign at a time. One phone call to a friend. One afternoon helping a candidate share their message by phone or by knocking on doors. It would be wonderful if Democrats could just sit back and let the prevailing winds blow them into office but it just won't work in Kansas. I've talked to enough moderate Republicans to know that the support is there. We just have to earn it!
It's a sad state of affairs when Kansans say they can't run for office because it might hurt their business; when employees are literally afraid for their job if they "go public" with their support of a Democratic candidate; when eligible voters stay home because "you can't win against the Republicans". These are direct quotes I have heard over the past few years.
Unless you are ready to accept the extremism represented by Birthers, the Tea Party and believers of Beck, Limbaugh and their ilk, it's time to realize that YOU CAN make a difference. As important as it is to vote, it's just not enough. There's nothing radical in the positions held by our Democratic candidates. They are moderate and practical in their common sense approach to addressing the challenges faced in Kansas and the United States. But they can't succeed without our full support. Resolve today to do all you can in this critical election year - or live with the consequences.
Is this the new face of political leadership? One can only hope it's a fad like pet rocks or cabbage patch kids but the attention being paid to psuedo celebrities such as Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, Rand Paul etc. is alarming. There are signs of hope as a recent report indicated that moderate Kansans are showing some skepticism towards such TB notables as Kris Kobach. I am reminded of the hype accompanying a new book/movie/soap - the media is blanketed with news of the item. People hear the brand name repeatedly and the psychology of salesmanship works is magic. Only after the money's spent (vote is cast?) do they discover they've been had. The promises were empty; the product doesn't perform; the candidate is a front for special interests. The solution is to become as informed as possible and encourage others to do the same. Used up tea bags belong in the trash.
This is how it starts. One yard sign at a time. One phone call to a friend. One afternoon helping a candidate share their message by phone or by knocking on doors. It would be wonderful if Democrats could just sit back and let the prevailing winds blow them into office but it just won't work in Kansas. I've talked to enough moderate Republicans to know that the support is there. We just have to earn it! 
