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Kansas Newspaper Clippings Index

2012 Legislative Session
January through May 2012

The State Library of Kansas' Legislative Reference Section maintains a collection of clipped newspaper articles on topics relating to subjects pertinent to issues in Kansas state government. Below is a listing of clipped articles taken from several different newspapers relating to Organized Political Parties, January through May, 2012.

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The Clippings List is generally arranged chronologically through the year.

Each article cited contains the following information:

Author of article (if any is present)
Title of Article
Newspaper title and date of issue

ARTICLES ON Organized Political Parties, January through May, 2012

Scott Rothschild
Chamber, Kochs target moderate Republicans in Kansas Senate
Lawrence Journal World, 1/11/2012

George Diepenbrock
Democrats dominate county fundraising in 2011
Lawrence Journal World, 1/15/2012

John Hanna
Analysis: Kan. GOP leaders see pressure from right
Hutchinson News, 1/16/2012 [Newsbank article]

Stu Butcher
Southeast Kansas Republicans plan caucus
Chanute Tribune, 1/26/2012 [Newsbank article]

Ann Marie Bush
Democrats host bean feed on Kansas Day
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/30/2012

Deadline to register for GOP caucus is Friday
Hutchinson News, 2/14/2012 [Newsbank article]

The Capital-Journal
KS Dems tab pick for communications role
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/15/2012

Tim Carpenter
Jeb Bush: Champion wealth creation
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/22/2012

Ron Labarge
Letter: Showing disrespect
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/28/2012

David Hewitt
Letter: Private meetings in Statehouse?
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/2/2012

Bobby Burch
Republicans set caucus in Ottawa
Ottawa Herald, 3/1/2012

Scott Rothschild
Republican presidential hopefuls turn their attention to Kansas
Lawrence Journal World, 3/7/2012

The Capital-Journal Editorial Advisory Board
Editorial: Trust takes a hit
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/8/2012

Martin Hawver
Hawver: What will caucus crowd tell us?
Ottawa Herald, 3/8/2012 [Newsbank article]

Tim Carpenter
State caucuses don't mean much on national stage
Hutchinson News, 3/8/2012

Caucuses might tell how conservative the state has become
Newton Kansan, 3/8/2012 [Newsbank article]

Andy Marso
96 sites to hold caucuses in Kansas
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/9/2012

Andy Marso
Santorum takes runaway win in Kansas
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/10/2012

Tim Carpenter
GOP-inspired ethics case to proceed against Ward
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/15/2012

Associated Press
House panel dismisses complaint against Democrat accused of misleading debate
Lawrence Journal World, 3/16/2012

Tim Carpenter
House panel drops GOP case against Ward
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/16/2012

Mary Clarkin
Activist's pitch for Dem spot coming to Kan.
Hutchinson News, 3/23/2012

The News Staff
Dems have candidate in every district but 1st
Hutchinson News, 4/4/2012 [Newsbank article]

Tim Carpenter
Kansas Democrats to rally for Obama
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/12/2012

Corey Jones
Topekans caucus for Obama, rally Dem Party
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/15/2012

Tim Carpenter
GOP candidates asked to pledge party loyalty
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/20/2012

Roy W. Menninger
Letter: Questioning GOP leadership
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/25/2012

Tim Carpenter
'Old guard' of state GOP revolts
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/25/2012

John D. Montgomery
Party loyalty oaths- We should elect representatives more intelligent than oath-signing robots
Hutchinson News, 4/25/2012 [Newsbank article]

Jan Biles
Democrats strategize at campaign academy
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/29/2012

Donavene Brian Liggett
GOP too rigid: Letter
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/1/2012

The Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Republican Party loyalty oath [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/1/2012

Joe and Jane Hennes
Letter: Say no to loyalty pledges
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/5/2012

Ron Roesler
Letter: Electing leaders
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/7/2012

Eleanor Miller
Letter: Say no to pledge, yes to democracy
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/9/2012

Sam Hargis
Letter: Better understanding for LGBT issues
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/12/2012

The News Staff
Delegates for Democratic convention chosen
Hutchinson News, 5/12/2012 [Newsbank article]