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Huelskamp WINS!!!

2010-11-02T21:25:00.000-05:00

KAKE News reports Tim Huelskamp has been declared the winner in the Kansas First District. Sam Brownback has also been declared winner as governor and Jerry Moran will be Kansas' next US Senator.

Jilka releases ad

2010-10-30T20:57:00.000-05:00

Shockingly, Alan Jilka has chosen to call Tim Huelskamp "extreme" in his debut television advertisement. With just two days left until Election Day, Jilka has finally scrapped together enough money to run some ads on TV, and boy is his first (and probably only) a flop. In the advertisement, Jilka makes no attempt to introduce himself or what he stands for to the people of the district, he only

Huelskamp raises over quarter of a million in 3rd quarter

2010-10-15T20:04:00.000-05:00

The Huelskamp campaign announced raising over one quarter of a million dollars during the third quarter, putting him in the drivers seat against his two lesser known opponents. Over 850 individual donors contributed $268,000 to the Huelskamp campaign over the past three months. That's in comparison to only $30,000 in contributions Democrat Alan Jilka has received. More than likely Jilka's

Jilka claims pro-life label, refuses to back down on Obama Care

2010-10-13T19:18:00.000-05:00

At a Salina candidate forum, Democrat Alan Jilka continued to claim a pro-life title while defending one of the most pro-abortion administrations the country has ever seen. Jilka showed that he's clearly detached himself from reality, going so far to claim he was, "the only pro-life candidate in this race." Amazing? You bet when your Republican opponent is Sen. Tim Huelskamp. Jilka has been

"Extreme" groups back Huelskamp?

2010-10-07T19:56:00.001-05:00

Alan Jilka, perhaps the most irrelevant Democratic candidate in any race for Congress, recently debated Republican Tim Huelskamp at Emporia State University. (Video available at http://kansas.watchdog.org/5300/kansas-1st-district-candidates-debate-in-emporia/.)This, in and of itself, is ironic, since Jilka spent half the debate whining about why Huelskamp declined to participate in a debate in

Huelskamp continues to hold commanding lead

2010-10-07T15:00:00.000-05:00

A new Survey USA poll continues to show Sen. Tim Huelskamp with a commanding lead to replace Republican Jerry Moran in the Big First District of Kansas. Of 541 likely voters, Huelskamp gained 63%, which is virtually unchanged from a month ago when the same poll was conducted. Jilka gained only 26%, a third party candidate gained 5% and 6% were undecided. During the primary Jilka attempted to

Romney endorses Huelskamp, other Kansas Republicans

2010-09-21T19:17:00.000-05:00

Former Massachusetts Governor and Presidential candidate Mitt Romney endorsed Sen. Tim Huelskamp today in the Big First District of Kansas. Romney's PAC, Free Strong American PAC, also announced it's support of Huelskamp.“In tough economic times, we need leaders like Tim Huelskamp that understand that cannot tax our way to prosperity or spend our way out of debt. Tim Huelskamp will be a strong

Kiowa County media interview with Sen. Huelskamp

2010-09-20T21:39:00.000-05:00

Kiowa County Media sat down with Sen. Tim Huelskamp at the Kansas State Fair for a very informative interview. Take a look below.

Jilka goes soft on immigration while darting to the right on Holcomb

2010-09-17T16:26:00.000-05:00

The Hays Daily News has an article up today on candidate Alan Jilka and his softening stance on immigration and a rather lame explanation of his opposition to the Holcomb power plant. Jilka states that his stance on immigration has softened after a trip to the Mexican border this summer. Rather than looking at the problems illegal immigration causes in our country and state, Jilka has decided to

Jilka leads effort to stop Holcomb plant

2010-09-12T14:15:00.000-05:00

A Friday article in the Hays Daily News outlines new information about Alan Jilka's efforts to stop the Holcomb power plant while mayor of the city of Salina. In town to speak with Fort Hays State University ag students, Huelskamp noted there were many differences between Jilka and himself, noting Jilka's past opposition for the power plant. "It's absolutely critical to having affordable

Jilka endorses ObamaCare

2010-09-06T21:32:00.000-05:00

Democrat Alan Jilka has appeared to take steps to endorse ObamaCare. On his website, jilkaforcongress.com, Jilka has a large graphic up titled, "Healthcare Reform: Get the Facts." When you click on it, it opens a new window with information that seems to be parroted from the AARP, but on a Jilka for Congress website format."Starting this year, healthcare reform improves the lives of hundreds

Huelskamp makes stop in Great Bend

2010-09-03T12:27:00.000-05:00

The Great Bend Tribune has an article up on a recent stop Sen. Tim Huelskamp made in his quest to replace Jerry Moran of the Big First District. After spending the day in meetings with county residents, he spoke that evening to more than 50 9.12 members from the Great Bend area. Huelskamp told the crowd Washington needs to take a "U-turn." The article states that one member asked specifically

Dodge City Globe notes KFB endorsement

2010-08-19T17:46:00.001-05:00

As noted yesterday, Republican Tim Huelskamp has gained the endorsement of the Kansas Farm Bureau. Today the Dodge City Globe has coverage of the endorsement and what KFB President Steve Baccus had to say about Huelskamp's commitment to agriculture in the Big First. Alan Jilka, the Democratic nominee in the Big First, responded by attacking the Club for Growth and its support of Huelskamp

Farm Bureau endorses Huelskamp

2010-08-18T19:31:00.004-05:00

A huge endorsement today from the Kansas Farm Bureau in support of Republican Tim Huelskamp.“More than ever before, farmers, ranchers and rural Kansans need a strong voice in Washington,” said Kansas Farm Bureau President Steve Baccus, a grain farmer from Ottawa County. “Tim Huelskamp understands our challenges and we look forward to helping elect him to the U.S. House."Huelskamp correctly noted

Post-primary poll shows Huelskamp with a 42 point lead

2010-08-11T18:58:00.007-05:00

The latest Survey USA/KWCH poll shows state Sen. Tim Huelskamp with a commanding lead in the race for the Big First District.Data collected from Aug. 5 to Aug. 8 shows voters favor Huelskamp by 42 points compared to Democrat Alan Jilka. An amazing 5% of voters say they are still undecided, a very low number considering the primary election was held just days before this poll was conducted. That's

Huelskamp comments on win

2010-08-04T01:10:00.001-05:00

From the Tim Huelskamp campaign:“This was a hard-fought race, and I had some very worthy opponents. My focus going forward is going to be advancing the conservative principles that I’ve campaigned on.” “I look forward to a spirited debate on the issues with Mr. Jilka. The voters will have a clear choice in November between a candidate who supports bigger government and Obamacare and one who

Huelskamp wins

2010-08-04T00:50:00.005-05:00

The AP has called the first district race for Tim Huelskamp early this morning. With nearly all precincts reporting Huelskamp had gained 35% of the vote compared to second place finisher Jim Barnett at 25%. Nearly 10,000 votes distanced Huelskamp from Barnett, according to the Secretary of State's website as of 12:39am Wednesday morning.Considering the polls in this race we're literally tied up

Former Barnett running mate Susan Wagle endorses Huelskamp on election eve

2010-08-02T21:59:00.005-05:00

Susan Wagle, Jim Barnett's running mate during the 2006 gubernatorial campaign, endorsed Tim Huelskamp for Congress today."If Republicans in the First District want to be a part of the National revolution against Obama and his liberal policies, I ask them to join me in supporting Senator Tim Huelskamp for Congress. They should reject the last minute deceitful attacks that have been flooding

Jimmy, you got some splanin' to do!!

2010-07-27T15:28:00.005-05:00

It's as if Ricky Ricardo himself was shaking his finger at Jim Barnett for the way he's portrayed himself as a supporter of the Second Amendment.Today the Tim Huelskamp campaign released it's second issue of "Jim Barnett vs. Jim Barnett" challenging Barnett's claim to support the 2nd amendment.As I've noted before, Barnett has consistently voted against conceal carry legislation in Kansas, that

New poll shows Huelskamp on the rise

2010-07-27T15:05:00.005-05:00

It's almost as if Channel 12 read my mind from yesterday's posting of Jim Barnett's dismal poll numbers. A new poll released today by KWCH Channel 12 in Wichita and conducted by SurveyUSA shows Sen. Tim Huelskamp as the only major candidate that continues to gain in the polls while the other two continue to slump.You can see a great graphic of SurveyUSA polls since February at Wichita Liberty.The

Kansans for Life: Huelskamp the only one with a "long-term proven pro-life track record"

2010-07-26T19:14:00.004-05:00

Kansans for Life PAC today released an email explaining why it has endorsed Tim Huelskamp over all the other candidates in the race.According to KFL PAC, Tim Huelskamp is the only candidate with a, "long-term proven pro-life track record. Therefore, we enthusiastically endorse Tim Huelskamp and urge you to vote for him on August 3rd."A few highlight points include:For many

Jim Barnett vs. Jim Barnett: The facts exposed

2010-07-26T14:26:00.004-05:00

Jim Barnett doesn't like the "negative" tone the Huelskamp campaign has "taken on." It's the wimper of the exposed politician, angry and confused over a campaign willing to tell the voters the truth about his flip-flop ways.Today in a press release the Huelskamp campaign announced their "Jim Barnett vs. Jim Barnett" campaign. First up is his support of Kathleen Sebelius before he was against

Jim Barnett: Does the ad match the record?

2010-07-26T12:14:00.011-05:00

With just over a week until election day, more and more voters are beginning to pay attention to the candidates in the first district and compare their rhetoric to their past actions. So I thought it was prudent to do a small recap of the major candidates as they stand today, and point out some lesser known facts about them. Let's start with Jim Barnett.As I noted last week, Jim Barnett has a

Erick Erickson: It's time for conservatives to get off the fence

2010-07-16T15:55:00.004-05:00

Interesting piece on Red State today from Erick Erickson. Essentially, Erickson says it's time for every conservative to get behind Tim Huelskamp and stop messing around with that other guy.This is one of those seats where if conservatives do not act immediately, a terrible Republican will get elected, serve forty years in Congress, and we will hate every minute of it. Tim Huelskamp is the

The political metamorphosis of Jim Barnett

2010-07-16T12:57:00.009-05:00

Bob Weeks at the Voice for Liberty in Wichita posted an interesting article a few days ago where he took the legislative vote ratings for both Sens. Tim Huelskamp and Jim Barnett and graphed them over time. It was so interesting to me that I went back to the vote ratings and created my own graph, but with a few events highlighted in Jim Barnett's political career. The result showed a politician