Savor Kansas City Political Spin Amid Summer Primary Showdown

In this fair use advert snip we appreciate hottie Samantha during her glory days holding a fast food heart attack device that still has more nutritional value than the content that local "news" outlets are cranking out ahead of the primary vote.

Accordingly . . . 

We'll dump most into this compilation because NONE OF IT is worth taking too seriously.

Even worse . . . We had to omit more than a few items because they were even more worthless.

UPDATE . . .  

Now that we're finished collecting, tagging & snarking these news items . . . This post has a pleasant aftertaste that's actually worth sharing.

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ELECTION GUIDE: What you need to know for the Missouri, Kansas primary elections

Thousands of Missourians and Kansans will head to the polls on Aug. 6, to decide federal, state, and county races in the primary elections.

Show-Me Hipsters Against Lawman

AG Bailey uses Trump shooting to demand dismissal of former president's felony conviction

Since the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump, there has been a major lack of accountability in his felony convictions.

Snail Mail Doubt

Kansas Secretary of State advises against mailing ballots

The Secretary of State, Scott Schwab, advises voters to use drop boxes or vote early in person instead of mailing back their ballots.

Doubly Unlikely

Republicans have two choices on the ballot in attempt to unseat Congresswoman Sharice Davids

Dr. Prasanth Reddy and Karen Crnkovich are battling against each other in the Republican primary to represent the Kansas City, Kansas, area in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Depressing Campaign Choice

Two-year anniversary of historic Kansas abortion rights vote highlights lingering political gap * Kansas Reflector

OVERLAND PARK - Advocacy organizations with diametrically opposing views on abortion rights Friday marked the two-year anniversary of Kansas voters' rejection of an anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution by offering distinct perspectives on the aftermath of that landslide decision. The Republican-led Kansas Legislature had worked with anti-abortion lobbyists to craft the proposed amendment and [...]

Show-Me Differing Haircuts

In Missouri governor race, Trump backed all 3 GOP frontrunners. What sets them apart?

Mike Kehoe, Jay Ashcroft and Bill Eigel all got Trump's approval for Missouri governor. The three candidates share similar policies, but vary in style.

Arguing Golden Ghetto Law & Order

Johnson County sheriff faces challenge in Republican primary

Johnson County, Kansas, Sheriff Calvin Hayden is going up against his former undersheriff Doug Bedford in this month's primary election.

Missouri Senator Still Going Strong Against Feds

Secret Service 'covering their backside' is the same as a cover-up in the Trump attempted assassination, Hawley says

Having Secret Service leaders "covering their backside" is tantamount to a cover-up in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, argues Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. "It's be...

Tax Weary Voters Against More Cash For Schools

KCK schools remain in disrepair after bond question failed. Will voters accept new vision?

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board members are weighing two cheaper options after residents rejected the last bond proposal over property tax concerns.

Commish Contest Questioned

In booming western Johnson County, commission race heats up over spending, property taxes

The incumbent Johnson County commissioner faces two opponents who are critical of the county's budget and decision to create a homeless shelter.

Progressively Worse . . . 

Missouri primary ballot: Meet the candidates for 7th Senate District

On your Missouri primary ballot: Patty Lewis and Pat Contreras vie to represent Kansas City and Grandview on the Aug. 6 primary election.

Show-Me Secret Cash

Anonymous donors pump $2M into ad campaign backing Jay Ashcroft for Missouri governor * Missouri Independent

A national political group is pouring millions into Missouri to boost Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft in the Republican primary for governor.

Here's Where To Narc On Old Lady That Handed You Ballot With No Smile

Kansas ACLU offers voter assistance hotline for primary and general elections * Kansas Reflector

The ACLU of Kansas offers a statewide voter assistance hotline for the 2024 primary and general elections, staffed by attorneys and poll monitors. Available in multiple languages, the hotline helps voters with issues such as polling location confusion.

Another Gawking Guide

Primary elections are Tuesday. Here are 7 big races to watch in the Kansas City area

In Tuesday's primary elections, voters make selections for Missouri governor and attorney general, Jackson County prosecutor, Johnson County sheriff, and decide the future of Kansas City police funding.

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