University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, September 19, 1990
Kansas Politics '90
Candidates silent about naming top contributors
By David Roach
Kansan staff writer
Mum is the word on campaign financing from both camps in the governor's race.
Hutchinson on Sept. 8.
Gov. Mike Hayden raised the specter of campaign finances at the gubernatorial campaign debate in
"Mrs. Finney gets her major contributions from the labor unions," Hayden the audience.
"What's wrong with that?"
"Mike Hayden gets his from farm families." Hayden replied.
But since the debate, both candidates have refused to release the names of their major contributors and the amounts they contribute.
"Ordinarily, it's just not done, and we just don't have time to do it," said Jack Parry, Joan Finney's campaign manager.
"It would just add one more burden to a staff that's already burdened, and I think that's the case with most political campaigns," he said.
John Pinegar, Hayden's campaign manager, also refused to make the details of Hayden's contributions available because of security concerns.
"We have to make sure that the financial records have integrity, and
it's an ongoing process of checks and balances," Pinegar said.
Candidates are not required by law to publish a list of contributors and contribution amounts until 12 days before an election.
Michael Woolf, director of Common Cause of Kansas, a consumer advocacy group, said the law probably was adequate because support for candidates did not coalesce until late in the campaign.
"We're seeing larger and larger undecided votes later and in the campaigns," Woolf said. "That's a lot of times because people are dissatisfied with candidates. They're looking for information when they're undecided.
"This is something that should be available to them so they can see who is footing the bill for these campaigns."
Since the debate, both candidates have claimed bread grass-roots financial support in the form of small contributions.
Parry said, "It's a pretty broad spectrum of people who are donating money to the Finney campaign. She's a people's candidate. She has a very broad base of people who donate money — five, 10, 20, 25 dollars."
Pinegar said the majority of Hay den's contributions during the pri-
one can generalize that the governor's constituents are average, typical Kansans," Pinegar said.
maries came in the form of small contributions.
Hayden received money from almost 4,000 contributors during the primaries, according to campaign
Hayden
finance reports filed with the Secretary of State. On the average, distributors gave almost $150 each for a total of $65,615
during the primaries from almost 100 contributors, according to finance reports. Those contributors donated about $50 each.
The Hayden primary campaign outspent the Finney primary campaign 10 to 1.
Parry said that the Finney cam paign would close that gap in the regular election but that it would still lessen the Hayden campaign.
"We were thinking in the neighborhood of probably $750,000, which is probably less than half of what the governor will spend," Parry said.
Pinegar said he could not estimate how much the Hayden campaign would spend.
Hayden had about $250,000 left in his campaign fund after the primaries. Finney was left with about $5,000
Station to broadcast debate governor vs. an empty chair
The Associated Press
WICHTA — Public television station KPTS-TV will broadcast two upcoming gubernatorial debates. Mike Hayden vs, an empty chair.
KPTS officials said they would proceed with scheduled "election specials" Oct. 5 and Nov. 5, despite Democratic candidate Joan Finn's decision not to debate because of previously scheduled appearances
Station officials said they would leave an empty chair on the set in case Finney had a last-minute change of heart.
The shows originally were intended as forums for both the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial nominees.
when one candidate refuses to come?" asked a news release by Dale Gater, public affairs editor for KPTS. "For KPTS, the answer lies in its commitment to being an independent source of information to make affairs free, from the influence and direction of special interests."
The specs will feature a panel of four journalists quizin Hayden, a Republican, on issues confronting the state.
"Why broadcast an election spe-
"To the extent possible in her absence, Mrs. Funney's platform will be identified during the journalists' questioning." Goter said.
Karen Northrup, who schedules Finney's appearances, said the candidate would be playing host to Democratic National Committee Chairperson Ron Brown in Topeka during the first election special
Oct. 5.
Finney had declined to appear on the Nov. 5 show because, "that is two days before the election, and I have not been to be heavily filled," Northrup said.
The aide said she could not say what Finney would be doing Nov. 5. Hayden, in a written statement issued by the mayor, Finney was afraid to debate him.
"Mrs. Finney is obviously embarrassed by her performance at the State Fair debate and is afraid to defend positions she has taken during this election." Hayden said in a news release, reiterating his frequent calls for more debates.
"Mrs. Finney has avoided the media, the voters and in-depth discussion of the issues throughout this campaign."
Town wants landmark renovated
The Associated Press
TOPEKA — A legislative committee was told yesterday that the state should provide more money to renovate the first territorial capitol of Konsas, situated in Lecompot.
People in Lecompton say Constitution Hall has deteriorated since the state took over the building in the early 1980s. Before the state bought it, the building was preserved by residents of Lecompton for about 130 years, Lecompton resident Paul Baummaier told the Joint Committee on Arts and Cultural Resources.
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one of the most important historical sites in Kansas. He complained the building was sold to the state on the assumption that it would be renovated, but work to restore it has been slow.
Bahnmaier told the committee that Constitution Hall is
"There's a lot of interest in it," Carl Bahmairne, a member of the Lecompton City Council, told the committee. He estimates about 50 people every weekend come to Lecompton to visit the hall.
"There's a lot of history in that little town." he said.
Douglas County Commissioner Louse McEhanye told the committee that Douglas County appropriated $50,000 to the repair the water distribution system in LaGrange to technically provide fire protection for Constitution Hall.
Finney declines to debate in Lawrence; Hayden calls it avoidance
Kansan staff writer
By Carol Krekeler
involved
ney said last night.
TOPEKA - 10 in Lawrence with Gov. Mike Hayden would take too much pressure on citizens, State Treasurer Joan Fin-
The debate was to have been televised and broadcast statewide by 17 television and 32 radio stations.
"It simply takes a lot of time," Finney said. "Generally, the underdog is the one pushing for debates."
Finney said at a campaign fundraiser that debating on television and radio would not allow people to get
Finney said she never agreed to a debate with Hayden in Lawrence. Hayden issued a statement saying
Finney's refusal to debate was further evidence that she is avoiding "the media, the voters and in-depth discussion of the issues."
Two gubernatorial debates remain scheduled: one for Oct. 20 on WDAF TV in Kansas City, Mo., and one on
Nov. 4 on WIBW-TV in Topeka.
Finney said she would wait until mid-October to run television campaign commercials even though Hayman's running campaign commercials now.
Finney said she was not overconfi-
dent with the lead she had in recent polls.
"Nothing is a sure thing in politics," Finney said. "I don't think that would matter and I out about me that would cause me lots of votes, but I could make a good one."
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