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Jim Ryun looks to focus on both state national issues
By Sarah Hale
A former Olympic athlete and world-record holder, and University of Kansas track star Jim Ryun knows what it is like to be in the public spotlight.
Kansan staff writer.
Congressman Ryun is running for reelection as Kansas' 2nd District Congressional Representative, and much of his attention is focused on the positive messages sent out by role models.
Ryun said he supported aid to America's children in a
variety of forms. He said one way to do this was to promote a good quality of education and return federal money to the states for them to spend.
"In Kansas, there is up to $8.5 million which could be used in education," Ryun said. "Whether this is in the classroom.
for computers or to help increase teacher's salaries; the states on a local level know the best way to spend the money"
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Since his success at the 1968 Olympics, Ryun has married and had four children. He has been married to his wife, Anne, for 29 years.
For more information about candidate Jim Ryan, see his campaign Web site at www.ryun.net or call his headquarters at (785)273-8901.
"I like that Jim Ryun is interested in national issues as well as down home issues associated with everyday life," said Casey Connealy, KU Republicans secretary.
The other chief issues that are part of Ryun's platform include social security and military defense.
He said he was committed to preserving the benefits and urges Congress to stop using the Social Security Trust Fund to balance the budget.
"We need to develop a system to protect us, mainly a missile-defense system," he said. "We're an arm's length away from countries with long-range missile power; such as North Korea."
Ryun also endorses university-financed research — specifically Kansas State University's work with food safety to help agriculture.
With two army posts, Leavenworth and Fort Riley, as part of the 2nd District, Ryun also is concerned with military rights and field training.
Jim Clark zeros in on education
By Sarah Hale
Kansan staff writer
At the 1968 Olympics, distance runner Jim Ryun took second place in the 1,500-meter run.
Thirty years later, Jim Clark, Kansas' Second District Congressional Representative candidate, is hoping that Ryun will come in second again, this time in a political race.
Clark, a native Kansan and 1975 University of Kansas graduate, said he decided to run for Congress
because he felt Ryun was too extreme.
"There are a lot of people who have wanted
Clark
to take Congressman Ryun to task," Clark said. "Since no one was prepared to take him on, I decided I would."
Clark was raised in Topeka before his family moved to California. He entered the Navy in 1966 and fought in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1968.
Since then, Clark married his wife Terry and had one child, Jeff. Clark has worked in advertising and marketing companies, including an ad agency in London where he handled Fortune 500 companies such as Apple Computer.
He said his personal experiences helped him form positions on his platform's three most important issues: health care, education and farm economy.
Clark said his ideas about education affect the kindergarten through college graduate levels. He said he wanted to make it easier for
students to obtain a higher degree.
He said he was committed to spending more money to aid university research and that he wanted to make it easier for international students or teachers to visit American universities.
"The more we interact with the world, the more we'll understand other people." he said.
Allan Cigler, professor of political science, said money affected how Clark ran his campaign.
"Clark has very little money, so it's difficult for him to mount a campaign on television or on the radio," Cigler said. "He's really tried to make international issues more important in the race."
For information about candidate Jim Clark, see his campaign Web site at www.jimclark98.com or call his headquarters at (785) 357-4000.
Snowbarger focuses on self, trust
By Sarah Hale
Kansan staff writer
With the latest developments in Washington concerning President Bill Clinton, the public's trust in politicians has appeared to decrease—at least that is what one Kansas Congressman thinks.
Congressman Vince Snowbarger, who is running for re-election as Kansas' 3rd District Congressional Representative, has made restoring faith in America's government one of his main issues.
"Restoring the public's trust in the government is very difficult to do considering the events each day," Snowbarger said. "When I campaign, I tell people about me, what I'd do and what I have done the past two years."
Forfouryears, Snowbargers served as Majority Leader of the Kansas House of Representatives. He also represented the 26th district, Olathe, in the Kansas legislature for 12 years.
Snowbarger and his wife, Carolyn, have two sons.
Besides restoring the government's integrity, Snowbarger's major issues include tax reform and reduction, and preserving social security and Medicare.
During his 1996 campaign, Snowbarger supported a flat tax rate. Since then, he has helped support a tax program that allows
Snowbaraer
people to choose between the current code or a
flat tax.
Snowbarger said reducing the capital gains tax is applicable for all investors.
Snowbargeralso supportsbudgetingfederal money toward university-financed research and for grants.
"Broadly, supporting university research depends on what kind of research it is doing," he said. "There are some programs that the federal government may be able to handle better collectively."
"I really endorse Congressman Snowbarger because he has upheld the Republican Party principles," said Tasha Keathley, Russell sophomore and member of KU Republicans.
For more information about candidate Vince Snowbarger, see his campaign Web site at www.house.gov/snowbarger or call his headquarters at (913) 397-0500.
Public safety key issue for Moore
By Sarah Hale
Kansan staff writer
Dennis Moore, Kansas' 3rd District Congressional Representative candidate, chose to use a local bar as an example to back up one major issue on his platform.
Moore used The Wagon Wheel Cafe, 507 W. 14th St., as an example of why concealed weapons in public places should be banned.
"Everyone has an interest in public safety," he said. "Suppose students are at The Wheel or at the stadium watching a football game when a fight breaks out. If someone had a gun with them you could see the potential for a problem."
Moore's concern with public safety and gun control are partially attributed to his former position as Johnson County District Attorney, which he held from 1977 to 1989.
Since then, Moore has worked as partner of his firm, Erker and Moore, L.L.C, and as a trustee to Johnson County Community College.
He decided to become involved in politics and run for Congress because of important issues facing America today.
"I believe that there is a group of people in this country who feel that they have answers to all the problems, not just for themselves, but for everybody else," he said. "This concerns me."
Besides public safety, two of Moore's chief concerns are social security and education.
He is a strong supporter of contributing 100 percent of the U.S. budget surplus to help save social security for the future.
Moore also supports university education and easing the restrictions placed on international students and teachers who want to
study at Kansas universities.
"I think that we need to develop relationships with people from around the world," he said.
Phil Stephenson, president of KU Young Democrats, said he supported Moore's desire to help social security.
"Personally,I'm a long way from retirement," Stephenson said. "It would be nice to be able to collect that in the future."
For information about candidate Dennis Moore, see his campaign Web site at www.moore98.com or call his headquarters at (913) 894-0902.
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The University Daily Kansan/ SLAB
Thursday, October 29, 1998