6B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OPINION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2004
We want more of Moore
Candidate has experience and compassion
RYAN GOOD
rgood@kansan.com
MOORE
Moore's voting record in Congress speaks for itself. His bipartisan work has been tremendous,
Moore has voted to lower taxes, fund schools and increase homeland security.
Moore has been supportive of education. Not only is he endorsed by the National Education Association, his voting record during the current term has aligned with the NEA 92 percent of the time.
In the race for 3rd Congressional District congressman, we unanimously endorse U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kansas) for re-election. We have been thoroughly turned off by his Republican challenger Kris Kobach's negative campaigning and policy statements.
Moore cosponsored a bill to pay for troops transportation to their homes and their families while on leave. The previous allocation had only paid their way to New York. Moore's support of not only our troops but their families is admirable.
And we have been impressed with the work Dennis Moore has done in Congress so far and believe he can continue to help Kansas.
During his campaign, Kobach has repeatedly accused the Democratic incumbent of being a far-left liberal who is out of touch with his district, while representing himself as a moderate. This could not be further from the truth.
Moore's voting record in Congress speaks for itself. His bipartisan work has been tremendous, especially given the context of his time in office—Moore has served during some of the most divisive times in recent memory and has still continued his efforts to breach party gaps.
Meanwhile, Kobach's own policies have shown him to be out of touch with the 3rd Congressional District. Kobach supports bans on gay marriage and abortions. He supports
more tax cuts to fix our floundering economy and is against any and all immigration reform. While not all voters disagree with some of Kobach's stances, many residents of the 3rd Congressional District do, and Kobach's radical opinions do not fairly represent many Kansans.
Moore is on the tail end of his third consecutive term in the House of Representatives and his voting record speaks for itself. Moore has voted to lower taxes, fund schools and increase homeland security. Moore's bipartisan initiatives are admirable, and fairly and accurately represent his constituency.
Moore has been supportive of education. Not only is he endorsed by the National Education Association, his voting record during the current term has aligned with the NEA 92 percent of the time. As a graduate of the Wichita public school district, the University of Kansas, and the Washburn
School of Law, he has extensive firsthand experience in the workings of Kansas public schools and understands how to help them.
help them.
Regardless of your position on the war in Iraq, it is important to support our troops, and this is another area in which Moore has been exceptional. Moore cosponsored a bill to pay for troops' transportation to their homes and their families while on leave. The previous allocation had only paid their way to New York. Moore's support of not only our troops but their families is admirable.
Kris Kobach's negative campaigning and views coupled with Dennis Moore's exemplary record have made this race very clear: Dennis Moore is an ideal candidate for voters of the Third Congressional District, and we fully endorse him.
Good is an Overland Park junior in journalism and chemistry
Ryun has necessary experience Boyda's reasons for election will not stand up to Ryun's resume
COMMENTARY
TY BEAVER
rgood@kansan.com
RYUN
- Ryun should still continue to represent this district because of his experience and ability to work within the bureaucracy.
He has already served as a Congressman since 1996, giving him massive experience in the political arena. Given that Congress will most likely maintain a Republican majority, Ryun would be able to have more legislation passed and achieve more.
Much of Lawrence is occupied with the heated race between incumbent U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) and Republican opponent Kris Kobach. But the western half of the city, as well as Topeka and Manhattan, is monitoring the race between incumbent U.S. Rep.
As a member of several farming committees which deeply affect the agricultural economy, he can particularly serve the interests of our state. His desire to continue improving our schools and the farmers' lot is high-ranking local concern.
Jim Ryun (R-Kan.) and Democratic opponent Nancy Boyda for the 2nd Congressional district. While Lawrence is usually considered a liberal, democratic town, the University Daily Kansan chooses to endorse Jim Ryun in his campaign for re-election.
Both candidates have addressed universal issues concerning the state. Both have advocated improving health care for all, improving funding for education, allowing our economy to go forward and protecting second amendment rights. While Boyda is particularly emphatic on funding higher education, many of her economic goals do not fit the desires of Kansans. Her goal of increasing the minimum wage and promoting fair trade go against the interests of her constituents. This is not to say that Ryun is clean of error. Despite being a moderate, one of his goals listed on www.jimryn.com is "protecting mar-
mage, defining it as between one man and one woman," and he did have a leading voice back in 2000 in seeing that the
While Lawrence is usually considered a liberal, democratic town,the University Daily Kansan chooses to endorse Jim Ryun in his campaign for re-election.
evolutionary theory not be tested amongst state science standards.
Ryun should still continue to represent this district because of his experience and ability to work within the bureaucracy. He has already served as a Congressman since 1996, giving
him massive experience in the political arena. Given that Congress will most likely maintain a Republican majority, Ryun would be able to have more legislation passed and achieve more.
As a member of several farming committees which deeply affect the agricultural economy, he can particularly serve the interests of our state. His desire to continue improving our schools and the farmers' lot is high-ranking local concern.
Boyda would face tough opposition to her proposals for fair trade and minimum wage legislation, and her lack of experience would be noticeable.
Much of her reasoning behind her election outside of issues involves her having a family and worrying for its future, which cannot hold up against nearly a decade of experience in Congress.
Baker is a DeSoto senior in English and journalism.
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The D.A. has victims arrested to force them to testify at trial, even when their abusers are released on bond. Without adequate safety and support, domestic violence victims frequently refuse to testify out of fear, shame, and in an effort to avoid negative consequences for their families.
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Not arrest victims;
Help victims get the protection, services, and support they need;
Require abusers to be accountable to victims and to the community;
Work with community organizations to develop a better, safer, and more coordinated response to domestic violence.
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