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4 stories on Kansas. For each one: what the left says, what the right says, and what both agree on. RSS feed

• Democrat Flips Deep-Red Kansas as Trump-Backed GOP Falls

  Nov 13, 2026

  Left: Holscher's win extends a historic Democratic wave that has given the party a majority of U.S. governorships for the first time in two decades.

  Right: Masterson lost narrowly despite a nearly 3-to-1 ad spending advantage and the Republican Governors Association investing $19 million, showing the race was closer than the final result suggests.

• GOP Abandons North Carolina, Retreats to Defend Deep-Red Kansas

  Oct 3, 2026

  Left: The pullback in North Carolina reflects Roy Cooper's durable popularity and a broader national environment souring on Republicans amid frustration over inflation and the Iran conflict.

  Right: Reallocating resources to Kansas is a pragmatic, disciplined decision to protect the Senate majority rather than a sign of panic, since the super PAC's explicit job is maintaining control of the chamber.

• Trump Reverses Rally Cancellation Amid Health, Fatigue Questions

  Oct 31, 2026

  Left: The rapid cancellation and reversal within 48 hours raises legitimate questions about the 79-year-old president's stamina after headlining 25 rallies across 19 states in a single month.

  Right: The rallies were restored within a day, demonstrating Trump remains fully engaged and responsive to on-the-ground requests from Kansas and Iowa Republican campaigns ahead of critical Senate races.

• Trump-Backed Masterson Wins Kansas GOP Primary Over Six Rivals

  Aug 5, 2026

  Left: Masterson's win reflects a broader pattern of Trump's endorsement power dominating GOP primaries, raising questions about whether Kansas voters chose the candidate best suited to govern or simply the one most aligned with national Republican politics.

  Right: Masterson's decisive victory in a crowded seven-candidate field demonstrates strong grassroots enthusiasm for Trump-aligned conservative leadership in Kansas.