In this year's midterm elections, Republican incumbents Sen. Pat Roberts and Gov. Sam Brownback are facing tough races with potentially game-changing outcomes. That's why celebrities of the Republican base are swooping in to help rally the Kansan electorate.

Sep 05

GOP not taking any chances in Kansas Senate race

Today in the Morning Line: National Republicans sending Roberts some help McDonnell found guilty on corruption charges Kerry, Hagel talk strategy with NATO allies The 'Bill factor' in the midterms Roberts getting reinforcements: National Republicans are reportedly sending in…

Sep 04

Can the West show unity in response to Russia, Islamic State?

Today in the Morning Line: Obama, U.K.'s Cameron try strike tough tone on crises DOJ to open investigation into Ferguson PD Hagan-Tillis debate in N.C. Independents Day in Kansas McConnell reaches key mark in new poll 'Moment of testing'…

Aug 06

Kansas GOP Sen. Roberts defeats tea party candidate

Three-term Republican Sen. Pat Roberts edged out Milton Wolf in Kansas' primary Tuesday night as mainstream conservatives dealt another blow to the tea party movement. A GOP businessman swamped a first-term Michigan congressman, upending his re-election bid.

Aug 05

Kansas GOP Sen. Roberts faces tea party challenge

Establishment conservatives look to beat down the latest tea party upstart as three-term Republican Sen. Pat Roberts faces a challenge from Milton Wolf in Tuesday's primary in Kansas, one of four states kicking off a busy month of contests to…