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…