Congressman Dennis Moore
UPDATE, 9:00 Tuesday: State Rep. Pat Colloton says she's formed an exploratory committee for the GOP KS-03 nomination.
UPDATE, 3:25: Statement from Patricia Lightner: "Now that the political winds in the 3rd District have shifted, I'm sure everyone that has ever dreamed of running for Congress will consider entering the race. While I welcome any new competitors, I think the voters will respond to a candidate who has been consistently campaigning on conservative principles for months rather than trying to decide between several candidates who think Moore's decision represents their opportunity to win political power."
UPDATE, 11:50: State Sen. Jeff Colyer: "Put me in the very serious column.. we'll have an announcement soon."
UPDATE, 11:25: Cook Political Report moves KS-03 from "Likely Dem" to "Toss up"
UPDATE, 11:15: Greg Musil: "Maybe, probably. I'll be in or out in the next two weeks.
UPDATE, 10:55: State Sen. Karin Brownlee: "I'm thinking about it."
UPDATE, 10:45: Charlotte O'Hara: "I'm seriously considering it"; will decide in next two weeks.
UPDATE, 10:25: Nick Jordan: "I'm in."
UPDATE: State Rep. Kevin Yoder, an Overland Park Republican, is first out of the gate this morning, saying he's forming an exploratory committee.
"As our nation faces unprecedented challenges, we must have new energy and a fresh response," Yoder said in a statement. He's chair of the House Appropriations Committee.
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Carol Marinovich?
House Minority Leader Paul Davis?
Steve Rose?
Democrats told The Star Sunday that incumbent Democrat Dennis Moore won't seek re-election next year.
Discuss....




Toss up Hell!
Stupid Democrats are dreaming again. This is no toss up stupido's. The GOP will roar back with a decisive win in 2010.
What Moore has done with his votes that betrayed the values and fortunes of his constituents, will sear itself into the memories of moderates of all stripes and no more will they trust a Democrat to represent them and their best interests. Moores votes for Cap and Trade, the Stimulous and health care fiascos would cut the props right out of our fiscal standing as a nation and as individuals.
I am delighted this phoney is leaving. He is a coward.