While this item is worth noting, the overall big divide between conservative republicans and moderate republicans in Kansas is a 30 year old divide with a bitter history.
The so called Moderate Republicans in Kansas are liberals. They have won many a fight within the state by selectively backing some “moderate” Democrat. They have been beaten back at the moment and are licking their wounds. They have no doubt been told that America wants moderation and views the Tea Party as too extreme. This is their feeble attempt to try to capitalize on that sentiment.
Expect them to continue to hammer on revenue projections and to advocate a “moderate” approach. I believe that too many people remember Sebelius for that to work.