[DoodleDawg]

So how do the Dems support Orman without coming out and saying they're supporting Orman? I think the article covers that. They'll donate to his PAC, since they can do that anonymously. A bunch of outside groups will spring up to attack Roberts. It'll get interesting.

As for Kobach demanding the Dems appoint a replacement, what is he going to do if they refuse? The court has already said that Taylor is off. If the Dems refuse to name a new candidate then there isn't much he can do.

[pepsionice]

I would offer this observation. If this was a devised tactic of sorts....it will be hard to get this across to fifty-percent of the Democratic voters in the state....particularly if they are over the age of sixty, or learning impaired. If they don’t see a “D” by the candidate (if they are die-hard Democrats)....they won’t vote for anyone for the position and will leave it blank.

And, some idiot group could start a fake “Democrats for Roberts” campaign....confusing folks even further. All you need is a couple of TV ad’s....having some fake Democrats talk up the sad state of affairs with their guy leaving, so it’s perfect sense to vote for Roberts.

[mykroar]

Beyond that, Orman has forsworn any allegiance to either party: Even if Democrats help him win, he might align with the GOP, anyway.

WAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[snoringbear]

Anybody know if Oram has declared which side he will caucus with? I’m guessing that it’s the Dem’s. But, if the GOP should have enough seats regardless of Kansas just wondering if he might go with the GOP. Wouldn’t be much fun being in the minority party as a back bencher. Also been wondering about Joe Manchin. He’s been straying off the reservation with some of his comments lately. I’m thinking that if the GOP should take the senate and he should be offered the right incentives maybe he could be turned?

[Servant of the Cross]

Will Dems go all-out to beat Sen. Pat Roberts now?

What kind of sick joke is this? The "Dems" just SUED to drop out of the race!!! And it was only allowed due to the Court being appointments of Sebelius.

This PROVES without a doubt that the Orman campaign is a complete SHAM. This is a democRAT in 'independent' sheep's clothing. Kansas, reject the RAT Orman!

[SaintDismas]

Pat Roberts will win and it won’t even be close. This is all a bunch of hooey. After having living in the Wichita area since 1985 I can confidently predict this. Kansans are not going to vote for this kook just like they rejected the other one who got his jollies by posting personal intimate X-rays of his patients on FB.

I received 2 mailings from Pat and when I saw that, it’s all it took for this ol Kansan to stick with the devil we know.

Oh and BTW, Pat Roberts personally intervened and helped me close a real estate transaction with a veteran who was being maltreated from the IRS. Big supporter of veterans and Kansans know this. We know Pat Roberts. There is nothing wrong with Pat Roberts and I will vote for him as long as he shows up on any ballot. Thanx Senator you hVe my vote and always will

[ken5050]

I think the Dems will be required to name a candidate...there has to be SOMEONE on the ticket..they can’t have a vacant slot on the ballot..and even if they pick the Dodge City dogcatcher as their nominee...probably 25% of Dems will vote for him..remember Alvin Green in South Carolina?

[RIghtwardHo]

Roberts will lose and lose fairly big. And ... I really don’t care. Be sure and thank the GOPe for saddling us with this dinosaur.

[fortheDeclaration]

This bogus ruling is going to hurt the Democrat Party in Kansas.

How many Democrats running on the same ticket will lose votes because Democrats won't vote a straight ticket.

[ObamahatesPACoal]

McCaskill has supported Orman. She votes with Obama 98% of the time and calls herself a moderate because 49 Dems are more liberal than her.