http://www.lynnjenkins.com/ A collection of the latest records posted to Lynn Jenkins for Congress. http://www.lynnjenkins.com/ http://www.lynnjenkins.com/_skins/default/images/rss_banner.jpg en_US SiteDirector || www.gslsolutions.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:01 GMT Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:01 GMT webmaster@lynnjenkins.com http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=f2d2723c-cbb2-4b65-883e-d46f1acbae87 The college vote is up for grabs this year — to an extent that would have seemed unlikely two years ago, when a generation of young people seemed to swoon over Barack Obama. Articles Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:45:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=ff478ca2-f78c-47ec-93d1-bce8c38657bc It seems Washington is finally catching on to the fact that the Democrats' hold on the House is in dire jeopardy. Articles Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:55:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=37b36352-560a-427b-ab3e-120f7ab71a9b A former U.S. senator from Nebraska visited Leavenworth Tuesday to announce his endorsement for a man running for attorney general of Kansas. Articles Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:27:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=7a156231-7273-46b0-a8b6-22df4cf66984 The strength of challengers McCarthy has enlisted will determine whether the party can capture the net 39 seats it needs to succeed. Articles Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:24:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=3bd77ea8-55f2-4bf5-b649-c77e5eac66db The largest Republican advantage in Gallup's history of tracking the generic ballot, which dates to 1942. Articles Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:07:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=67d434b1-e626-4f9c-bf8d-9e5b7a7fa306 Political scientist Larry Sabato takes a look at whether 2010 could be a "slaughter year" for incumbents. Articles Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:49:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=27750005-db4c-4784-a227-630bd58e68ea The string of bad news about housing, employment and economic growth has led Democrats to an inescapable conclusion: the economy is not likely to improve in time to help them in the fall elections. Articles Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:33:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=0f20ac64-878b-4619-959b-1c19ef20f390 A “wave” election cycle favoring the Republicans now appears to have the potential to turn into a tsunami. Articles Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:40:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=18ab7ca6-88bf-45ed-b8e0-bd6f0ee119d5 Independents are very unhappy with Obama and Republicans dislike him more than Democrats like him. Articles Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:19:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=098a6be5-b4c3-4a4a-9385-1a89110b56cb The National Republican Congressional Committee has been outraising its Democratic counterpart for the past four months and is raising far more than in the last election cycle. Articles Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:18:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=0ba0602a-bc45-41e4-9b0f-e61a3c13895e The AFL-CIO and SEIU plan to target elections in 26 states this November. Articles Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:12:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=6eed9549-8146-414b-9485-0dd3a02e2f2d The Democrat's one last, desperate attempt to hold onto power. Articles Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:44:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=0fd88000-2588-498f-8361-3ab463273cfa Senator Sam Brownback hosted a campaign rally and barbecue August 21st, highlighting grassroot efforts in rural counties such as Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee. Articles Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:47:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=a1dc7cf7-9b6f-46f4-803e-3ff109662472 Gallup found 51 percent of conservative Republicans “very enthusiastic” about voting this November; just 29 percent of liberal Democrats are in that category. Articles Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:43:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=c724ec87-a09e-4de0-90c9-37289310c9a3 It's the political establishment vs. the outsiders in Tuesday's primaries. And the establishment has the better odds. Articles Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:30:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=651afe28-2028-44da-a62e-215987104711 With the midterm elections just 10 weeks away, analysts expect big wins for Republicans. Articles Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:09:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=dc500684-4abe-4f6d-97fe-6271c53aaa17 Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts officially endorsed his old friend Jerry Moran in the race to fill Kansas' other Senate seat Monday. Articles Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:12:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Media&ContentRecord_id=17979314-3818-49d3-b2f0-0b081d542828 ?p=Contribute Photos Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:13:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=c90e4a8e-6892-4637-a4f3-a4ea09e3de6f These legislative elections will determine which party holds the upper hand in the 2011 congressional and legislative reapportionments that will be based on the 2010 census. Articles Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:43:00 EST http://www.lynnjenkins.com/index.cfm?p=Media&ContentRecord_id=f02156d0-c2a9-4c5a-a647-067643808bde ?p=Articles&ContentRecord_id=0eec12ce-09c2-4c14-96fc-729574efcf97 Photos Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EST