The Kansas Democratic Party now has a candidate to take on Pat Roberts. Kansas businessman, Greg Orman is stepping up to the plate. From Mr. Orman's press release just this afternoon:
"As I look at what’s going on in Washington, and the course we’re on as a nation, I am convinced we can and should be doing better," Orman said of his decision to run.
"Like so many Kansans, I’m disappointed and deeply troubled by the inaction, infighting, and ineffectiveness on display in Washington today. And I’m prepared to offer the people of Kansas a United States Senator with the right priorities who can help get America moving in a positive direction again."
When it comes to Pat Roberts, Kansans have much to be disappointed with. As Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committe, Pat Roberts has been a disaster and an embarrassment for this nation. His committee has done nothing but cover-up the dirty deeds of the Bush administration, obstructing investigations into everything from eavesdropping to the lies leading to the Iraq War. Think Progress has an excellent and detailed breakdown of his record on the committee.
More on Greg Orman and his background from his press release:
Orman, whose father owned and operated a furniture store in Stanley, Kansas beginning in 1971, is the founder of Environmental Lighting Concepts – the mission of which was to assist businesses in becoming more energy-efficient. While Orman was at the helm of ELC, the company installed energy-saving lighting systems that led to a cumulative reduction of over one million tons of emissions – roughly the equivalent of taking 20,000 automobiles off the road forever.
Orman sold Environmental Lighting Concepts to KLT Energy Services Inc., a subsidiary of Kansas City Power & Light in 1997, and agreed to join the company as an executive focused on new business development. Since joining KLT – and subsequently leading his own company, Denali Partners – Orman has directly assisted numerous small businesses in their efforts to grow and compete in the global marketplace.
Orman for US Senate is planning an official campaign announcement tour in the coming weeks.
Admittedly, I don't know much about him yet, but his candidacy sounds promising. He has a strong business background and that will surely weigh heavily with the moderate Kansas voters. Given the anti-Republican sentiment - even here in Kansas - Greg should have a chance to pull Independent and moderate Republican voters going to the polls in '08.
Kansas hasn't elected a Democratic Senator since the late 1930's. With our congressional representatives now split evenly and a popular Democratic Governor, is it possible that we just might do it this time around? After watching Nancy Boyda's amazing comeback last year, I know it's possible.
Welcome to the race Greg Orman!
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