June 25, 2009

Candidates for U.S. Senate in Kansas picked up endorsements today.

United States Senator John Thune of South Dakota today announced his endorsement of Congressman Jerry Moran’s candidacy for United States Senate in 2010.

“Now, when the stakes are so high for our country, Jerry Moran’s principled leadership and conservative voice are needed in the U.S. Senate.” Sen. Thune said. “Jerry will bring a much-needed vote of common sense for fiscal responsibility, fighting terrorism and deciding the future of our judiciary.”

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Kansans for Life's political action committee has endorsed Rep. Todd Tiahrt in the U.S. Senate race.

The announcement was made Thursday in dual press conferences in
Wichita and Overland Park.

The endorsement comes less than a month after abortion provider
George Tiller was killed.

Board member Christine Ostroski told reporters that the American
people are "overwhelmingly pro-life and the tragedy of the
violence" in Wichita should serve to underscore that even more.

She said, "We must be pro-life so we can live in a society
where people don't kill one another to solve what they think is a
crisis."

Tiahrt and Moran, both Republicans, are the only
announced candidates for the Senate seat now held by Republican Sam Brownback.

The Associated Press contributed to this report