Trump-endorsed Kris Kobach wins Kansas GOP primary for Governor. Incumbent Republican Colyer concedes in uniting speech-sundance

8/14/18, “Breaking: Jeff Colyer Concedes To Kris Kobach in Kansas GOP Primary,” tcth, sundance

“Delivering a very classy and uniting concession speech current Kansas Republican Governor Jeff Colyer concedes the GOP primary race to Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.



TOPEKA, Kan. — A week after the highly contested vote for the Kansas GOP gubernatorial primary, Gov. Jeff Colyer has conceded the race to Secretary of State Kris Kobach. 

In a statement Thursday night Colyer said he believed he was doing the right thing by conceding, and hoped to see Kansas remain in republican hands. At the time of the announcement, Kobach led Colyer by 345 votes after Sedgewick and Johnson Counties certified their votes Thursday. A total of 91 out 105 counties had certified their results. 

Colyer went on to say he would endorse Kris Kobach in the run. Kobach will now face Democratic Sen. Laura Kelly in the general election in November. (watch video concession statement here) 

It really is a very classy concession speech. Top shelf.  Well done.”

Trump with Kobach

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Among comments

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“fleporeblog says: August 14, 2018 at 9:27 pm 

This is going to piss off the RINOs like it is nobody’s business! They begged our President to remain neutral on the Governor’s Race. Our President said thanks but no thanks and went ahead and endorsed Kris. 

I am so happy for Kris Kobach, our President and the people of Kansas! 

[Trump twitter endorsement] “Kris Kobach, a strong and early supporter of mine, is running for Governor of the Great State of Kansas. He is a fantastic guy who loves his State and our Country – he will be a GREAT Governor and has my full and total Endorsement! Strong on Crime, Border and Military. VOTE TUESDAY!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 6, 2018″"

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“WeThePeople2016 says: August 14, 2018 at 9:28 pm 

Now, this is great news. A last-minute endorsement from Trump helped to put Kobach over the top. I wish more people would follow Colyer’s example.”

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“talker2u says: August 14, 2018 at 9:40 pm 

This is not your daddy’s GOP.” 

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Comment: It's almost impossible to beat an incumbent, especially in a primary, but Mr. Kobach did.

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