By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  February 22nd at 10:20 PM  | 

PART 4 OF 4 about poll in Gardner, Kansas.  You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, and part 3 here. In August 2011, I polled Kansas’ second-largest city of Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City, MO.  We learned, in part: 67% of voters wanted to balance the city budget through cuts in spending, and only 23% wanted higher taxes. Asked a different | Read More »

By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  June 3rd at 08:10 AM  | 

I realize that far more — thousands, probably — people will know about this Kansas City Star article because I mention it on this blog, but I will use this opportunity to reiterate how thoroughly dishonest McClatchy-owned newspapers are, and to highlight the pathetic record of Kansas Senate Vice President John Vratil, who is in the fight of his political life. Brad Cooper is a | Read More »

By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  April 24th at 02:24 PM  | 

I appreciate having another opportunity to talk with Central Kansas radio host Paul Ibbetson, on his 105.7 FM program, “The Conscience of Kansas.”  Recently, we discussed scientific polling documenting the fiscally conservative nature of Kansas voters.  The details of the polling are available online at a non-profit I run, StateAndLocalEducation.org – part 1 here, part 2 here, and part 3 here. You can click here to listen to my interview with Paul | Read More »

By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  February 8th at 05:29 PM  | 

You’re invited to an event featuring Joshua Charles, co-author of Glenn Beck’s recent book called The Original Argument: The Federalists’ Case for the Constitution, Adapted for the 21st Century. Join us Thursday night, March 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in room 200 of Colonial Presbyterian Church in Overland Park (map below). This is a free event, but space is limited. Click here to register online | Read More »

By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  December 13th at 01:10 PM  | 

I encourage you to attend a free event this weekend, focusing on three important topics:  ObamaCare, immigration reform, and tax reform.  It’s Friday night in Overland Park, and Saturday in Wichita.  No, Wichita is not like it’s portrayed in “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.” It’s co-sponsored by two Kansas City-area center-right groups: the Union of Patriots and FairTaxKC. I think you’ll find this event educational, even if you | Read More »

By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  November 9th at 12:15 PM  | 

Catholic League President Bill Donohue – “Ten years ago, there were 1,869 employees at the Star; today there are 840,” he said. “Given these data, turning down $25,000 – in today’s economy – must mean the Star is more concerned about getting Bishop Finn than it is the welfare of its own workers.”   The hyper-partisan Kansas City Star supported law-breaking Johnson County Community College leaders | Read More »

By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  October 23rd at 10:48 PM  | 

There should be an Intrade market related to JCCC’s constant legal battles. Well, Converge Magazine lost some credibility these past months.  In 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and again in 2011, Converge named Johnson County Community College a “top-rated community colleges for digital technology.” But how can this be, when JCCC leaders want $10,000 for 20 Emails, and when JCCC is claiming it needs to hire an outside data | Read More »

By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  September 24th at 02:58 AM  | 

On Wednesday night, September 7, precinct leaders within Overland Park met, and voted to officially form the Overland Park Republican Central Committee.  I offer my gratitudue and congratulations to the many people who made this possible.  Soon, we’ll have a Web site up, so check back to this Web site for further updates. I was given the idea to form this Overland Park group after attending | Read More »

By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  September 19th at 12:24 AM  | 

Irony:  One year ago, The Kansas City Star editorial board said this about an effort to end the one percent earnings tax for everybody working in Kansas City, MO (regardless of state of residence):  “E-tax campaign threatens KC’s future.”  Now, The Star reports, “AMC is the third major Kansas City business to move to Kansas in less than two years.” Irony:  On August 18, Kansas | Read More »

By: Benjamin Hodge (Diary)  |  August 22nd at 06:15 AM  | 

To read more details from our extensive poll of likely 2012 voters in Overland Park, KS, go to StateandLocalEducation.org.  Below is a portion. ——————————– Part 3 of results Telephone survey among likely 2012 voters in Overland Park, KS.  Conducted Tuesday, August 9, and Wednesday, August 10, by the State and Local Educational Foundation of Kansas.  Margin of error +/- 5.4%.  Party breakdown:  51% Republican, 29% Unaffiliated, 20% and | Read More »