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    In Governors’ Races, Is Conservative Governance on the Ballot Too?

    Four years ago, Republican Sam Brownback was elected Governor of Kansas with double the votes of his Democratic opponent. He declared his administration would be a “real live experiment” in achieving prosperity by reducing the role of government and creating a model for other states.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 8, 2014 • 1 min read

    Four years ago, Republican Sam Brownback was elected Governor of Kansas with double the votes of his Democratic opponent. He declared his administration would be a “real live experiment” in achieving prosperity by reducing the role of government and creating a model for other states.

    Some Republican business interests aren’t feeling the sunshine. They’re supporting Brownback’s Democratic opponent, Paul Davis.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Independent Producer

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Thomas Frank

      Salon / The Baffler

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      Amity Shlaes

      Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation

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      John Nichols

      The Nation

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Will Tax Cuts Backfire on Republican Governors?
    1. 1:15Dallas Ebola Patient Dies; Enhanced Screening at U.S. Airports
    2. 8:01In Governors’ Races, Is Conservative Governance on the Ballot Too?You’re reading this
    3. 44:51How Humanitarian Aid and Good Intentions Failed South Sudan
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