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GOP Could Impact Kansas Casino Issue

TOPEKA, Kansas – As reported by the Wichita Eagle: "Voters in next month's Republican gubernatorial primary could influence the future debate in Kansas over legalized gambling.

"Two of the three leading GOP contenders oppose gambling on social and economic grounds.

"If either wins, and later unseats incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, the debate over gaming could be all but over for the next four years.

"Gambling supporters in the Legislature have come close to passing casino legislation in recent years, with Sebelius' support, but each time it has failed to gain enough votes to get over the top.

"A governor opposed to gambling and willing to veto a casino bill raises the bar to pass any gambling bill to a two-thirds majority in the House and Senate -- the level required to override a veto.

"…Sen. Jim Barnett, R-Emporia, and Ken Canfield of Overland Park both oppose gambling…"

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