Secretary Pompeo Reportedly Rules Out Senate Run In Kansas

The transcript discusses Mike Pompeo's decision not to run for the open Kansas Senate seat in the 2020 election, following a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Pompeo, who served as a representative from Kansas, opts out, leaving Kris Kobach as a prominent Republican candidate. Kobach, a former Kansas Secretary of State and Trump ally, is known for his controversial voter registration laws and anti-illegal immigration stance. The transcript highlights the significance of maintaining a Republican majority in the Senate, noting Kansas's long history of electing Republican senators. The deadline for filing for the Kansas primary is June 1st, with the primary election set for August 4th.

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