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May 03, 2008

Kansas Gov won't be at Derby to stump for Obama

Those who were looking forward to seeing Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a supporter of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, at the Kentucky Derby will be disappointed.

Sebelius was slated to be among the key Obama supporters to stump for the Democratic presidential candidate at Churchill Downs. But she canceled her trip to deal with several flare-ups from the Kansas state legislature.

The Witchita Eagle is reporting that lawmakers Friday announced they are considering filing a lawsuit against Sebelius for her vetoes of legislation to allow two coal-fired power plants in the state. 

In addition, the legislature is scrambling to finish its 2008 session work.

Obama will have a couple national names carrying his flag at Churchill, though. Former presidential candidate and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy will be at the Derby.

- Ryan Alessi

Posted on May 03, 2008 at 11:02 AM in 2008 Presidential Election |

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