Email from Kansas Republican Party Kansas and National Political News, Opinions and a Few Giggles, too!       DEFENDING KANSAS SAVING AMERICA   DONATE VOLUNTEER   Cabinet of the America First Patriots: All Fighters, No Bureaucrats Donald Trump’s second term is shaking Washington to its core—not with carefully curated insiders, but with a cabinet of unapologetic outsiders. Critics call his cabinet choices chaos; supporters call it long-overdue and very welcome common-sense. This administration has assembled a team of individuals who know firsthand what it means to face government coercion—and to fight back. For Americans weary from four years of Biden’s suffocating ideological stranglehold, this is the breath of fresh air that America—and the world—desperately needs and truly wants. Trump’s picks aren’t polished technocrats groomed in DC think tanks. They’re battle-tested warriors against a bureaucratic system that has silenced dissent and punished “wrongthink” for years. Tulsi Gabbard, teed up to serve as head of the intelligence community, was put on a watchlist for daring to question Kamala Harris. Jay Bhattacharya, who warned of the catastrophic effects of lockdowns, now leads the NIH after enduring censorship by the Biden administration. And Elon Musk, who spent billions reviving free speech on Twitter, is helming the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency—an ironic title, given his unrelenting mission to dismantle inefficiency, which has already accumulated a staggering $41 billion in savings—in just 10 days. The Left has spent the last decade creating two Americas—one that rewards those who parrot progressive dogma and another that blacklists anyone daring to question it. Social media censorship, debanking, deplatforming, deletion of accounts, the coercion of Hollywood elites, public shaming, and reputational destruction have become routine. Critics of vaccine mandates, border policies, and radical gender ideology have been silenced, fired, or ostracized. Even innocuous dissent, like investigative journalism on gender medicine, has been labeled “hate speech” to suppress critical debate. All of this is why we elected Donald Trump to be #47. And he, true to his word, is creating a cabinet molded in the image of what America told Washington, DC it wants. This is the wholesale sea change America called for and the folks in the cabinet are the change agents who will deliver. President Donald J. Trump is gloriously delivering. Thanks be to God. #MAGA #AmericaFirst #AlwaysAmericaFirst     KSGOP State Committee Meeting Schedule Announced - UPDATES     Announcement from the Chairman of the Kansas Republican Party Each stop and celebration along the way is a part of our statewide KSGOP 2025 Victory Tour celebrating our many wins across the Great State of Kansas and, of course, celebrating winning the U.S. Presidency. Together we will celebrate these huge victories and we will toast to “America’s Golden Age”! With this in mind, we are pleased to announce our keynote speaker for the Wichita Edition of our “Celebrating America’s Golden Age” event.   Dinesh D’Souza Mr. Dinesh D’Souza is widely recognized and critically acclaimed for his bestselling books, thought-provoking documentaries, and impactful speeches. You can see his biography HERE. Join us for an inspiring evening as Dinesh leads us in celebrating the Kansas and American values and achievements that define “America’s Golden Age.” This promises to be an epic event and one you surely don’t want to miss! Event Schedule and Details Tuesday February 25, 2025 KSGOP Celebration Dinner & Program “Celebrating America’s Golden Age” ~ with Dinesh D’Souza ~ Dinner & Program ~ Wichita Edition ~ • Location: Wichita Marriott East 9100 E. Corporate Hills Drive Wichita, KS 67207 • Time: Cocktails & Check-In at 5:30 PM Dinner and Program at 6:30 PM • Keynote Speaker: Dinesh D’Souza • [Click Here for Tickets] Thursday February 27, 2025 KSGOP Celebration Dinner & Program “Celebrating America’s Golden Age” ~ with a Special Keynote Speaker ~ (to be announced) Dinner & Program ~ Overland Park Edition ~ • Location: Overland Park Marriott 10800 Metcalf Avenue Overland Park, KS 66210 • Time: Cocktails & Check-In at 5:30 PM Dinner & Program at 6:30 PM • Keynote Speaker: TBA STAY TUNED FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER SOON! YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT! • [Click Here for Tickets] Friday February 28, 2025 KSGOP Chairman’s Reception, Dinner & Program “Celebrating America’s Golden Age” ~ with Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert ~ I’m proud to share that Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert will be our keynote speaker at the Chairman’s Reception in Goodland on Friday night! We are truly honored to host such a dynamic leader and look forward to hearing her inspiring words about “America’s Golden Age!” • Location: Sugar Hills Golf Club 6450 County Road 16 Goodland, KS 67735 • Keynote Speaker: Lauren Boebert • Time Check-In & Cocktails 5:30 PM Program 6:30 PM Dinner 7:00 PM • [Click Here for Tickets] Lauren Boebert United States Congresswoman Lauren Boebert represents Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District where she focuses on critical issues impacting rural Colorado - and Kansas, too - such as energy, agriculture, and multi-use of public lands and water. You can see her biography HERE. Saturday March 1, 2025 KSGOP State Committee Meeting • Location: Price Convention Center 1523 Arcade Avenue Goodland, KS 67735 • Times: • 8:30 AM – Credentialing • 9:15 AM – Meeting Call to Order • 11:30 AM – Lunch & Learn w/Box Lunch Provided • 12:15 PM – Meeting Resumes Tentative Meeting Agenda: • Call to Order • Standard Business Conducted • Reports from Leadership • Elections NOTE: Official Proposed Meeting Agenda will be published soon. We look forward to seeing you in Goodland as we come together in unity and to strengthen our shared Conservative Republican vision for Kansas!     The Thing About Being the Chairman by Mike Brown “As the Powerful Republican Party Chairman…” I’ve heard this phrase so many times—on the news, in conversations with Kansans, during interviews, and across social media and newsletters—that I’ve lost count. Whether in Topeka, Mar-a-Lago, or Washington, D.C., and it never fails to make me laugh. Being Chairman is truly an honor. It’s also incredibly challenging and, yes, a full-time job. Somewhere along the way, I must have missed the “powerful” part, but I did manage to find the “servant leadership” handbook—and let me tell you, it’s a real page-turner. I’m fortunate to have an experienced Executive Director, Dakotah Parshall, working alongside me. He’s smart, tactical, politically astute, and always has my back. People like him are rare in politics, and I’m grateful for our partnership. Together, we’ve been a highly effective team, and Dakotah will always remain my friend and ally. The Reality of Serving as Chairman Here’s the part that often gets overlooked: this is a full-time job with exactly zero salary and zero reimbursement for travel expenses. Every flight, hotel, meal, and trip? Paid for personally by the Chairman. This is something the KSGOP State Committee must reconsider. Right now, the position is essentially reserved for someone who is either independently wealthy or willing to cut corners—meaning they’ll miss key events that require travel. And in politics, one truth is undeniable: if you’re not at the table, you’re on the table. The Good, The Bad, and The Absurd Despite the challenges, there are wonderful moments in this role. Nearly every day, I receive messages of gratitude, encouragement, and prayer from people I know and many I don’t. Some arrive as handwritten prayers, others as long notes (in remarkably neat cursive, I might add) from Kansans and fellow patriots across America. Those messages make me smile and remind me why I do this. Of course, with leadership comes criticism. Some of it is fair—I’m not perfect, nor have I ever claimed to be. Then there are those who treat politics like a game of “gotcha”, twisting every decision into some worst-case scenario to spin as “fact.” But here’s the deal: lies don’t magically become truth through spin. Lies are still lies. And while politics is rough, defamation crosses the line. Thankfully, the courts exist to deal with that kind of foolishness. Would I Do It Again? Absolutely. Recently, I was asked if, knowing the challenges and sacrifices, I would serve again. My answer was simple: I would do anything to save or help America and Kansas. So yes, absolutely, I’d do it all over again. Winning with President Trump, expanding our supermajorities in the Kansas State Senate and House of Representatives, and our massive local election victories in 2023 made every sacrifice worth it—100%. As for whether I’ll run for KSGOP Chairman again in 2025? My answer has remained the same since early November: Yes—unless I’m asked to serve my country in another capacity. I love the KSGOP, Kansas, and America. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this Patriot Conservative movement, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together. Over the past two years, we’ve proven—time and again—that we know how to run the KSGOP, raise money effectively, and, most importantly, win. Our track record speaks for itself. What’s Next? Looking ahead, our top priorities for 2025 and 2026 are clear: taking back the Governor’s mansion and removing Sharice Davids from KS-CD3. That leads to an obvious and very important question: Do you believe [fill in the blank] can defend our House and Senate supermajorities, win the Governor’s seat, and defeat Sharice Davids? The reality is that very few Kansas Republicans have the broad experience, the work ethic, the fundraising ability and the proven ability to accomplish these ambitious goals. If you are a member of the KSGOP State Committee, choose the next Chairman with great discernment. A proven track record is the best predictor of future success—or failure. Do your own research. Don’t blindly trust what someone else tells you. Make calls. Send emails. Talk to the people who truly know the candidates. That’s how you ensure the right leader for the KSGOP. Final Thought For now, I remain focused on the work ahead—because there’s plenty of it. Tearing each other down won’t help. Let’s unite where we can and respect our differences where we can’t.That’s called leadership. And in Servant Leadership resides the real power as the State Party Chairman. Choose carefully. See you in Goodland! #MAGA #AmericaFirst #AlwaysAmericaFirst   Mike Brown, Chairman Kansas Republican Party Mike Brown has served as the Chairman of the Kansas Republican Party since February 2023. A 6th generation Kansan, Mike is a General Contractor in the Kansas City area and has been involved in Kansas Republican Party politics for nearly three decades. Mike and his wife, Kristi, have five grown children and live in Overland Park.       2025 February 2 Groundhog Day February 3 National Carrot Cake Day (Chairman Brown’s Favorite!) February 6 President Ronald Reagan Birthday February 12 President Abraham Lincoln Birthday February 17 Presidents’ Day February 22 President George Washington Birthday February 25 Celebrating America’s Golden Age ~ Wichita Edition~ Tickets: CLICK HERE February 27 Celebrating America’s Golden Age ~ Overland Park Edition~ Tickets: CLICK HERE February 28 Celebrating America’s Golden Age ~ Goodland Edition~ Tickets: CLICK HERE March 1 KSGOP State Committee Meeting Goodland, KS May 26 Memorial Day June 1 Filing Deadline for Kansas Local Elections June 14 President Donald Trump Birthday June 19 Juneteenth July 4 United States of America Independence Day August 5 Primary Election Day October 13 Columbus Day October 14 President Dwight Eisenhower Birthday November 4 General Election Day November 11 Veterans Day November 27 Thanksgiving Day December 24 Christmas Eve December 25 Christmas Day December 31 New Year’s Eve Republican Standing Meetings Anderson County Republican Party Last Thursday every month 6 p.m. Garnett Pizza Hut 405 N. 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