"There's press here, I have to be careful. Don't tell Kobach."

This quote from Senate President Derek Schmidt (R-Hugoton) in the Wichita Eagle is quite indicative of state of affairs for the Kansas Republican Party.

What was Schmidt's crime? Having the audacity to agree with Governor Kathleen Sebelius. Didn't he get the memo? Republicans and Democrats aren't supposed to agree in Kansas.

On anything.

It is fairly apparent that Sen. Schmidt was commenting tongue - in - cheek, but even so it points out a sad reality - the Kansas Republican Party's leadership is more concerned about toeing the party line than they are about enacting sound policies that benefit the people of Kansas.

I suppose none of this should come as a shock from Kris Kobach and his Un-Republican Activities Committee.