A message from Chairman Larry Gates:

We woke up this morning to a different country. We now live in a country where we have said no to failed policies of the last eight years.

Today we can hold our heads high. The hard work and dedication that you have shown over the past eighteen months has brought real change not just to Kansas but to the entire United States.

So thank you. Thank you for your tireless effort. Thank you for making phone calls, knocking on doors, helping out in our offices, talking to your friends and family and encouraging them to vote. Thank you.

Regardless of who won or lost, Kansas Democrats are better organized and more inspired then ever before. You are responsible for this achievement.

Thank you,

Larry Gates Chairman Kansas Democratic Party

Check out this new video from Obama for America. Don't forget to VOTE tomorrow!

You can join us in making history by volunteering to help out on election day. Also, checkout this new web ad from Barack Obama.

The following is a column from Kansas Veterans for Obama Chair Ed Outlaw:

John McCain’s survival as a P.O.W. is honorable, but he should not be elected President just because of it. Our next President should be ready to lead our military, honor our veterans, and secure a bright future for our children and grandchildren. That’s why I’m voting for Barack Obama. John McCain voted against veterans’ health care, against funding the VA for wounded soldiers, and didn’t bother to show up to vote for making sure combat veterans can obtain a college education. Barack Obama has received an 80% rating from the DAV, recognizes the physical and mental needs of combat vets, and has supported increased benefits to military families. Our President is not just Commander-in-Chief dealing with defense against terrorists, but also the Chief Executive, dealing with the domestic issues of healthcare, education, social security, and veterans’ issues. Barack Obama understands the needs of veterans, children, the elderly, the poor and homeless, and the middle class taxpayer from experience. Emotions will run high during the next few weeks, but it is important to vote with an informed mind. After looking closely at the policy positions of both candidates, I am choosing to vote for Barack Obama. I ask you to join me this Nov. 4th. Respectfully, CH (COL) William E. (Ed) Outlaw, USA (retired) Vietnam Vet (1969-70)

SEVEN DAYS until George W. Bush comes to Kansas. SEVEN WAYS Lynn Jenkins offers same leadership as Bush. #7: Recklessly Spending Our Tax Dollars

Lynn Jenkins is recklessly spending taxpayers dollars to host her private party with George W. Bush, just like Bush recklessly spent taxpayers dollars for eight years and left us with the largest deficit in our nation's history.

If Bush's latest trips are any indication, Jenkins' little soirée with the President could end up costing Kansas families BIG time.

Bush Visit Cost Arizona Taxpayers nearly $100K: "President Bush's visit to Tucson last month cost local taxpayers nearly $100,000, and, despite criticism, the congressional campaign he came to raise money for — Republican Tim Bee's — has no plans to pick up those costs." [Arizona Daily Star, 8/19/08]

Cops, Sheriff Spend $99K on Bush Visit: "The cost to the city to staff the president's visit was about $57,000 and the county's expenses totaled $42,000, officials from the agencies said. [Tucson Citizen, 8/18/08]

GOP Candidate Would Not Disclose How Much Taxpayers Paid: Bush was in town last month to help raise money for Republican Congressional candidate Tim Bee. Bee's campaign says it helped defray the cost of the visit but Bee spokesman Tom Dunn would not disclose how much the campaign has paid. [Associated Press, 8/18/08]

Clear your calendar for tomorrow's Wichita Chamber of Commerce candidate forum, featuring your favorite Congressional candidate in the 4th District - Donald Betts.

What: Augusta Chamber of Congress Candidate ForumWhere: Augusta City Hall, Council Room - 3rd FloorWhen: Tuesday, July 30th, 7:00 p.m.Open to the public!

Audience members will be asked to submit questions for the second half of the forum. Here are some questions for Todd Tiahrt we wish he would answer for us:

Why didn't he stand up for Boeing before John McCain handed the Air Force tanker contract to the French?

Now that John McCain has admitted he hired Airbus lobbyists to his campaign, worked to make sure Airbus won the tanker contract over Boeing and continues to support the Air Force's faulty decision to award the contract to Airbus - will he still put his Party before the people of Wichita and support John McCain for president?

Why did he put millionaires before veterans by voting against the G.I. Bill that would have increased educational benefits for returning veterans by adding 0.5% tax on people making over a million dollars a year?

Why does he insist on towing the Party line and putting George W. Bush before the people of the 4th District when it comes to health care, schools, and the economy?