Kansas Gov. Parkinson Delivers: A State of the State Speech to Remember
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson (D), a former high school classmate of mine (Wichita Heights H.S. Class of ’75), delivered the State of the State address this past Monday, using no notes or teleprompter.
In this age of bobble-headed politicians, he shines as a true statesman.
Speaking extemporaneously, he makes a compassionate plea for the future of Kansas.
Unfortunately, he has decided not to run for re-election, serving only a partial term after being appointed to the post.
I’m not sure if there’s anything we can do to convince him to run, because if he did, he would be facing Sen. Sam Brownback (R) and his draconian political machine. I understand why he wouldn’t want to subject himself, and his family, to run for election against Brownshirt, er, Brownback, but, still, it’s a shame to lose Parkinson.
Kansans on both sides agree he has done a remarkable job in difficult times.
I think he could be a great public servant on the national stage someday.
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January 18, 2010 at 11:13 am
Interesting post….I’ll have to find a computer where I can watch the video.
–ao