Another run for Knight?

On this blog, we recently lamented the absence of a colorful, interesting third-party candidate for Kansas governor, like songster-turned-politico Kinky Friedman in Texas.
Bob Knight to the rescue. The former Wichita mayor announced last week that he will consider — he’s resisting the idea, mind you — an independent bid this year if enough supporters demand his candidacy.
That’s a big “if,” considering Knight’s lackluster showing in the 2002 race — he finished a distant third in the GOP primary, which was won by Tim Shallenburger. Back then, there was talk of a Knight petition drive and an independent bid — but nothing came of it.
It’s a long shot now, too, but Knight’s entry would boost Wichita’s profile and at least liven up the debate about Kansas’ future.
Posted by Randy Scholfield

10 Comments

  1. NO JIVE!
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 12:12 am | Permalink

    If he wants to spend the money of those who will support him, I guess he has a right to do so. I just keep hoping that Sebelius will swing just a little more to the right on issues such as 2nd ammendment rights, but that will be a cold day… She’s a liberals’ liberal and doesn’t seem too intent on keeping conservatives content.

  2. kansassam
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 5:30 am | Permalink

    According to the news last night, the TOP Republican (I can’t name any of them) has an 11% approval rating. They should all just give the money back and save us the trouble of having another election….

  3. TRACY
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 6:01 am | Permalink

    Bob who?I thought he was a basketball coach with a bad temper.

  4. Patriot
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 7:43 am | Permalink

    I like Knight, but it seems candidates for guv from Wichita are always spurned by voters statewide. I wish him well.

  5. lorettaappleton
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 7:46 am | Permalink

    Just shows what a heck of a job she is doing as governor. The republican party is in complete disarray. She must run in 2008 so show the contrast between her and Sam Brownback. vote for her here.. http://2008politicalperspective.blogspot.com/

    Along with Kent Conrad, Ben Nelson, Brian Schweitzer and Ken Salazar, i think, we have found another democratic star to keep an eye on in red america; Kathleen Sebelius. Shes hot. She has the charm. She has been attacked from all angles but still smells of roses.

    [b]“An independent approach to leadership is essential to bring Kansas together and move our state forward. My test is not whether an idea comes from a Democrat or a Republican. Instead, my approach is pretty straightforward: An idea must simply be in the best interests of the people of Kansas.”Kathleen Sebelius[/b]

    Common Sense is whats best for the people

  6. sotheysaid
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 7:58 am | Permalink

    Bob Knight just cannot get over the fact that he is no longer wanted. He made his money for himself and his friends and he still wants to see his name in the press.

    The last time Bob Knight ran for Governor he could not even win in Sedgwick County. He is just a mean little man that tries to bully everyone to get his way and he has not been able to bully and win since he is no longer Mayor.

    The message here Bob is that you are a bully has been and everyone is just plain tired of hearing you whine.

  7. Joe Blow
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 9:05 am | Permalink

    A Knight/Mayans tickets. Delusionals should stick together!

  8. Joe Williams
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 10:29 am | Permalink

    I’ll sign the petition for his independent candidacy. He won’t win, but I would like an independent on the ticket just to spice things up.

    :)

  9. Marty Venick
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 3:40 pm | Permalink

    Run Bobby, run! And keep running – all the way to Colorado.

    I voted for this guy several times in the past, I won’t do it again!

  10. sotheysaid
    Posted June 27, 2006 at 4:32 pm | Permalink

    Sure Knight should run. Then he can spend money and bully the entire state. Look what he did to those counties that he got to vote on casinos. He told them that if they voted they would get a casino. Well Bob they voted and what did they get? Nothing!!!! That’s right nothing. Bob said the Governor needed you vote to give you a casino but that was another lie. Dee Stuart tried to get a letter from the Governor saying that and the Governor told her she did not say that.

    Let’s see who did Dee listen to? That’s right go old Bob Knight. Bob get over yourself and move on. You are no longer wanted or needed. You have bullied and pushed people around long enough. Perhaps you can get another state to buy your BS!!!!!