Sen. Pat Roberts' attempt at endorsement by someone who actually lives in Kansas fails

[deminks]

http://kansasfirstnews.com/2014/10/31/k-state-president-voices-concerns-about-roberts-political-ad/

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A political ad endorsing the re-election bid of US Senator Pat Roberts is raising eyebrows, and some angst, at Kansas State University.

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The political ad has raised eyebrows at K-State, especially since the 75-year old Snyder is a virtual legend at the university which has a policy of not allowing employees to engage in political activity.

In a letter, obtained by Kansas First News, University President Kirk Schulz notes his office has had feedback on Snyder’s appearance in a political ad.

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Schulz goes on to say that when Snyder was asked about the video “…he indicated that he was unaware it was going to be used in such a fashion and was apologetic for the resulting issues.”

He further states he directed Sue Peterson, the university’s Director of Governmental Relations, to ask the Roberts campaign to withdraw the video and not use it any further. “They declined to honor our request,” writes Schulz.

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[deminks]

1. Coach Snyder asks Roberts to pull the ad at post game conference

http://cjonline.com/news/state/2014-11-02/kansas-state-coach-bill-snyder-apologizes-endorsement-pat-roberts

This is huge. If Pat Roberts lived in Kansas, he would know that you don't mess with K state football.