Stephene Moore, wife of Dennis Moore (KS 3rd) announces she is running for his seat - he is retiring

[proud2BlibKansan]

Stephene Moore, who has been married to Congressman Dennis Moore for 20 years, told Prime Buzz this morning that she's running for Congress.

The Democrat, who was said to be in the race a week ago, acknowledged that some will think that Moore believes she has a right to the seat because of her marriage.

Her husband announced last year that he would not seek a seventh term this year.

"I absolutely, completely disagree with them," Moore said. "I'm not entitled to the seat. I've lived here for 40 years. I've had an interest in these issues of public concern for our community.

http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/21971

[TheDebbieDee]

1. Alright Stephene!

Just cause he's retiring doesn't mean they both have to retire.......

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. She'll be a great congress rep!

This is really good news.

[demwing]

4. i know nothing about her. On what do you base your enthusiasm? /nt

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. I know her

I've known her for a couple years. She's bright, charming, very caring and more liberal than her husband.

Looks like her opponent will be Yoder, a state rep who is starving the schools in KS of much needed funding. This might be an easy win for Stephene.

[RufusTFirefly]

2. Soon every lupin in the land/Will be in her mighty hand n/t