To the editor:

I am a born and raised Kansas Republican who strongly supports and will vote for Barbara Bollier to represent us in the U.S. Senate. Unlike her opponent, she takes time to listen, think and seek out facts.

Barbara has the Kansas values of Ike Eisenhower, Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum who also respected and worked well with all of their colleagues – regardless of political party.

I have seen her effective leadership for many years. While I served on the State Board of Education, Barbara was the only Kansas legislator who took time to come to our meetings to listen and learn.

She is a powerful leader on health-care reform, creating jobs, improving our schools and preserving Kansas high standards of honesty, compassion and willingness to work hard to achieve worthwhile goals.

Unfortunately, her opponent only votes as he is told by party bosses and special interest lobbyists. That’s not leadership.

In these uncertain times, we need Barbara Bollier’s unique skills to pass meaningful legislation. She will represent all of us instead of just the well-connected few. 

Please join the thousands of Kansas Republican, Democrat and Independent voters who are determined to elect Barbara to the U.S. Senate. 

Walt Chappell

Former Member Kansas State Board of Education

Wichita