I spent the last 30 years in Kansas raising my family (with a 5-year hiatus while when lived in Davis, California, right when Ahnold was first taking over). My eldest son graduated from KU undergrad and KU Law School, and my youngest son builds political websites for Democrats in Kansas and Iowa.  

We have seen Sebelius rise up from the coal-fired ashes of a very Republican state, and stand firm to protect the health and well-being of ALL Kansas residents.  She has openly defied the big-coal (you know, now they call themselves "clean coal") energy corporations.

Her veto of a bill to allow coal-fired power plants to proliferate in western Kansas (and sell their power to Colorado, which as a state does not allow coal-fired electical plants), was upheld by ONE vote in our Republican controlled legislature, so it is obvious she represents a hinge-pin in the environmental debate that few can comapre to, no matter how involved.

Thus I adjure everyone who fancies themselves a Progressive to support Sebelius, with money,personal time and networking energy, when and if she runs for the Senate roses.

She is worthy of all our support, especially when compared to the statehouse Republicans she has dealt so decidedly with over the past two terms. It will be no easy chore, even for someone as popular as Sebelius,  just consider what happened to Nancy Boyda this time around.  Which is why seh will need national support for this Kansas race.

Kansas Republicans can be a vengeful lot, it is one of the few places (Oklahoma and Nebraska included) where there was a notable red backwash in the midst of a big blue tsunami. Just out of spite, some of them who really prefer Sebelius to Moran or Tiahrt might vote republican just because their loyalties are bound more to their private party than to the well being of the nation as a whole.

So keep yourself informed on Sebelius' plans and activities, and when and if the time comes, put her at the top of your list for support, she deserves all the help we can give her.