Meineilly to switch parties

[Jon8503]

The list of Kansas Republicans bailing out of the GOP and going Democratic is growing.

Today, Dr. Bob Meneilly, pastor emeritus of Village Presbyterian Church and chairman emeritus of the moderate Mainstream Coalition, said he was joining their ranks.

Meineilly said he had been contemplating a switch for several years. Last week's election of Phill Kline as Johnson County D.A. pushed him over the edge:

"The way they did it was kind of a slap in the face to the community," he said.

Meneilly said he has the application at home and planned to mail it this week. His wife is switching, too.

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[MuseRider]

1. I wonder how many

will react to that "slap in the face"? It surely was one.

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. Dr. Bob is a force to be reckoned with

He is locally very well known, and was so even before he helped create the Mainstream Coalition. His defection should indeed have a very serious impact on the local repuke party.