6/11/08 - The Wednesday Sun: Elephants on the ballot? Repubs near non-existent in local House races
"It's a Democratic year and I think people realize that," Kander said. "It's going to be a very good year for us, and for good reason."
6/9/08 - BlogKC: Hot Race in the 44th
"It looks like the most interesting race in the fall is going to be the Democratic primary in Missouri’s 44th House District, which covers southern KCMO neighborhoods like Waldo and Red Bridge. It’s shaping up to be a contest between lobbyist Amy Coffman and lawyer and Afghanistan veteran Jason Kander."
6/4/08 - The Kansas City Star Press Release Central: Kander Proposes Campaign Reforms, Pledges to Follow Ethics Rules - Challenges opponents to do the same
"Kander has been lauded by observers for his grassroots fundraising approach. In his last finance report, he outdid all of his opponents without taking a single dollar from a PAC. Two out of every three donors were actually residents of the 44th District."
6/3/08 - The Kansas City Star Prime Buzz - Kander Making the Right Decision on Campaign Finance Reform
6/3/08 - Tony's Kansas City: Kansas City Democrat Wants More Openness
6/3/08 - GoneMild: Kander Shows Leadership on Campaign Finance Reform
"By refusing to play such games and calling on his opponents to do the same, Jason Kander is demonstrating the same kind of leadership by example that will make him a powerhouse for the 44th District in Jefferson City."
6/3/08 - The Turner Report: Candidate Calls for More Transparency in Campaign Finance
5/30/08 - The Kansas City Star - Steve Kraske: The Four Hottest State House Races
"[Jason Kander is] a Military vet who's walking and knocking like crazy."
VoteVets.org: Jason Kander Named a National "Emerging Leader"
4/16/08 - KC Blue Blog: Kander Posts Another Strong Quarter as Support Comes From Inside District
"Over two thirds of the $16,000 Jason Kander raised this quarter came from voters inside the district. And even more impressive, not a single dollar came from a PAC ... Jason Kander is simply outworking his opponents and has the trust and respect of many neighborhood leaders ... he has the potential to be a leader on many important issues in Jefferson City from day one."
4/15/08 - The Kansas City Star: Press Release Central - Inside Jason Kander's Latest Fundraising Quarter
"While I am very proud of the endorsements I have received, I'm focused on raising funds from supportive constituents," said Kander. "This will ensure that I am accountable to the very people that I represent."
1/16/08 - Gone Mild: Campaign Reports: Kander Cruising
"Money isn't everything, but it certainly is something. For Jason Kander, it's a sign of strength and support."
12/23/07 - 980KMBZ: Wirken on Sundays
Discussion of what life is like during the holidays for troops serving overseas. Panelists included First Lieutenant Jason Kander, Colonel Tom Coepe, and Colonel Tom Miller.
11/26/07 - University News: No Consensus on Tough Issues at Community Debate
Article about a debate between liberal and conservative UMKC professors. The debate was moderated by Jason Kander, a former UMKC Political Science Instructor.
10/29/07 - KC Blue Blog: Ready, Set, Start: The Battle for the 44th District Begins
"This is going to be a race to the finish line ... the Kanders are known for working hard at anything they do."
10/10/07 - The Kansas City Star Press Release Central: Jason Kander Campaign Leading by Example on Over-limit Contributions: Bold move doesn't affect momentum as Kander reports $18,000 raised this quarter
"When asked how he garnered so much support so early in the race, Kander cited his solid progressive message and his deep roots in the district. 'It's a lot of fun to campaign in a forward-thinking community where so many of the voters remember playing little league with your dad, serving on a board with one of your cousins, or voting when their polling place was your grandparents' garage.'"
9/20/07 - KC Blue Blog: Kander Campaign "Excited about Refunding Money"
"A big congrats to the Kander campaign for doing the right thing in this issue. The $44,000 would be over 60 percent of his money raised so far and instead he is giving it back. In the end he will have over $20,000 which is a phenomenal start in that district....While we haven't endorsed in this race yet, Kander looks very impressive."
9/19/07 - Kansas City Star Prime Buzz: Kander on Campaign Contributions Cap
9/16/07 - The Associated Press: Contribution Refunds Hit Hard for Some Lawmakers.
"Others are not so concerned. After Richard and Icet, the House candidate with the next largest potential refund bill is Democrat Jason Kander, an attorney running to replace term-limited Rep. Jenee Lowe, D-Kansas City. He could have to refund more than $44,000, according to the AP analysis, more than two-thirds of the $60,000 he had on hand as of June 30 ...'We're excited about the limits being reinstated,' said Diana Kander, the candidate's wife and campaign treasurer. 'We think it's better for the campaign process.'"
9/11/07 - The Kansas City Star Prime Buzz: A Kander, Gentler 44th District
8/24/07 - Gone Mild: All Politics is Local
"Yesterday evening, my lovely spouse and I hosted a neighborhood get-together at our home for Jason Kander...Politically, Jason hit it out of the park, as I knew he would. He's a polished speaker and you can tell he really enjoys meeting and listening to people...Personally, I wouldn't want to run for office, and expose myself to all the negativity that comes with even a "clean" campaign. I'm not quick enough or clever enough to jump from discussing license offices to education to Medicare to the intricacies of energy conservation. I'm really glad that Jason Kander is willing to do it, though, and that he does it so well."
8/24/07 - Georgetown Voice: From Georgetown to the Front Lines - Hoya soldiers talk about their war
An outstanding article about the young Lieutenants leading soldiers in this war. Features quotes from Jason Kander and his peers about their worst moments overseas, as well as their opinions about our foreign policy.
8/25/07 - The Kansas City Star Prime Buzz: Neighbors Find Candor with Kander
8/4/07 - The Kansas City Star Prime Buzz: Kander Offers Advice to Newly Minted Democrat Chris Koster
8/4/07 - KC Blue Blog: Letter to Koster from Kander Spot On But Funny
"Jason Kander by all accounts is a sharply intelligent, energetic, Democrat (under the age of 50 so considered "young" in our party right?)."
8/3/07 - Blog CCP: Guest Editorial - Open Letter to Chris Koster from Jason Kander
"I am the last person to talk about the importance of "paying dues," but I do prefer that you contribute to our side of the aisle for a time. I appreciate very much your positions on life sciences, collective bargaining, and the judiciary, and I hope that you'll also find your way to our positions on other important issues, such as reproductive choice, medicaid, and equal rights regardless of gender or sexual orientation."
7/11/07 - Blog CCP: Kander Well Situated for MO-44
"Jenee Low is retiring from the General Assembly next year, and Jason Kander has raised over $66,000 in preparation for his race to keep her seat in progressive hands. Beyond that, Jason has been pounding the pavement, introducing himself to people and letting them know that he is interested, informed, and ready to make a difference in Jefferson City."
7/10/07 - The Kansas City Star Prime Buzz: A Vote for Kander
7/10/07 - Gone Mild: Brookside to Afghanistan to Jefferson City
"[Jason] is particularly strong on health care, education, and the environment. Normally, I resist endorsing candidates until I know who else may be in the race. I don't have that hesitation in this case - I am confident that no other candidate will approach Jason Kander's intelligence, integrity and determination. Kander has the leadership skills and the knowledge to win against any challenger, and, more importantly, to be effective in Jefferson City. Simply stated, Jason Kander has the Right Stuff to represent me and my district in Jefferson City."
7/6/07 - The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle: Afghanistan Army Veteran Seeking Seat in Missouri House
"'I got a close up view -- first hand, really -- of the results of the Bush and Blunt philosophy of government when I was overseas,' Kander said. 'We should be winning that war, and instead we are struggling in Afghanistan because of short-sighted, conservative policy choices. ... The false urgency of Iraq is costing us success in the place where it's truly in our interest to succeed. The terrorists with international reach are in Afghanistan and Pakistan, not in Iraq...And it got me to thinking that that kind of policy at the state level is how you end up with 100,000 people being cut off from Medicaid and a higher education policy that is not working...and all of these factors together made me want to run.'"
7/6/07 - KC Blue Blog: Kander Posts Big Numbers in 44th District Bid
"Jason Kander who is a candidate for Rep. Jenee Lowe's 44th District issued a press release stating that as of this quarter they have raised $66,000. This is a pretty strong number considering he is the only candidate to officially form a committee and announce his intentions of running for the seat in 2008. Jason is the Co-Founder of the Heartland Democrats of America (HDA), along with his wife, and an Army Reserve Intelligence Officer who has served in this war."
7/6/07 - The Kansas City Star Prime Buzz: Kander Releases Contribution Numbers
7/5/07 - The Kansas City Star, Press Release Central: Kander Posts Fundraising Numbers in State Rep Bid
"'It's just humbling to encounter this kind of support over a year before election day,' Kander said. 'Obviously, the terrible consequences of the Bush/Blunt ideology mean no Democrat wants to wait until next year to stand up and fight.' Kander, an Army reserve intelligence officer, has a unique perspective into the consequences of Republican policy choices. He returned from a voluntary combat deployment to Afghanistan this past January."
6/24/07 - UnBlague: Jason Kander for State Representative in Missouri
"And even if you're not interested in donating, if you're interested in politics, check him out. He's gonna go places. When others are wringing their hands and maybe talking about problems, he does what he thinks needs to be done -- volunteering for combat in Afghanstan, co-founding Heartland Democrats (a PAC), running for office. How many of us can say that?"
3/26/07 - International Relations Council: Conversation with Jason Kander
"Local Kansas City attorney Jason Kander will share his insights into the U.S. role in Afghanistan. Kander enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve after September 11, 2001, and served in an infantry unit before receiving his commission as a military intelligence officer. As the Political Military Intelligence Officer for Combined Forces Command in Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan, Kander conducted classified intelligence investigations of groups and individuals suspected of espionage, narcotics trafficking, corruption, and facilitating Al-Qaida and the Taliban. He also advised the U.S. Director of Intelligence regarding political and military threats to Afghan democracy."
4/23/07 - The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Unlimited Contributions Flow
Article about large campaign contributions to Gubernatorial candidates, with a mention of Jason Kander's fundraising, as well.
4/22/07 - The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Broadway Composer Gives Hand to Nephew's State Rep Bid.
Article mentions a campaign contribution from John Kander, to his nephew, Jason Kander. Excerpt: "Jason Kander, an Army reservist who fought in Afghanistan after Sept. 11, is running for Rep. Jenée Lowe's term-limited seat in 2008. Kander now has more than $44,000 on hand."
4/19/07 - The Kansas City Star Prime Buzz: Kander Gives His Regards to Broadway
4/17/07 - KKFI Radio in Kansas City: Interview with Jason Kander Regarding Afghanistan
3/5/07 - Washington Post Radio: Situation in Afghanistan (Panelists Jason Kander, Michael Schurer, Peter Bergman)
2/15/07 - Washington Post Radio: Support the Troops and Oppose the War? (Panelists Jason Kander, Joe Klein, Richard Engel, Erick Erickson)
2/11/07 - Washington Post Radio: Interview of Jason Kander
2/8/07 - The Kansas City Star, Opinion-Editorial: War in Afghanistan Just as Important, Dangerous by Jason Kander
"A few weeks ago, I returned from a voluntary combat deployment to Afghanistan where I served as a U.S. Army intelligence officer. I faced frequent danger during convoys and meetings with shady characters in sketchy locations. As a result, I can assure you that we are still fighting a fierce war in Afghanistan and that victory is far from guaranteed..."
2/4/07 - Gone Mild: Jason Kander, Progressive Patriot in Uniform, Signs Off on a High Note
"From Jason Kander's Blog:I'm a Progressive Democrat, so when I get into debates about the war with ill-informed, indoctrinated regressives who don't know me well, they generally throw Rush's talking points at me, insinuating that I love my country and support the troops just a bit less than them. Whether you've served or not, love of country isn't about blind faith. It is not about a piece of cloth that I wear on the shoulder of my uniform, but about an idea, about Americans themselves. I have little patience for those who claim to love America but clearly can't stand the majority of Americans. As a progressive, my beef with President Bush isn't that he's fighting a war, it's that he's doing it wrong. I want to win every bit as badly as he does, if not more, but I believe that means the symbol of America can't just be a soldier with an M-16."
12/10/06 - KCUR: Blue Activists in Red States
Piece features interviews with the founders of Heartland Democrats, Blue Hearts, and True Blue Women
9/5/06 - johncombestblog.com: Two Great New Sites
"Finally, many of you Dems on the western side of the state know Jason Kander, who is currently preparing to serve in Afghanistan. You can keep up with his activities here. Dems will enjoy reading about their friend, and Republicans will appreciate the references to firearms."
11/10/06 - Gone Mild: A Soldier Looks at Tuesday
"After reading the ugly diatribe, I was curious about what a real, non-anonymous, patriotic soldier would have to say about Tuesday's results. I'm cutting and pasting most of his post (sue me for copyright violation, Jason!), because his writing deserves a broad and appreciative audience . . ."
8/20/06 - Fox4 Kansas City: KC Soldier Keeps Deployment Blog
"He keeps a blog, jasonkander.com because so many friends and family wanted updates on how he was doing. But then he discovered strangers were interested in what he had to say too. 'I think it's valuable to show people what everyday life is like in a time of war,' Kander said. 'It's valuable for voters and everybody else just to know what life is like.' In a recent blog post he wrote about what it was like when he thought they were going to send him to Afghanistan sooner than he thought, but then it fell through: 'I was actually disappointed and I'll tell you why. While I'm here I'm away from family and friends. I might as well be over there having a greater impact. On the other hand I believe that everything happens for a reason, maybe that extra two months would have held some kind of doom for me.' He said with so many troops coping with the stress of war, blogging is one way to cope. 'It's therapeutic,' Kander said. 'I didn't intend for it to be this way, but if it's bothering me I blog about and I feel like I talked about it.'"
7/24/06 - Gone Mild: Two Interesting Blogs by Lawyers
"Jason is a super-smart, clear-thinking young man whose blog is something to look forward to - add it to your blogrolls!"
9/17/05 - Columbia Dispatch Tribune: Values Watch
"A foot soldier in the Democratic battle to win back credibility among rural voters stopped by Columbia yesterday. Jason Kander is founder and director of Heartland Democrats of America, which is hoping to reshape the values debate in Missouri politics. Among other things, Kander's organization is raising money for a spring advertising campaign aimed at changing rural voters' preconceptions about Democrats."
7/27/05 - The Kansas City Star, Opinion-Editorial: Democrats Continuing to Stand on Principle by Jason Kander
"The Valerie Plame affair has again shed light on the White House's ethical rot. Now that top adviser Karl Rove's involvement in the compromising of a CIA agent is common knowledge, it's time for someone in the Bush administration to take responsibility. The concerned public's calls for honesty and openness, however, have been met with a deafening silence."
7/26/05 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch: New Democratic Group Holds St. Louis Fundraiser
Article features an interview with Kander about the Heartland Democrats of America and their intentions to win the "value debate" in rural Missouri.
7/15/05 - The Kansas City Star: New Democratic Group Claims Moral Values are on its Side
"A Kansas City-based group took its first steps Friday to seize the word "values" from the Republican book of talking points. And U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, speaking at the kickoff rally of the Heartland Democrats of America, tried to polish the tarnished word "liberal." 'I would tell you, and my wife won't like it, that I am a liberal,' Cleaver told about 150 supporters gathered for the rally at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. 'If liberal means I'm concerned about children, if liberal means I don't to want investigate people's bedrooms … then color me liberal.' 'I want to shape an organization that encourages Democrats to be proud of their values,' said group founder Jason Kander of Kansas City. 'Democratic candidates need to clearly say who they are.'"
7/15/05 - The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle: Rallying the Heartland Democrats
"With his close-cropped red hair and can-do attitude, Kander brings to mind the parable of the boy, famously recounted by Ronald Reagan, who knew 'there must be a pony in there somewhere!'
'It's really an exciting time to be a Democrat,' Kander said in an interview this week at his Brookside home. 'Not only is it a time when there is room for people like me, but, generally, in the years after a period like this, you see a lot of success for the party out of power. I know we're right. And if we can make the argument that we are morally upright, people will respond to that.'"
11/15/05 - Thoughts from Kansas: George Lakoff
"Jason Kander took that message to heart. In February, the lawyer and Army Reserve Intelligence officer created Heartland Democrats of America to reframe the Democratic party in Missouri and Kansas. He discussed his ideas with Dr. Lakoff, and with his blessing identified five key frames for presenting a vision of the party to the area. To his knowledge, HDA is the only group working to reframe the Democratic party as a whole, not just particular issues. As Jason Kander said in his introduction of Dr. Lakoff, 'It's a good day to be a Democrat.'"
8/10/05 - KKFI Radio in Kansas City: Interview with Jason Kander Regarding Heartland Democrats of America
4/1/05 - 100democrats.com
Profiles Jason as one of 100 Democrats working hard across the nation to make change. Others featured include activists such as Ned Lamont.
6/17/05 - Raytown Progressive Action: Jason Kander Visits Raytown Democratic Association
"On wednesday night Jason Kander, founder of the Heartland Democrats of America, visited the Raytown Democratic Association. Jason is a sterling example of a Democrat: young married, Reserve military who joined recently after 9/11, and passionate about our values."
6/1/05 - Lee's Summit Democratic Club: Jason Kander Visits LSDC.
"HDA has garnered attention and support from many prominent local and national figures, among them George Lakoff, author of Don't Think of an Elephant . Jason Kander has advised many of Missouri's Democratic representatives on using values-based themes to communicate the Democratic agenda."
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