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NYT says Sebelius is considering taking on Roberts for Senate, but local Democrats doubtful

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Kathleen SebeliusPat Roberts

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Political reporters are salivating, and so, apparently, are Kansas Republicans.

“We would pay her bus fare,” said

Kelly Arnold

, state GOP chairman, in a statement sent by the party.

A Sebelius campaign would be difficult, and therefore is unlikely, Democrats say.

Chad Taylor

is already preparing a campaign. Sebelius would have to raise money quickly, build a campaign apparatus, a schedule — and would not be the favorite in the race.

Kansans have not sent a Democrat to the Senate since the Great Depression.

Sebelius may play a role in helping the party this fall, and could raise money for Taylor and

Paul Davis

This story was originally published April 16, 2014 at 9:14 AM with the headline "NYT says Sebelius is considering taking on Roberts for Senate, but local Democrats doubtful."

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