Could a third party thrive in Kansas?
On today's episode of Within Reason with Mike Matson, Mike is joined by Aaron Estabrook--treasurer of United Kansas, a statewide political initiative which seeks to bridge bipartisan divides. United Kansas is one of many efforts across the country to provide an alternative to the two-party split. They aim to unite Kansans under shared values and common goals. Estabrook, who describes himself as an Independent non-partisan, has served on the Manhattan City Commission and the USD 383 school board.
Estabrook says the mission of United Kansas is common ground, not further separation. Fusion voting, a historically significant tenet of the American electoral system, empowers multiple political parties to nominate the same candidate; groups like United Kansas are advocating for its restoration. Live on today's show, Estabrook receives news of a ruling against it--but he believes that the fight isn't over yet.
