You know Governor Sebelius’s folks thought they had a slam dunk bringing a judge in – judges are beyond reproach, unlike District Attorneys, we guess. But, their calculus was pretty uneven. A better political thinker would’ve been thinking about Paul Morrison’s replacement the minute the story on his dalliances broke – and not after he stepped up to the podium and resigned. Then, they’d have someone to restore the integrity and trust to the office that the Democrats torched, navigate the political minefield that surrounds the office of attorney general in Kansas, and raise the money needed to mount a true re-election campaign. What an opening Governor Sebelius has created for a prospective Republican A.G. candidate…and we have a great idea on who it’s going to be. Stay tuned Kansas….

Topeka — Democrats have put their hopes of keeping the attorney general’s office in Stephen Six, even though they acknowledge he hasn’t developed the political skills he needs.Six, a Douglas County district judge, has never run for elected office, but Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appointed him attorney general last week. He’ll take over Jan. 31 for Paul Morrison, who’s stepping down because of a sex scandal.

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