Thomas Frank’s 2004 book “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” documents the rise of populism and anti-elitist conservatism in the United States, showing how Kansas incubated those trends. Now Kansans are trying to move their state in a different direction while providing an example to the rest of us on a way to make things right.
Several states, including Kansas, are trying to revive “fusion voting” to give moderates more of a voice.