Daybreak June 2: No Pompeo in Kansas; Can Iowa's King survive?

06/02/20 9:04 AM By Philip Brasher, Ben Nuelle, Bill Tomson, and Steve Davies

We’re getting some new clarity in congressional races that are critical to agriculture policy. The Republican field in the Kansas race to succeed Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts is now set. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined to file for the race. The deadline was noon on Monday.

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