Kansas Democrat running for Senate says he won't back Schumer for…

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Bonk-O-Meter looks at a claim from Kansas this morning, where the Democratic nominee for Senate says he will not support Chuck Schumer as his party's leader.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistA candidate announcing he'll vote against his own boss before he's even unpacked.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistThat's a cold front coming from inside the house, Hank, and I'm calling it Gerald.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Washington Times reports the nominee said it plainly. So the claim is that he won't back Schumer, and that part checks out.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistBut he hasn't won yet. He's cancelling a picnic in a park he hasn't been let into.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's the point, yes. It's a promise about a vote he doesn't have yet, and in a tough state it's an easy one to make.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistEasy like a sunny Sunday in Kansas. Flat, no surprises, and I take it personally.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorComing up later, did anyone actually impress on Sunday, or did the Giants and Jets just survive?

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRating: Mildly Bonkers. The claim is true, and it's cheap.

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    Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIs there a number on that, Hank?

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorZero votes cast so far, Brock. That's the forecast.