Gov. Sam Brownback rejected the idea that primary victories by moderate Republicans are a repudiation of his policies, instead faulting poor communication and negative media attention in his first public remarks since last week’s election.
The second-term governor, unchastened by the loss of loyal lawmakers in primary contests, didn’t back away from his signature tax policy. Nor did he give ground on education, though he acknowledged he doesn’t know how the state will pay for an upcoming court decision expected to require a half-billion dollars in new ...