Power Move: Kansas Guv Kelly Calls Out National Guard On COVID

Like it or not, don't underestimate the optics and importance of this pandemic power play . . . 

The Guv using the Kansas National Guard on the plague solidifies her role as a leader and her constituents aren't going to be able to criticize the troops without taking heat for it.  

It's a low key power move that might be politely ignored but threatens to pave her way to reelection if unchecked or unanswered by her opponents . . .  Hint: As of this writing, they're letting it slide . . .  

"Acting KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek said. "With the increased demand for COVID-19 tests, the support from the Kansas National Guard will help provide the manpower to ensure that free and timely testing is available to Kansans."Since Wednesday, Kansas reported 20,806 new cases of COVID-19, 29 new deaths and 92 new hospitalizations, according to the release."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com news link . . .

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly sends state National Guard to help COVID-19 response

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Friday that she deployed 80 state National Guard members to support the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's testing sites. The guard members are also expected to help with the shipment and delivery of personal protective equipment across the state.