The Republican candidate withdraws from GOP race in Kansas . If the party lost a Republican-held seat , such as the one in Kansas , it would have to win another Democratic seat toward the goal of netting six . That means more support could go to the independent candidate . Democratic incumbent Sen. Pat Roberts was once thought to be a shoe-in . the U.S. Senate strategists are pushing Pat Roberts to step it up .
The Republican candidate withdraws from GOP race in Kansas . That means more support could go to the independent candidate . Democratic incumbent Sen. Pat Roberts was once thought to be a shoe-in . the U.S. Senate strategists are pushing Pat Roberts to step it up .