Race for GOP leadership starts as candidates step forward for House speaker

Race for GOP leadership starts as candidates step forward for House speaker

A buzz saw cut through the potential House leadership for the next legislative session when voters rejected the heir-apparent for House speaker and a likely candidate to be the chamber's majority leader. House Majority Leader Chris Croft of Overland Park was cut down by a political newcomer who had raised little money, killing his chances to succeed Dan Hawkins of Wichita as House Speaker. Republican state Rep. Sean Tarwater of Stilwell -  menti…