Steve Watkins

Republican Candidate in Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District

Research Book – 2018 Last Updated August 2018

Prepared by the DCCC Research Department

Steve Watkins (KS-02) Research Report The following report contains research on Steve Watkins, a Republican candidate in Kansas’s 2nd district. Research for this research book was conducted by the DCCC’s

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ....................................................................................... 2

Personal Finance & Business Interests....................................................... 3

Military And Contracting Career ............................................................. 12

Political Activity & Policy Positions ....................................................... 18

Personal Information................................................................................ 37

Appendix I – Personal Financial Disclosures ........................................... 44

Appendix II – Campaign Finance ............................................................ 51

Appendix IV – Versar, Inc. ...................................................................... 54

Appendix V – Watkins’ Paramilitary Company ...................................... 60

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Personal Finance & Business Interests

Significant Findings

In 2017 and 2018, Watkins reported Rathbone Mansion Hotel as an asset. In 2017, Belle Mansions, LLC

leased Rathbone Mansions Hotel – a New Orleans hotel. Kevin Fagan and Christina DiPierro were the

only reported officers of Belle Mansions, LLC, which filed to operate in Louisiana and Delaware.

From 2012 to 2016, Watkins was the President Shareholder of Gomarketcom Inc., which marketed itself

as the “Middle East’s Premier Online Retail Store.”

Watkins registered the company as a foreign business corporation in Alaska and reported that

Gomarketcom Inc. was based in Kansas, though there are no records of such registration in Kansas.

In 2016, Alaska revoked Gomarketcom Inc. foreign business corporation status for failure to comply

with state regulations.

Gomarketcom reported its location to Alaska as the property of Watkins’ dog mushing coach; its

website listed the company’s location as a building in Brooklyn that did not appear tied to Watkins.

The goods sold on the Gomarketcom Inc.’s website did not appear to change from 2013 to 2016. In

2013 and in 2016, Gomarketcom Inc.’s most popular goods were listed as “Anuschka 433 $240.00,”

“Kenneth Cole New $85.00,” “Stuhrling Original $72.00,” “Long Sleeve Mock $82.00,” and

“Liquid Metallic $36.35.”

In 2018, Watkins had an estimated net worth of between $1,066,053 and $3,340,999.

According to Watkins’ federal personal financial disclosures, his 2018 annual unearned income was

between $7,510 and $16,400. Watkins also earned $13,289.00 in salary from Versar. Watkins’

unearned assets totaled between $1,190,053 and $3,065,001. Watkins’ real property was valued at

$626,000. Watkins had between $350,002 and $750,000 in liabilities.

Watkins’ Federal Personal Financial Disclosure Summary

NOTE: For detailed descriptions of Watkins’ personal financial disclosures by year, see Appendix I – Personal

Financial Disclosures.

Watkins PFD Toplines

Year Earned

Income

Asset Value Unearned Income Transactions Liabilities

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

2018 $13,289.00 $1,190,053 $3,065,001 $7,510 $16,400 -- -- $350,002 $750,000

2017 $22,608.00 $1,190,053 $3,065,001 $33,110 $108,800 -- -- $350,002 $750,000

[Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18]

Rathbone Mansions Hotel

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2017-2018: Watkins Reported Rathbone Mansion Hotel As An Asset

2017-2018: Watkins Reported Rathbone Mansion Hotel As An Asset. In Watkins’ 2018 Public Financial

Disclosure Report, Watkins reported Rathbone Mansion Hotel in New Orleans, LA as an asset. He reported the

value of the asset between $500,001 and $1,000,000. Watkins reported that he received dividends from the hotel

between $2,501 and $5,000 in 2018 and $2,501 and $5,000 in 2017. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure

Report, filed 3/29/18]

Rathbone Mansions Was A Hotel In New Orleans. “The Rathbone Mansions are two stately antebellum

mansions along Esplanade Avenue bordering the French Quarter. We offer our guests warm southern

hospitality and authentic New Orleans atmosphere.” [RathboneMansions.com, accessed 5/4/18]

2017: Belle Mansions, LLC – Kevin Fagan And Christina DiPierro’s Limited Liability Company –

Leased Rathbone Mansions From Rathbone, Inc

2017: Belle Mansions, LLC Leased Rathbone Mansions From Rathbone, Inc. Effective on February 15, 2017,

Belle Mansions, LLC and Rathbone, Inc. entered into a lease for Rathbone Mansions. Rathbone, Inc. was the

lessor. Belle Mansions, LLC was the lessee. [Notice of Lease, via Office of the Clerk of Civil District Court Lands

Records Division of Orleans Parish, 3/17/17]

The Contract Was Made Between Rathbone, Inc. And Belle Mansions, LLC Care Of Kevin Fagan And

Christina DiPierro. Effective on February 15, 2017, Belle Mansions, LLC and Rathbone, Inc. entered into a

lease for Rathbone Mansions. Rathbone, Inc. was the lessor. Belle Mansions, LLC was the lessee. The lessee

contact information was listed as follows: “Belle Mansions, LLC (hereinafter ‘Lesees’) c/o Kevin Fagan &

Christina DiPierro 303 Greenwich Street, Apt. 80 New York, NY 10013.” [Notice of Lease, via Office of the

Clerk of Civil District Court Lands Records Division of Orleans Parish, 3/17/17]

Kevin Fagan And Christina DiPierro Were The Only Reported Officers Of Belle Mansions, LLC. On

March 2, 2017, Belle Mansions, LLC registered as limited liability company in Louisiana, charter number:

42573899Q. The company reported their registered agent information as “Blumbergexcelsior Corporate

Services, Inc. 3867 Plaza Tower Dr., 1st Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70816. [State of Louisiana

Secretary of State Commercial Division business filing, 3/2/17]

2016-2018: Belle Mansions, LLC Was A Registered Limited Liability Company In Delaware. On

December 12, 2016, Belle Mansions, LLC registered as a limited liability company in Delaware, file number:

6256803. The company reported their registered agent information as “Blumbergexcelsior Corporate Services,

Inc. 1013 Centre Road Suite 403S Wilmington, DE 19805.” [State of Delaware Division of Corporations,

business filing, 12/12/16]

2017-2018: Belle Mansions, LLC Was A Registered Limited Liability Company In Louisiana. On March

2, 2017, Belle Mansions, LLC registered as limited liability company in Louisiana, charter number:

42573899Q. The company reported their registered agent information as “Blumbergexcelsior Corporate

Services, Inc. 3867 Plaza Tower Dr., 1st Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70816. [State of Louisiana Secretary of State

Commercial Division business filing, 3/2/17]

Belle Mansions, LLC Was Not Registered As A Limited Liability Company In New York. [New York

State Department Division of Corporations, State Records & UCC, accessed 5/3/18]

Watkins Was Not Listed As An Officer Of Belle Mansions, LLC, But He Was Friends With The

Officers On Facebook

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Watkins Was Not Listed As An Officer Of Belle Mansions, LLC. [State of Louisiana Secretary of State

Commercial Division business filing, 3/2/17; State of Delaware Division of Corporations, business filing, 12/12/16]

Watkins Was Friends With Kevin Fagan And Christina DiPierro On Facebook. [Christina DiPierro Facebook

Profile, accessed 5/3/18]

2012: Watkins Registered Gomarketcom Inc, A Company That Sold “Consumer Goods Online,” As

A Kansas-Based Business Corporation Operating In Alaska

2012: Watkins Registered Gomarketcom Inc As A Foreign Business Corporation In Alaska. On October 4,

2012, Watkins registered Gomarketcom Inc as a foreign business with the State of Alaska Department of

Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. Watkins reported the home state of the company as Kansas,

United States. He also reported that the company was incorporated in Kansas on June 28, 2012. [Certificate of

Authority, State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, 10/4/12]

Watkins Was The “President Shareholder” And Only Registered Agent And Official Of Gomarketcom

Inc. [Certificate of Authority, State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic

Development, 10/4/12]

Watkins Reported Kansas Was The Home State Of Gomarketcom Inc. “The state of domicile, or 'home

state'; date of incorporation in the state of domicile (mm/dd/yyyy format); and the duration, or 'life expectancy'

of the corporation Country/State UNITED STATES, KS Date of Incorporation 06/28/2012 Duration

Perpetual.” [State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development, Certificate of

Authority, 10/4/12]

Watkins Reported Gomarketcom Inc. Was Incorporated In June 2012. “The state of domicile, or 'home

state'; date of incorporation in the state of domicile (mm/dd/yyyy format); and the duration, or 'life expectancy'

of the corporation Country/State UNITED STATES, KS Date of Incorporation 06/28/2012 Duration

Perpetual.” [State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development, Certificate of

Authority, 10/4/12]

The Purpose Of Gomarketcom Inc Was “To Sell Consumer Goods Online.” Watkins reported “The

purpose of this corporation is to sell consumer goods online,” as the purpose of the Gomarketcom Inc in his

Certificate of Authority with the state of Alaska. [Certificate of Authority, State of Alaska Department of

Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, 10/4/12]

Gomarket Com Inc. Sold Clothing, Accessories, And Fragrances. [Gomarket.com, via the Internet Archive,

accessed 5/9/18]

Gomarket Com Inc. Described Itself As “The Middle East’s Premier Online Retail Store.” “GoMarket.com is the Middle East's premier online retail store. We sell high-end fashion merchandise

throughout the Arab speaking world. Ordering from GoMarket.com is a promise that customers will receive

the utmost in elegance from the United States and European brands. At GoMarket.com, we aim to bring you

merchandise that is of a haute couture quality. You will find the latest in handbags, eyewear, watches,

fragrances, and much more.” [GoMarket.com LinkedIn, accessed 5/9/18]

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[GoMarket.com LinkedIn, accessed 5/9/18]

2012: Watkins Reported The Principal Office Address Of Gomarketcom Inc. As 1105 W 34th

Avenue Apt 1 Anchorage, AK

2012: Watkins Reported The Principal Office Address Of Gomarketcom Inc. As 1105 W 34th Avenue Apt 1

Anchorage, AK. [State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development, Certificate

of Authority, 10/4/12]

2014: Watkins Reported The Entity Physical Address Of Gomarketcom Inc. As 10522 Knik

Goosebay Road Wasilla, AK – The Home Of His Dog Mushing Coach

2014: Watkins Reported The Entity Physical Address Of Gomarketcom Inc. As 10522 Knik Goosebay Road

Wasilla, AK. [State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development, Business

Corporation 2014 Biennial Report, 1/2/14]

2007-2018: Raymond Redington Owned The Property Located At 10522 Knik Goosebay Road. [Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Real Property Detail, accessed 8/8/18]

Redington Was An Iditarod Musher, Who Lived On The Property At Knik Lake Willed To Him From

His Grandfather’s Estate. “Dog mushing is a family tradition for Ray Redington Jr. He’s a 3rd generation

Iditarod musher. […] The Redingtons live in Knik, Alaska on land bought from Ray’s Grandparents’ estate.

Their home was the original food drop site for the first few Iditarod races in the early 70’s. The property has

direct access to the historical Iditarod Trail. It also overlooks Knik Lake where the Knik 200 Joe Redington Sr.

Memorial Sled Dog Race starts and ends, a race in which Ray regularly competes.” [TeamRedington.com,

accessed 8/8/18]

Redington Invited Watkins To Spend A Month Training With Redington’s Dogs For The Iditarod. “Ray Redington Jr., a veteran musher whose grandfather helped found the Iditarod race, gets these

solicitations regularly. They usually come from someone in the lower 48 who probably would be more

comfortable on an Alaskan cruise ship. ‘A lot of times I don’t mess with them,’ Redington says. But

Redington saw something in Watkins’s pitch — he was impressed with his service, his ability to complete

marathons, his familiarity with Alaska — and invited him to spend a month around the dogs and see if it

stuck. […] Watkins’s first time on a sled came in November 2013. He was just a few weeks removed from

surgery. Redington pulled the sled with a snowmobile, and Watkins lost his balance and took a nasty spill.”

[Washington Post, 3/6/15]

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November 2013: Watkins Started Raining With Redington And His Dogs For The Iditarod. “Ray

Redington Jr., a veteran musher whose grandfather helped found the Iditarod race, gets these solicitations

regularly. They usually come from someone in the lower 48 who probably would be more comfortable on

an Alaskan cruise ship. ‘A lot of times I don’t mess with them,’ Redington says. But Redington saw

something in Watkins’s pitch — he was impressed with his service, his ability to complete marathons, his

familiarity with Alaska — and invited him to spend a month around the dogs and see if it stuck. Requiring

balance, determination, patience and an attention to details, mushing is not an endeavor for short attention

spans. Just 731 people have completed the Iditarod since the inaugural race in 1973. Of the 78 entrants in

this year’s race, 20 are rookies, most from Alaska or cold-weather states. ‘A lot of people get into this and

don’t realize how much work it is,’ Redington said. ‘You don’t want to invest that much time into

somebody that you don’t think can make it.’ Watkins’s first time on a sled came in November 2013. He

was just a few weeks removed from surgery. Redington pulled the sled with a snowmobile, and Watkins

lost his balance and took a nasty spill.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins Rented His Dogs For The Iditarod From Redington For Around $65,000. “Ray Redington Jr.,

a veteran musher whose grandfather helped found the Iditarod race, gets these solicitations regularly. They

usually come from someone in the lower 48 who probably would be more comfortable on an Alaskan

cruise ship. ‘A lot of times I don’t mess with them,’ Redington says. […] An Everest climb costs around

$65,000, and Watkins says all of his Iditarod prep, which includes leasing the dogs from Redington, costs

about the same.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Gomarketcom Inc Was Located At 476 Clinton Avenue, 1F Brooklyn, NY 11238, According To The

Gomarketcom Website

Gomarketcom Inc Was Located At 476 Clinton Avenue, 1F Brooklyn, NY 11238, According To The

Gomarketcom Website. [GoMarket.com via WebArchive, accessed 8/8/18]

1988-2018: 476 Properties Corporation Owned The Property Located At 476 Clinton Avenue Brooklyn,

New York. [New York Property Deed, filed 3/9/88; New York Department of Finance Office Of The City

Register, Recording and Endorsement Cover Page, filed 6/28/11]

Andre Duclair Was The Chief Executive Officer Of 476 Properties Corp. [New York State Department of

State Division of Corporations Entity Information, accessed 8/8/18]

Gomarketcom Inc Was Never Registered In Kansas

Gomarketcom Inc Was Never Registered In Kansas. [State of Kansas Secretary of State, accessed 5/7/18]

NOTE: If a certification of no-registration from the State of Kansas Secretary of State is of interest, the Secretary of

State offers these documents online for a fee.

2016: Alaska Revoked Gomarketcom Inc’s Status As A Foreign Business Corporation

2016: Alaska Revoked Gomarketcom Inc’s Status As A Foreign Business Corporation. On October 1, 2016,

the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Corporations, Business,

and Professional Licensing department “issues this Certificate of Involuntary dissolution or Revocation” because

Gomarketcom Inc failed “to either: file a biennial report; and/or pay the associated biennial report fees; and/or

maintain a registered agent; and/or notify this office of any change to its registered agent by filing a statement of

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change; and/or pay the associated statement of change fees.” [Certificate of Authority, State of Alaska Department

of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, 10/1/16]

2013-2016: Gomarketcom Inc.’s Website Did Not Appear To Provide New Products Over Three

Years

2013-2016: As Viewed On Archive.org, Gomarketcom Inc.’s Products Did Not Appear To Change Over

Three Years. In 2013 and in 2016, Gomarketcom Inc.’s most popular goods were listed as “Anuschka 433

$240.00,” “Kenneth Cole New $85.00,” “Stuhrling Original $72.00,” “Long Sleeve Mock $82.00,” and “Liquid

Metallic $36.35.” The goods sold on the website did not appear to change from 2013 to 2016. Screenshots of the

Gomarketcom Inc.’s homepage in 2013 and 2016 are below. [GoMarket.com via WebArchive, captured on 6/2/13;

GoMarket.com via WebArchive, captured 3/14/16]

2013:

[GoMarket.com via WebArchive, captured on 6/2/13]

2016:

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[GoMarket.com via WebArchive, captured 3/14/16]

Gomarketcom Inc. Had Seven Followers On Twitter; Only One Of Those Followers Reported

Working For The Company

GoMarket.com Had Seven Followers On Twitter. [Twitter, GoMarket.com Profile, accessed 8/9/18]

GoMarket.com Had Sixteen Followers On LinkedIn. [LinkedIn, GoMarket.com Profile, accessed 8/9/18]

One Of The Gomarket.com’s Followers Reported Working For Gomarketcom Inc.; Five Did Not Report

Working For Gomarketcom Inc. And One Did Not Have A LinkedIn Profile. [Twitter, GoMarket.com Profile,

accessed 8/9/18]

November 2012-March 2014: Sinan Hamad Reported Working For Gomarket, Inc. As A

Consultant/Operations Management. [LinkedIn, Sinan Hamad Profile, accessed 8/9/18]

People Who Liked Gomarketcom Inc. On Twitter And Their Self-Reported Employment Information

Name & Twitter LinkedIn Do They Report Working

For Gomarket?

Notes

Jen Williams Link No

Jonathan Hinshaw Link No

Stephen Buchanan Link No

Younes Qassimi Link No

Hayley Kohake N/A N/A Kohake was a registered nurse according to her Nexis

Comprehensive Persons Report

Sinan A Hamad Link Yes

Real Estate

Watkins Graduated From An MIT Real Estate Graduate Program

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Watkins Graduated From An MIT Real Estate Graduate Program. “When stress felt like too much, he took a

break, going as far from war as possible. Watkins enrolled in an MIT graduate program, studying real estate. […]

Watkins submitted his thesis — ‘Frontier Market Analysis: A case study of Iraq’s real estate industry’ — and less

than a week later was on a plane back to Baghdad. He didn’t even stick around for graduation ceremonies.”

[Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins’s Thesis For His Graduate Program At MIT Was “Frontier Market Analysis: A Case Study Of

Iraq's Real Estate Industry.” “Watkins enrolled in an MIT graduate program, studying real estate. Academia

was a welcome respite. He exercised and even ran the Boston Marathon in 2010, but the study groups and

classrooms couldn't replace what he was missing most. Watkins submitted his thesis - ‘Frontier Market

Analysis: A case study of Iraq's real estate industry’ - and less than a week later was on a plane back to

Baghdad.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins Said That He Did Not Get Along With The Cambridge Police Department While At MIT

Watkins Said That He Did Not Get Along With The Cambridge Police Department. On September 14, 2015,

Steve Watkins posted on Facebook: “Angry there was a shooting at MIT – an international treasure, full of bright,

earnest, and innocent students & professors who I’m sure were scared by a lockdown. I didn’t really get along w/

Cambridge PD while I was there, but I wish them the best finding the shooter. And to whoever’s shooting people at

MIT: come try that in my neighborhood.” [Steve Watkins Facebook, 9/14/15]

Pacific Sport & Spine PLLC

Watkins May Have Been Associated With Pacific Sport & Spine PLLC

2018: Watkins May Have Been Associated With Pacific Sport & Spine PLLC. Watkins may have been

associated with Pacific Sport & Spine PLLC according to Watkins’ Nexis Comprehensive Persons Report. Watkins

was listed as the “President” and “Shareholder” of Pacific Sport & Spine PLLC, located in Woodway, WA. [Nexis

Comprehensive Persons Report, Steven Watkins Profile, accessed 8/9/18]

[Nexis Comprehensive Persons Report, Steven Watkins Profile, accessed 8/9/18]

2018: Debell Was The Only Registered Agent And Governing Person Of Pacific Sport And Spine PLLC. [Office of the Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division, accessed 8/6/18]

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2012: Ryan Debell Incorporated Pacific Sport & Spine PLLC In Washington State. On September 12,

2012, Debell incorporated Pacific Sport & Spine PLLC. The status of the corporation was “active” as of August

2018. [Office of the Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division, accessed 8/6/18]

2017-2018: Watkins Did Not Report Income From Pacific Sport & Spine On His Personal Financial

Disclosure Reports. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18; Watkins 2018 Public

Financial Disclosure Report, filed 6/25/18]

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Military And Contracting Career

Significant Findings

Watkins said he “started an engineering and security company. It was a paramilitary company that did

work strictly for the US government. This was in Iraq and Afghanistan.” He also claimed he grew the

company from around three employees to over four hundred, hired Sunnis and Shiites, had women in

middle management roles, and saved American taxpayers money by ensuring projects were performed

within budget. There were no records with USASpending.gov matching Watkins’ small business claims.

From 2004 to 2018, Watkins worked for Versar, Inc., a “global project management company” that

provided “solutions in harsh environments.”

In 2013, Watkins suffered a traumatic brain injury. The VA classified him as 90 percent disabled. Since

the mid-2000s, Watkins has suffered from PTSD.

Watkins was an Army Captain, paratrooper, and engineer. He voluntarily extended his duty obligation

and worked in engineer management at Forward Operating Base Salerno near Khost, Afghanistan.

Watkins’ “Paramilitary Company”

Watkins: “I Started An Engineering And Security Company. It Was A Paramilitary Company

That Did Work Strictly For The US Government. This Was In Iraq And Afghanistan”

Watkins: “I Started An Engineering And Security Company. It Was A Paramilitary Company That Did

Work Strictly For The US Government. This Was In Iraq And Afghanistan.” “So I started an engineering and

security company. It was a paramilitary company that did work strictly for the US government. This was in Iraq and

Afghanistan. We grew to a number of counties. We grew from those 3 people to 470 with me as the principal

during that growth period.” [Steve Watkins - Neosho County GOP Meeting via YouTube, uploaded 6/8/18]

(VIDEO)

Watkins: “I Owned An Engineering And Securities Company… There Were Times When I Did Not Take

Pay To Make Sure That My Employees Could Make Ends Meet.” “I appreciate your questions, @kansasgopgal.

When I was in the Middle East, I owned an engineering and securities company. I grew that outfit from 3 people to

over 450 people. There were times when I did not take pay to make sure that my employees could make ends

meet.” [Twitter, Steve Watkins Profile, 7/23/18]

Watkins Said He Won A Contract For A Company In Iraq That He Grew From Three To Over

Four Hundred People, Had Women In Middle Management Roles, And Had Sunnis And Shiites

Watkins Said He Won A Contract For A Company In Iraq That He Grew From Three To Over Four

Hundred People, Had Women In Middle Management Roles, And Had Sunnis And Shiites. Watkins: “So I

won a contract to do some work in Iraq and it started off with three people. Over the course of a few years it grew

to 470 people and I was the manager of all that. Early on they asked, Steve do you want this to be a Sunni company

or a Shiite company? And being the American, I was like well we’re just going to have them both. They said yeah

you can't do that. You want a Sunni company or do you want a Shiite company? I said I'm having both. Can't do

that. I said watch me. Time? Well how much do we get? Thirty seconds? All right. Long story short, through hard

work and a lot of weeding out of people that didn't conform to the culture, we were able to not only have both

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Sunnis and Shiites but I did something they said I could never do, which is I had female middle managers

throughout the, throughout the ranks. I’m very proud of that. I can bring people together. Thank you so much.”

[Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (AUDIO)

Watkins Said He Created A Small Business That Grew From 3 To 470 Employees. Watkins: “I got out of

the military, started a small business and grew it from 3 people to 470 people. So I know what it's like to have

to sweat it and work to make payroll, to not take any salary so you can make ends meet. So I understand the

challenges of small business.” [Miami County GOP 2nd District Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded

3/26/18] (VIDEO)

Watkins Claimed That His Company Protected Tax Payer Money

Watkins: “I Intentionally Went After The Contracts Dedicated To Protecting The American Tax-Payer

Money.” Watkins: “You better believe it. Now, in a previous life I was in the Middle East and instead of pursuing a

lot of the more lucrative and sexy defense contracts, I intentionally went after the contracts dedicated to protecting

the American tax-payer money. Contracts that were to oversee and do quality assurance on construction projects.

My job and my company's job was to assure that the projects were being performed as per the codes and

specifications within that budget. So I've seen, firsthand, government over-spending and I've dedicated and

enormous amount of my career finding and seeing. I know the tricks of the trade of these defense contractors. So

I've been in there and over the course of my career probably read the entire federal acquisition regulation because I

know what their secrets are and I know I can cut defense spending.” [KSNT News, 7/25/18]

Watkins: “My Company’s Job Was To Assure That The Projects Were Being Performed As Per The

Codes And Specifications Within That Budget.” “You better believe it. Now, in a previous life I was in the

Middle East and instead of pursuing a lot of the more lucrative and sexy defense contracts, I intentionally went

after the contracts dedicated to protecting the American tax-payer money. Contracts that were to oversee and do

quality assurance on construction projects. My job and my company's job was to assure that the projects were

being performed as per the codes and specifications within that budget. So I've seen, firsthand, government

over-spending and I've dedicated and enormous amount of my career finding and seeing. I know the tricks of

the trade of these defense contractors. So I've been in there and over the course of my career probably read the

entire federal acquisition regulation because I know what their secrets are and I know I can cut defense

spending.” [KSNT News, 7/25/18]

There Are No Records With USASpending.Gov Matching Watkins’ Small Business Claims

No Records From USASpending.Gov Matched Watkins’ Claims Of Operating A Paramilitary Small

Business. In August 2018, there were no USASpending.gov records that corroborated Watkins’ claim that he ran a

paramilitary company that received government awards. According to USASpending.gov, there were four veteran-

owned companies that received government awards between 2008 and 2014 that did work in Afghanistan or Iraq

and were based in Kansas, Massachusetts, Alaska, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Those four companies were AISG Inc.,

Ahmadzai Standard Logistic PVT LT, BRBCC, and Armet Logistic Services. Watkins did not found AISG Inc.

Ahmadzai Standard Logistic PVT LT, BRBCC, and Armet Logistic Services were not paramilitary companies.

[USASpending.gov, accessed 8/9/18]

Veteran-Owned Recipients Of Govt. Awards In Afghanistan And Iraq Based There, MA, KS & AK, 2008-

2013

Recipient Name DUNS Number Notes

AISG Inc. 534656160 Link; Link to brochure with address that matched

USASpending.gov address; Watkins did not create

this business

Ahmadzai Standard Logistic PVT

LT

850499244 “Foreign-Owned Business Not Incorporated In The

U.S.” and their NAICS description was “Industrial

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Gas Manufacturing”

BRBCC 850485851 “Foreign-Owned Business Not Incorporated In The

U.S.” and their NAICS description was “Septic Tank

And Related Services”

Armet Logistic Services 850498751 “Foreign-Owned Business Not Incorporated In The

U.S.” and their NAICS description was “Printing

And Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers”

[USASpending.gov, accessed 8/9/18]

Versar

2004-2013: Watkins Worked For Versar As A Civilian Contractor In Afghanistan And Iraq

Watkins Worked As A Civilian Contractor In Afghanistan And Iraq. “Watkins is an Army captain who served

in Afghanistan and then spent parts of the next 10 years working as a civilian contractor there and in Iraq.”

[Washington Post, 3/6/15]

2004: Watkins Began Working As A Government Contractor In Iraq. “Watkins saw an opportunity to live

amid the excitement and danger of a war zone, but without the constraints of the Army. He landed in Baghdad

on Christmas Eve 2004 as a government contractor.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins Worked For Versar. “Working for Versar, a large government contractor based near Washington,

Watkins’s duties in the Middle East were wide-ranging.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins On His Work As A Government Contractor: “I Thought It Was Just A Matter Of Time Until

We All Died And I Was Okay With That.” “Watkins traveled all over Iraq and found the action to be even

more exciting than in Afghanistan. The enemy felt more formidable and the dangers more ever-present. There

were gun fights and explosions, and Watkins always had the sense each step could be his last. ‘I thought it was

just a matter of time until we all died,’ he said, ‘and I was okay with that.’ He was no longer the Topeka kid

dreaming of adventure. ‘It was everything I hoped my life would be,’ he said.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Versar Was A “Global Project Management Company” That Provided “Solutions In Harsh

Environments”

Versar Was A “Global Project Management Company” That Provided “Solutions In Harsh Environments

Providing Clients With Comprehensive Engineering And Construction Management.” “Versar, Inc. is a

global project management company based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with 19 locations around the

world. […] Versar offers tailored and secure solutions in harsh environments providing clients with comprehensive

engineering and construction management, environmental and professional services.” [Versar.com, accessed

5/1/18]

2013-2016: Watkins Was A Project Manager For Versar Overseeing Employees In Afghanistan

2016: Watkins Was A Project Manager Overseeing Employees In Afghanistan. “Watkins is currently a project

manager overseeing nearly 300 people throughout Afghanistan. His team is tasked with gathering information for

the country’s Ministry of Defense. ‘I’m trying to not need to take risks to feel alive,’ Watkins said. ‘I’m trying to

scale back into normalcy. It’s not easy because it’s so intoxicating. That’s one of my challenges, it’s a very personal

and very private challenge.’” [NBC - 2 KTUU, 5/3/16]

Watkins On Working As A Project Manager: “I’m Trying To Not Need To Take Risks To Feel Alive.” “I’m trying to not need to take risks to feel alive.” “Watkins is currently a project manager overseeing nearly

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300 people throughout Afghanistan. His team is tasked with gathering information for the country’s Ministry

of Defense. ‘I’m trying to not need to take risks to feel alive,’ Watkins said.” [NBC - 2 KTUU, 5/316]

Watkins On Working As A Project Manager: “I’m Trying To Scale Back Into Normalcy.” “Watkins is

currently a project manager overseeing nearly 300 people throughout Afghanistan. His team is tasked with

gathering information for the country’s Ministry of Defense. ‘I’m trying to not need to take risks to feel alive,’

Watkins said. ‘I’m trying to scale back into normalcy. It’s not easy because it’s so intoxicating. That’s one of

my challenges, it’s a very personal and very private challenge.’” [NBC - 2 KTUU, 5/3/16]

2015: Watkins Said Tensions Ran High In Afghanistan Because “The US Bombed A Hospital”

2015: Watkins Wrote On Facebook That Tensions Ran High In Afghanistan Because “The US Bombed A

Hospital.” On October 4, 2015, Steve Watkins posted on Facebook: “Rough stretch. my deputy's father is in

Kunduz to defend the family villa like the Alamo against the Taliban, the US bombed a hospital, tensions are high

& I've had sardines & crackers for days.” [Steve Watkins Facebook, 10/4/15]

2017-2018: Watkins Continued To Receive A Salary From Versar

2017-2018 Watkins Salary From Versar

Source Type Amount Current Year To Filing Amount Preceding Year

Versar, Inc. Salary $13,289.00 $22,608.00

Versar, Inc. Salary $14,530.71 $22,608.00

[Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure

Report, filed 6/25/18]

Watkins Did Not Own Versar Inc.

Watkins Did Not Own Versar Inc. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18; Watkins

2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 6/25/18]

Watkins Was Not Part Of Versar’s Leadership. [Versar, accessed 8/14/18]

Injury And PTSD

2013: Watkins Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury, And The VA Classified Him As 90% Disabled

When He Returned To The United States For Back Surgery

2013: Watkins Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury, And The VA Classified Him As 90% Disabled When He

Returned To The United States For Back Surgery. “He reached a breaking point in 2013. He can’t bring himself

to discuss the details of his exit, but Watkins said he became too injured to remain in Afghanistan. He said he

suffered a traumatic brain injury and returned to the United States for back surgery. Veterans Administration

doctors have classified him as 90 percent disabled, he said, and every part of his day is accompanied by pain.”

[Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Mid 2000s: Watkins Was Diagnosed With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Watkins Was Diagnosed With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In The Mid 2000s “Watkins is an Army captain

who served in Afghanistan and then spent parts of the next 10 years working as a civilian contractor there and in

Iraq. […] He first received a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder nearly a decade ago.” [Washington Post,

3/6/15]

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Watkins On His PTSD While In Afghanistan: “Either I Was Gonna Get Myself Killed Or Get So Many

Other People Killed That I Should Just Not Be There.” “He continued to bounce between combat zones,

eventually ending up in Afghanistan. The effects of PTSD were more profound by this point, and Watkins felt

himself physically and mentally deteriorating. ‘I honestly thought I was on a downward trajectory and I was

gonna crash,’ he said recently. ‘Either I was gonna get myself killed or get so many other people killed that I

should just not be there.’” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins Talked About Combat & Assimilation, Reaching Out To Fellow Veterans For Help

2014: Watkins: “If You’re A Soldier In Distress, Be It Behind Enemy Lines Or Doing Lines On Your

Bathroom Floor, You Have An Obligation To Send Out A Distress Signal.” “In his downtime, whether it was

on the battlefield, or through the Iditarod trail straightaways, Watkins uses the time mentally preparing for

scenarios in any foreseeable situation. If Watkins were going to deal with a monotonous moment, he would rather

fill the time in a productive way. He wishes it were like that for every soldier. ‘If you’re a soldier in distress, be it

behind enemy lines or doing lines on your bathroom floor, you have an obligation to send out a distress signal,’

Watkins said. ‘This is how I’m not dead right now; this is how I’m finding a life after war and I think it can work

for other people too.’” [NBC - 2 KTUU, 3/7/14]

Watkins: “War Is A Drug. When Off That Drug, I Had To Take Inventory Of My Life.” “Racing Iditarod

isn’t all Watkins has planned for 2015. As soon as he finishes the race he plans to scale Denali. ‘I feel alive for

the first time,’ he said. ‘I was in a very bad spot when I was hurt. War is a drug. When off that drug, I had to

take inventory of my life.’” [NBC - 2 KTUU, 3/7/14]

Army

Watkins Achieved The Rank Of Captain In The Army

Watkins Was An Army Captain. “Watkins is an Army captain who served in Afghanistan and then spent parts of

the next 10 years working as a civilian contractor there and in Iraq.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins Voluntarily Extended His Duty Obligation And Worked In Engineer Management At

Forward Operating Base Salerno Near Khost, Afghanistan

Watkins Voluntarily Extended His Duty Obligation And Worked I Engineer Management At Forward

Operating Base Salerno Near Khost, Afghanistan. “His five-year military obligation was about to expire when a

spot opened up in Afghanistan, a platoon in need of an engineer captain. Watkins voluntarily extended his duty

obligation and worked in engineer management at Forward Operating Base Salerno, near the Afghan city of Khost.

The base was nicknamed ‘Rocket City’ because it was so frequently the target of enemy attacks: rockets, car

bombs, mortar fire.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins Said He Supported The 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment In Afghanistan. Watkins: “I

voluntarily extended my service to the obligation so that I could go down to Afghanistan in support of the first

of the 501st parachute infantry regiment. After my deployment I got out, went to Iraq and helped grow an

engineering and security firm from three people to 470 people operating in many countries.” [KS-02

Republican Primary Candidates - Concerned Women for America Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded

7/24/18] (VIDEO)

Watkins Was An Army Ranger And Paratrooper

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Watkins Was An Army Ranger And Paratrooper. “Watkins, a Kansas native, grew up wanting an exciting life

and after 39 years, it hasn’t disappointed. He graduated from West Point and MIT, served as an Army Ranger and

Paratrooper and was assigned to Fort Richardson in Alaska.” [NBC - 2 KTUU, 5/3/16]

2001: Watkins Graduated From His Ranger Training Course At The U.S. Army Ranger School

2001: Watkins Graduated From His Ranger Training Course At The U.S. Army Ranger School. “Army 2nd

Lt. Steven C. Watkins Jr., son of Steven C. and Barbara K. Watkins, of Topeka, has grad-uated from the Ranger

training course at the U.S. Army Ranger School, Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.” [Topeka Capital-Journal, 1/2/01]

Watkins Attended Army Ranger School. “When Watkins was younger, he didn't have career goals. He just

wanted adventure. Back then, Alaska seemed like the furthest place possible from Kansas. He graduated from

the U.S. Military Academy in 1999, attended Army Ranger School and reported to Fort Richardson, just

outside of Anchorage, not long before Sept. 11, 2001.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins Was In Charge Of An Engineer Unit At Fort Richardson

Watkins Was In Charge Of An Engineer Unit At Fort Richardson. “When Watkins was younger, he didn’t

have career goals. He just wanted adventure. Back then, Alaska seemed like the furthest place possible from

Kansas. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1999, attended Army Ranger School and reported to Fort

Richardson, just outside of Anchorage, not long before Sept. 11, 2001. He was in charge of an engineer unit, which

lacked some of the excitement he’d envisioned in a military career.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

1999: Watkins Graduated From The U.S. Military Academy

1999: Watkins Graduated From The U.S. Military Academy. “When Watkins was younger, he didn’t have

career goals. He just wanted adventure. Back then, Alaska seemed like the furthest place possible from Kansas. He

graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1999, attended Army Ranger School and reported to Fort Richardson,

just outside of Anchorage, not long before Sept. 11, 2001.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

1999: Watkins Made Dean’s List At West Point. “Colleges and universities across Kansas and the country

have throughout the summer released lists of spring and summer honor roll students. Honor students from the

Topeka and Shawnee County area are listed below. […] Steven C. Watkins, Topeka, dean's list, West Point.”

[Topeka Capital-Journal, 11/4/99]

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Political Activity & Policy Positions

Significant Findings

Watkins met with Democratic Party officials before launching his campaign allegedly to discuss running

as a Democrat; he said he thought he met with them about transportation.

Watkins’ father said he would not have contributed to his son’s campaign “if he was a liberal.” Watkins’

father was the sole donor to the Kansans Can Do Anything PAC, which spent $598,258.80 in support of

Watkins in the primary.

In 2018, Watkins said he wanted to repeal “completely” the Affordable Care Act. He also said his

alternative to the ACA was “treating healthcare as a service and not right.”

In 2017, Watkins called the Republican tax scam “a great bill and I know it will do wonders for my

fellow Kansan neighbors.” In 2018, Watkins said he was “really liking” the legislation and that he liked

that the legislation “lowered the tax rate from thirty to twenty one percent which makes the US

businesses more competitive abroad.”

In 2018, Watkins said he supported the Supreme Court decision limiting the ability of public sector

unions to collect union fees.

In 2018, Watkins said he was “starting to see is good results from school choice programs.”

In 2018, Watkins said, “a free trade economy is one that stands to benefit Kansans far greater than any

regulated method that will only burden our small and rural communities,” in response to Trump

instigating a trade war with China.

In 2018, Watkins said that he did not think he would not have voted for the Farm Bill.

In 2018, Watkins said, “all you need to do in this country in order to avoid sustaining poverty is three

things: graduate high school, get a job, and don’t have a baby out of wedlock.”

In 2018, Watkins said using the death penalty as a punishment for repeat drug offenders “seems like

perhaps an appropriate punishment for the crime.”

Watkins said he opposed abortion, without exception.

Watkins referred to himself as a “Pro-Choice Christian” on tape; he later called the remark a “gaffe”

and said he was pro-life. Conservatives also criticized Watkins because his wife was pro-choice.

His now-wife, Fong Liu, previously served on the Board of Planned Parenthood Alabama. In 2004,

Planned Parenthood awarded Liu with the Young Volunteer of the Year Award for her work.

Watkins came under fire in conservative circles for Liu’s work for Planned Parenthood and for

supporting the campaign of a pro-choice U.S. House candidate from Texas.

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In 2018, Watkins said, “my wife…is pro-life in the context of our marriage. She's pro-life in the

context of our fellowship.”

At least twice in 2018, Watkins said that he was “discouraged” when he heard “millennials” speak

about “identity politics” and determine the value of someone’s argument based upon “the historical

disenfranchisement of the people they are related to.”

In 2018, Watkins said, “it is painfully obvious that special counsel Mueller had failed to come up with

evidence that proves there was collusion.”

2018 Congressional Campaign

Watkins Met With Democratic Party Officials Before Launching His Campaign Allegedly To

Discuss Running As A Democrat; He Said He Thought He Met With Them About Transportation

2017: Watkins Met With Democratic Party Officials Before Launching His Campaign Allegedly To Discuss

Running As A Democrat; He Denied That He Met With Them For That Reason. “A GOP candidate for

Congress in Kansas met with Democratic Party officials last year before launching his campaign, but he denies

their claims that he ever considered running as a Democrat or professed socially liberal views at that

meeting. Three Kansas Democrats said they met with Steve Watkins, an Army veteran running as a Republican in

Kansas’ 2nd District, at the Shawnee Democratic Party headquarters in Topeka in August 2017 when he was

contemplating a run for the open seat. ‘He was basically trying to feel us out and see if we’d support him for

Congress,’ said Ty Dragoo, the Democratic vice chair for the 2nd District.” [Kansas City Star, 7/13/18]

2018: The Sentinel Reported They Asked Watkins About This Meeting A Week Before The Star Broke The

Story Locally, And Watkins Failed To Recall The Meeting Told Them He Had “No Idea” About The Rumor. “‘When the Democratic door closed, though,’ said the Daily Kos, ‘Watkins tossed himself into the Republican

primary, making his lead statement: ‘Conservative Family Values.’’ Reluctant to run with an unsourced allegation,

the Sentinel reached out to Watkins on Saturday, July 7, for clarification. The conversation went as

follows: Sentinel: ‘Is there any truth to the Daily Kos story that you initially sought the Democratic nomination? If

so, could you please explain why?’ Watkins: ‘No — no truth to it whatsoever.’ Sentinel: ‘Steve, thanks. How did

that rumor get started?’ Watkins: ‘No idea.’ Sentinel: ‘Thanks. [The Sentinel] will not write about this then unless

you think the rumor is widespread enough to deserve a denial.’ The Star article puts this story fully back in play.

According to the Star’s Bryan Lowry, Watkins, an Army veteran and political newcomer, met with three Kansas

Democrats at the the Shawnee Democratic Party headquarters in Topeka in August 2017. […] A week earlier,

Watkins had assured the Sentinel he had ‘no idea’ how the rumor got started that he was seeking the Democratic

nomination. He obviously did have an idea. By misleading the Sentinel, Watkins postponed the end of his political

career by a week.” [Sentinel, 7/13/18]

2018: Watkins: “I Met With A Transportation Lobbyist …He Set The Meeting Location As Being A

Democratic Office… Bald-Faced Lies Saying That I Was Going To Run As A… Democrat.” Hooser: “And

I'm glad you brought up the attacks that came down on you. I know that they were pretty vicious at some points and

I know that it may potentially come up in the general election as well so for a lot of the constituents, a lot of the

voters, to clear that out I mean there was the criticism that you had met with Democrats prior to running as a

Republican, and that your wife had worked for Planned Parenthood and that you were pro-choice, and you know

those kind of issues. From those attacks that came on you what was your response to those and what is the story?

What's the rest of the story as they would say?” […] Watkins: “Yes well, when I came back, I graduated about a

year or so ago from Harvard with a degree in politics, public policy. And so I came back and I met with all sorts of

people. I was, I met with a transportation lobbyist who turned out to be more of a liberal leader than what was

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explained to me. He set the meeting location as being a Democratic office. I didn't back down from that. I had met

with insurgents and I had met with warlords in Iraq and Afghanistan so I wasn't intimidated by a liberal in a liberal

office. And so I went into that meeting to learn about transportation policy. And they have completely

mischaracterized the nature of me going there. They, I’ve heard just absolute fake news, bald-faced lies saying that

I was going to run as a, interested in running as a Democrat.” [Steve Watkins - Voice of Reason Interview via

YouTube, uploaded 8/9/18]

HEADLINE: Kansas City Star: “‘His Social Views Were Liberal.’ Candidate Met With Dems Before

Launching GOP Run.” [Kansas City Star, 7/13/18]

HEADLINE: Topeka Capital Journal: “Steve Watkins Met With Kansas Democrats Before

Congressional Bid, Disputes Being ‘Socially Liberal.’” [Topeka Capital Journal, 7/13/18]

HEADLINE: Sentinel: “Busted! Kansas Libs Say 2nd District’s Steve Watkins Is One of Us.” [Sentinel,

7/13/18]

Watkins’ Father, Who Funded The Super PAC That Bought Watkins’s Primary Victory, Said He

Would Not Have Contributed To His Son’s Campaign “If He Was A Liberal”

2018: Watkins’ Father On Funding His Son’s Race: “If He Was Liberal, He Wouldn’t See A Dime Of My

Money And He Knows That,’ The Elder Watkins Told The Star Earlier This Month”

2018: Watkins’ Father On Funding His Son’s Race: “If He Was Liberal, He Wouldn’t See A Dime Of My

Money And He Knows That,’ The Elder Watkins Told The Star Earlier This Month.” “Watkins’ father, a

Topeka physician with the same first name, has put $100,000 into a super PAC intended to elect his son to

Congress. ‘If he was liberal, he wouldn’t see a dime of my money and he knows that,’ the elder Watkins told The

Star earlier this month.” [Kansas City Star, 7/13/18]

2018: Watkins’ Father Founded A Super PAC To Support His Son’s Campaign, Get Around Campaign

Contribution Limits, And Pursue His Own “Legacy Of Conservatism”

2018: Watkins’ Father Made A Super PAC To Get Around Campaign Contribution Limits And Support His

Son’s Campaign And His Own “Legacy Of Conservatism.” “Kansans Can Do Anything PAC, a political action

committee that formed in April, began airing television ads last week in support of Watkins’ candidacy in the

crowded primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins. Records filed with the Federal Election Commission

this week show that the PAC’s sole donor is Steven Watkins, a Topeka doctor and the candidate’s father. The elder

Watkins confirmed in a phone call Monday that he set up the PAC as way to support his son’s campaign. ‘If my

son didn’t share my beliefs in the importance of the Constitution … I wouldn’t contribute a dime to him even

though I love him with all my heart,’ Watkins said. […] Watkins said that he chose to form a PAC as a way to get

around the contribution limits he would have faced if he'd steered the money directly to his son’s

campaign. ‘Steve’s a self-made man. He doesn’t need me. But I want a legacy of conservatism,’ he said.” [Kansas

City Star, 7/3/18]

HEADLINE: Kansas City Star: “Kansas Candidate’s Father Spends $100,000 In Effort To Get Son

Elected To Congress.” [Kansas City Star, 7/3/18]

Steven Watkins Contributed $587,793.00 And Was The Only Donor To Kansans Can Do Anything PAC

That Spent $598,258.80 In Support Of Watkins

Steven Watkins Contributed $587,793.00 To The Kansans Can Do Anything PAC. [FEC Committee Candidate

and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/10/18]

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Steven Watkins Was The Only Donor To Kansans Can Do Anything PAC. [FEC Committee Candidate and

Committee Viewer, accessed 8/10/18]

Kansans Can Do Anything PAC Spent $598,258.80 In Support Of Steve Watkins. [FEC Committee Candidate

and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/10/18]

NOTE: Please refer to Appendix II for more information on Watkins’ father campaign contributions.

2018: When Asked About A Democratic Congressional Candidate In Texas (Sri Preston Kulkarni)

Watkins Donated Money To, Watkins Said “He’s Going To Lose And I’m Glad For That”

2018: When Asked About A Democratic Congressional Candidate In Texas (Sri Preston Kulkarni), Watkins

Donated Money To He Said “He’s Going To Lose And I’m Glad For That.” “[11:55] And as for the candidate

in Texas, I, that was a, thank you for that question. That was a Harvard classmate and I don’t support his political

positions at all. First, he’s going to lose and I’m glad for that. And I’d vote against him. But I wanted to send a

signal that there is a time in American history when we have been at each other’s throats in terms of partisan

politics. And I’m a fighter. I raised my right hand and fight I did. There’s’ also a time when we can reintroduce the

concept of civility and I wanted to send a message to my Harvard classmates that I was willing to in this particular

one case make a contribution to that, don’t agree with his politics, he’s going to lose. I probably wouldn’t have

donated if I thought the race would be close, but it’s not reflective of my politics. His political positions. It was a

small gesture and my attempt to show that we can show, as we reminded of the Great Compromise, we should at

times, a bit of civility and bipartisanship is in order.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/8/18] (VIDEO)

2018: Watkins Said He Contributed To His Former Harvard Classmate Sri Preston Kulkarni’s

Campaign Out Of Respect. “Watkins also defended his support for a Democrat in a congressional race in

Texas. He said he donated to Harvard classmate Sri Preston Kulkarni out of respect, having spent a year

debating him.” [Topeka Capital Journal, 7/13/18]

Watkins Said He Did Not Support His Pro-Choice Classmate After Being Asked About Supporting This

Candidate For U.S. House From Texas. At the Lavenworth County GOP Meeting, Watkins was asked by an

unidentified man: (10:49) “A local man brought to my attention that you are supporting a Planned Parenthood

candidate in Texas.” [10:58) […] (11:59) Watkins: “The candidate in Texas – I , thank you for that question,

that was a Harvard classmate and I don’t support his political positions at all.” [12:11) [KS02RawFootage

YouTube, 5/8/18]

NOTE: This campaign contribution did not appear in the FEC candidate and committee viewer as of August 2018.

2018: Watkins: “I Support Term Limits”

2018: Watkins: “I Support Term Limits.” “[44:00] Yes I support term limits. And when I think about that I think

about Donald Trump and him running on the platform of draining the swamp. And I took that to heart. And I think

a fundamental component of that is limiting the tenure of seasoned politicians. Now despite what you might hear,

I'm the only political outsider in the race. Now when you hear grumblings on that, you can hear them, listen close,

because that's what swamp politics sound like. I love the fact that I'm a political outsider.” [Candidate Forum via

YouTube, uploaded 5/17/18] (VIDEO)

2018: Watkins Said That He Was “Discouraged” When He Heard “Millennials” Determine The

Merits Of A Person’s Arguments Based On The “Historical Disenfranchisement Of The People

They Are Related To”

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2018: Watkins Said That He Was “Discouraged” When He Heard “Millennials” Determine The Merits Of A

Person’s Arguments Based On The “Historical Disenfranchisement Of The People They Are Related To.”

[1:59) Watkins: “I hear and meet learn and get to know some millennials and realize where there politics is and I

get so discouraged. When I hear them talking about identity politics and they’re talking about the merits of

somebody’s arguments isn’t based on the content of their position but instead the historical disenfranchisement of

the people they are related to that’s just not the American way.” [2:30) [KS02RawFootage YouTube, 5/8/18]

2017: Watkins Called On Paul Davis To Return Donations From PACs “Tied To Nancy Pelosi”

2017: Watkins Called On Paul Davis To Return Donations From PACs “Tied To Nancy Pelosi.” “Watkins

continued, ‘Paul Davis has had no problem taking over $170,000.00 in donations from PACs tied to Nancy Pelosi

in the past. We need to know where he stands now once and for all. It’s either with the voters of Kansas’ second

Congressional District or Paul Davis stands with liberal California elites like Nancy Pelosi. He should immediately

return all funds from those PACs.’ In addition to refusing all future contributions tied to Nancy Pelosi, Watkins

called on Davis to return contributions made by Political Action Committees whose puppet strings are controlled by

Pelosi and Democrat House Leadership.” [Baldwin City Gazette, 11/15/17]

Watkins Did Not Have Any Previous Political Experience Before Running For Congress

Watkins Did Not Have Any Previous Political Experience Before Running For Congress. “An Army veteran

and Harvard University graduate with no previous political experience is joining a crowded race for the GOP

nomination in Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. Steve Watkins, of Topeka, said Tuesday he will join a crowded

field seeking the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, who is not seeking re-election.” [Leavenworth

Times, 11/8/17]

November 2017: Watkins Announced Plans To Seek The GOP Nomination For Kansas’ 2nd

Congressional District

2017: Watkins Sought The GOP Nomination For Kansas’ 2n Congressional District. “An Army veteran and

Harvard University graduate with no previous political experience is joining a crowded race for the GOP

nomination in Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District. Steve Watkins, of Topeka, said Tuesday he will join a crowded

field seeking the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, who is not seeking re-election.” [Associated Press,

11/8/17]

Trump

2018: Watkins: “It Is Painfully Obvious That Special Counsel Mueller Had Failed To Come Up

With Evidence That Proves There Was Collusion”

2018: Watkins: “It Is Painfully Obvious That Special Counsel Mueller Had Failed To Come Up With

Evidence That Proves There Was Collusion.” When asked how he would respond if President Trump fired

Mueller, Watkins replied, “I support the need for transparency throughout government, especially when it comes to

securing our elections. However, I am not going to comment on hypotheticals. It’s painfully obvious that special

counsel Mueller had failed to come up with evidence that proves there was collusion, but I would encourage the

President to see the investigation through till the end. It is unfortunate that Attorney General Jeff Sessions chose to

recuse himself, this investigation could have been done without his recusal and much swifter instead of simply

distracting republicans from implementing the President’s agenda.” [Topeka Capital-Journal, 7/14/18]

Watkins Said He Supported And Respected The President But Called “Balls And Strikes On Donald

Trump”

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2018: Watkins: “I Call Balls And Strikes On Donald Trump”

2018: Watkins: “I Call Balls And Strikes On Donald Trump.” Watkins said in a June 2018 interview that he

calls “balls and strikes on Donald Trump.” [News-Press Now, 6/9/18]

2018: Watkins: “I Support Donald Trump On What We Know”

2018: Watkins: “I Support Donald Trump On What We Know.” “[25:10] I support Donald Trump on what we

know. So far I like. I call balls and strikes. I like a simplified regulations. I also like low taxes. I like the wall. I like

being tough on the international front. I think there is peace through strength. So I like seeing that. But I don’t like

tweeting at 2:30 in the morning much either.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 7/16/18] (VIDEO)

2018: Watkins: Trump Has “Grown Into, Become A Leader Who I Respect A Great Deal” And “I’m Proud

Of His Stances On His Low Taxes”

2018: Watkins: Trump Has “Grown Into, Become A Leader Who I Respect A Great Deal” And “I’m Proud

Of His Stances On His Low Taxes.” “[58:55] Donald Trump was on there (a mailer) because he's grown into,

become a leader who I respect a great deal. He, I believe I read somewhere today that among Republicans he's got a

88% approval rating which is it's just fantastic. And he is, I wasn't quite sure what to expect at the beginning, but

he's been leading as a Republican and I'm proud of that. I'm proud of his stances on his low taxes, he's slashing

regulations. I'm proud of the fact that the of Justice Gorsuch. So, I'm proud of the progress that he made. And I'm

also proud of the fact that he was a political outsider.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 7/24/18]

(VIDEO)

Abortion & Planned Parenthood

Watkins Said He Opposed Abortion And Did Not Make Any Exceptions

VIDEO: Watkins: “Listen, I Understand Differing Opinions On Things, But Can We At Least Come

Together On The Fact That You Can’t Kill Babies”

2018: Watkins: “Listen, I Understand Differing Opinions On Things, But Can We At Least Come Together

On The Fact That You Can’t Kill Babies.” “[7:30] Absolutely, unequivocally pro-life. Absolutely. Over 1.1

million dead babies each year. Listen, I understand differing opinions on things, but can we at least come together

on the fact that you can't kill babies.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 4/3/18] (VIDEO)

AUDIO: Watkins: Abortion Was “An Assault On Our Decency, On Our Culture, And On Our Soul. Every

Loss Of A Little Soul Means That Our … American Soul Dies Just A Little Bit”

2018: Watkins: Abortion Was “An Assault On Our Decency, On Our Culture, And On Our Soul. Every Loss

Of A Little Soul Means That Our American, Collective American Soul Dies Just A Little Bit.” [12:45] “This

absurdity, this abortion, this, it's an assault on our decency, on our culture, and on our soul. Every loss of a little

soul means that our American, collective American soul dies just a little bit.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube,

uploaded 5/2/18] (AUDIO)

VIDEO: When Asked If There Are Any Exceptions To The Right To Life, Watkins Stated, “Life Is An

Inalienable Right Endowed To Us By Our Creator And There Are No Exceptions”

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When Asked If There Are Any Exceptions To The Right To Life, Watkins Stated, “Life Is An Inalienable

Right Endowed To Us By Our Creator And There Are No Exceptions.” When asked whether there are any

exemptions to the right to life of an unborn child, Watkins said, “[1:25:10] Life is an inalienable right endowed to

us by our Creator and there are no exceptions. I agree with my colleagues.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube,

uploaded 7/24/18] (VIDEO)

2017: Watkins Said He Opposed Abortion

2017: Watkins Said He Opposed Abortion. “In the Republican primary, Watkins faces fellow Army veterans

state Sen. Steve Fitzgerald, of Leavenworth, and Rep. Kevin Jones, of Wellsville. Candidates also include Sen.

Caryn Tyson, of Parker; Matt Bevens, of Topeka; and Vernon Fields, of Basehor. […] Watkins said he favors

building a border wall, passing Republicans’ tax cuts, opposing abortion, cutting regulations on businesses and

repealing the Affordable Care Act.” [CJonline.com, 11/7/17]

Watkins Came Under Fire In Conservative Circles Because His Fiancée Previously Worked For

Planned Parenthood; Watkins Said She Was “Pro-Life In The Context Of Our Marriage”

2018: Watkins Came Under Fire In Conservative Circles Because His Fiancée Previously Served On The

Board Of Planned Parenthood Alabama And Won An Award For Her Work There

Watkins Came Under Fire Because His Fiancée Previously Served On The Board Of Planned Parenthood

Alabama And Won An Award For Her Work There. “I have good news and bad news for fans of Second

Congressional District candidate Steve Watkins. The West Point grad and former Airborne Ranger is getting

married on May 12th. (Though a website at The Knot devoted to the couple has since been scrubbed, Google

handily caches that stuff.) Normally, I'd simply say, congratulations, and it's about time. […] Fong Liu, Watkins'

intended, is a Planned Parenthood award winner. Liu is an OB-GYN. When she was in medical school, she served

on the board of Planned Parenthood Alabama, and won the 2004 Young Volunteer of the Year Award (page 21)

from the organization.” [Kansas GOP Insider (wannabe) Blog, 4/30/18]

2004: Planned Parenthood Awarded Fong Liu The Young Volunteer Of The Year Award. “The Young

Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to medical student Fong Liu, a board member of Planned

Parenthood of Alabama (Birmingham). She is a patient escort, lobbyist, educator, and past president of her

local chapter of Medical Students for Choice.” [Planned Parenthood Annual Report 2003-2004, via

Prolifeaction.org, accessed 5/9/18]

Watkins: My Fiancée And I Have Our Differences. At the Lavenworth County GOP Meeting, Watkins was

asked by an unidentified man: (10:24) “I have gotten questions about your fiancée supporting Planned

Parenthood and yet you claim to be pro-life.” [10:35) […] (11:06) Watkins: “Let me clarify that completely. I

am unequivocally pro-life under any and all circumstances, and my fiancée and I have our differences.” [11:17)

[KS02RawFootage YouTube, 5/8/18]

HEADLINE: Sentinel: “Steve Watkins Woes Widen With News of Wife’s PP Award.” [Sentinel, 7/14/18]

2018: Watkins: “My Wife…Is Pro-Life In The Context Of Our Marriage. She's Pro-Life In The Context Of

Our Fellowship”

2018: Watkins: “My Wife…Is Pro-Life In The Context Of Our Marriage. She's Pro-Life In The Context Of

Our Fellowship.” Hooser: “What about the Planned Parenthood attack? That your wife had worked for them. A

video came out saying that you were a pro-choice Christian. If you got into Congress and an issue came up about

the idea of defunding Planned Parenthood because of a pro-life mentality or the abortion issue, what would be your

stance on that issue?” […] Watkins: “14 years ago my wife was working in a, my wife is a surgeon. 14 years ago

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she was working in a program comparable to Doctors Without Borders. She was working in Angola and Botswana

doing work there. And so she saw the, she had a lot of patients who would stumble into her surgical facilities

bleeding to death from botched abortions, back-alley abortions. And so that, that went far in shaping her world

views. And so this isn't a high-heeled, you know, liberal elite in some ivory palace in New England, I mean this is,

this is a tough field surgeon whose view on the topic was forged in the mud and the blood of Africa. And it's, so she

but she is pro-life in the context of our marriage. She's pro-life in the context of our fellowship. And she, but she

doesn't believe that pro-life is, is, is a particularly universal policy that could save more lives necessarily. So that,

so that being said she's not running for Congress, I am. She's never attempted to persuade me on the topic

whatsoever, nor will she. She's proud of my views, my faith, and my politics. But yes so that, that's the long and

short of it. Oh so she volunteered for Planned Parenthood fourteen years ago. She was exploring women’s health

and now this is also I'd point out a woman who's dedicated her life to women's health. She, you know, her, all her

patients are women suffering from cancer. And so my wife is just obviously something that she's very passionate

about and she’s saved many, many women's lives in her career and I'm proud of her for that.” [Steve Watkins -

Voice of Reason Interview via YouTube, uploaded 8/9/18]

2018: Watkins Said His Wife Did Not Believe Anti-Abortion Policies “Could Save More Lives” Because She

Worked With Women “Bleeding To Death From Botched Abortions” Surgeon In Developing Countries

2018: Watkins Said His Wife Did Not Believe Anti-Abortion Policies “Could Save More Lives” Because She

Worked With Women “Bleeding To Death From Botched Abortions” Surgeon In Developing Countries. Hooser: “What about the Planned Parenthood attack? That your wife had worked for them. A video came out

saying that you were a pro-choice Christian. If you got into Congress and an issue came up about the idea of

defunding Planned Parenthood because of a pro-life mentality or the abortion issue, what would be your stance on

that issue?” […] Watkins: “14 years ago my wife was working in a, my wife is a surgeon. 14 years ago she was

working in a program comparable to Doctors Without Borders. She was working in Angola and Botswana doing

work there. And so she saw the, she had a lot of patients who would stumble into her surgical facilities bleeding to

death from botched abortions, back-alley abortions. And so that, that went far in shaping her world views. And so

this isn't a high-heeled, you know, liberal elite in some ivory palace in New England, I mean this is, this is a tough

field surgeon whose view on the topic was forged in the mud and the blood of Africa. And it's, so she but she is

pro-life in the context of our marriage. She's pro-life in the context of our fellowship. And she, but she doesn't

believe that pro-life is, is, is a particularly universal policy that could save more lives necessarily.” [Steve Watkins -

Voice of Reason Interview via YouTube, uploaded 8/9/18]

Watkins: “She Doesn't Believe That Pro-Life Is… A Particularly Universal Policy That Could Save More

Lives Necessarily.” Hooser: “What about the Planned Parenthood attack? That your wife had worked for them.

A video came out saying that you were a pro-choice Christian. If you got into Congress and an issue came up

about the idea of defunding Planned Parenthood because of a pro-life mentality or the abortion issue, what

would be your stance on that issue?” […] Watkins: “14 years ago my wife was working in a, my wife is a

surgeon. 14 years ago she was working in a program comparable to Doctors Without Borders. She was working

in Angola and Botswana doing work there. And so she saw the, she had a lot of patients who would stumble

into her surgical facilities bleeding to death from botched abortions, back-alley abortions. And so that, that

went far in shaping her world views. And so this isn't a high-heeled, you know, liberal elite in some ivory

palace in New England, I mean this is, this is a tough field surgeon whose view on the topic was forged in the

mud and the blood of Africa. And it's, so she but she is pro-life in the context of our marriage. She's pro-life in

the context of our fellowship. And she, but she doesn't believe that pro-life is, is, is a particularly universal

policy that could save more lives necessarily.” [Steve Watkins - Voice of Reason Interview via YouTube,

uploaded 8/9/18]

Watkins: “My Wife Is A Surgeon…Working In Angola…Had … Patients Who Would Stumble Into Her

Surgical Facilities Bleeding To Death From Botched Abortions…That…Shaping Her World Views.” Hooser: “What about the Planned Parenthood attack? That your wife had worked for them. A video came out

saying that you were a pro-choice Christian. If you got into Congress and an issue came up about the idea of

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defunding Planned Parenthood because of a pro-life mentality or the abortion issue, what would be your stance

on that issue?” […] Watkins: “14 years ago my wife was working in a, my wife is a surgeon. 14 years ago she

was working in a program comparable to Doctors Without Borders. She was working in Angola and Botswana

doing work there. And so she saw the, she had a lot of patients who would stumble into her surgical facilities

bleeding to death from botched abortions, back-alley abortions. And so that, that went far in shaping her world

views. And so this isn't a high-heeled, you know, liberal elite in some ivory palace in New England, I mean this

is, this is a tough field surgeon whose view on the topic was forged in the mud and the blood of Africa. And

it's, so she but she is pro-life in the context of our marriage. She's pro-life in the context of our fellowship. And

she, but she doesn't believe that pro-life is, is, is a particularly universal policy that could save more lives

necessarily. So that, so that being said she's not running for Congress, I am. She's never attempted to persuade

me on the topic whatsoever, nor will she. She's proud of my views, my faith, and my politics. But yes so that,

that's the long and short of it. Oh so she volunteered for Planned Parenthood fourteen years ago. She was

exploring women’s health and now this is also I'd point out a woman who's dedicated her life to women's

health. She, you know, her, all her patients are women suffering from cancer. And so my wife is just obviously

something that she's very passionate about and she’s saved many, many women's lives in her career and I'm

proud of her for that.” [Steve Watkins - Voice of Reason Interview via YouTube, uploaded 8/9/18]

Watkins: His Wife “Isn't A High-Heeled…Liberal Elite In Some Ivory Palace In New England… This Is

A Tough Field Surgeon Whose View On The Topic Was Forged In The Mud And The Blood Of Africa.” Hooser: “What about the Planned Parenthood attack? That your wife had worked for them. A video came out

saying that you were a pro-choice Christian. If you got into Congress and an issue came up about the idea of

defunding Planned Parenthood because of a pro-life mentality or the abortion issue, what would be your stance

on that issue?” […] Watkins: “14 years ago my wife was working in a, my wife is a surgeon. 14 years ago she

was working in a program comparable to Doctors Without Borders. She was working in Angola and Botswana

doing work there. And so she saw the, she had a lot of patients who would stumble into her surgical facilities

bleeding to death from botched abortions, back-alley abortions. And so that, that went far in shaping her world

views. And so this isn't a high-heeled, you know, liberal elite in some ivory palace in New England, I mean this

is, this is a tough field surgeon whose view on the topic was forged in the mud and the blood of Africa. And

it's, so she but she is pro-life in the context of our marriage. She's pro-life in the context of our fellowship. And

she, but she doesn't believe that pro-life is, is, is a particularly universal policy that could save more lives

necessarily. So that, so that being said she's not running for Congress, I am. She's never attempted to persuade

me on the topic whatsoever, nor will she. She's proud of my views, my faith, and my politics. But yes so that,

that's the long and short of it. Oh so she volunteered for Planned Parenthood fourteen years ago. She was

exploring women’s health and now this is also I'd point out a woman who's dedicated her life to women's

health. She, you know, her, all her patients are women suffering from cancer. And so my wife is just obviously

something that she's very passionate about and she’s saved many, many women's lives in her career and I'm

proud of her for that.” [Steve Watkins - Voice of Reason Interview via YouTube, uploaded 8/9/18]

Watkins Said He Was A “Pro-Choice Christian” On Tape; He Later Called The Remark A “Gaffe”

2018: Watkins: “Now The Pro-Choice Christian Quote Was A Gaffe… As Political Outsiders We Get Our

‘Mords Witched’ And They Came Out, It Came Out Pro-Choice And In Fact That Was A Gaffe.” Hooser:

“What about the Planned Parenthood attack? That your wife had worked for them. A video came out saying that

you were a pro-choice Christian. If you got into Congress and an issue came up about the idea of defunding

Planned Parenthood because of a pro-life mentality or the abortion issue, what would be your stance on that issue?”

[…] Watkins: “Absolutely unequivocally pro-life. Now the pro-choice Christian quote was a gaffe. And my

opponents knew that yet played it anyway. That's an attempt to deceive Andy. That's not true. They had heard me

say pro-life a thousand times and I had a gaffe one day. You know not everybody as good as Andy, the great Andy

Hooser the number one public affairs program. Sometimes, especially as political outsiders we get our ‘mords

witched’ and they came out, it came out pro-choice and in fact that was a gaffe. It was caught on record. They

played it over and over again.” [Steve Watkins - Voice of Reason Interview via YouTube, uploaded 8/9/18]

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2018: Watkins Said His Opponent Who Posted The Clip Of Watkins Referring To Himself As A “Pro-

Choice Christian” On Social Media Decided To Take It Down Because Watkins Promised He Was Pro-Life. Hooser: “What about the Planned Parenthood attack? That your wife had worked for them. A video came out

saying that you were a pro-choice Christian. If you got into Congress and an issue came up about the idea of

defunding Planned Parenthood because of a pro-life mentality or the abortion issue, what would be your stance on

that issue?” […] Watkins: “Absolutely unequivocally pro-life. Now the pro-choice Christian quote was a gaffe.

And my opponents knew that yet played it anyway. That's an attempt to deceive Andy. That's not true. They had

heard me say pro-life a thousand times and I had a gaffe one day. You know not everybody as good as Andy, the

great Andy Hooser the number one public affairs program. Sometimes, especially as political outsiders we get our

‘mords witched’ and they came out, it came out pro-choice and in fact that was a gaffe. It was caught on record.

They played it over and over again. Now I talked with one of my opponents who sent it out there and actually put

the boosted it with some money. Dennis Pyle. Dennis and I spoke on the phone last night and he congratulated me

on the victory. He said he’s taking the he said Steve I want to, I want you to guarantee me that you're pro-life and

that you always will be. I said Dennis absolutely you got my personal guarantee. He said that works for me I'm

taking it down and I'm going to put a note up there saying why we took it down is because Steve swore to me that

he that he was pro-life and that's good enough for me. So even my opponents Dennis Pyle who floated it out there

and put money behind it to boost it even he's, you know, coalescing around the truth, which is I'm pro-life.” [Steve

Watkins - Voice of Reason Interview via YouTube, uploaded 8/9/18]

Watkins Said That He Did Not Think The Hyde Amendment Went Far Enough

2018: Watkins Said That He Did Not Think The Hyde Amendment Went Far Enough. “Let's talk about

Planned Parenthood. Make no mistake about it, Planned Parenthood's number one priority is abortion. There is no

significant prenatal care or mammograms. They're consistently found to break the law and over-bill. So when you

hear Planned Parenthood of course I don't think the Hyde Amendment goes far enough. I would support a complete

defunding of Planned Parenthood, defunding Planned Parenthood which includes all Title 10 funds. […] We should

get rid of Planned Parenthood along the way.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (AUDIO)

2018: Watkins: “I Would Support A Complete Defunding Of Planned Parenthood”

2018: Watkins: “I Would Support A Complete Defunding Of Planned Parenthood.” “[46:20] Let's talk about

Planned Parenthood. Make no mistake about it, Planned Parenthood's number one priority is abortion. There is no

significant prenatal care or mammograms. They're consistently found to break the law and over-bill. So when you

hear Planned Parenthood of course I don't think the Hyde Amendment goes far enough. I would support a complete

defunding of Planned Parenthood, defunding Planned Parenthood which includes all Title 10 funds. And those

funds should be redirected to prenatal care providers which are found throughout the district.” [Candidate Forum

via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (AUDIO)

Watkins: “Planned Parenthood Is In The Business Of Murdering Our Most Defenseless: The Unborn.” When asked if Planned Parenthood should be defunded at the national level, Watkins replied, “Yes. Planned

Parenthood is in the business of murdering our most defenseless: the unborn. Currently, the only protection

afforded to those in the womb is the Hyde Amendment. This does not go far enough. Under the current

provisions set aside in the Hyde Amendment, no US Taxpayer money can go towards funding abortion.

However, it does not prevent money from reaching Planned Parenthood, at which point we can’t see where the

money is used. I would like to see that changed and look forward to being a part of that effort.” [Topeka

Capital-Journal, 7/14/18]

Watkins: “We Should Get Rid Of Planned Parenthood Along The Way”

Watkins: “We Should Get Rid Of Planned Parenthood Along The Way.” “Let's talk about Planned Parenthood.

Make no mistake about it, Planned Parenthood's number one priority is abortion. There is no significant prenatal

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care or mammograms. They're consistently found to break the law and over-bill. So when you hear Planned

Parenthood of course I don't think the Hyde Amendment goes far enough. I would support a complete defunding of

Planned Parenthood, defunding Planned Parenthood which includes all Title 10 funds. […] We should get rid of

Planned Parenthood along the way.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (AUDIO)

Agriculture & Farm Bill

2018: Watkins Said That He Did Not Think He Would Not Have Voted For The Farm Bill

2018: Watkins Said That He Did Not Think He Would Not Have Voted For The Farm Bill. Moderator: “And

then you have the farm bill they call it the farm bill but in the farm bill only about that much of it is actually

anything to do with the farm. The rest of it is welfare programs and other government programs and it's all stuffed

in there. And then when they come down to talking about the farm part well I'm sorry we just don't have the money

left for that. We're going to have to really scrutinize those farm programs because you know this farm bill we only

have so much. These fufu programs are crowding out what that was supposed to be about farmers in the first place.

Once again it gets back to the integrity and that's what we need to do to bring some rational equilibrium to the

marketplace and whatnot is to get rid of the junk and let the farmers farm and do what they do best.” Watkins:

“Okay this question has two parts to it but they're related. […] So but as for spending oh boy you know. If

Republicans can't be fiscally conservative in Washington, then nobody can, right? I'm not, I think the entitlements

are way too bloated. I think we need to go back to more hard fiscal conservative policy and I don’t think I would

have voted for that.” [Kansans for Life - Second Congressional District Debate via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18]

(VIDEO)

2018: Watkins Said He Supported Work Requirements For SNAP

2018: Watkins Said He Supported Work Requirements For SNAP. In a May 2018 interview Watkins, when

discussing the failed attempt at passage of the 2018 farm bill, expressed support for work requirements for SNAP.

“‘Career politicians in Congress failed to deliver on a Republican-led farm bill that addressed critical issues

impacting Kansas farmers -- issues like work requirements for SNAP (food stamp) recipients and long overdue

welfare reform,’ Watkins said. ‘Halting farm assistance programs will have detrimental effects on Kansas farms

and rural communities. That is why I am running for Congress.’” [Topeka Capital-Journal, 5/19/18]

2018: Watkins: “I’m Very Proud That The 2018 Farm Bill Includes A Stipulation Requiring That A 20 Hour

Work Week Be Necessary For All SNAP Recipients.” “[1:08:15] A family that works the hardest should never

be drug down by a family who doesn't work and so I'm very proud that the 2018 farm bill includes a stipulation

requiring that a 20 hour work week be necessary for all SNAP recipients.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube,

uploaded 5/2/18] (AUDIO)

Watkins: “A Family That Works The Hardest Should Never Be Drug Down By A Family Who Doesn't

Work And So I'm Very Proud That …Work Week Be Necessary For All SNAP Recipients.” “[1:08:15] A

family that works the hardest should never be drug down by a family who doesn't work and so I'm very proud

that the 2018 farm bill includes a stipulation requiring that a 20 hour work week be necessary for all SNAP

recipients.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (AUDIO)

2018: Watkins Said He Supported Drug Testing For SNAP Recipients

2018: Watkins Said He Supported Drug Testing For SNAP Recipients. “In 1935 Franklin Roosevelt at the State

of the Union said the following. That continued dependence on government support induces a spirit and moral

disintegration, fundamentally destructive to the national fiber. To dole out relief in this way is to administer a

narcotic. A subtle destroyer of the human spirit. So yes I fully support work requirements and I'm glad that there's a

20 hour per week work requirement, SNAP requirement in the farm bill. I'll go a step further and say you could also

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add drug testing to that as an example. Now we as Republicans, we are far more generous than our Democratic

counterparts but the irony is they would try and sell young people the exact opposite.” [Shawnee County

Republicans - 2nd Congressional District Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/17/18] (VIDEO)

Criminal Justice & Courts

2018: Watkins On The Death Penalty Being Used As A Punishment For Repeat Drug Offenders: “I

Can See Myself Getting Behind…It Seems Like Perhaps An Appropriate Punishment For The

Crime”

2018: Watkins: “I Can See Myself Getting Behind” The Death Penalty For Repeat Drug Offenders And “It

Seems Like Perhaps An Appropriate Punishment For The Crime.” “[46:05] Well so opioids, that's an

epidemic. It ought to be treated as such. Now, Donald Trump has a three-pronged plan that if you're not aware of I

think you should look into. I've seen some precursors to it. It's not a bill yet but what I've seen I like. We have one

aspect of it that's pretty interesting, it's worth noting, is the first of the three prongs is law enforcement. That has to

do with interdiction and what he's entertaining is actually increasing the punishment for repeat drug offenders to

include the death penalty. Now that might sound a bit serious and it might be tough to push it through, but I can tell

you, I can I could see myself getting behind something like that. I mean think about this if you're apprehensive,

okay you shoot somebody we're going to kill you, death penalty, right? Well drug dealers help to kill dozens

sometimes hundreds of people, all right? So if you if I wrap my head around it that way it seems like perhaps an

appropriate punishment for the crime.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 3/26/18] (VIDEO)

2018: Watkins: “I Urge The Senate To Confirm Kavanaugh As Soon As Possible, Cement The

Presence Of Conservatism On The Supreme Court … And Cement President Trump’s Legacy”

2018: Watkins: “I Urge The Senate To Confirm Kavanaugh As Soon As Possible, Cement The Presence Of

Conservatism On The Supreme Court For My Generation, And Cement President Trump’s Legacy.” “When

Trump nominated federal Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court this week, Watkins said in a

statement that he was excited to see Trump ‘nominate a strong conservative and constitutional originalist.’ ‘I urge

the swamp politicians in the U.S. Senate to not play petty politics with the President’s nominee and drag out the

confirmation through the midterm election,’ he said in a campaign statement. ‘I urge the Senate to confirm

Kavanaugh as soon as possible, cement the presence of conservatism on the Supreme Court for my generation, and

cement President Trump’s legacy.’” [Kansas City Star, 7/13/18]

Education

2018: Watkins: “I'm Starting To See Is Good Results From School Choice Programs. I Think If

Empower Teachers, Or Empower Parents …What We’re Seeing Is … Capitalist Systems”

2018: Watkins: “I'm Starting To See Is Good Results From School Choice Programs. I Think If Empower

Teachers, Or Empower Parents Giving Them The Option What We’re Seeing Is … Capitalist Systems.” “And as for education I met today with the Community College dean, president, he talked about Pell grants and

how open they are to assure that people especially underserved and poor have a chance to secure the higher

education. Now as for lower education my mother was a teacher my younger sister my father's father. So it's a

family profession. I went on to seek multiple advanced degrees and so I personally care a great deal about. So I

have been asked for Elementary Ed or K-12, I believe what I'm starting to see is good results from school choice

programs. I think if empower teachers, or empower parents giving them the option what we’re seeing is what we

see in capitalist systems.” [Steve Watkins - Neosho County GOP Meeting via YouTube, uploaded 6/8/18] (VIDEO)

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2018: Watkins: “All You Need To Do In This Country In Order To Avoid Sustaining Poverty Is

Three Things. Graduate High School, Get A Job, And Don’t Have A Baby Out Of Wedlock”

“All You Need To Do In This Country In Order To Avoid Sustaining Poverty Is Three Things. Graduate

High School, Get A Job, And Don’t Have A Baby Out Of Wedlock.” “[36:05] All right, and all you need to do

in this country it in order to avoid sustaining poverty is three things. Graduate high school, get a job, and don't have

a baby out of wedlock. All right that's all you need to do. I think most people are capable of clearing that. So these

safety nets are designed to temporarily help out just temporarily help out people so that they can get back on their

feet and move forward.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/17/18] (VIDEO)

Financial Regulation & Wall Street

2018: Watkins Advocated Reforming The Dodd-Frank Banking Regulations

2018: Watkins Advocated Reforming The Dodd-Frank Banking Regulations. Watkins said in a June 2018

interview that he wanted to reform the Dodd-Frank banking regulations “so they can promote growth and do not

impede financial institutions.” [Chanute Tribune, 6/7/18]

Foreign Policy & Military

2018: Watkins Said He Applauded Trump’s Decision To Withdraw From The Iran Deal

2018: Watkins Said He Applauded Trump’s Decision To Withdraw From The Iran Deal. On May 8, 2018,

Steve Watkins for Congress posted on Facebook: “I applaud the president’s actions today to withdraw from the Iran

Deal, and impose economic sanctions on the Iranian Regime. As a veteran who has served in the Middle East, I

know first hand the volatility of the region. As the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, the Iranian

government must decide when it will come to its senses to establish peace and stability with its neighbors. I have

full faith in President Trump and Secretary Pompeo to facilitate prevention of further nuclear proliferation efforts.”

[Steve Watkins for Congress Facebook, 5/8/18]

2018: Watkins Said That He Was Proud Of Trump For Using Military Force Against Assad

2018: Watkins Said That He Was Proud Of Trump For Using Military Force Against Assad. Moderator:

“Thank you for those introductions. Question number one. Following the use of chemical weapons in violation of

international law, do you support the use of military force against Bashar Assad's government in Syria? And if so,

do you believe that the president needs congressional authorization to do so? ” […] Watkins: “You got to punish

rogue dictators that use chemical weapons. Now President Trump did not campaign on a broad conception of

American internationalism, but he knows and this shows that he can take decisive action when necessary. The

problem with Syria's forces you have a rogue dictator. We're looking for a viable partner. Some entity there who

has the political and military might to help lead that region towards stability. They don't exist and we're in a tough

situation. So, I'm proud of our commander in chief. I'm also proud that he wrangled a coalition of France and the

UK. I'm proud that he, this was a strong showing that he wasn't going to kowtow to Vladimir Putin and his will. So

big victory for a Donald Trump and good job Mr. President.” [Shawnee County Republicans - 2nd Congressional

District Candidate Forum, uploaded 5/17/18] (VIDEO)

2018: Watkins: “I Have More International Affairs Experience Than Probably All The Candidates

Combined And It’s Probably Not Even Close”

2018: Watkins: “I Have More International Affairs Experience Than Probably All The Candidates

Combined And It’s Probably Not Even Close.” “[48:30] I have more international affairs experience than

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probably all the candidates combined and it's probably not even close. I lived outside of our country for eight years.

I've been to about 75 different countries. Almost my entire adult life has been dedicated to international affairs.

That plays to why I chose to run at the federal level. You see the Congress debates, legislates, and influences at the

international level. And there are many people who can help to govern state, county, and municipality better than

me but when it comes to State, Defense Department affairs overseas, when it comes to critically analyzing

international strategic relationships that we have with various countries I've been doing that for my entire adult

career.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 7/24/18] (VIDEO)

2018: Watkins Said He Believed North Korea Was Our Greatest Threat To National Security

2018: When Asked About The Greatest Threat To National Security Watkins Responded By Saying, “I

Don’t Stay UP Late At Night But If I Did It Would Be North Korea.” “[12:45] So you know when I think of

national security I think, well let me, let me say North Korea, as a guy who has, you know, been in the business of

national security for many years, I look at North Korea and it's always had me very worried based off of how

they’re positioned both their capabilities to attack allies as well as the will to do so. So I don't stay up late at night

but if I did it would be North Korea.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 7/25/18] (VIDEO)

Guns

Watkins Positioned Himself As A Defender Of The Second Amendment, While Saying He Was

Open To Considering Improving Background Checks For Gun Purchases

Watkins Said He Would Consider Improving Background Checks For Gun Purchases

2018: Watkins: “Nothing Is Off The Table In That Regard” When Asked About Improving Background

Checks For Gun Purchases.” “[10:50] Questions was, do I support improving background checks for gun

purchases. I’d like to take a close look at what’s checked. And I’d say nothing is off the table in that regard. So

that’s my answer.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 4/3/18] (VIDEO)

2017: Watkins Said Improving Background Checks For Gun Purchases Would Be Worth Discussion. “In the

Republican primary, Watkins faces fellow Army veterans state Sen. Steve Fitzgerald, of Leavenworth, and Rep.

Kevin Jones, of Wellsville. Candidates also include Sen. Caryn Tyson, of Parker; Matt Bevens, of Topeka; and

Vernon Fields, of Basehor. […] Watkins said he favors building a border wall, passing Republicans’ tax cuts,

opposing abortion, cutting regulations on businesses and repealing the Affordable Care Act. He said he thought the

country’s gun laws could be better enforced to prevent gun violence and mass shootings like the one Sunday in

which a gunman entered a Texas church and killed 26 people. He said he supports of the Second Amendment but

improving background checks would be worth discussion.” [CJonline.com, 11/7/17]

2018: Watkins: “The Second Amendment Should Not Be Modified. There Is Not Constitutional Freedoms

Without The Second Amendment”

2018: Watkins: “The Second Amendment Should Not Be Modified. There Is Not Constitutional Freedoms

Without The Second Amendment.” When asked about the Second Amendment and about what should be done

about “an epidemic of mass shootings,” Watkins replied, “The 2nd amendment should not be modified. There is no

constitutional freedoms without the 2nd amendment, it is the fail safe of our republic and without it there are no

other freedoms. The 2nd amendment exists to protect us. Taking away guns from law-abiding citizens does not

protect them, it only puts guns in the hands of criminals who do not mind breaking the law. We should debate the

issue of mass shootings. A cornerstone of those debates must be mental health — that’s the crux of this issue and

needs to be addressed across the board.” [Topeka Capital-Journal, 7/14/18]

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Health Care

Watkins Said He Wanted To “Completely” Repeal The Affordable Care Act

2018: Watkins: “I'd Like To Focus On Jobs, Ending Illegal Immigration And Repealing Health Care.” Hooser: “Talk about some of the I mean your platform again I know we have a lot of listeners in the Second

Congressional District and as you mentioned I mean with health care and with the wall, immigration being a large

factor of that.” […] Watkins: “Well I'd like to focus on jobs, ending illegal immigration and repealing health care.

Those are my focal points and I've got a lot of experience in those.” [Steve Watkins - Voice of Reason Interview

via YouTube, uploaded 8/9/18]

“The Affordable Care Act Should Be Repealed Completely.” “The Affordable Care Act should be repealed

completely. Repeal is what Republicans promised for the last eight years and I am incredibly disappointed that they

failed to deliver on their promise despite controlling the federal government since the 2016 election. Solutions to

our problems should be found in establishing in capitalism, transparency, and competition. That drives down costs,

increases innovation, and quality.” [Topeka Capital-Journal, 7/14/18]

2017: Watkins: “Congress Now Has A Responsibility To End The Crippling ACA Tax Mandates.” “‘I believe

Congress now has a responsibility to end the crippling ACA tax mandates and work together to replace Obamacare

with a patient-centered system that reduces costs, promotes competition, and gives patients more control of their

health care.’” [SteveforKansas.com, accessed 12/4/17]

Watkins Said His Alternative To The ACA Was “Treating Healthcare As A Service And Not Right”

2018: Watkins: “We Need To Strip It Of A Lot Of The Burdensome And Unnecessary Regulations That

Don't Benefit …Actually Begin Treating Healthcare As A Service And Not Right.” Moderator: “Thank you

Mr. Fitzgerald. Okay Kevin if we could get you back up now and get in the right order of things. And that first

question was President Trump has stated that the Affordable Health Care Act should be repealed and replaced.

What would you envision that replacement to be?” […] Watkins: “Thank you. So the healthcare industry is

comprised of lots of systems and whenever you've got a lot a large and broad deep collection of systems, you need

to build it on a foundation of capitalism. That means it's characterized by transparency and competition. Se their

problem is, whatever metric that you're searching for lower-cost, faster delivery, safer work environment, RND,

you're going to do good by allowing transparency and competition to ensue and so one of the things, one of the

things I'd like to see is less regulation. My wife is a doctor. She wants to, first it takes a lot of regulations a lot of

years for to become a doctor and because its heavily regulated. It’s a heavily regulated market. We need to strip it

of a lot of the burdensome and unnecessary regulations that don't benefit the patient nor the physician so these

health care providers we need to empower them and actually begin treating healthcare as a service and not right.

That's why, that's how we're going to better healthcare for all. And that’s my time.” [KS-02 Republican Candidates

- Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Forum, uploaded 8/1/18] (VIDEO)

2018: Watkins On Federal Funding For Medicaid Expansion: “This Entitlement Culture In Our

Country Has To Stop… A Free-Market System …That's The Only Way To Drive Down Prices”

2018: Watkins On Federal Funding For Medicaid Expansion: “This Entitlement Culture In Our Country

Has To Stop… A Free-Market System …That's The Only Way To Drive Down Prices To Drive Up Quality.”

Moderator: “As you know the President's budget this year did not include funding for Medicaid expansion and

several bills considered by Congress last year would have made changes to Medicaid funding in the form of block

grants to the states. With this in mind, do you believe that federal funding for Medicaid expansion in its current

form is sustainable and if not what changes do you believe should be made to the federal government and how they

fund, how the federal government funds this program.” […] Watkins: “This entitlement culture in our country has

to stop. It absolutely has to stop. No it's not sustainable in its current form and we all know that because we're

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sensible right. You know, to take a closer look at the healthcare industry which that's part and parcel to the question

on what we've got is a system that is broken and whenever you have a large and complex system and you'd like for

the services and products to, to be better and faster and cheaper you have to unlock the potential of the service

providers. You do that by overlaying it building on top of a free-market system characterized by transparency and

competition. That's the only way to drive down prices to drive up quality, to decrease delivery time, to make it in a

safer working environment, whatever the metrics are the free market economy will deliver it always has and it

always will.” [Kansans for Life - Second Congressional District Debate via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (VIDEO)

Immigration

Watkins Said He Favored Building A Border Wall

2018: Watkins: “Build The Wall” And Then “Identify Any Undocumented And Then They Go To The Back

Of The Line.” “[1:01:20] First build the wall. Now I'm an army engineer and as such I understand the concept and

philosophy. We built, designed, built, oversaw walls in the battle space. And they're not that controversial. They're

not even a lethal tool for us war fighters in war. And it's been politicized of course and so step one build the wall.

And you know, wanting to, and then step 2 identify any undocumented and then they go to the back of the line. If

you've committed any sort of felony then you're out. All right, and then and then you don't get to cut in front of

anyone who's here trying to do it legally” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/17/18] (VIDEO)

2017: Watkins Said He Favored Building A Border Wall. “In the Republican primary, Watkins faces fellow

Army veterans state Sen. Steve Fitzgerald, of Leavenworth, and Rep. Kevin Jones, of Wellsville. Candidates also

include Sen. Caryn Tyson, of Parker; Matt Bevens, of Topeka; and Vernon Fields, of Basehor. […] Watkins said he

favors building a border wall.” [CJonline.com, 11/7/17]

2018: Watkins Said That The Government Should “Identify Any Undocumented And Then They

Go To The Back Of The Line” And “If You've Committed Any Sort Of Felony Then You're Out”

Watkins: “Build The Wall” And Then “Identify Any Undocumented And Then They Go To The Back Of

The Line.” “[1:01:20] First build the wall. Now I'm an army engineer and as such I understand the concept and

philosophy. We built, designed, built, oversaw walls in the battle space. And they're not that controversial. They're

not even a lethal tool for us war fighters in war. And it's been politicized of course and so step one build the wall.

And you know, wanting to, and then step 2 identify any undocumented and then they go to the back of the line. If

you've committed any sort of felony then you're out. All right, and then and then you don't get to cut in front of

anyone who's here trying to do it legally” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/17/18] (VIDEO)

2018: Watkins Said That He Believed That The 2020 Census Should Include A Question About

Citizenship

2018: Watkins Said That He Believed That The 2020 Census Should Include A Question About Citizenship.

On March 28, 2018, Steve Watkins for Congress posted on Facebook: “I agree with President Donald J. Trump that

citizenship should be included in the 2020 census.” [Steve Watkins for Congress Facebook, 5/8/18]

2018: Watkins: “I Am Lucky Enough To Have A Number Of Staff Who Are In This Country

Legally From The UK And From Korea, From Russia”

2018: Watkins: “I Am Lucky Enough To Have A Number Of Staff Who Are In This Country Legally From

The UK And From Korea, From Russia.” “I am lucky enough to have a number of staff who are in this country

legally from the UK and from Korea, from Russia. I married an immigrant. Now I would never propose that's

somebody here illegally gets to jump in front of them. So it's not mean-spirited like they would have us believe. It's

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just common sense and I think voters are ready for common-sense solutions.” [Shawnee County Republicans - 2nd

Congressional District Candidate Forum, uploaded 5/17/18] (VIDEO)

Labor & Unions

2018: Watkins Said He Supported The Supreme Court Decision Limiting The Ability Of Public

Sector Unions To Collect Union Fees

2018: Watkins Said He Supported The Supreme Court Decision Limiting The Ability Of Public Sector

Unions To Collect Union Fees. “Dragoo serves as state legislative director for the Kansas chapter of SMART, a

union that represents transportation workers. Watkins said he was unaware that Dragoo worked for a labor union

until being told about it on the phone Thursday. Dragoo contacted The Star about the 2017 meeting after seeing

Watkins voice support for a Supreme Court ruling that limits the ability of public sector unions to collect

fees. Watkins ‘totally bamboozled me,’ Dragoo said. He also said that it was always clear that the discussion was

being framed as a conversation about a potential run by Watkins as a Democrat and that Watkins adamantly voiced

support for labor unions during that meeting.” [Kansas City Star, 7/13/18]

Taxes

Watkins Said He Was “Really Liking” The Republican Tax Scam

AUDIO: “I’m Really Liking The Tax Bill. I’m Really Liking The Tax Policy”

Watkins: “I’m Really Liking The Tax Bill. I’m Really Liking The Tax Policy.” “[1:18:15] So I'm really, I'm

really liking the tax bill. I'm really liking the tax policy. And so I think and it also was it was it was sold to the to

the Americans as being a benefit to the individual, but I, and it is and I think we're feeling that now. But it's also a

benefit to companies.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (AUDIO)

Watkins Called The 2017 Tax Reform Bill “One Of The Biggest Wins Of His Presidency Thus Far”

Watkins Called The 2017 Tax Reform Bill “One Of The Biggest Wins Of His Presidency Thus Far.” When

asked about his views on the 2017 tax reform bill, Watkins replied, “The tax reform package passed by Congress

and signed into law by the President is one of the biggest wins of his presidency thus far. The lowering of the

corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% is one of the premier pro-growth policies passed by the GOP led Congress and

authorized by the President, a real testament to what the Conservative vision of low taxes can really look like if

given a chance to be brought to reality. A typical family of four in the second district is seeing a federal income tax

cut of just over $2,200.” [Topeka Capital-Journal, 7/14/18]

2017: Watkins On The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act: “This Is A Great Bill And I Know It Will Do Wonders For My

Fellow Kansan Neighbors”

2017: Watkins On The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act: “All In All, This Is A Great Bill And I Know It Will Do

Wonders For My Fellow Kansan Neighbors.” “Steve Watkins, U.S. Army veteran and conservative Republican

candidate for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District, today released the following statement on the passing of the U.S.

House tax reform bill, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act: […] ‘All in all, this is a great bill and I know it will do wonders for

my fellow Kansan neighbors. I’m also glad Congress put American taxpayers first for once. There is still work to

be done, and I hope the Senate follows the House’s lead and passes their version so President Trump can sign this

bill into law.’” [News-Advocate, 11/27/17]

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2018: Watkins Said That He Liked That The Republican Tax Scam “Lowered The Tax Rate From

Thirty To Twenty One Percent Which Makes The US Businesses More Competitive Abroad”

2018: Watkins Said That He Liked That The Republican Tax Scam “Lowered The Tax Rate From Thirty To

Twenty One Percent Which Makes The US Businesses More Competitive Abroad.” “I tell you, there's a lot I

like about the tax plan. It lowered the tax rate from thirty to twenty one percent which makes the US businesses

more competitive abroad. And I see that abroad when I go to a mall and I think you know why is that a Carrefour?

Why can’t that be a Walmart? Well I’ll tell you why. It's because under the Obama administration he choked those

companies so they couldn't go expand abroad. So I'm really, I'm really liking the tax bill.” [Kansans for Life -

Second Congressional District Debate via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (VIDEO)

Watkins: “Fortune 500, Fortune 100 Companies They’re Our Varsity Players And We Need Them To Be

Able To Compete And Contribute To The International Marketplace And We All Benefit That Way.” “I

tell you, there's a lot I like about the tax plan. It lowered the tax rate from thirty to twenty one percent which

makes the US businesses more competitive abroad. And I see that abroad when I go to a mall and I think you

know why is that a Carrefour? Why can’t that be a Walmart? Well I’ll tell you why. It's because under the

Obama administration he choked those companies so they couldn't go expand abroad. So I'm really, I'm really

liking the tax bill. I'm really liking the tax policy. And so I think and it also was it was it was sold to the to the

Americans as being a benefit to the individual, but I, and it is and I think we're feeling that now. But it's also a

benefit to companies. You know Burger King incorporated in Canada. Pfizer in Ireland. Money goes where it's

welcomed. Companies will go where they're welcomed. And if we don't always think of it like this but these

companies these Fortune 500, Fortune 100 companies they’re our varsity players and we need them to be able

to compete and contribute to the international marketplace and we all benefit that way.” [Kansans for Life -

Second Congressional District Debate via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (VIDEO)

Trade

2018: Watkins Said He Supported Free Trade And Disagreed With Trump’s Trade Policies

2018: Watkins: “A Free Trade Economy Is One That Stands To Benefit Kansans Far Greater Than Any

Regulated Method That Will Only Burden Our Small And Rural Communities”

2018: Watkins Said He Supported Free Trade And Said It Benefits Kansans. In an interview in April 2018

Watkins said he supported free trade. “Watkins said he hopes Trump will do everything he can to avoid a trade war.

Farmers and ranchers already struggle to put food on tables, he said. ‘A free trade economy is one that stands to

benefit Kansans far greater than any regulated method that will only burden our small and rural communities,’

Watkins said. ‘We are not only America’s but also the world’s breadbasket. Farmers in this state already face

uncertainty, both with falling crop prices and constant regulatory changes.’” [Topeka Capital-Journal, 4/30/18]

2018: Watkins: “A Free Trade Economy Is One That Stands To Benefit Kansans Far Greater Than Any

Regulated Method That Will Only Burden Our Small And Rural Communities.” “Others seem less confident.

Marine veteran Tyler Tannahill and Army veteran Steve Watkins, both Republicans, cautioned against the fallout

from trade war. […] Watkins said he hopes Trump will do everything he can to avoid a trade war. Farmers and

ranchers already struggle to put food on tables, he said. ‘A free trade economy is one that stands to benefit Kansans

far greater than any regulated method that will only burden our small and rural communities,” Watkins said. “We

are not only America’s but also the world’s breadbasket. Farmers in this state already face uncertainty, both with

falling crop prices and constant regulatory changes.’” [CJOnline.com, 4/29/18]

Watkins Said He Disagreed With Trump On Trade, Saying “But On Trade, That’s Where We Disagree”

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Watkins Said He Disagreed With Trump On Trade, Saying “But On Trade, That’s Where We Disagree.” Watkins said in a June 2018 interview that he and President Trump disagree on trade. “‘So much of what he does is

great for our country. But on trade, that’s where we disagree. I’m a free market guy. I think it’s the role of our

government to get out of the way and facilitate markets, not inhibit growers. Now, this matters in particular to our

farmers ... It’s the role of government to facilitate that, not impede it.’” [News-Press Now, 6/9/18]

2018: Watkins: “I’m Not Worried About Trade Deficits And Trade Surpluses”

2018: Watkins: “I’m Not Worried About Trade Deficits And Trade Surpluses.” “[1:43:20] I believe that free

trade is best for, is the best regulatory method. Free and fair trade I believe that it benefits the farmers and ranchers

who are already struggling to put food on our tables and their own. I'm not worried about trade deficits and trade

surpluses. You know who has a trade surplus? Venezuela where they're literally eating dogs. So don't get too

wrapped around that. Free trade all the way.” [Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 5/2/18] (AUDIO)

2018: Watkins: “I Believe The U.S. Could Benefit From Renegotiating NAFTA”

2018: Watkins: “I Believe The U.S. Could Benefit From Renegotiating NAFTA.” When asked about NAFTA

and its impact on the US economy, Watkins said, “I believe in free trade. I think it’s the role of our government to

get out of the way and facilitate markets, not inhibit growers. Now, this matters in particular to our farmers. It’s the

role of government to facilitate that, not impede it. I believe the U.S. could benefit from renegotiating NAFTA, if

done for economic gain, not partisan politics. A complete and hasteful withdrawal would disrupt supply chains that

benefit the American worker.” [Topeka Capital-Journal, 7/14/18]

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Personal Information

Significant Findings

Watkins owned two properties in Alaska. However, he did not appear to own any property in Kansas.

Eagle River, Alaska was listed as his hometown on Watkins’ MIT School of Architecture and Planning

Student Profile.

Watkins was registered to vote in Alaska from 2000 until 2018 but never voted there.

In 2015, Watkins trained to mush Iditarod and then climb Mt. Everest within one week. He completed the

Iditarod. one month into Watkins’ climb of Mt. Everest, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck, sending an

avalanche down the mountain and killing several of his climbing companions. He did not finish the

summit consequently. In 2018, Watkins tried to mush Iditarod again and was withdrawn from the

Iditarod for falling too far behind the pack.

Watkins Timeline

Early Life

1976: Watkins was born in San Antonio, Texas

1976-1994: Watkins grew up in Kansas. He attended Whitson Elementary School, French Middle School, and

Topeka West High School.

1995-1999: Watkins attended West Point. He graduated in 1999.

1999-2005: Active Military Serve

May 1999-February 2005: Watkins was in active service.

o 2000- Approx. 2003: Watkins worked in an engineer unit at Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska.

o 2001: Watkins graduated from Army Ranger School located at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia.

o Approx. 2003-2004: Watkins worked as an engineer captain at Forward Operating Base Salerno, near

Khost, Afghanistan.

NOTE: Watkins’ commitment was from May 1999-May 2003. Watkins likely switched into the Army Reserve as an

active reservist (one weekend a month/two weeks a year) until 2005 and then switched to the Individual Ready

Reserve (IRR). Going into the IRR is mandatory unless someone has completed 8 years of service. According to the

information releasable under the Freedom of Information Act from the National Personnel Records Center,

Watkins left IRR after 8 years had passed.

2004-2009: Versar

December 2004- Approx. 2009: Watkins worked as a government contractor for Versar in Baghdad, Iraq. He

may have lived in other cities or countries during this time.

2009-2010: MIT

2009-2010: Watkins graduated with a Masters from MIT with a degree in Real Estate in 2010.

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2010-2016: Versar, Injury, Iditarod, Everest, And Travels

2010-2013: Watkins worked for Versar. He likely worked in Afghanistan.

o 2013: Watkins suffered a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan and returned to the United States.

November 2013-March 2015: Watkins trained for and raced the Iditarod in Alaska.

o August 2014: Watkins was in Kabul, Afghanistan.

o October 2014: Watkins was at the VA Hospital in the Bronx, New York.

March 2015-April 2015: Watkins climbed Mt. Everest.

September 2015: Watkins was in Kabul, Afghanistan.

October 2015: Watkins traveled to the Philippines, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bahrain, Japan, South Korea,

United Arab Emirates, Scotland, China, and the United Kingdom.

October 2015-December 2015: Watkins lived in Kabul, Afghanistan.

June/July 2016: Watkins lived in the Philippines

2016-2017: Harvard

July 2016-May 2017: Watkins attended the Harvard Kennedy School. Watkins graduated from Harvard

University in May 2017.

May 2017: Watkins traveled in Israel.

2017-2018: Congressional Bid

November 2017-August 2018: Watkins ran for Kansas 2nd Congressional District. He lived in Topeka.

o March 2018: Watkins raced in the Iditarod in Alaska. He was withdrawn from the race.

2015 & 2018: Watkins Raced In The Iditarod Twice – In His First Iditarod, He Completed

The Race And Attempted To Summit Mt. Everest Less Than A Month Later; In His

Second, He Was Withdrawn

2018: Watkins Was Withdrawn From The Iditarod

2018: Watkins Was Withdrawn From The Iditarod Because They Fell To Far Behind The Rest Of The Race

Field. “Steve Watkins (Bib #59), of Topeka, Kansas, and rookie musher Tara Cicatello (Bib #44), of Buffalo, New

York, were withdrawn from the race Thursday night at the Unalakleet checkpoint. Race Marshal Mark Nordman

made the decision based on rule 36, which relates to competitiveness. ‘Both Tara and Steve faced very tough

conditions along the Yukon River, which led to them falling behind in the race field,’ Nordman said. ‘Due to this

distance behind the rest of the field, it, unfortunately, was not feasible to keep the infrastructure in place to support

their race efforts going forward.’ Both Watkins and Cicatello expressed their wishes to continue racing.”

[KTVA.com, 3/15/18]

2015: One Month Into Watkins’ Climb Of Mt. Everest, A 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Struck,

Sending An Avalanche Down The Mountain & Killing Several Of His Climbing Companions

2015: One Month Into Watkins’ Climb Of Mt. Everest, A 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Struck And Sent An

Avalanche Down The Mountain. “Roughly one month after his Everest journey began, on April 25, Watkins and

members of his expedition were acclimatizing at camp one when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing

more than 9,000 people. Up on the mountain, Watkins recalls his thoughts as he watched an avalanche sent from

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the top of the world barrel towards him and his fellow climbers, gaining size and speed as it approached.” [NBC - 2

KTUU, 5/3/16]

The Avalanche Did Not Hit Watkins’ Camp, But It Did Hit His Expedition’s Base Camp And Killed Six

Members Of His Team. “With snow and ice crashing against his tent, having accepted death, the avalanche

suddenly stopped. Watkins and his expedition team realized how lucky they were as they called down to base

camp to in-form them of their fate. It was then that they learned base camp was destroyed, and many people

had been killed, including six Sherpas from Watkins’ expedition team.” [NBC - 2 KTUU, 5/3/16]

The Earthquake Killed More Than 9,000 People. “Roughly one month after his Everest journey began, on

April 25, Watkins and members of his expedition were acclimatizing at camp one when a 7.8 magnitude

earthquake struck Nepal, killing more than 9,000 people.” [NBC - 2 KTUU, 5/3/16]

Watkins Searched For His Iditarod Finishers Belt Buckle After Returning To Base Camp. “Upon

returning to base camp for several days, instead of searching for food or clothing buried in the snow, Watkins

searched for his treasured Iditarod finishers belt buckle. ‘It was almost illogical how much I wanted to find that

belt buckle,’ Watkins said. ‘It symbolized some-thing great, and I had lost it. In my mind.’” NBC - 2 KTUU,

5/3/16]

2015: Watkins Completed The Iditarod Sled Dog Race In 58th Place

2015: Watkins Completed The Iditarod Sled Dog Race. “Around 9 o’clock Saturday night, nearly two weeks

after Steve Watkins and his pack of dogs set out to tackle the Alaskan wilderness, the Army veteran crossed the

Iditarod finish line in Nome, joining a small group of mushers who have successfully completed the grueling sled

dog race.” [Washington Post, 3/23/15]

Watkins Finished The Iditarod In 58th Place. “Watkins, a 38-year-old Kansas native, was a rookie in this

year’s Iditarod field. He was the 58th competitor to cross the finish line, navigating his dogs and sled across

nearly 1,000 miles of Alaskan terrain in 12 days 10 hours 57 minutes.” [Washington Post, 3/23/15]

2015: Watkins Trained To Mush Iditarod And Then Climb Mt. Everest Within One Week

2015: Watkins Trained To Mush Iditarod And Then Climb Mt. Everest During One Season. “Guiding 16

dogs through two Alaskan mountain ranges in sub-zero weather is not a piece of cake. Neither is climbing to near

cruising altitude straight up a treacherous mountain that has killed 250 or so other folks. Steve Watkins, an Army

captain who served in Afghanistan, plans to try to do both this spring, starting with the Iditarod, which begins this

weekend in Anchorage. Both events are grueling, mentally taxing, physically exhausting and a few other unpleasant

adjectives. But which is the most difficult? Far more people have summited Everest.” [Washington Post, 3/7/15]

Watkins Planned To Mush Iditarod And Then Climb Mt. Everest Within One Week. “This weekend, he

will be perhaps the least likely musher in the famed Iditarod, which bills itself as the ‘last great race on Earth,’

1,000 raw and rugged miles from Anchorage to Nome. If all goes well, he’ll finish in 10 to 12 days. Then,

barely one week later, Watkins will board a flight to Kathmandu, Nepal, where he’ll embark on an expedition

to climb Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on the planet.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

2014: NBC – 2KTUU: “Watkins Sought Renewed Purpose In Life When He Started Exploring The

Iditarod Race Trail”

NBC – 2KTUU: “Watkins Sought Renewed Purpose In Life When He Started Exploring The Iditarod Race

Trail.” “Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, retired Army Ranger Cpt. Steve Watkins sought renewed

purpose in life when he started exploring the Iditarod race trail.” [NBC - 2 KTUU, 3/7/14]

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Watkins On Mushing Iditarod And Climbing Mt. Everest: “‘I Knew I Needed To Take On Risk In

Order To Feel Happy And Normal.” “Watkins is an Army captain who served in Afghanistan and then spent

parts of the next 10 years working as a civilian contractor there and in Iraq. There are addictive qualities to

war, he says, and the adrenaline rush associated with danger. His current pursuits, he realizes, are attempts to

scratch an itch that never seems to go away. ‘I knew I needed to take on risk in order to feel happy and normal,’

he said.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins On Mushing: “It’s My Time Where I’m Away From People — Away From People Who May

Judge Me Or I May Feel Uncomfortable Around.” “‘It’s my time where I’m away from people — away

from people who may judge me or I may feel uncomfortable around,’ he said. He’ll be on the sled at times in

the middle of nowhere, surrounded by his dogs, snow and little else, and Watkins will break down in tears. It

happens to him sometimes on the mountain, too.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Watkins Referred To His Time Alone While Mushing As “A Psychological Process Of Trying To

Communicate With People Who’ve Died That I’ve Known.” “He thinks about these things when he’s alone,

remote and the world feels still. The isolation provides time for a dialogue, ‘a psychological process of trying to

communicate with people who’ve died that I’ve known . . . kind of message I’d like to send to my dead

friends,’ he says. Watkins apologizes to them and tries to offer explanations, likening the dialogue to a

conversation or a prayer. Most days, he’ll return the dogs to the kennel and feel like a weight has lifted, similar,

he says, to how someone might feel after attending church service.” [Washington Post, 3/6/15]

Domiciles

2018: Watkins On His Career: “Has Taken Me All Over The World. To 75 Different Countries,

Some Eight Or So Years Spent Outside Of Our Country”

2018: Watkins On His Career: “Has Taken Me All Over The World. To 75 Different Countries, Some Eight

Or So Years Spent Outside Of Our Country.” Watkins: “Absolutely so thank you very much and thank you all

for being here. It's a pleasure and I've been looking forward to it for a long time. My name is Steve Watkins. I'm

here from Topeka, but my story actually begins six generations ago when my ancestors push West and settle in the

Topeka area. Not just settle, but homestead. And for all those generations we've been ranchers and farmers and

cowboys and soldiers. And I'm a proud engineer and veteran of the United States military. And I learned the values

passed down from those ancestors to my parents to myself. Those values of hard work and integrity, honesty. And

those values have done me well in my career, which has taken me all over the world. To 75 different countries,

some eight or so years spent outside of our country.” [Miami County GOP 2nd District Candidate Forum via

YouTube, uploaded 3/26/18] (VIDEO)

Watkins Called Eagle River, Alaska His Hometown

Watkins Called Eagle River, Alaska His Hometown. On Watkins’ MIT School of Architecture and Planning

Student Profile, Watkins’s hometown was listed as “Eagle River AK.” [SAP.MIT.edu, accessed 5/9/18]

Watkins Lived In Topeka, Kansas For Elementary Through High School

Watkins Lived In Topeka For Elementary Through High School. Hipp: “First of all Steve, your local roots.

How did you get from Whitson Elementary to West Point to Alaska?” […] Watkins: “The way I did it really had to

do with the values that I learned at Topeka West, at French and at Whitson, go Chargers, the values of hard work,

goal-setting.” [Interview with WIBW Ralph Hipp, via Steve Watkins for Congress Facebook, 2/26/18]

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 41

Watkins’ Father Was Stationed At Joint Base Andrews When Watkins Was Young

Watkins’ Father Was Stationed At Joint Base Andrews When Watkins Was Young. Watkins: “Thank you.

Again my name is Steve Watkins. It's been a long night and we really appreciate you coming and caring about the

democracy we're all in this together. So to clarify a few things I was born in an Air Force Base in Texas. My first

memories were of DC. My dad was stationed at Andrews. The monuments and the memorials instilled within me a

patriotism that as alive today as when I was five years old.” [KS-02 Republican Primary Candidates - Concerned

Women for America Candidate Forum via YouTube, uploaded 7/24/18] (VIDEO)

Watkins Was Born In San Antonio, Texas

Watkins Was Born In San Antonio, Texas. In an interview published on Eanes Westlake Innovative School

District website, Watkins said that he was born in San Antonio. [Eanes.tv, accessed 5/9/18]

Personal Political Donations

According to the FEC, Watkins has given $300 to federal-level candidates.

Watkins Political Giving History - State

Date Candidate (Office Sought) or Committee Party Amount

2017 Dan Crenshaw For Congress R $300

Total $300

[FEC Candidate and Committee Viewer, 5/8/18]

According to the Kansas Secretary of State e-Campaign Finance and the State of Alaska APOC Online Reports

system, Watkins has not given to state-level candidates. [Kansas Secretary of State e-Campaign Finance system,

accessed 5/8/18; State of Alaska APOC Online Reports, accessed 5/8/18]

Voter Activity

Watkins Was Registered To Vote

2017: Watkins Was Registered To Vote As A Republican in Kansas. [VoteBuilder, accessed 5/3/18]

2010-2018: Watkins Registered His Party Affiliation As “Undeclared.” [State of Alaska – Division of

Elections, Individual Voter Report, 5/2/18]

NOTE: A Kansas Open Records request for Watkins’ voter registration information and voter history from

Shawnee County is in progress.

2000-2016: Watkins Did Not Vote

Watkins Alaska Voting History

Year Description

2017 Voted in the City General election

[VoteBuilder, accessed 5/3/18; Shawnee County Individual Voting History Report, 7/31/18]

Watkins Alaska Voting History (2000-2016)

Year Description

2016 Did not vote

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 42

2015 Did not vote

2014 Did not vote

2013 Did not vote

2012 Did not vote

2011 Did not vote

2010 Did not vote

2009 Did not vote

2008 Did not vote

2007 Did not vote

2006 Did not vote

2005 Did not vote

2004 Did not vote

2003 Did not vote

2002 Did not vote

2001 Did not vote

2000 Did not vote

[VoteBuilder, accessed 5/3/18; State of Alaska – Division of Elections, Individual Voter Report, 5/2/18]

NOTE: Watkins served in active duty in Afghanistan in 2004. From 2004 through 2013, Watkins worked as a

government contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he consequently lived outside of the country for periods. He

did come back to the United States to further his education and for athletic pursuits in 2009 through 2010, in 2013

through 2015, and from 2016 through 2017.

2018: Kansas City Star: “Watkins, Who Also Has Lived In Alaska And Massachusetts, Said He

Could Not Remember Whether He Registered To Vote In Those States”

Kansas City Star: “Watkins, Who Also Has Lived In Alaska And Massachusetts, Said He Could Not

Remember Whether He Registered To Vote In Those States.” “Watkins is a registered Republican, but last

year’s local elections in Topeka appear to be the first time he ever voted in Kansas, according to the state’s voter

registration data. That election took place the same week he launched his campaign. Watkins, who also has lived in

Alaska and Massachusetts, said he could not remember whether he registered to vote in those states.” [Kansas City

Star, 7/13/18]

Watkins: “I Don’t Remember If I Was Registered Or Not. … I Don’t Recall. I Was A Young Army

Officer And That’s What My Focus Was.” “Watkins, who also has lived in Alaska and Massachusetts, said

he could not remember whether he registered to vote in those states. The Star could find no evidence that

Watkins cast a ballot before last year, and the 41-year-old candidate said he could not remember if he had ever

registered before in any state. He said during his time in the Army he was discouraged from participating in

politics. ‘We just stayed out of politics,’ he said. ‘…I don’t remember if I was registered or not. … I don’t

recall. I was a young Army officer and that’s what my focus was,’ said Watkins, who left the Army in 2004,

according to his LinkedIn page.” [Kansas City Star, 7/13/18]

2018: Watkins: “Voting. Haven’t Voted Much And The Reason For That Is I've Been Over In

Conflict Environments And Highly Tactical And Highly Dangerous Places For Most Of My Adult

Career”

2018: Watkins: “Voting. Haven’t Voted Much And The Reason For That Is I've Been Over In Conflict

Environments And Highly Tactical And Highly Dangerous Places For Most Of My Adult Career.” Hooser:

“And I'm glad you brought up the attacks that came down on you. I know that they were pretty vicious at some

points and I know that it may potentially come up in the general election as well so for a lot of the constituents, a lot

of the voters, to clear that out I mean there was the criticism that you had met with Democrats prior to running as a

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 43

Republican, and that your wife had worked for Planned Parenthood and that you were pro-choice, and you know

those kind of issues. From those attacks that came on you what was your response to those and what is the story?

What's the rest of the story as they would say?” […] Watkins: “as for there's another arrow that they like to sling at

me is voting. Haven’t voted much and the reason for that is I've been over in conflict environments and highly

tactical and highly dangerous places for most of my adult career and that's what I've done for a living. That's my

job, my livelihood and I was good at my job and miss it. But one thing is is that my focus was on keeping my men

and women alive. And I had a group, an organization from four people or three people to 470 people operating in

some of the most violent places in the world. And so could it have been possible for me to vote during that time?

Yeah possibly. I you know could track down an ATO here and there, but it was my focus. My focus was the safety

and livelihood of my people, and also keeping my company solvent.” [Steve Watkins - Voice of Reason Interview

via YouTube, uploaded 8/9/18]

Property Records

As Of August 2018, Watkins Did Not Own Property In Kansas

As Of August 2018, Watkins Did Not Own Property In Kansas. [Nexis Comprehensive Persons Report,

accessed 8/14/18; Shawnee County Residential Property Search, accessed 8/14/18]

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 44

Appendix I – Personal Financial Disclosures

2018– Federal Personal Financial Disclosure

Net Worth

2018: Watkins Had An Estimated Net Worth Between $440,053 And $2,714,999

2018: Watkins Had An Estimated Net Worth Between $440,053 And $2,714,999. [Watkins 2018 Public

Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18]

Earned Income

2017-2018: Watkins Reported $27,819.71 In Earned Income

2018: Watkins Reported $27,819.71 In Earned Income From Versar, Inc. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial

Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18; Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 6/25/18]

2017-2018 Watkins Earned Income

Source Type Amount Current Year To Filing Amount Preceding Year

Versar, Inc. Salary $13,289.00 $22,608.00

Versar, Inc. 14,530.71 $14,530.71 $22,608.00

[Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure

Report, filed 6/25/18]

Assets & Unearned Income

2018: Watkins Reported Between $7,510 And $16,400 In Unearned Income

2018: Watkins Reported Between $7,510 And $16,400 In Unearned Income. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial

Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 6/25/18]

2018 Watkins Assets & Unearned Income SP,

DC,

JT Asset

Year-End Value

Type Of

Income

Amount Of Income Tx. >

$1,000 Min Max Min Max

Anchorage Rental Home $250,001 $500,000 Rent $2,501 $5,000

Eagle River Rental Home $250,001 $500,000 Rent $2,501 $5,000

Investment Alaska Usa Federal

Credit Union - Cash Account

$1,001 $15,000 Interest $1 $200

Investment Bank Of America -

Cash Account

$15,001 $15,001 Interest $1 $200

Investment Vanguard European

Stock Index Fund Investor

Shares

(Veurx)

$1,001 $15,000 Dividends $1 $200

Investment Vanguard Real

Estate Index Fund Admiral

Shares

(Vgslx)

$15,001 $50,000 Dividends $1 $200

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 45

Investment Vanguard Small-

Cap Index Fund (Vsmax)

$1,001 $15,000 Dividends $1 $200

Investment Vanguard Strategic

Equity Fund (Vseqx)

$15,001 $50,000 Dividends $1 $200

JT Rathbone Mansion Hotel $500,001 $1,000,000 Dividends $2,501 $5,000

Roth Ira Vanguard 500 Index

Fund Admiral Shares (Vfaix)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Roth Ira Vanguard Emerging

Markets Stock Index Fund

Admiral Shares (Vemax)

$15,001 $50,000 Dividends $1 $200

Roth Ira Vanguard Morgan

Growth Fund Investor Shares

(Vmrgx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Roth Ira Vanguard Strategic

Equity Fund (Vseqx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Baron Partners Fund

Retail Shares (Bptrx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Brown Advisory

Sustainable Growth Fund

Advisor

Shares (Bawax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Fidelity Select Energy

Portfolio (Fsenx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Fidelity® Select

Defense & Aerospace Portfolio

(Fsdax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Fidelity® Select Energy

Service Portfolio (Fsesx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Hennessy Focus Fund

Investor Class (Hfcsx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Icon Natural Resources

Fund Class S (Icbmx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Jacob Internet Investor

Class (Jamfx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Janus Henderson

Overseas T (Jaosx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Kinetics Paradigm Fund

No Load Class (Wwnpx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Kinetics Small Capital

Opportunities Fund No Load

Class (Kscox)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Morgan Stanley

Institutional Fund, Inc.

International Real Estate

Portfolio Class I (Msuax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Oppenheimer

Developing Markets Fund

Class A

(Odmax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Reynolds Blue Chip

Growth Fund (Rbcgx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Royce Smaller-

Companies Growth Fund

Service Class

(Ryvpx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 46

Sep Ira Summit Global

Investments Global Low

Volatility Fund Class I (Sglix)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira T. Rowe Price

Emerging Europe Fund

(Tremx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira T. Rowe Price Latin

America Fund (Prlax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Tcw Emerging Markets

Income Fund Class Institutional

(Tgeix)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Templeton Global

Bond Fund Class A (Tpinx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira U.S. Global Investors

Emerging Europe Fund

(Eurox)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Vanguard 500 Index

Fund Investor Shares (Vfinx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Vanguard Target

Retirement 2040 Fund Investor

Shares (Vforx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Vanguard Target

Retirement 2045 Fund Investor

Shares (Vtivx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Voya Russia Fund

Class A (Letrx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Acadian Emerging

Markets I

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Harbor International

Fund (Instl)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Northern Global

Real Estate Index

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Pimco Real

Return/Institutional

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wells Fargo /Multi-

Manager Sm Cap Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wells Fargo Core

Bond Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wells

Fargo/Blackrock Intl Eq Idx

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

F 401(K) Wells Fargo/Mfs

Value Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Blackrock

Russell 2000 Index Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Blackrock S&P

500 Index Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Blackrock S&P

Midcap Index Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Blackrock Us

Aggreg Bond Index Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Causeway

International Value Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Dodge & Cox

Intermediate Bond Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/T Rowe Price

Inst Lcg Mgd Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 47

Total: $1,190,053 $3,065,001 Total: $7,510 $16,400

[Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report,

filed 6/25/18]

2017: Watkins Reported Between $33,110 And $108,800 In Unearned Income

2017: Watkins Reported Between $33,110 And $108,800 In Unearned Income. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial

Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 6/25/18]

2017 Watkins Assets & Unearned Income SP,

DC,

JT Asset

Year-End Value

Type Of

Income

Amount Of Income Tx. >

$1,000 Min Max Min Max

Anchorage Rental Home $250,001 $500,000 Rent $15,001 $50,000

Eagle River Rental Home $250,001 $500,000 Rent $15,001 $50,000

Investment Alaska Usa Federal

Credit Union - Cash Account

$1,001 $15,000 Interest $1 $200

Investment Bank Of America -

Cash Account

$15,001 $15,001 Interest $1 $200

Investment Vanguard European

Stock Index Fund Investor Shares

(Veurx)

$1,001 $15,000 Dividends $1 $200

Investment Vanguard Real Estate

Index Fund Admiral Shares

(Vgslx)

$15,001 $50,000 Dividends $201 $1,000

Investment Vanguard Small-Cap

Index Fund (Vsmax)

$1,001 $15,000 Dividends $1 $200

Investment Vanguard Strategic

Equity Fund (Vseqx)

$15,001 $50,000 Dividends $201 $1,000

JT Rathbone Mansion Hotel $500,001 $1,000,000 Dividends $2,501 $5,000

Roth Ira Vanguard 500 Index Fund

Admiral Shares (Vfaix)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Roth Ira Vanguard Emerging

Markets Stock Index Fund

Admiral Shares (Vemax)

$15,001 $50,000 Dividends $201 $1,000

Roth Ira Vanguard Morgan Growth

Fund Investor Shares

(Vmrgx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Roth Ira Vanguard Strategic Equity

Fund (Vseqx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Baron Partners Fund Retail

Shares (Bptrx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Brown Advisory Sustainable

Growth Fund Advisor

Shares (Bawax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Fidelity Select Energy

Portfolio (Fsenx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Fidelity® Select Defense &

Aerospace Portfolio

(Fsdax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Fidelity® Select Energy

Service Portfolio (Fsesx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Hennessy Focus Fund

Investor Class (Hfcsx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 48

Sep Ira Icon Natural Resources

Fund Class S (Icbmx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Jacob Internet Investor

Class (Jamfx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Janus Henderson Overseas

T (Jaosx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Kinetics Paradigm Fund No

Load Class (Wwnpx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Kinetics Small Capital

Opportunities Fund No Load

Class (Kscox)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Morgan Stanley Institutional

Fund, Inc. International Real Estate

Portfolio Class I (Msuax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Oppenheimer Developing

Markets Fund Class A

(Odmax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Reynolds Blue Chip Growth

Fund (Rbcgx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Royce Smaller-Companies

Growth Fund Service Class

(Ryvpx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Summit Global Investments

Global Low Volatility Fund Class I

(Sglix)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira T. Rowe Price Emerging

Europe Fund (Tremx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira T. Rowe Price Latin

America Fund (Prlax)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Tcw Emerging Markets

Income Fund Class Institutional

(Tgeix)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Templeton Global Bond

Fund Class A (Tpinx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira U.S. Global Investors

Emerging Europe Fund

(Eurox)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Vanguard 500 Index Fund

Investor Shares (Vfinx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Vanguard Target Retirement

2040 Fund Investor

Shares (Vforx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Vanguard Target Retirement

2045 Fund Investor

Shares (Vtivx)

$15,001 $50,000 Tax-Deferred

Sep Ira Voya Russia Fund Class A

(Letrx)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Acadian Emerging

Markets I

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Harbor International

Fund (Instl)

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Northern Global Real

Estate Index

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Pimco Real

Return/Institutional

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wells Fargo /Multi-

Manager Sm Cap Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 49

Wf 401(K) Wells Fargo Core Bond

Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wells Fargo/Blackrock

Intl Eq Idx

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

F 401(K) Wells Fargo/Mfs Value

Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Blackrock Russell

2000 Index Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Blackrock S&P 500

Index Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Blackrock S&P

Midcap Index Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Blackrock Us

Aggreg Bond Index Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Causeway

International Value Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/Dodge & Cox

Intermediate Bond Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Wf 401(K) Wf/T Rowe Price Inst

Lcg Mgd Cit

$1,001 $15,000 Tax-Deferred

Total: $1,190,053 $3,065,001 Total: $33,110 $108,800

[Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report,

filed 6/25/18]

2017-2018: Watkins Owned Stock In The Russian Equity Market

2017-2018: Watkins Owned Between $1,001 And $15,000 Of The Stock, Voya Russia Fund Class A

(LETRX). [Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial

Disclosure Report, filed 6/25/18]

The Voy Russia Fund Class A’s Top Holdings Were PSJC Lukoil ADR, Sberbank Of Russia PJSC ADR,

NOVATEK PJSC GDR, Mining And Metallurgical Company NORILSK NICKEL PJSC ADR, And

Tatneft PJSC ADR. [Morningstar, accessed 8/8/18]

Watkins May Not Have Complied With Alaska Law, Renting His Properties Without Filing For And

Maintaining An Alaska Business License In Order To Do So Legally

2017-2018: Watkins Received Rental Income From A Property In Anchorage And Another Property In

Eagle River, Alaska. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public

Financial Disclosure Report, filed 6/25/18]

An Alaska Business License Was Required To Collect Rental Income In The State. “Yes, if you are

collecting rental income then you are engaged in business activity and an Alaska Business License is

required. Per AS 43.70.020(a) a business license is required for the privilege of engaging in a business in the

State of Alaska. Per AS 43.70.110(1) ‘Business’ means a for-profit or non-profit entity engaging or offering to

engage in a trade, a service, a profession, or an activity with the goal of receiving a financial benefit in

exchange for the provision of services, or goods, or other property. Per AS 43.70.020(f) a business license may

cover multiple lines of business.” [State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic

Development Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, accessed 8/8/18]

Watkins Was Not A Registered Agent Or Corporate Official For An Active Business Entity In Alaska.

[State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Division of

Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Search & Database, accessed 8/8/18]

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 50

Transactions

2017-2018: Watkins Did Not Report Any Transactions

2017-2018: Watkins Did Not Report Any Transactions. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed

3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 6/25/18]

Liabilities

2017-2018 Watkins Liabilities

Owner Creditor Date

Incurred

Type Amount Of

Liability Min.

Amount of Liability

Max.

Wells Fargo Feb-15 Rental Home Mortgage $250,001 $500,000

MoHELA Oct-09 Student Loan $100,001 $250,000

TOTAL $350,002 $750,000

[Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report,

filed 6/25/18]

Positions

2017-2018 Watkins Positions

Position Name Of Organization

Consultant Versar, Inc

[Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report,

filed 6/25/18]

Agreements

2017-2018: Watkins Did Not Report Any Agreements

2017-2018: Watkins Did Not Report Any Agreements. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed

3/29/18 Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 6/25/18]

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 51

Appendix II – Campaign Finance

2018 Congressional Run

Watkins Federal Campaign Finance History

Year Candidate (Office Sought) or Committee Receipts

Loans Disbursements Pre-Primary 2018 Committee to Elect Steve Watkins $25,955.00 $0 $277,077.99

Q2 2018 Committee to Elect Steve Watkins $354,458.00 $300,000.00 $196,124.21

Q1 2018 Committee to Elect Steve Watkins $40,147.49 $0 $32,633.67

Q4 2017 Committee to Elect Steve Watkins $219,598.04 $175,100.00 $9,270.04

Total: $640,158.53 $475,100 $515,105.91

[FEC Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/13/18]

2017-2018: Watkins’ Contributions To His Campaign Committee

Receipt Date Contributor Name Recipient Description Amount

6/18/18 Steven C. Watkins Jr. Committee to Elect Steve Watkins Loan $300,000.00

12/18/17 Steven C. Watkins Jr. Committee to Elect Steve Watkins Loan $175,000.00

9/13/17 Steven C. Watkins Jr. Committee to Elect Steve Watkins Loan $100

Total: $475,100.00

[FEC Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/13/18]

Corporate Contributions

2018: The Laham Operating Fund Contributed $300 To Watkins’ Campaign

2018: The Laham Operating Fund Contributed $300 To Watkins’ Campaign. On June 25, 2018, the Laham

Operating Fund contributed $300 to Watkins’ campaign. [FEC Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed

8/14/18]

The Contributor Reported Their Address As 150 N. Market Wichita, Kansas 67202. [FEC Candidate and

Committee Viewer, accessed 8/14/18]

The Laham Family Foundation And Laham Development Company Reported Their Addresses As 150

N. Market Wichita, Kansas 67202. [Laham Family Foundation, Return of Private Foundation 990, 7/31/16;

LahamDevelopment.com, accessed 8/14/18]

2018: Topeka Landscape Contributed $1,000 To Watkins’ Campaign; Watkins’ Campaign Later Refunded

The Contribution

2018: Topeka Landscape Contributed $1,000 To Watkins’ Campaign. On April 5, 2018, Topeka Landscape

contributed $1,000 to Watkin’s campaign. [FEC Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/13/18]

2018: Watkins’ Campaign Refunded Topeka Landscape $1,000. On July 9, 2018, Watkins’ campaign refunded

Topeka Landscape $1,000. [FEC Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/13/18]

2018: The Chrysler Group Inc. Contributed $500 To Watkins’ Campaign; Watkins’ Campaign Later

Refunded The Contribution

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 52

2018: The Chrysler Group Inc. Contributed $500 To Watkins’ Campaign. On June 29, 2018, the Chrysler

Group Inc. contributed $500 to Watkins’ campaign. [FEC Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/13/18]

2018: Watkins’ Campaign Refunded Chrysler Group Inc. $500. On July 11, 2018, Watkins’ campaign refunded

Chrysler Group Inc. $500. [FEC Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/13/18]

2018: The Dennis Sumner Construction Company Contributed $10,800 To Watkins’ Campaign; Watkins’

Campaign Later Refunded The Contribution

2018: The Dennis Sumner Construction Company Contributed $10,800 To Watkins’ Campaign. On March

24, 2018, the Dennis Sumner Construction Company contributed $10,800 to Watkins’ campaign. [FEC Candidate

and Committee Viewer, accessed 4/27/18]

2018: Watkins’ Campaign Refunded Dennis Sumner Construction Co. $10,800. On April 11, 2018, Watkins’

campaign refunded Dennis Sumner Construction Co. $10,800. [FEC Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed

8/13/18]

2018: Liu, Watkins’ Wife, Contributed $2,700 To Watkins’ Campaign A Month After Contributing

$110 To Doug Jones’ Campaign

2018: Liu, Watkins’ Wife, Contributed $2,700 To Watkins’ Campaign A Month After Contributing $110 To

Doug Jones’ Campaign. “Watkins, who married Liu this year, denied that he brought her up during the meeting

with the Democrats or that he expressed support for abortion. […] Liu, who works in Massachusetts, donated $110

to ActBlue, a Democratic political action committee, the same week that Watkins launched his campaign. The

money was earmarked for Democrat Doug Jones, who was running for U.S. Senate in her home state of Alabama.

Liu also gave $2,700 to Watkins’ congressional campaign a month later, according to records from the Federal

Election Commission.” [Kansas City Star, 7/13/18]

Kansans Can Do Anything PAC

Watkins’ Father, Steven Watkins, Was The Only Donor To The Kansans Can Do Anything PAC

That Spent Over $598,250 Supporting Watkins In His Primary Race

Kansans Can Do Anything PAC Funds

Total Contributions Total Disbursements

Year Total Indivs Other Cmtes Party

Cmtes Total Operating Expdts

2018 $587,793.00 $587,793.00 $0 $0 $244,294.00 None

[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/10/18]

Kansans Can Do Anything PAC Contributions

Committee Name Contributor Name Receipt Date Amount

Kansans Can Do Anything PAC Steven Watkins 7/5/18 $487,753.00

Kansans Can Do Anything PAC Steven Watkins 4/13/18 $100,000.00

TOTAL $587,793.00

[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/10/18]

Kansans Can Do Anything PAC Disbursements Excluding Independent Expenditures

Recipient Name Description Receipt Date Amount

Henryalan, LLC Startup, Accounting & Compliance 6/19/18 $4,039.00

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 53

Axiom Strategies, LLC Logo Design 6/19/18 $2,000.00

TOTAL $6,039.00

[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 8/10/18]

Kansans Can Do Anything PAC Spent $598,258.80 In Independent Expenditures In Support Of Watkins

During The 2018 Republican Primary In KS-02. [FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed

8/10/18]

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 54

Appendix IV – Versar, Inc.

Versar Associated Entitites

USASpending.gov Results For Versar, Inc. Verified By DUNS Number, Address & Press Releases

Versar-Arcadis Joint Venture

2016: Versar, Inc. Announced A Joint Venture With Arcadis. “Highlands Ranch, Colo., Oct. 24, 2016 –

Arcadis North America and Versar, Inc. (NYSE MKT: VSR) announced today the Versar-Arcadis Joint Venture

has been awarded a new multiyear contract by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center – Huntsville to

provide environmental and munitions remediation services throughout the United States for eight U.S Army Corps

of Engineers (USACE) districts including Albuquerque, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Tulsa, Fort Worth, Seattle,

Kansas City and Omaha.” [Arcardis Press Release via Arcadis.com, 10/24/16]

Arcadis Reported Their Headquarters Was Located At 630 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

[Arcadis.com, accessed 5/14/18]

Versar Security Systems LLC

Versar Security System Was A Group Of Security Professionals Under The Versar Umbrella. “In addition to

our Versar brand, we offer clients services from our companies that reflect our unwavering commitment to Quality,

Safety and Best Value ensures the highest returns for our Clients, Shareholders and Employees. […] Versar

Security Systems, LLC is a unique and dynamic group of dedicated security professionals with depth and expertise

supporting the physical security needs of federal government and DoD customers. We offer specialized expertise

designing and implementing integrated security solutions under national program vehicles.” [Versar.com, accessed

5/14/18]

Versar Inc. DUNS: 65804163 Address: 100 W 22ND ST STE 151

Versar, Inc. Reported Their Address To The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency As 100 West 22nd

Street, Suite 151 Lombard, Illinois. [Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, accessed 5/14/18]

Versar, Inc. Was Formerly Registered As A Foreign Corporation In Illinois With 6850 Versar Center

Springfield, Virginia As Their Principal Address. [Illinois Secretary of State, Corporation File Detail

Report, accessed 5/14/18]

Versar Inc. DUNS: 66764747 Address: 6850 VERSAR CENTER

Versar, Inc. Reported Their Headquarters Was Located At 6850 Versar Center, Suite 201 Springfield,

Virginia. [Versar.com, accessed 5/14/18]

Versar Inc. DUNS: 807812391

Versar, Inc. Reported Operating An Office Located At 1235 W. 124th Avenue Suite 104 Westminster,

Colorado. [Versar.com, accessed 5/14/18]

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Versar, Inc. Was Registered As A Foreign Corporation In Colorado With 6850 Versar Center

Springfield, Virginia As Their Principal Address. [Colorado Secretary of State, Business Summary,

accessed 5/14/18]

NOTE: The 1235 W. 124th Avenue address has only been used since 2014. The address 12050 Pecos St Suite 300

was used for Versar contracts in Colorado prior to 2014, and shares a DUNS number with the Versar located on

124th Avenue.

Versar Inc. DUNS: 878872035 Address: 45 N E LOOP 410 SUITE 89

Versar, Inc. Reported Operating An Office Located At 85 NE Loop 410 Suite 105 San Antonio, Texas

[Versar.com, accessed 5/14/18]

85 NE Loop 410 Suite 105 San Antonio, Texas was located 0.1 miles from 45 NE 410 Loop Suite 89, San

Antonio, Texas. [Google.com/maps, accessed 5/14/18]

Versar Inc. DUNS: 884461955 Address: 498 WANDO PARK BLVD STE 500

Colorado Bids Reported Versar, Inc. Address As 12050 Pecos Street Ste 300 Westminster, Colorado. [ColoradoBids.us, accessed 5/14/18]

Versar Errg

Versar Errg Shared An Address With Versar, Inc.’s Headquarters. [USASpending.gov, accessed 4/30/18;

Versar.com, accessed 5/14/18]

Parsons-Versar Joint Venture

Versar, Inc. Had A Joint Venture With Parsons. “Versar, Inc. ( NYSE American : VSR) announced that its joint

venture with Parsons was awarded a new prime contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Middle

East District (MED) to provide Construction Phase Support Services (CPSS) throughout 18 countries within the

Central Command Area of Responsibility.” [Versar, Inc. Press Release via Versar.com, 5/16/13]

Johnson Controls Federal Systems/Versar Joint Venture

Johnson Controls Federal Systems/Versar Joint Venture Shared An Address With Versar, Inc.’s

Headquarters. [USASpending.gov, accessed 4/30/18; Versar.com, accessed 5/14/18]

J.M. Waller Associates

2014: Versar, Inc. Bought J.M. Waller Associates, Inc. “SPRINGFIELD, Va., July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Versar, Inc. (NYSE MKT: VSR) announced today that it has acquired J.M. Waller Associates, Inc., a Service

Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with more than $30 million in annual revenues. The

acquisition price of $13 million will be satisfied with cash and a seller note. J.M. Waller is expected to be accretive

to earnings in year one and adds contracted backlog of over $25 million.” [Versar, Inc. Press Release via Cision PR

Newswire, 7/1/14]

Advent Environmental

2010: Versar, Inc. Bought Advent Environmental Inc. “Versar, Inc. (NYSE Amex: VSR) announced today that

it has acquired ADVENT Environmental, Inc. (‘Advent’). Advent, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, is

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 56

a Department of Defense, full service environmental contractor with significant capabilities in Military Munitions

Response Plans (MMRP) and Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) clean-up.” [Versar, Inc. Press Release via

BusinessWire.com, 3/18/10]

Versar Contracts

October 2007-April 2018: The Federal Government Awarded Versar, Inc., Versar Joint Ventures,

And Companies Acquired By Versar, Inc. At Least $848,500,441.20 In Federal Contracts

October 2007-April 2018: The Federal Government Awarded Versar, Inc., Versar Joint Ventures, And

Companies Acquired By Versar, Inc. At Least $848,500,441.20 In Federal Contracts. [USASpending.gov,

accessed 4/30/18]

The Federal Government Awarded Versar, Inc. Over 3,000 Federal Contracts. [USASpending.gov,

accessed 4/30/18]

Recipient Name Total Federal Action

Obligation

VERSAR-ARCADIS A JOINT VENTURE $3,000.00

DUNS: 79479456 Address: 630 PLAZA DR STE 200 $3,000.00

VERSAR SECURITY SYSTEMS, LLC $149,036,035.74

DUNS: 100363840 Address: 6850 VERSAR CENTER STE 201 $149,036,035.74

VERSAR INC $438,849,909.74

DUNS: 65804163 Address: 100 W 22ND ST STE 151 $7,250.00

DUNS: 66764747 Address: 6850 VERSAR CENTER $419,854,236.68

DUNS: 807812391 Address: 12050 PECOS ST STE 300 $8,762,076.67

DUNS: 807812391 Address: 1235 W 124TH AVE STE 104 $39,759.50

DUNS: 878872035 Address: 45 N E LOOP 410 SUITE 89 $10,186,586.89

DUNS: 884461955 Address: 498 WANDO PARK BLVD STE 500 $0.00

VERSAR ERRG, LLC $53,818.33

DUNS: 80254104 Address: 6850 VERSAR CENTER STE 201 $53,818.33

PARSONS-VERSAR JOINT VENTURE $25,425,993.14

DUNS: 78448696 Address: 100 M ST SE STE 1200 $25,420,993.14

DUNS: 80121276 Address: 1013 CENTRE RD STE 228 $5,000.00

JOHNSON CONTROLS FEDERAL SYSTEMS/VERSAR JOINT VENTURE $235,131,684.24

DUNS: 623012973 Address: 6850 VERSAR CENTER $235,131,684.24

J. M. WALLER ASSOCIATES INC $0.01

DUNS: 627009152 Address: 6850 VERSAR CTR, SUITE 201 $0.00

DUNS: 627009152 Address: 9249 OLD KEENE MILL RD $0.01

Grand Total $848,500,441.20

[USASpending.gov, accessed 4/30/18]

NOTE: Versar, Inc. likely received more federal contracts than the information included above indicates. The

information above was limited to results for Versar, Inc. verified by reported street address, publicly reported joint

ventures and acquisitions. See below for citations confirming Versar’s involvement with each contract.

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Results for federal contracts with Versar, Inc. that were excluded includes but is not limited to: contracts with

Eastern Research Group, Inc. Jordan-Versar, LLC, Shaw-Versar, LLC, Versar Environmental Company, Versar,

Inc. in Fairoaks, California, and Stanley/Versar Asia Pacific JV in Hawaii.

More information on Versar, Inc. is included in Appendix V – Versar, Inc.

2010-2017: The Federal Government Awarded Versar, Inc. Over $390,000 In Federal Grants

2010-2017: The Federal Government Awarded Versar, Inc. Over $390,000 In Federal Grants From The

Department Of Defense And Department Of Energy. [USASpending.gov, accessed 4/30/18]

Versar, Inc. Federal Grants Via USASpending.gov

Award

ID

Recipient

Name

Action

Date

Transaction

Amount

Awarding

Agency

Award

Type

Award Description Link

DEEE0

000531

Versar, Inc. 1/25/17 $0 Department

Of Energy

Topic Area 3: Environmental

Impact - Spatially-Explicit Bat

Impact Screening Tool For

Turbine Siting

Link

HQ003

416200

12

Versar, Inc. 6/24/16 $72,117 Department

Of Defense

Cooperative

Agreement

This Project Will Develop

Methods And Procedures For

Sampling, Pre-Accession

Discard, And Packaging Of

Archaeological Collections

Link

W9132

T14200

25

Versar, Inc. 7/31/14 $80,464 Department

Of Defense

Cooperative

Agreement

Legacy Agreement - Protocols

For 3d Visualization As

Alternative Mitigation And

Public Interpretation

Link

W9132

T13200

21

Versar, Inc. 6/20/13 $7,990 Department

Of Defense

Cooperative

Agreement

"Evaluating A Cooperative

Approach To The

Management Of Digital

Archaeological Records"

Link

DEEE0

000531

Versar, Inc. 4/5/13 $0 Department

Of Energy

Topic Area 3: Environmental

Impact - Spatially-Explicit Bat

Impact Screening Tool For

Turbine Siting

Link

DEEE0

000531

Versar, Inc. 8/9/12 $0 Department

Of Energy

Spatially-Explicit Bat Habitat

Screening Tool For Turbine

Siting

Link

DEEE0

000531

Versar, Inc. 11/30/11 $0 Department

Of Energy

Spatially-Explicit Bat Habitat

Screening Tool For Turbine

Siting

Link

DEEE0

000531

Versar, Inc. 7/26/11 $0 Department

Of Energy

Spatially-Explicit Bat Habitat

Screening Tool For Turbine

Siting

Link

DEEE0

000531

Versar, Inc. 4/29/10 $87,916 Department

Of Energy

Topic Area 3: Environmental

Impact - Spatially-Explicit Bat

Impact Screening Tool For

Turbine Siting

Link

DEEE0

000531

Versar, Inc. 4/28/10 $87,916 Department

Of Energy

Spatially-Explicit Bat Habitat

Screening Tool For Turbine

Siting

Link

DEEE0

000531

Versar, Inc. 3/29/10 $40,000 Department

Of Energy

Spatially-Explicit Bat Habitat

Screening Tool For Turbine

Siting

Link

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 58

DEEE0

000531

Versar, Inc. 1/22/10 $15,000 Department

Of Energy

Spatially-Explicit Bat Habitat

Screening Tool For Turbine

Siting

Link

TOTAL $391,403

[USASpending.gov, accessed 4/30/18]

Breakdown By Federal Agency

Versar and Versar Security Systems have been awarded contracts from many federal agencies, with the highest

total action objections coming from the Department of Defense, Department of Transportation, and Department of

Justice:

Recipient Name And Awarding Agency Total Federal Action Obligation

VERSAR INC $438,849,909.74

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) $352,654,509.58

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) $47,421,857.26

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) $24,065,655.21

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC) $4,243,653.28

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) $3,311,246.83

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) $2,490,928.67

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) $1,343,694.09

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) $1,043,648.98

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) $955,867.24

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (GAO) $559,325.59

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) $364,430.28

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) $361,349.02

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) $19,800.00

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) $13,943.71

DEPARTMENT OF STATE (DOS) $0.00

VERSAR SECURITY SYSTEMS, LLC $149,036,035.74

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) $148,109,947.01

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) $507,114.79

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) $224,052.34

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) $137,255.70

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) $39,425.25

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) $10,944.65

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) $7,296.00

[USASpending.gov, accessed 4/30/18]

National Labor Relations Board Cases Involving Versar

National Labor Relations Board Cases Listing Versar, Inc. As A Charged Party

Date Filed Case Number Parties (Excluding

Representation)

Allegations Reason Closed

9/15/10 31-CA-029934 Charging Parties:

Teamsters,

Chauffeurs,

Warehousemen,

8(a)(5) Refusal to

Bargain/Bad Faith

Bargaining (incl'g

surface

Dismissal Non-

adjusted

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 59

Industrial and Allied

Workers of America,

Local 166; Charged

Parties: Versar, Inc.

bargaining/direct

dealing); 8(a)(5)

Refusal to Recognize;

8(a)(3) Discharge

(Including Layoff and

Refusal to Hire (not

salting))

6/10/08 10-CA-037404 Charging Parties:

International

Association of

Machinists and

Aerospace Workers,

AFL-CIO, IAM

District Lodge 96;

Charged Parties:

Slone Associates, Inc.,

Versar, Inc.

8(a)(1) Coercive

Actions (Surveillance,

etc); 8(a)(3) Discharge

(Including Layoff and

Refusal to Hire (not

salting))

Dismissal Non-

adjusted

[NLRB.gov, accessed 8/7/18]

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Appendix V – Watkins’ Paramilitary Company

2008-2013: Veteran-Owned Entities In Massachussets, Kansas, Alaska, Afghanistan, And Iraq Receiving Govt.

Awards For Work In Afghanistan Or Iraq

Awarding Agency Awarding Sub-

Agency

Recipient Name Recipient City Primary

Place Of

Performance

Award

Description

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Defense Logistics

Agency

Ahmadzai Standard

Logistic Pvt Lt

Baharistan,

Kabul

Afghanistan 8500217817!G

ases:

Compressed

And Liquefi

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Defense Logistics

Agency

Ahmadzai Standard

Logistic Pvt Lt

Baharistan,

Kabul

Afghanistan 8500135285!G

ases:

Compressed

And Liquefi

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Defense Logistics

Agency

Ahmadzai Standard

Logistic Pvt Lt

Baharistan,

Kabul

Afghanistan 8500303842!G

ases:

Compressed

And Liquefi

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Defense Logistics

Agency

Ahmadzai Standard

Logistic Pvt Lt

Baharistan,

Kabul

Afghanistan 8500247186!G

ases:

Compressed

And Liquefi

"Critical

Function" -

Igf::Ct::Igf

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Defense Logistics

Agency

Ahmadzai Standard

Logistic Pvt Lt

Baharistan,

Kabul

Afghanistan 8500135364!G

ases:

Compressed

And Liquefi

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Defense Logistics

Agency

Ahmadzai Standard

Logistic Pvt Lt

Baharistan,

Kabul

Afghanistan 8500328304!G

ases:

Compressed

And Liquefi

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Defense Logistics

Agency

Ahmadzai Standard

Logistic Pvt Lt

Baharistan,

Kabul

Afghanistan 8500089903!G

ases:

Compressed

And Liquefi

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Defense Logistics

Agency

Ahmadzai Standard

Logistic Pvt Lt

Baharistan,

Kabul

Afghanistan 8500090093!G

ases:

Compressed

And Liquefi

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Dept Of The Army Aisg Inc. Baghdad Iraq Operations&M

aint. And Life

Support

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Dept Of The Army Aisg Inc. Basra Afghanistan [Piin: W5k9fh-

11-C-0046-

P00006]

Construction

Award

Modification

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Dept Of The Army Aisg Inc. Baghdad Iraq Technical

Management

And Validation

And

STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 61

Verification Of

Soe Services

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Dept Of The Army Aisg Inc. Baghdad Afghanistan [Piin: W91b4n-

09-C-8095-

P00002]

Remove Clause

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Dept Of The Army Aisg Inc. Baghdad Iraq Al Muthana

Hospital

Flooring

Department Of State

(Dos)

State, Department

Of

Aisg Inc. Basra Iraq Opa/Rrt

Erbil/Installatio

n Of

Chu's/M001

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Dept Of The Army Aisg Inc. Baghdad Iraq Base Life

Support

Services To

Support Usf-I

And Iraqi Bases

In The Iraq Aor

Department Of State

(Dos)

State, Department

Of

Aisg Inc. Basra Iraq Cg/Basrah:

Painting Of The

Offices

Department Of State

(Dos)

State, Department

Of

Armet Logistic

Services

Kabul Afghanistan Pas -

Notebooks

Needed For

International

Day Of Women

Department Of Defense

(Dod)

Dept Of The Army Brbcc Kabul Afghanistan [Piin: W91b4l-

11-P-0086-

P00006]

Commercial

Award

Modification

[USASpending.gov, accessed 8/9/18]