Kris Kobach was a prototype for Donald Trump before Trump ever ran for president.The Republican made his reputation as the Kansas Secretary of State by crusading against immigrants and (imaginary) voter fraud, but he also trafficked in virulent homophobia.
At one point, he compared homosexuality to drug use and polygamy. Voters in Kansas are going to the polls today to decide whether Kobach should be the GOP nominee for the Senate.
And his campaign has been picking up steam, thanks in no small part to Peter Thiel, the gay billionaire who founded PayPal and made a key early Facebook investment.