Kansas gubernatorial candidate Kris Kobach sent a very intense letter to his opponent

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has recused himself from overseeing the recount for the state's Republican gubernatorial primary — but he's not doing so quietly.

In a sharply-worded letter to incumbent Gov. Jeff Colyer (R), who is also his opponent in the race, Kobach conceded that recusing himself was the right thing to do. However, he also accused Colyer of undermining "the public's confidence in the election process," and claimed the governor must not trust Kansas voters. Read the full letter below to see the word "puzzling" wielded like a sword. Summer Meza

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Summer Meza, The Week US

Summer Meza has worked at The Week since 2018, serving as a staff writer, a news writer and currently the deputy editor. As a proud news generalist, she edits everything from political punditry and science news to personal finance advice and film reviews. Summer has previously written for Newsweek and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, covering national politics, transportation and the cannabis industry.