U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin (PoliticMo Photo) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin said Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill has fetched expansive government policies “like a dog” during her tenure in Washington. Akin made the comparison during a…
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McCaskill, Akin criticize records in final debate
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Sen. Claire McCaskill and rival Todd Akin faced off in their second and final debate Thursday evening in Clayton, Mo. CLAYTON, Mo. — U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill was on the offensive Thursday night during her final debate with her Republican…
Koster ad: Martin “corrupt” and “unfit” for office
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Attorney General Chris Koster (PoliticMo Photo) — Attorney General Chris Koster released a new campaign television commercial on Thursday attempting to define his rival, Republican Ed Martin, as a corrupt politician. The ad, entitled “Billboards,” makes an implicit reference to…
Nixon commercial touts work on natural disasters
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– Gov. Jay Nixon released a new television commercial (http://bit.ly/OFK6rd) on Tuesday portraying himself as the right man for the job when the state is faced with natural disasters. “Growing up in a small town, I saw how people…
At rural blueberry patch, Palin rallies supporters for Steelman
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin joined Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Sarah Steelman for a barbecue in Cleveland, Mo., on Aug. 3, 2012. (PoliticMo Photo) CLEVELAND, Mo. — At a blueberry patch in rural Cass County, former Republican vice presidential candiate…
Akin touts – not downplays – support of earmarks
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U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (PoliticMo Photo) JOPLIN, Mo. — As his primary rivals chide him for his support of the congressional spending practice known as earmarking, U.S. Rep. Todd Akin is continuing to tout his support of the process. In…
While touting Vi-Jon successes, Brunner chides criticism of company
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John Brunner. (Photo/Brunner campaign) — Republican U.S. Senate hopeful John Brunner has made his chief contention to primary voters that he is uniquely qualified for the U.S. Senate because of his lack of political experience and his extensive career in…
Steelman, Brunner in heated feud over missed votes
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Brunner (AP Photo via KC Star) — Days after a relatively cordial debate in St. Joseph early Friday morning, Republican U.S. Senate contenders Sarah Steelman and John Brunner are still feuding over the issue of missed votes. On stage…
Akin plans DC fundraiser Wednesday
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U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (PoliticMo Photo) — Being a member of Congress has its perks, and one of those perks is close proximity to a slew of potential campaign donors. Wednesday, less than two miles away from the U.S. Capitol,…
Koster blasts Martin over race switching
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Attorney General Chris Koster (PoliticMo Photo) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Speaking to Kansas City Democrats, Attorney General Chris Koster made his case for reelection touting his passion for the office and the law. “I learned about the power of law…