KANSAS CITY, Mo. — U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R.-St. Louis, said Saturday that he supports toll roads, particularly on I-70, to fund infrastructure improvements. In Kansas City, on the westernmost part of the interstate in Missouri, Akin said that while…
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Baker enters Dem. Lt. Gov. primary
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Judy Baker COLUMBIA, Mo. — Four years removed from Missouri electoral politics, former State Representative Judy Baker announced Thursday she will seek the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor. Baker, who had been serving in the Obama administration until late last…
Spence outlines economic proposals
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— As Governor Jay Nixon continues his “Missouri Works” jobs tour, all the while gearing up for his reelection campaign, his top challenger is hoping to join the conversation about the economy. Pivoting off a campaign flub involving inconsistencies in…
Missouri, Kansas GOPs to feature same speakers
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— The rivalry between Missouri and Kansas stretches back more than 150 years, but this year, Republican parties in both states have something in common: The line-up for the evening sessions of their statewide gatherings on the third weekend of…
With Perry out, Graves taking “fresh look” at GOP field
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Rep. Sam Graves followed Perry on the campaign trail in Iowa earlier this year. (AP Photo via DayLife) — U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Kansas City, was an early supporter of Texas Governor Rick Perry’s presidential bid. So on Thursday, when…
Top staff leave Akin campaign
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— Wanted: Key campaign staff. Quietly during the holiday break, top staffers at U.S. Rep. Todd Akin’s senate campaign parted ways with Akin, according to the National Journal. Among those who left: Karl Hansen, Akin’s campaign manager; Chris LaCivita, his general…
Brunner distances himself from Vi-Jon layoffs
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Brunner officially announced his campaign from the floor of Vi-Jon’s St. Louis factory. (Photo/Brunner campaign) — Just as incumbent political leaders carry political records, individuals who have spent their lives in the business world carry business records. Less than a…
Blunt: 2012 another ‘generational’ decision
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JOPLIN, Mo. — 2010 was just the beginning, Sen. Roy Blunt said, of a once in a generation decision. Speaking to Joplin business leaders, Blunt, who was elected to the senate in the Republican wave last year, said next year’s…
Brunner campaign hesitating debates
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— Nearly two weeks after calling for debates with his Republican primary opponents, Senate candidate John Brunner’s campaign said they will not be participating in a debate early next month. KRTS morning radio host McGraw Milhaven is in the process…
McCaskill: House GOP opposition to payroll tax cut extension ‘weird’
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Sen. Claire McCaskill (AP Photo via DayLife) — In a bipartisan vote Saturday morning, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to extend President Obama’s payroll tax cut. But Sunday morning, after speaking with members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker…