Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. (AP Photo via DayLife) — The leader of the group tasked with electing Republicans to the U.S. Senate told the Wall Street Journal this weekend that there may be a weak link in the field vying…
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Martin considering a run for governor
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Ed Martin. – St. Louis attorney Ed Martin said Tuesday that he will consider a run for the Republican nomination for governor. “I believe Jay Nixon is one of the worst governors of Missouri,” Martin said Tuesday on KMOX. “Serious…
Ed Martin aide criticizes Spence
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Ed Martin. (Photo/MOGOP) – Ed Martin’s political operation is considering mounting a challenge to St. Louis businessman Dave Spence for the Republican nomination for Governor next year, according to a new research memo authored by a close aide. The memo,…
Randles backs end to current judicial selection process
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Bill Randles (Campaign photo) — A former attorney, Bill Randles has some problems with the way Missouri currently selects judges for some of its highest courts. “We need change how we select our judges. I’m in favor of open elections,”…
Steelman to speak at DC women’s conference
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— Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Steelman is slated to speak at a conference for Republican women next month in Washington, D.C. Steelman, one of three Republicans hoping to take on Sen. Claire McCaskill next year, is listed as a…
Brunner enters GOP field, hopes to be a ‘citizen Senator’
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John Brunner — ‘Mr. Germ-X’ officially launched his campaign for the title ‘citizen Senator’ Monday, at his business Vi-Jon’s distribution center in St. Louis. John Brunner, a St. Louis Republican who has never campaigned for or held elected office, highlighted…
With Carnahan out, Kander in for Secretary of State
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— After eight years as Missouri’s Secretary of State, Robin Carnahan has decided she wants to do something different. To fill her void, State Rep. Jason Kander, D-Kansas City, has announced his candidacy for the office. “I want to express…
Mo. Democrats to FEC: Brunner ‘skirting’ campaign law
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John Brunner — Before he even officially announces his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Monday, Republican businessman John Brunner is facing a complaint from Missouri Democrats. The Missouri Democratic Party filed an ethics complaint with the Federal Election Commission Thursday…
Brunner likely to join GOP race against McCaskill
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John Brunner — St. Louis businessman John Brunner is expected to formally announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Monday, joining two Republicans in hopes to take on U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill next year. John Hancock, a political consultant for…
Montee Lt. Gov. announcement imminent
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Montee was an early supporter of President Obama’s 2008 campaign. (Photo/Boone County Democrats) — Democrats likely have their candidate to take on Republican State House Speaker Steven Tilley in the 2012 Lt. Governor’s race. Susan Montee, former State Auditor and…