— 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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St. Louis to benefit from $30 billion U.S., Saudi deal
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— The Obama administration signed on to a deal to sell F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, an agreement that could provide a major boost to the St. Louis region. The $29.4 billion deal includes production of 84 new aircraft,…
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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…