The Lt. Governor’s race usually takes a back seat to other statewide races… but maybe not this year. Peter Kinder is running against Bekki Cook whose strong primary victory surprised a lot of people.
Two high profile, take-no-prisoners women
September 10, 2004 By
The race for Secretary of State pits Catherine Hanaway against Robin Carnahan, “two of the most high profile, take-no-prisoners women in state politics.”
The race for State Treasurer; Missouri critical to presidential campaigns
September 7, 2004 By
This week our Campaign Watch-ers look at the race for state treasurer where both candidates emerged from crowded primaries. And just how important is Missouri to the presidential candidates?
Staying power of Jay Nixon
August 31, 2004 By
Missouri Attorney Jay Nixon is running for his fourth term this year and our Campaign Watch-ers examine why he’s been so successful as AG while failing in two runs for the US Senate. The creation of Missouri’s No Call List –the model for the national list– has made Nixon one of the most popular politicians in the state. His political future may depend on the outcome of the November election. Should Claire McCaskill win, Nixon takes a secondary role. If she loses, party leadership shifts to Nixon. His opponent, Chris Byrd, is something of an unknown –and long shot– without hugh war chest or name recognition. Missouri’s GOP focusing on other races.
Underdog vs. Pork Barrel King
August 23, 2004 By
State Treasurer Nancy Farmer is challenging Senator Christopher Bond’s bid for a fourth term. Farmer is good at being the underdog and Bond isn’t bashful about his rep at the “pork barrel king.” But the race is likely to be overshadowed by the high-profile race for governor.
