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Carnahan asks Missouri Democrats for support in nationally watched US Senate campaign

by Brent Martin on March 7, 2010

in Politics & Government

Robin Carnahan speaks to Democrats at Hannibal Days

Robin Carnahan speaks to Democrats at Hannibal Days

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan used Hannibal Days to ask Missouri Democrats for support in her race for US Senate as a closely watched campaign begins in earnest.

Senator Bond retires at the end of his term and the race to replace Bond, a three-term senator, has drawn intense interest both in Missouri and nationally. Republicans want desperately to retain the seat as they scramble for enough votes in Washington to block major Democratic proposals. Democrats are eager to increase their majority in the Senate and provide a filibuster-proof margin. Carnahan is the top Democrat in the race. Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt is the biggest name in the Republican primary. [click to continue…]

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McCaskill urges Democrats to “stay with us” on health care, criticizes Republican tactics

by Brent Martin 03/6/10 10:00 PM

Senator McCaskill told Democrats gathered for Hannibal Days that Congress and the White House is doing the hard stuff as Republicans resort to obstruction as a political strategy for 2010.
McCaskill, speaking at the brunch, said some people go to Washington simply to try to win elections. She said Democrats are using their majorities in Congress [...]

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Missouri Democrats gather for Hannibal Days, traditional kick-off of political season

by Brent Martin 03/6/10 2:24 PM

Missouri Democrats have gathered in northeast Missouri for Hannibal Days, their traditional kick-off of the political season.
Governor Nixon, prior to a brunch this morning, touted the accomplishments of his administration during a very difficult budget year. Nixon said that state government had gotten much done in his first year in office; approving a jobs bill, [...]

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Ethics legislation filed in House, passed by Senate

by Brent Martin 03/5/10 12:36 PM

An ethics bill has been filed in the House, but the road to passage in the House is far from completed.
Rep. Kevin Wilson, a Republican from Neosho, has filed the bill as chairman of the special House committee reviewing ethics legislation this session. Most members of his committee signed on to the legislation before leaving [...]

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Skelton, Missouri’s longest serving Congressman, files for re-election

by Brent Martin 03/5/10 12:01 PM

Missouri’s longest serving Congressman wants to serve another term. West-Central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton, a Democrat, filed for re-election today. Skelton says there’s a simple reason he has filed for re-election for the seat he has held since 1976.
“Number one, I enjoy what I do and I also know there is a great deal of [...]

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