Perception, Not Content, Seen as Key to Debates

An expert on debates says tonight’s showdown between Governor Holden and Claire McCaskill could prove very important in the Democratic gubernatorial primary August third. Central Missouri State University Communications professor and past debate coach, Sam Cox,...

Holden and McCaskill Trade Jabs Prior to Debate

The two main Democrats running for Governor square off in a debate tonight in Kansas City, the first of back-to-back debates prior to the August 3rd Primary Election. Both tell the Missourinet they hope to use the event tonight in Kansas City and one tomorrow in St....

First Holden-McCaskill debates

The first debate between Governor Bob Holden and his challenger in the Democratic primary on August 3rd, State Auditor Claire McCaskill will take place at 7:00 p.m., Monday, in Kansas City. The campaign this summer has been marked with charges and counter-charges of...

Governor Signs "Jobs Now" Bill

Governor Bob Holden has signed one of his priority bills from this year’s legislative session. It’s his “Jobs Now” proposal – which ends some tax credit programs and uses the savings to pay for infrastructure improvements. The program...