Down-Ballot Races Compete for Voter Attention

In this week’s Campaign Watch, Jo and Steve look at the “down-ballot” races. The race for Lt. Governor pits Peter Kinder against Becky Cook, both from Cape Girardeau. Cook did well in the primary and Kinder’s fate probably rests in the hands of...

Historic primary election in Missouri

Bob Holden is the first sitting governor to be defeated in a primary election in ten years. And the first in Missouri history. The loss sets the stage for a major retooling of the Democratic message while risking disarray as Holden’s ground troops are replaced...

How important is this year’s Primary Election?

Jo Mannies thinks it’s one of the most important in a long time. All statewide offices are up…two congressional seats…potentially a new US Senator…and a couple of big issues. Steve Kraske believes this primary is more important for the...

Both Dems and GOP have contested races on August 3

On August 3rd, Democrats choose candidate for governor but both Republicans and Democrats have contested races. Our Campaign Watch-ers are keeping an eye on two races in particular. With so many candidaes in the Treasurer’s race, Jo Mannies thinks anybody could...

Holden, McCaskill Race Heats Up

Intensity is building in the Democratic gubernatorial race as Governor Holden attempts to fend off a strong challenge from Claire McCaskill, the State Auditor. Two veteran political reporters dissect the messages the two candidates are trying to get across to...