Is Missouri still a bellweather state politically?

Is Missouri still a “battleground” state in the presidential campaign? Can Kerry-Edwards make up a 7 point deficit in the polls? Are Missouri voters starting to lean toward the Republican Party? This week on Campaign Watch.

Staying power of Jay Nixon

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...

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...

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...