Gubernatorial hopefuls left in spotlight

The two men who hope to follow in the footsteps of Governor Carnahan think he’ll be remembered for several things. Democrat Bob Holden thinks Carnahan will be remembered as the governor for children, and as one of the state’s greatest chief executives....

Reporters remember skilled Carnahan

A veteran political reporter says Mel Carnahan had considerable political skills that his formal manner often masked. St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Jo Mannies covered the various campaigns of Carnahan for 10 years. She says opponents often underestimated his...

Jean tapped for husband’s role

It’s been known since Governor Carnahan died in that plane crash south of St. Louis that his name would remain on the November 7th ballot, and we’ve been told that Governor Roger Wilson will choose someone should Carnahan get the most votes. Now, the...

Notes to a fallen leader

“Thank you for being a great leader and governor”…”Thank you for being a champion for women and children”. Those are among the messages written on a giant farewell card for Governor Carnahan in St. Louis. Another woman thanked Jean...

Governor’s aide remembered

Governor Carnahan’s long-time aide isn’t being forgotten in the mourning over this week’s fatal plane crash. State democratic party leader Roy Temple says newly sworn-in Governor Roger Wilson is among the state officials honoring the life of Chris...
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