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Joan Barry Adds Campaign Staff
Joan Barry hired for two important positions in her bid to fill Senator Kennedy’s seat in the upcoming November election. David Knight joins the Barry team as Campaign Manager and Mike Coleman as Finance Director.
Daly Endorses Carter for State Rep
St. Louis Collector of Revenue Gregg F.X. Daly has endorsed Chris Carter for State Representative of the 61st District, calling him “a great candidate who will work hard for the people of Missouri.”
JUDGE REMOVES JOHNSON FROM BALLOT, SHE VOWS TO APPEAL [UPDATED]
A judge has ruled that Connie Johnson cannot appear on the ballot for state senate. But not so fast! Johnson plans to appeal.
Campaign Literature Looks Like Funeral Program
Treasurer Larry Williams’ latest campaign handout has left more than a few people unnecessarily worried about the welfare of our fair treasurer.
Verdict expected this week in Connie Johnson case
A judge may decide this week if Connie Johnson can stay on the ballot in the 5th Senate District contest. The trial Friday was long and, at times, surreal.
Clay, Williamson Endorse El-Amin
Committeeman and state rep candidate Joe Palm is rapidly finding himself alone on a political island.
First, his Committeewoman withdrew her name from seeking re-election. Then he found himself with a serious opponent to his 26th Ward Committeeman post while at the same time trying to unseat State Rep. Talibdin “T.D.” El-Amin. And now, his ward’s alderman is publicly endorsing El-Amin for re-election.
ANTI-AFFIRMATIVE ACTION MEASURE DIES
Supporters of a controversial measure to eliminate affirmative action in Missouri missed their midnight deadline last night, killing any chance they had to get the issue on the November ballot.
POLL: What’s your Tuesday prediction?
With the Obama-Clinton fight heading into yet another round on Tuesday, what do you think will happen when the final vote is counted.
Clay Endorses Don Calloway
Congressman Clay has endorsed Don Calloway for state rep in the north St. Louis County district currently represented by Esther Haywood, who is term-limited out.
Another Residency Challenge Coming
PubDef.net has learned that State Rep candidate Tishaura Jones will be challenging the residency of her opponent, April Harris.
Johnson: “I Will Be Vindicated” [UPDATED]
On the ropes, State Senate candidate Connie Johnson today lashed out against her opponents and pledged to be cleared in the lawsuit against her.
Johnson: Lawsuit a Desperate Attempt by a “Failing Campaign”
Connie Johnson calls the lawsuit filed against her by one of her state senate campaign’s opponents, Robin Wright Jones, “frivolous” and meant to “ignite her struggling campaign.” She’ll hold a press conference Monday.
Harris Gets the 25th, Koster Gets the 16th
The fight for Missouri’s top law enforcement job has come to the wards of St. Louis City. On Thursday, two open Democratic ward organizations voted to endorse Attorney General candidates.
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