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Hillary’s Frustration

On the Ropes, Clinton Goes Negative (Again)

In an ad running on Wisconsin television, Senator Hillary Clinton attacks her rival Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama, for agreeing to only two more debates between Super Tuesday (Feb 5) and the important March 4th contests. The Obama campaign points out that the Democrats have participated in more debates — 18 at last count — [...]

VIDEO: Dogan Slams Clay on CBC Stance

PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE At a panel discussion yesterday on race and politics, Shamed Dogan, a Republican candidate for state representative in west St. Louis County, slammed Congressman Lacy Clay for his stance against a white member of Congress attempting to join the Congressional Black Caucus. [...]

VIDEO: Smith on Race and Education

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VIDEO: Dogan and Nadal Spar Over Race and a "Color-Blind" Society

PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE At a panel discussion on race and politics yesterday, Democratic State Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal and Republican State Rep. candidate Shamed Dogan sparred over Dogan’s assertion that intermarriage is one of the best ways to reach a “color-blind” society. Click [...]

More From the 6th Ward Debate

The candidates on how they would get more minorities involved in the 6th Ward Democratic Organization… On the Board of E&A and our “weak mayor” form of government… On Rev. Larry Rice and the homeless problem downtown… On “galvanizing” 6th Ward residents… The candidates’ closing remarks… Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net

How Much Time Will the 6th Ward Candidates Give Their New Job?

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6th Ward Candidates on Reducing the Size of the Board of Aldermen

The three candidates vying to be the next alderman from the 6th Ward met last night for a debate hosted by the Downtown Residents’ Association and the League of Women Voters. Candidates Patrick Cacchione, Christian Saller and Kacie Starr Triplett were asked for their opinions on a wide range of topics. Throughout the day, we’ll post [...]