9th District stances wrap-up

So although we’ve focused mostly on smaller things here at the Watchword, the 9th District candidates do have lots of ideas about lots of issues. Here are each of our stories in the Missourian about the issues, in case you missed them the first time around.
For gas prices click here, the economy here, health care [...]

Primary primer: 10 candidates vie for 9th District spot

Five Republicans, four Democrats and one Libertarian hope for their party’s nomination for 9th District Representative to the U.S. Congress. Read about the candidates’ experience, qualifications and stands on the issues.

Wheeler to meet with Muleskinners

Charles Wheeler, one of the Democratic Candidates for State Treasurer and former mayor of Kansas City, will meet with the Muleskinners this Friday at Noon at Stamper Commons on the Stephens College campus, in Windsor Lounge.
The public is welcome and encouraged to stop by.  Questions should be directed to Scott Cristal at 573-999-3871.

Protesters have a presence at Obama event

Sen. Barack Obama’s supporters aren’t the only ones who came out Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Student Recreation Center today.
Some people came to make sure their disagreement with the Democratic party’s presumptive nominee’s views was heard.

Chuck Pederson, 55, of Rolla, made sure the rear window of his vehicle, which reads “NOBAMA: Drill here, drill [...]

Steelman to appear on Glenn Beck tonight

“Missouri Treasurer and Republican candidate for Governor Sarah Steelman will appear on Glenn Beck this evening to discuss her campaign for Governor,” a press release from Steelman’s campaign said.
The appearance will be on CNN Headline News tonight at 6:00pm Central. Last week, Steelman appeared on the Glenn Beck Program, a national radio program, the release [...]

Obama is in Rolla, and so are we

About 500 people are lined up outside The Missouri University of Science and Technology Student Recreation Center to see Barack Obama speak. The Illinois senator and presumptive Democratic nominee for president is in town on a tour of Missouri to discuss the economy.
The first person in line was Frank Burke Jr., 47, of St. James. [...]

Post-Dispatch endorses Gaw and no one else

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch released their endorsement for the Ninth District this week, but declined to endorse any Republican.
Instead, they endorsed Steve Gaw:
His credentials are impeccable: He is a former speaker of the Missouri House who knows how to build coalitions and move legislation. He spent four years on the Missouri Public Service Commission, two [...]

Onder, Luetkemeyer spar over immigration stance

State Rep. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, has been criticizing one of his opponents in the race for the Ninth District Republican nomination, saying former Missouri tourism director Blaine Luetkemeyer supports amnesty through allowing illegal immigrants to participate in guest worker programs.
Luetkemeyer said he has from the beginning said he opposes amnesty, and calls these [...]

Public Invited to Visioning Workshop

You’re invited to a Visioning Implementation Open House from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Activity and Recreation Center, 1701 W. Ash Street.
The open house will include two presentations each on the Vision Management and Oversight Entity and the Initial Visioning Implementation Plan. Presentations on the oversight entity will be made from 4:15 to [...]

Jacob releases TV spot

Former senator Ken Jacob released the first television ad of his run for the Ninth District congressional seat.

In the ad, Jacob highlights the importance of withdrawing troops from Iraq, increasing jobs in the U.S., “rescuing” Social Security, and giving all Americans access to health care and education.
Jacob is in a four-way [...]