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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Clint Zweifel Says He'll Serve Full Term As State Treasurer

Just elected to a four-year term in November, Missouri's State Treasurer is seen by some as a possible candidate for Lieutenant Governor if a vacancy is created.

In what he called a "sincere statement," Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel told Patch Wednesday he would serve a full term in office, despite some speculation he could be a candidate for lieutenant governor. Zweifel, a former state representative from Florissant, spoke to a group of small business owners at Pulaski Bank in Creve Coeur Wednesday. Political watchers will be keeping a close eye on what happens Feb. 9 in Southeast Missouri, as Republicans in the state's Eighth Congressional district decide who to put up in a June special election to fill the seat left empty by Jo Ann Emerson's resignation. Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is one of a handful of candidates interested in running for the vacant Eighth Congressional district seat. He's …

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Peter Kinder Wins Third Term As Missouri Lieutenant Governor

Phone call concession from Democrat Susan Montee came just before 11 p.m. Tuesday night.

Peter Kinder, the Republican Lieutenant Governor of the State of Missouri, celebrated his election to a third term with supporters in Creve Coeur Tuesday night. Kinder was doing a radio interview by phone with talk show host Dana Loesch just before 11 p.m. Tuesday when he received a call from his opponent, former State Auditor Susan Montee. He returned the call to Montee and praised her concession, acknowledging that it was not an easy one to make. With 2577 of 3380 precincts reporting, Kinder maintained a 52.9-41.8 lead over Montee late Tuesday night. Around 10:30 p.m. Kinder spoke to reporters and while not outright declaring victory, spoke like a candidate who knew he would carry the night. He criticized Governor Jay Nixon for having …

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5:38 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Patch Poll: Missouri Republicans Concerned About Dave Spence's Chances In November

The latest "Red Arch" survey takes the pulse of Missouri Republicans regarding statewide races on the November ballot.

Missouri Republicans are bullish on the chances of Secretary of State candidate Shane Schoeller and Lt. Governor Peter Kinder's chances for re-election in November, but a majority are concerned that Dave Spence will not defeat Governor Jay Nixon next month. That's the biggest finding in the latest Patch "Red Arch" survey, a non-scientific project asking Republican activists questions tied to current issues in the 2012 election cycle. More than 70 people were invited to participate and 30 responded. When asked "Which statewide candidate are you most concerned about in November," a majority, 64.3 percent, named Spence. Next was Attorney General nominee Ed Martin and State Treasurer nominee Cole McNary at 14.3 percent, and Kinder at 7.1 …

daoshen

5:38 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Post-Primary: Todd Akin The Biggest Surprise & Jay Nixon Would Win In November

Patch's polling of influential Republicans and Democrats in Missouri also reveals Lt. Governor Peter Kinder has a lot of work to do to rebuild bridges within his own party.

If the November election was held today, a majority of political insiders polled in Missouri, both Democrats and Republicans agreed that Gov. Jay Nixon would win a second term over St. Louis businessman Dave Spence. That was one of the main results of a non-scientific survey of Patch's Red Arch/Blue Arch panelists, taken between Aug. 8 and Aug. 11, after last week's primary elections. A total of 29 responses came in from members of each party using an automated survey tool. When asked about the governor's race, 96.6 percent of Democrats said Nixon would win if the election were held today, while 37.9 percent of Republicans went with Spence in the matchup. U.S. Rep. Todd Akin's win in a spirited GOP primary fight to face Claire McCaskill …

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RDBet

8:20 am on Friday, August 17, 2012

Unions have been diminishining in power and clout for some time, under any measurable. Though they do serve a function where collective bargaining is more efficient than individual bargaining...aka privatizing screw jobs. You pro-Tea Party Anger wagoneers, really have conjured up a boogieman in unions. Prison guards need a union, Scott. So do teachers Unions are far from perfect...but. Use your …   more ›

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Abolish Lieutenant Governor Job: Would You Do It?

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is a Republican; the governor is a Democrat. What's the point of the lieutenant governor's office under those conditions?

We finished a primary election last week that, among other things, now pits incumbent Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder — a Republican — against Democratic former state auditor Susan Montee in the November election. These two powerful Missouri politicians will face off for what may be the most meaningless office in the state — particularly now, when Kinder is serving as lieutenant governor and the governor of Missouri, Jay Nixon, is a Democrat. As Kinder's website notes, the lieutenant governor "is elected separately from the governor and each can be a member of different political parties. Missouri's Constitution provides that the lieutenant governor assumes the powers and duties of the governor when the governor is absent from the state or unable to…

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Kurt Greenbaum

10:16 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012

Illinois, too, although the system is a little wonky there as well: "Candidates for lieutenant governor are nominated independently of gubernatorial candidates, then thrown together as a one-vote-for-both partisan team in the general election. Uncomfortable pairings sometimes result, like the one then-Lt. Gov. Quinn had with former Gov. Rod Blagojevich." http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-…   more ›

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Peter Kinder, Republican Candidate For Lieutenant Governor

Kinder seeks re-election to another term as Missouri's Lt. Governor.

Name : Mr. Peter Kinder Age: 58 Place of residence : Cape Girardeau Attended college : Yes College : Southeast Missouri University and University of Missouri Degree : Political Science Year of graduation : 1976 University : St. Mary's School of Law Area of research : Law Degree Year of graduation : 1979 Job titles held : Real-estate Attorney, and Associate Publisher Employers : Drury Industries, Southeast Missourian, and the State of Missouri Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: State office Running for position: Lt. Governor Chamber/district: Incumbent: Yes First elected: November 1994 Previous elective offices : Missouri State Senator and President Pro Tem of the Senate Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : N/A Address 105 …

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Patch Political Potpourri

Kickoff of Filing Sets Stage for August Campaigns

Plus: Updated caucus locations, St. Louis County Lincoln Days and more endorsements in the U.S. Senate race.

The kickoff of Missouri’s biennial filing day is often littered with surprises. But this year’s iteration may have taken the cake. Obviously, the biggest news is U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan’s decision to run in the 1st Congressional District. The St. Louis City Democrat had considered running in the GOP-leaning 2nd Congressional District, but instead decided to enter into a race that will have him battling U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay (D-St. Louis City). That race will be closely watched, since the district that encompasses all of St. Louis City and some of St. Louis County has a heavy Democratic lean. In essence, winning the Democratic primary is tantamount to election. An auxiliary effect of Carnahan’s decision means there probably won’t be a major …

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