We’re two days away from the general election, and the latest news in the gubernatorial race is the President’s endorsement of Chris Koster.
In a new radio advertisement, President Barack Obama says Koster will work to “protect the Affordable Care Act from Republicans working to take folks’ insurance away. He’ll finally expand Medicaid in Missouri, giving more folks the financial security of health care” as well as fight for public education and raise the minimum wage.
“My name might not be on the ballot this year. But all the progress we’ve made together sure is. Chris Koster will build on that progress, not roll it back,” President Obama finished.
The Greitens’ campaign quickly attacked the Democrat in response, with Greitens tweeting out a video with the President’s remarks, saying “ President Obama endorses Koster. I’ll stand up to liberal politicians like Obama, Clinton, and Koster and take Missouri in a new direction.”
President Obama endorses Koster. I’ll stand up to liberal politicians like Obama, Clinton, and Koster and take Missouri in a new direction. pic.twitter.com/074xNqZrIh
— Eric Greitens (@EricGreitens) November 6, 2016
Greitens’ campaign also released ads about Koster’s tenure in Missouri politics, featuring children counting to the number 22 before a voice says “22 years is enough.”
Chris Koster has been in office for 22 years. 22 years…is enough. pic.twitter.com/KYQJXGiO3F
— Eric Greitens (@EricGreitens) November 6, 2016
Both gubernatorial candidates paused to take a breath on Sunday. Neither took the day off, but relaxed schedules seem to have been on the menu as both men prepare for what is surely to be a long 48 hours.
Greitens was scheduled to host a rally in St. Louis at 4 p.m., before preparing for a day of travel around the state on Monday.
The democratic candidate, Chris Koster, also spent the day in St. Louis, worshiping at Sunday morning mass and spending time with the campaign volunteers in the afternoon.
Humbled to worship this morning with Dr. Clark, Rev. Price, and Rev. Witherspoon in St. Louis. pic.twitter.com/zF9QbNDOIy
— Chris Koster (@Koster4Missouri) November 6, 2016
Great to see so many excited volunteers in St. Louis doing everything they can to get out the vote! #mogov pic.twitter.com/ufBqtbYiOw
— Chris Koster (@Koster4Missouri) November 6, 2016
No campaign contributions to report for Sunday, November 6th.
Benjamin Peters was a reporter for The Missouri Times and Missouri Times Magazine and also produced the #MoLeg Podcast. He joined The Missouri Times in 2016 after working as a sports editor and TV news producer in mid-Missouri. Benjamin is a graduate of Missouri State University in Springfield.
