Let’s be honest, Cora was a lot. She had more potential, as much just plain raw political talent as anyone around Missouri politics. She was oftentimes the smartest person in most of the rooms I was in with her.
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If you're reading this over the top of your mask while sipping your Starbucks sitting in your Prius on some cul-de-sac in the suburbs, then you probably love this map.
"You know you’re in a true crisis when whatever you do, or whatever you say, a reasonable person can argue the other side to a draw."
"In keeping with the bizarreness of this story, it was a St. Louis County legislator that is crossing the river to help his neighbors in St. Charles County."
"It’s a big-league tough job, and it’s kinda like being an only child — sometimes you just can’t win."
Hot out of the oven for Thanksgiving, I thought it was a good time to pass out some game balls for the next phase of the holiday, football.
"No one did the job as professionally and competently, and in more troubled waters, than the outgoing commissioner, Sarah Steelman."
"I've personally felt like the approach Missouri has taken to COVID-19 has been one of the best of any in the country."
"That is Mike Parson’s job, to make sure the vaccine is available to everyone who wants it."
Here's a look at where the U.S. Senate candidates stand following the second-quarter campaign filing reports.