This week鈥檚 election edition of Politically Speaking examines how national and state-based political figures are assisting Attorney General Josh Hawley and U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill鈥檚 campaigns.
Hawley received from Vice President Mike Pence, who swung through the St. Louis area on Thursday to promote President Donald Trump鈥檚 policies. Meanwhile across the state, House Democrats are trying to a link involving Senate President Ron Richard with Hawley.
In addition to recapping a few of the week鈥檚 top events, 漏 2024 外网天堂鈥檚 Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies break down two Democratic primaries for St. Louis-based congressional seats.
The first contest of note is a race between Congressman Lacy Clay and Florissant resident Cori Bush. Clay has never lost an election and wants to use his congressional seniority to help some of the 1st Congressional District鈥檚 economically distressed areas. Bush is hoping to ride an anti-establishment wave that
In the 2nd Congressional District, five Democrats are stepping up to try and take on Republican Congresswoman Ann Wagner this fall. The three main competitors are Cort Vanostran, Mark Osmack and Bill Haas. While the 2nd Congressional District was designed to be a Republican district, the Democratic contenders believe they can ride a 鈥渂lue wave鈥� in November to victory.
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