A Nixon White House in 2016? Possible, Some Pundits Say

It's a bit early, but Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon's name is being bandied about as part of a Democratic ticket in 2016.

As Gov. Jay Nixon and Sen. Claire McCaskill led a blue resurgence in a red state in 2012, some started mixing mentions of the Missouri governor with the year 2016. St. Louis Post Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan may have been among the first to suggest a Democratic Nixon taking run at White House. But national media have since picked up on the fact that Nixon, a Democrat, has turned up the ability to appeal to Republicans as part of this year's re-election effort, as chronicled by the Huffington Post. “I think if Gov. Nixon were to run for president in 2016, he would use the Bill Clinton model from 1992 and run as a centrist or moderate,” said David Kimball, professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Others …

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Clint Zweifel Re-elected as Missouri State Treasurer

Democratic incumbent Clint Zweifel gave his acceptance speech just before midnight Tuesday, after a night of number watching in a close race with Republican challenger Cole McNary.

Democratic incumbent Clint Zweifel and Republican challenger Rep. Cole McNary faced off in the Nov. 6 election for the position of Missouri State Treasurer.  As results came in Tuesday night, both candidates gathered with friends and family at St. Louis area watch parties. Initially, it was a tight race, but ultimately Zweifel declared victory and thanked his supporters just before midnight. "I think a lot of this illustrates hard work and investment in each other," Zweifel said. With 100 percent of the precincts counted early Wednesday morning, Zweifel had 50.3 percent of the vote and McNary had 45.5 percent of the vote. Zweifel tells Patch McNary did call him and concede Tuesday night. Both parties tell Patch they knew it would be a …

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Join A Live Chat Wednesday Night During The Romney-Obama Debate

Comment live on 2012 Presidential Debate as it happens Wednesday night on Patch.

If you can't make it to the Des Peres or St. Charles Wehrenberg Theatres to view the 2012 Presidential Debate with Patch and FOX2, you still can share your comments with us and other Patch users. Joining our live chat is easy. Just click on the Cover It Live window above. You can sign yourself up for a reminder about the event, and then join us later this evening. We're looking forward to chatting with you!

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Robyn Hamlin, Republican Candidate for Missouri's 1st District

Hamlin is one of the Republicans vying to face the winner of the Aug. 7 Democratic primary.

Name: Robyn Hamlin Date of birth: 42 Place of residence: Unincorporated St. Louis County Attended college: Yes College: SIUE Degree: none - ran out of money Job titles held: Group Health Insurance Agent, Landlord, Aide for Disabled Employers: NA Party affiliation: Republican Running for: Federal office Running for position: Congress, 1st Congressional District Chamber/district: Incumbent: No Previous elective offices: NA Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: 2010 Address to be announced shortly St. Louis MO 63121 Website: www.HamlinForCongress.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Hamlin-for-Congress I am a very hard worker and will do a good job for the people of the district. We must end the political family dynasties that think it is …

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Gregg Palermo

11:23 am on Saturday, July 28, 2012

Thanks for your concern. Actually, right at the very top it says she is ONE of the Republicans running. Patch has been working feverishly over the last 3 weeks to reach out to all candidates on the August ballot. We invite everyone to fill out a campaign profile.   more ›

Hazelwood Election 2012

Video: Senate Candidates Debate Minimum Wage But None Know the Correct Amount

Do Todd Akin, John Brunner or Sarah Steelman know Missouri's minimum wage? It appears they do not, according to this video from a Friday debate.

In this video of a debate Friday KMOX's Charlie Brennan hosted, all three of Missouri's Republican U.S. Senate candidates insist Missouri's minimum wage is too high, but were unable to state the amount of Missouri's minimum wage. Watch as Akin and Brunner admit to not knowing the minimum wage, while Sarah Steelman makes an incorrect guess. The minimum wage in the state of Missouri is currently $7.25. Working City of Hazelwood residents, can a candidate be for the people if they aren't in touch with issues like the minimum wage amount?

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Hazelwood Election 2011

Assessor Candidates Voice Concerns, Plans in Public Forum

L.K. Wood and Jake Zimmerman both stressed the need to revamp the property assessment system.

Two candidates running for St. Louis County Assessor — one with more than 30 years of real estate experience and the other with a political and legislative background — both promised they would get property assessments right the first time. Republican candidate and long-time realtor L. K. “Chip” Wood faced Democratic candidate and current Missouri State Rep. Jake Zimmerman (83rd Dist.) Saturday in a candidate forum, co-sponsored by the Lemay and Affton chambers of commerce at Bayless High School. Each candidate had 15 minutes to explain how they would straighten out what both said was a broken assessment system and then answered questions from an audience of about 75 St. Louis County residents. The St. Louis County Department of Revenue’s …

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