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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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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Ted Engler, Republican for University Township

Engler currently holds this seat for University City Township.

Name: Mr. Ted Engler Place of residence: University City Attended college: Yes College: University of Denver Degree: B.S. Year of graduation: 1974 Job titles held: NA Employers: NA Party affiliation: Republican Running for: Local office Running for position: University Township Committeeman Chamber/district: Incumbent: Yes First elected: 02 February 2002 Previous elective offices: NA Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA Address Twitter: @TedEngler

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Election 2012

Senate Candidates Debate Minimum Wage, Or Do They?

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 hosted by KMOX's Charlie Brennan, 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.

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Ron Paul Speaking at Town Hall Meeting Today

Lindenwood University is hosting the Presidential hopeful at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 10.

Presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak at a town hall meeting at Lindenwood University on Saturday, March 10. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. in Lindenwood's Hyland Arena in St. Charles. Admission is free and open to the public, audience members will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Paul's appearance comes just seven days before the state Republican caucus to choose delegates to the national convention. Paul has yet to win a Republican primary, and has to date won only 46 delegates to the Republican National Convention. (Romney has 422, Santorum 181, Gingrich 107 and Jon Huntsman, 2. Of the total 1,428 delegates, 1,144 are needed for nomination. The convention will be held Aug. 27 - 30 in Tampa, FL. The 76-year-…

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