Why Sebelius’ Endorsement of Obama Is Significant January 31, 2008

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius stunned many observers Tuesday when she endorsed Barack Obama for president.
Her move was significant for reasons that go beyond the impact of the endorsement. The fact that the governor was willing to take such a bold step suggests that Clinton’s campaign is fatally flawed.
First, some context.
Sebelius didn’t just issue a [...]

Women Are Key for Obama’s Hopes in Kansas and Missouri January 30, 2008

Barack Obama loves women in politics. He’s going to rely heavily on some of them to help him defeat Hillary Clinton in Kansas and Missouri on Super Duper Tuesday next week.
Obama put Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Missouri United States Senator Claire McCaskill front and center at his campaign rally in Municipal Auditorium this evening.
He [...]

Sleepy Republican Contests in Missouri and Kansas January 29, 2008

The campaign leading up to the Republican primary in Missouri on February 5 has thus far been a snoozer. The run-up to the Republican caucus in Kansas on February 9 has been equally sleep-inducing.
The Democratic contests, on the other hand, have been in motion for weeks. They’re rollicking affairs already.
Former President Bill Clinton spoke at [...]

Obama Smashes the Clintons in South Carolina January 27, 2008

Barack Obama won a smashing victory over Hillary Clinton in the South Carolina Democratic Primary today.
His two-to-one victory over the Clinton machine was nothing less than stunning. Former President Bill Clinton escaped to Independence to speak at a hastily arranged rally at William Chrisman High School.
Obama won 81% of the African-American vote. He won 24% [...]

Obama’s Fired Up and Ready to Come to Kansas City January 26, 2008

Barack Obama’s fired up and ready to go – to Kansas City.
He’ll appear this coming Tuesday at a large public rally at a location to be announced.
That’s just three days after the South Carolina primary and a week before Super Duper Tuesday. It’s clear that the Missouri Democratic Primary on February 5 matters.
Obama campaign [...]

Why Matt Blunt’s Withdrawal Is a BIG Problem for the Missouri GOP January 25, 2008

Missouri Governor Matt Blunt announced two days ago that he had changed his mind. He would not stand for reelection.
If you were one of the donors who made a large donation to Blunt’s campaign, you could be forgiven for requesting smelling salts.
The truth is that Blunt’s bombshell stunned everyone, including leaders of the Missouri [...]

McCain Wins Redemption in South Carolina January 20, 2008

John McCain won a crucial victory over Mike Huckabee in the South Carolina Republican Primary yesterday.
His victory had to be particularly sweet because his 2000 Straight Talk Express campaign against George W. Bush foundered in the Palmetto State.
That was a particularly brutal political experience. McCain came to South Carolina that year with the [...]

Clinton Builds Winning Coalition In Nevada January 20, 2008

Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in the Nevada caucuses, 51% to 45% over Barack Obama.
As in New Hampshire, her success was fueled by a strong showing among women voters. She also won 64% of the Latino vote. That was a winning combination in Nevada.
It could prove to be a powerful coalition in upcoming primaries [...]

Cleaver Makes Strong Plea For Clinton At HQ Opening January 14, 2008

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver told Hillary Clinton supporters at the opening of her Kansas City headquarters that he won’t allow anyone to spoil this moment: “We will have a woman or an African-American on the ballot for president in November.”

His pride was clear. So was his support of Clinton.

He told the large group of volunteers [...]

Photos from the Clinton Headquarters Opening January 13, 2008

In the photograph at left, Hillary Clinton campaign leaders Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, state director Rachel Storch, and Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders listen to Rev. John Miles. He told the crowd that Clinton would know what to do the moment she entered the White House.
Anne Thurlow attended the Clinton headquarters opening with her dog, Larry. [...]