Chris McDaniel

Beyond November reporter

Chris McDaniel reports for Beyond November, a collaborative reporting project of St. Louis Public Radio, Nine Network of Public Media and the St. Louis Beacon. #BeyondNov

Government
1:58 pm
Thu April 11, 2013

Who Are Missouri's Biggest Lobbyists?

Originally published on Tue April 16, 2013 4:29 pm

Government
7:41 pm
Wed April 10, 2013

Blunt, McCaskill At Odds Over Background Check Bill

Originally published on Thu April 11, 2013 9:04 am

Missouri’s U.S. Senators are divided on a bill that would expand background checks to more gun buyers. Republican Blunt has indicated that he does not support the bill, while Democrat Claire McCaskill says she will.

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Government
4:14 pm
Wed December 19, 2012

Missouri Senators Disagree About Gun Control

Mo. Senator Roy Blunt has said he does not think stricter gun control laws will help prevent violence.

After the tragedy in Connecticut, many are now looking to Congress and the President to enact legislation that will curb gun violence. But Missouri’s Senators don’t agree on what that response should be.

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Election 2012
8:55 am
Wed November 7, 2012

Nixon Re-Elected, Defeats Spence

Credit Nixon: via Missouri Governor’s website, Spence: courtesy Alpha Packaging
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, left, defeated Dave Spence, right, in the Mo. governor's race Tuesday.

In a state that went overwhelmingly for Mitt Romney, Democrat Jay Nixon was re-elected to a second term as governor of Missouri. 

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Government
10:18 am
Mon November 5, 2012

Jobs Are The Focus Of Race For Missouri Governor

Credit Nixon: via Missouri Governor’s website, Spence: courtesy Alpha Packaging
Democratic Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and his Republican challenger Dave Spence.

Four years ago, Missouri Democratic Governor Jay Nixon was elected by 19 points--a landslide. But this time around, it may not be so easy for him.

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Government
4:55 pm
Mon October 22, 2012

Akin On ‘Dog’ Comment: Everybody Knew What I Meant

Republican Congressman Todd Akin is defending his statement comparing his opponent, Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill, to a dog.

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Government
4:46 pm
Mon October 22, 2012

Mo. Attorney General Candidates Even Disagree On Role Of The Office

Credit (via Koster and Martin campaign ads)

In the race for Missouri Attorney General, the two front runners, Democratic incumbent Chris Koster and Republican Ed Martin, agree on few issues.

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Government
8:39 am
Fri October 19, 2012

McCaskill And Akin Face Each Other In Final Debate

Incumbent Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill and Republican challenger Todd Akin squared off in their final debate of the campaign Thursday night. Those hoping for a slugfest were probably disappointed.

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