Politics 2006 Archive

politics 2006 archive

Talking Politics from KBIA News brings you a weekly look at politics in Missouri. Formerly known as Political Pulse, this program presents stories from the political arena. Hosted by Sara Wittmeyer.

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Fall 2006 Archive

11/7/06: A Political Pulse extra:
Who gets the job? It’s decision time.
Click on the audio to hear extended interviews with the candidates.

U.S. Rep., Ninth District:
Duane Burghard, Democrat
Kenny Hulshof, Republican

State House, 23rd District:
Jeff Harris, Democrat

State House, 24th District:
Jim Ritter, Democrat
Ed Robb, Republican

State House, 9th District:
Paul Quinn, Democrat

Associate Circuit Judge Division 10:
Leslie Schneider, Democrat
Connie Sullivan, Republican

Associate Circuit Judge Division 11:
Deborah Daniels, Democrat
Dale Roberts, Republican

Boone County Commissioner:
Ken Pearson, Democrat
Keith Schnarre, Republican

We also have a conversation with Wendy Noren, Boone County Clerk, about what she’s been doing to avoid election-day catastrophes.

10/31/06 One week and counting … to election day. We take a look at the latest news, check in with local campaign headquarters, and hear from Terry Smith on this week's Political Pulse.

10/24/06 The races are heating up, new polls are out, and we've got a wrap-up of election news, and a new commentary from Terry Smith.

10/17/06 A University of Missouri researcher finds that the kinds of political ads that are most effective are … the positive ones? Evidently, it’s true. … And we catch up with Missouri State Representative Ed Robb on the campaign trail for re-election to his 24th district legislative seat. … Plus another installment in our weekly commentary, Mr. Smith Talks to Washington.

10/10/06 Local candidates hit the ground running, 300 Democratic women join forces, and a new commentary from Terry Smith ... all just ahead on Political Pulse, with Sarah Ashworth.

10/3/06 Five weeks out, and campaigns are gearing up … especially the one between Jim Talent and Claire McCaskill. This week we take a look at who’s speaking up for them. Plus, a coffee chat with two local judicial candidates, and another commentary from Terry Smith.

9/26/06 An update on the many twists and turns of Governor Blunt’s MOHELA plan … chatting over coffee with candidates Ed Robb and Jim Ritter … and a new commentary from Terry Smith.

9/19/06 A look at how county clerks are struggling to put together this year’s election ballot … "coffee chats" with Jeff Harris and Patrick Crabtree ... and a commentary by Terry Smith. Those stories on the inaugural edition of KBIA's Political Pulse, with your host, Sarah Ashworth.