KSMU http://www.ksmu.org/content/category/34/2/ http://www.ksmu.org/media/mp3/itunes_image.jpg http://www.ksmu.org/content/category/34/2/ Congressman Roy Blunt of Southwest Missouri says he's stepping down as minority whip in the US House of Representatives. KSMU's Jennifer Moore reports. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3857Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3857Itemid,2/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:51:11 -0600 For African Americans who lived through the civil rights movement and bore witness to segregation, the election of Barack Obama, America's first black president, marks an emotional milestone. Springfield City Councilman Denny Whayne is one local African American who was moved by what Obama's election means for the country. KSMU's ... http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3856Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3856Itemid,2/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:15:06 -0600 Even though Barack Obama is the President-elect of the United States, Missouri's choice for president is still undecided. KSMU's Kristian Kriner reports. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3853Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3853Itemid,2/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:47:01 -0600 Greene County Democrats filled the ballrooms of the Clarion Hotel on South Glenstone to watch election night coverage and celebrate the many victories for the party, the biggest of which was the election of Barack Obama as president. KSMU's Brett Moser reported from the event to gather reactions from those in attendance as well as responses f... http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3851Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3851Itemid,2/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:12:07 -0600 Local Republicans waited in anticipation at the Oasis Convention Center Tuesday night as a mixed slate of election results were announced throughout the night. KSMU's Kristian Kriner was there and reports. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3850Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3850Itemid,2/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:30:07 -0600 While many tend to watch election results come in from the comfort of their own homes, some in Springfield chose to watch at a unique location: a bar. KSMU's Nathan McVay went out to a downtown bar and spoke to the locals who were taking in more than just the results. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3849Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3849Itemid,2/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:12:22 -0600 Though Democrat Barack Obama emerged the overwhelming victor nationwide Tuesday night, the majority of Greene County voters voted for Republican candidate John McCain. KSMU's Benjamin Fry has more on the candidates who came out ahead in Greene County. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3848Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3848Itemid,2/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:49:03 -0600 Republican Congressman Kenny Hulshof has conceded the governor's race to his Democratic opponent, Jeremiah "Jay" Nixon. KSMU's Jennifer Moore spoke with reporter Jack Cunningham, who was on the scene in Columbia, moments after Hulshof took the stage to give his concession speech Tuesday night. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3846Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3846Itemid,2/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:40:02 -0600 We've heard the phrase "historic election" countless times. But as to why it's truly historic gets into a topic that's a bit sensitive for some: race. The color of one candidate's skinandmdash;namely, Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama--is a known factor that will no doubt influence some voters' d... http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3842Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3842Itemid,2/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:18:26 -0600 While voters are getting energized about casting their ballots tomorrow, people working at the polling places are preparing for long lines and big crowds. KSMU's Alvin Chen has more. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3841Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3841Itemid,2/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:30:14 -0600 An estimated 30,000 people filled and surrounded Parkview High School's JFK stadium in Springfield Saturday evening to see Barack Obama speak days before Tuesday's historical election. KSMU's Nathan McVay has the story. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3838Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3838Itemid,2/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:59:22 -0600 With Election Day just around the corner, there's one issue we've yet to profile. KSMU's Kristian Kriner has more on Question 1. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3833Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3833Itemid,2/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:28:32 -0500 Election Day is six days away, and all Missouri voters will be asked to weigh in on three propositions when they cast their ballots. As part of our special election series, "Know Your Ballot," KSMU's Jennifer Moore explains the third of these measures: Proposition C. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3821Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3821Itemid,2/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:15:16 -0500 One week from Tuesday, about three million Missourians will step into a ballot booth, draw the curtain, and do their part to elect a new president and governor. But also appearing on every ballot will be three propositions which, if passed, will change Missouri law. In our special election series, "Know Your Ballot," KSMU's Jennif... http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3812Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3812Itemid,2/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:32:45 -0500 On Friday, Congressman Kenny Hulshof and Attorney General Jay Nixon took one last chance to explain their policies and tie each other to current problems in the state. KSMU's Benjamin Fry reports. http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3810Itemid,2/ http://www.ksmu.org/component/option,com_contenttask,viewid,3810Itemid,2/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:37:23 -0500