Extra
Audio . . . 11/27/00
What's next for
Jim Talent
The Republican candidate
for Governor lost by less than one percent. KSMU's Missy Shelton speaks
with Jim Talent about his future plans
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Extra
Audio . . . 11/27/00
Governor - Elect
Bob Holden
Missouri's Governor Elect
Bob Holden is preparing for the day he takes office. KSMU's Missy Shelton
talks with Holden about his January 8th inauguration and his
administration
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Transition
Office Website
Extra
Audio . . . 11/15/00
Control of the
Missouri Senate
The Missouri House of
Representatives stood locked in a stalemate for much of this past
legislative session. In the upcoming session, the potential for gridlock
is in the Missouri Senate. KSMU's Missy Shelton reports on the efforts of
both Republicans and Democrats to avoid gridlock.
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Extra
Audio . . . 11/15/00
A Child
reacts to the Presidential Election
One ten year old in
Southwest Missouri is watching closely the recount going on in Florida.
Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton interviews Jackie Fugitt about the
election.
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Extra
Audio . . . 11/01/00
Voter
Turnout
Voter turnout in
different parts of Missouri will affect the two major parties in different
ways. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton discusses the impact of Voter turnout
with a Political Scientist.
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Extra
Audio . . . 10/30/00
Constitutional Amendment
3
In addition to voting for
President, US Senate and a variety of other races, Voters will consider
three constitutional amendments. KSMU's Missy Shelton has this story on
the constitutional amendment that deals with the State's Salary
Commission.
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Amendment
three
Extra
Audio . . . 10/27/00
Proposition 'B'
Finding an effective tool
to initiate campaign finance reform is a difficult task. Listen as KSMU's
Missy Shelton talks with people who support Proposition 'B' and those who
oppose it.
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 10/26/00 - Cafe Reports
Voters in
Springfield
You've heard comments and
thoughts from Voters in small towns throughout the Ozarks. Now listen as
KSMU's Missy talks with voters right here in Springfield about the
upcoming election
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EXTRA
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Extra
Audio . . . 10/24/00
Proposition 'A'
On November 7th, voters
will decide whether or not they want to decrease the construction of new
billboard. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton talks with people on both sides
of the issue
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Link
to Proposition 'A' text
On the
Campaign Trail . . . 10/24/00 - The focus on Local Races
Campaigning for
the 139th District house seat
There is no incumbent in
the race so two newcomers to politics are vying for the house seat in
Northern Greene county. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton talks to these two
candidates about their campaigns and the issues they care about
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 10/17/00 - The focus on Local Races
The House Race in
136th District
The race for the House of
Representatives seat in the 136th district pits the Republican
who held this seat in the early 1990's against a democratic newcomer who
has the endorsement of the departing Representative in this district.
Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton talks with these two candidates about the
issues and their campaigns
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EXTRA
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 10/16/00 - The focus on Local Races
On the Road with
the Talent Campaign
Running for statewide
office requires candidates to spend long hours on the road meeting and
greeting voters. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton goes on the road with
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Talent
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EXTRA
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 10/12/00 - Cafe Reports
Mount Vernon
Residents discuss the Elections
Every morning folks
gather at the Dalmas family Restaurant in Mount Vernon to "Solve the
world's problems on a daily basis". Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton
talks to these folks about the issues they care about in the upcoming
elections
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EXTRA
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 10/10/00 - The focus on Local Races
The Race for the
142nd District
This year's campaign
season is entering the home stretch. Candidates running for office are
hitting the campaign trail to get their message out to voters. Listen as
KSMU's Missy Shelton reports on the race for a house of representatives
seat in Christian Country where the incumbent could be the next speaker of
the House.
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EXTRA
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 10/09/00 - The focus on Local Races
On the Road with
the Holden Campaign
The Election is just a
few weeks away. That means candidates are busy on the campaign trial.
KSMU's Missy Shelton spends time with the Democratic candidate for
Governor Bob Holden
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 10/05/00 - Cafe Reports
Political views in
Ava
The Highway house Cafe in
Ava is a place where folks gather to talk about a wide range of issues.
Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton talks with some of the Highway House cafe
patrons about the upcoming election.
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 10/03/00 - The focus on Local Races
The Race for the
135th District
Candidates running for
seats in the Missouri House of Representatives are campaigning hard as
election day approaches. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton introduces you to
the Republican and Democrat vying for the seat in the 135th district.
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EXTRA
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Extra
Audio . . . 10/02/00
Mrs. Lieberman
Visits Springfield
The wife of Democratic
Vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman came to the South Side Senior
Center in Springfield. KSMU's Missy Shelton talks with Hadassah Lieberman
about her visit to the Ozarks
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 9/28/00 - Cafe Reports
Talking Politics
in Bolivar
At D's Nifty Cafe in
Bolivar folks gather early in the morning for coffee and discussions about
the upcoming elections. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton gives you a
sampling of the discussion.
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 9/26/00 - The focus on Local Races
The Race for the
137th District
The fate of individual
house seats will determine which party controls the Missouri House of
Representatives for the next two years. With the Democrats holding only a
slim majority in the lower chamber, every individual race becomes
increasingly important. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton highlights a race
in Springfield for the 137th district seat.
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EXTRA
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On the
Campaign Trail . . . 9/21/00 - Cafe Reports
Politics in Aurora
All over the Ozarks
voters gather informally to discuss politics. Listen as KSMU's Missy
Shelton brings you the thoughts of some voters in Aurora, Missouri as they
converse over coffee at the Copper Cup cafe
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Extra
Audio . . . 9/21/00
Control of the
Missouri Senate
Political intrigue
surrounds several post election day scenarios. Listen as KSMU's Missy
Shelton explores these hypothetical scenarios and the implications they
have for both parties
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/18/00
Reaction of some
Missouri delegates to Al Gore's Speech
The Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore gave his acceptance speech
last night in the closing session of the democratic national Convention in Los Angeles. KSMU's
Missy Shelton has reaction from some Missouri delegates to Gore's Speech
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/18/00
Delegates from
Northwest Arkansas on the Convention
As the Democratic
National Convention ended in Los Angeles last night, KSMU's Emily Rusinko
caught up with some delegates from Northwest Arkansas to get their
comments on the week's events
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/18/00
A first time
delegates thoughts on the Convention
The Democratic National
Convention wrapped up last night. KSMU's Emily Rusinko has comments on a
first time delegate's thoughts on the event
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/18/00
Diversity at the
Conventions
The Democratic National
Convention wrapped up last night and it was hard not to notice the diverse
faces of the delegates this week. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton looks at
why the delegates to the democratic convention were diverse while the
delegates to the republican convention were disproportionately white
according to an associated press survey.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/18/00
Missouri delegates
are not coming home empty-handed
The 2000 Democratic National
Convention might be over, but the Missouri delegates say they have more to
take home than memories. Listen as KSMU's Emily Rusinko tells us about the
various collectibles and souvenirs the delegates
are bringing back home.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/17/00
Newspaper Article
Questions Party's Confidence in Gore
The cover story in
Thursday's edition of USAToday talks about the uncertainty among delegates
about Al Gore's ability to beat George W Bush. Listen as KSMU's Missy
Shelton talks with the chair of the National Democratic Party about the
article.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/17/00
A Look at the
Process
As you watch the Democratic
National Convention in Los Angeles this week, there are some things about
the process used to select the presidential nominee you might not know.
Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton gives you a look at the process and what
happened in the months leading up to the convention that set the process
in motion.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/17/00
A Critique of
Convention Speakers
Wednesday, Missouri's
delegates to the Democratic Convention in Los Angeles listened to speeches
from a variety of high-profile speakers. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton
speaks with delegates to see what they thought about some of the speeches.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/17/00
Delegates find
more than the convention in Los Angeles
The Missouri delegates have been
busy all week attending the convention. But there's more for the delegates
to do in a city the size of Los Angeles. Listen as KSMU's Emily Rusinko
reports on the tours some delegates have been taking.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/17/00
Free Time at the
National Convention
While delegates to the Democratic
National Convention in Los Angeles do attend to serious political matters,
they also have a lot of free time. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton
interviews the delegates who can't seem to stop talking about what
celebrities they've seen at various parties this week.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/16/00
Missouri's
Delegates Get Great Seats
The Missouri delegates to the
Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles have seats that are front
and center on the floor. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton explores why
Missouri delegates got such great seats.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/16/00
Congressman Dick
Gephardt Addresses Missouri Delegates
Each morning this week, Missouri's
delegates to the Democratic National Convention gather at their hotel in
Pasadena, California to conduct their caucus meeting. They hear from
various party leaders who cover a wide range of topics. Listen as Missy
Shelton tells you more about Tuesday's caucus when the delegates got to
hear from the top Democrat in the U-S House of Representatives.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/15/00
A conversation
with Missouri's youngest delegates
The delegates to the Democratic
National Convention in Los Angeles are not only from all over the country,
but also from all age groups. Listen as KSMU's Emily Rusinko talks with
two of Missouri's youngest delegates abouttheir political ambitions and
experiences at the convention so far this week.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/15/00
Carnahan Talks
about His Senate Race
This week during the
Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, people from all over the
country are coming up to Mel Carnahan to wish him luck in his senate race.
Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton talks with Missouri's governor about the
attention his senatorial race is attracting.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/15/00
Parties for the
Political Parties
This week, delegates get
free meals and free drinks during various luncheons and parties. Most of
the time, large corporations with a vested interest foot the bill. Listen
as KSMU's Missy Shelton talks with a top businessman about his company's
luncheon for the Missouri delegates.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/15/00
Security at the
Democratic National Convention
Images of protestors are a part of
the national media's coverage of the Democratic National Convention.
Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton talks with Missouri's delegates about the
protestors and the potential for violence.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/14/00
International
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention
KSMU's Missy Shelton interviews
two members of the National Party of Nigeria who have been invited to the
Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles to learn more about the
Democratic Process.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/14/00
An Experienced
Delegate's Expectations
For some of Missouri's
delegates this is their first trip to a national convention. Then there
are those who have been several times in the past. Listen as KSMU's Missy
Shelton interviews a Springfield woman who offers her wisdom and
expectations as she prepares for to participate as a delegate for the
fifth time at the Democratic National Convention.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/14/00
A Preview of the
Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National
Convention will welcome first-time delegates as well as experienced
delegates to Los Angeles. Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton talks with the
chair of the Missouri Democratic Party about the upcoming political event.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/04/00
Southwest Missouri
Republicans comment on the Convention
The Chairman of the Springfield
Greene county Republican party and a Republican State Senator from
Springfield have slightly different impressions of the Republican National
Convention
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/03/00
The Possibility of
a Republican Takeover of the Missouri Legislature
Missouri's delegates say they hope
the Republican National Convention will translate to victory for the
Republican party both nationally and at the state level. Listen as KSMU's
Missy Shelton talks with one Missouri lawmaker who is
a
delegate to the national convention.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/03/00
The Chair of the
Missouri Republican Party Discusses the Convention
The head of Missouri's
Republican Party says she is pleased with the way the convention is going.
Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton speaks with the party's chair Ann Wagner
about the convention and the party's platform.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/03/00
Republicans and
Minority Outreach
Top Republicans have talked a lot
during the convention about the importance of welcoming minorities into
the party. However, critics are calling it the "inclusion
illusion," implying the sentiment is just words without actions.
That skepticism extends to Missouri.
Listen as KSMU's Missy Shelton shares the thoughts of Missouri's only
minority Republican lawmaker. She spoke with him on the phone and has this
report.
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From
the Conventions . . . 8/02/00
A Conversation
with a First-Time Convention Delegate
The convention is
halfway over. First-time delegates say they've had some time now to absorb
the spectacle and reflect on the first two days. Listen as KSMU's Missy
Shelton talks with Springfield's state senator Roseann Bentley about her
first trip to the Republican National Convention.
