Missouri Democratic Party

Arrest Record Of Ex-Democratic Director Expunged

The Associated Press and Chris McDaniel — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:59:51 +0000

A judge has expunged the arrest record of a former executive director of the Missouri Democratic Party.

An order Friday by St. Louis Circuit Judge Robert Dierker says the arrest of Matthew Teter following a domestic incident was based on false information. The order also says there's no probable cause to believe he committed an offense and that no charges will be pursued.

Politically Speaking: Taxes And Tenured Teachers Debated In First Half Of Mo. Legislative Session

Chris McDaniel — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:17:42 +0000

Jason Rosenbaum is out this week, so we have St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin filling in. Marshall joins Jo Mannies of the St. Louis Beacon and Chris McDaniel of St. Louis Public Radio to discuss the week in politics.

Mo. Democratic Party Files Ethics Complaints Against Akin

Chris McDaniel — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:13:51 +0000

Update 9/27/12 9:30 AM with response from Akin campaign.

The Missouri Democratic Party has filed ethics complaints against Todd Akin, alleging wrongdoing for coordinating with a Super PAC in exchange for campaign cash.

Two complaints were filed against Akin by the party:

Clay and Carnahan disagree on impact of primary race

Bill Raack — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:53:34 +0000

Missouri congressmen Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan have some differences of opinion when it comes to the potential political impact of their Democratic primary battle.

Both are running for the Democratic nomination in the 1^st congressional district, which Clay has represented since 2001. Carnahan decided to challenge Clay after Carnahan’s south St. Louis city and county district was split up following the 2010 census. Clay calls the situation “unfortunate".

Carnahan will challenge Clay for Congress

Rachel Lippmann — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:45:33 +0000

Originally posted at 9 a.m. Updated at 1:45 p.m. with comments from Carnahan, Clay and analysts.

A potentially nasty Democratic primary is brewing in the St. Louis area.