A Nixon White House in 2016? Possible, Some Pundits Say

It's a bit early, but Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon's name is being bandied about as part of a Democratic ticket in 2016.

As Gov. Jay Nixon and Sen. Claire McCaskill led a blue resurgence in a red state in 2012, some started mixing mentions of the Missouri governor with the year 2016. St. Louis Post Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan may have been among the first to suggest a Democratic Nixon taking run at White House. But national media have since picked up on the fact that Nixon, a Democrat, has turned up the ability to appeal to Republicans as part of this year's re-election effort, as chronicled by the Huffington Post. “I think if Gov. Nixon were to run for president in 2016, he would use the Bill Clinton model from 1992 and run as a centrist or moderate,” said David Kimball, professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Others …

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MD Rabbi Alam, Candidate for Secretary of State

MD Rabbi Alam has previously served as a Jackson County Democratic Committeeman.

Name : Mr. MD Rabbi Alam Also known as : MD for MO Date of birth : 30 November 1974 Place of residence : Kansas City Attended college : Yes College : National University Degree : BA in Political Science Year of graduation : 1996 University : University of Missouri Kansas City Degree : Masters in Mathematics Year of graduation : 2010 University : Working on my Ph. D at University of North Texas Denton Area of research : Computer Information System Year of graduation : In Progress Has served in the military: Yes Rank : Sergeant Date when discharged from duty : 17 July 2005 Job titles held : Director of Operation Employers : P/Strada LLC Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: State office Running for position: Secretary of State Chamber/…

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Ward 3 City Council Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues: Michael Hachmeister

Candidate Michael Hachmeister responds to our e-interview questions on issues facing Maryland Heights.

Editor's Note: Maryland Heights Patch experienced technical difficulties, resulting in Michael Hachmeister's E-interview response being lost. The candidate submitted his answers on Friday, March 18 at 9:19 a.m. We regret the error and have published his responses immediately after discovering the problem. On April 5, voters will cast their vote in the Maryland Heights Municipal Elections. Three Maryland Heights Residents are running for the Ward Three City Council Seat.  The seat was held by Mary Nichols, who left the city council in December after being elected to Missouri's House of Representatives. Michael Hachmeister was appointed to continue in her place until the next election. Recently Maryland Heights Patch reached out to all three…

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Daily PatchCast: Pratzel's Bakery to Reopen in St. Louis, Wentzville Won't Pursue Compressed Natural Gas Facility and More

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Daily PatchCast: Loop Businesses Say They'd Fight Plan to Charge Evening Parking Fee, Updates Expected on Westminster Christian Academy and More

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Municipal Election Filing Ends Tuesday

The last day to file for a city council spot is Tuesday.

The Maryland Heights City Clerk's Office said Jan. 10 that no other candidates have filed for election since Dec. 29 — when Maryland Heights Patch reported Ward 3 had two candidates running for the city council spot. As of Jan. 10, the candidates are... The last day to file for candidacy is Tuesday, Jan. 18.

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