Onder may up the ante in 9th District race
WASHINGTON–The contest to replace Rep. Kenny Hulshof, R-Columbia, is already a 10-candidate brouhaha. Now comes the news that it could get even more hotly-contested—or at least more expensive.
The AP reports that Missouri Republican Bob Onder might put more of his own money into his bid, since the so -called “millionaire’s amendment” was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court last week. The provision was designed to level the playing field for challengers to wealthy candidates who dip into their own bank accounts to finance their campaigns.
Here’s what the AP says:
“The extra cash could give Onder a lift over four other GOP candidates running in the primary. The wealthy doctor from St. Charles has already poured $250,000 into the race.
Campaign manager T.J. Maloney says Onder will wait until the final days before the Aug. 5 primary to decide.”
Five Republicans, four Democrats, and one Libertarian are competing to replace Hulshof, who is running for governor.
Once again I must ask, why would such a wealthy individual want the thankless job of congressman? I guess some people (republicans) feel the need to govern over us peons.