Coleman endorses Wright-Jones
In a move not wholly unexpected, outgoing state Sen. Maida Coleman today endorsed state Rep. Robin Wright-Jones in the Democratic Aug. 5 primary to select Coleman’s successor.
“I recruited Robin to replace me in the state House when I ran for the Senate,” Coleman said today, shortly before headlining a news conference at Wright-Jones’ campaign office at 2400 S. Jefferson.
Coleman, the state Senate’s minority leader, lauded Wright-Jones strong support for public education and cited Wright-Jones’ earlier endorsements from various state and local teachers groups.
Neither mentioned by name Wright-Jones’ rival, state Rep. Rodney Hubbard. But both cited his financial support from voucher-advocate Rex Sinquefield as exidence that Hubbard didn’t hold the same respect for public schools, especially in the city of St. Louis.
Also present to show his support for Wright-Jones: the Rev. Sammie Jones, former president of the St. Louis Clergy Coalition. The reverend said he was acting as an individual, and not as a representative of any group.
As far as her own political or professional future, Coleman said she was now focusing solely on the August and November elections, and her efforts to help various Democrats.
Besides Wright-Jones, Coleman mentioned “my friend,” the likely Democratic nominee for governor, Attorney General Jay Nixon.




Great news for Robin! Maida has been a true fighter against the Blunt administration. We need someone like Robin to continue to good fight for the working class citizens of St. Louis city. Go Robin!