To be fair to Spence Jackson, the spokesperson for the gubernatorial campaign of state Treasurer Sarah Steelman, every new political cycle offers a chance to work for different candidates, including some who might go up against your former allies. It’s got to be tough for the political workers who go from campaign to campaign, seeking employment.

Such is the case with Jackson today, as he spins the Steelman position against U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof, who seems to have the unofficial backing of the Blunt clan. Jackson used to work for Gov. Matt Blunt.

So with that caveat in mind, Jackson might want to peruse the clips a bit before taking the new company line.

Here’s Jackson yesterday, when suggesting that the Missouri Chamber’s endorsement of Hulshof is no big deal:

“This is a Jefferson City-based lobbying group trying to shroud Congressman Hulshof’s record on earmarks, pork barrel spending and record deficits.”

Here’s Jackson in 2004 after Blunt secured the same endorsement:

“The endorsements of groups like the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, the Farm Bureau, the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police played an instrumental role in the governor-elect’s victory.”