Surprise, surprise: Farm Bureau backs Hulshof
The votes are counted and Republican Kenny Hulshof has won the endorsement for governor from the Missouri Farm Bureau’s regional political action committees. He got 96 percent of the vote.
Both Hulshof and Democrat Jay Nixon made speeches and took questions at Farm Bureau headquarters this morning. While Nixon’s reception was cordial, it was clear that Hulshof was among close friends.
“I’ve stood with you not just because of the policies but because I’m one of you,” said Hulshof, who grew up on a farm that he still manages in Bertrand, Mo.
Nixon noted that he got the Farm Bureau’s endorsement the first time he ran for state Senate — 22 years ago. But he was a realist, telling reporters afterward: “They’re going to support the Republican establishment, we all know that. But I have deep respect for the farm families of our state.”
The two men showed their differences on issues ranging from the nonpartisan court plan to health care to utility rates. More to come in tomorrow’s dead-tree edition.
3 dollars and a Farm Bureau endorsement is worth about 3 dollars. They have lost all of their influence and this just doesnt matter to anyone. Not many years ago people did care about what farm bureau thought but that day has come and gone. They have lost all creditability in the capitol from what people there tell me. And that is often republicans.
Woody, you may be a challenge to Garrison for biggest liar. Unless your grandfather enjoyed sharing his voting record with you, I highly doubt you know a damn thing about which way he voted.
Reddog, tell me one way that the democrats have helped your cause in life as a union member.