Anybody know what portion of the vote for that district is in Columbia? After a quick glance at the district map, I have to agree, this will be VERY hard for an “EMILY’s List” candidate to win. Frankly, I don’t see where that endorsement helps a candidate in any congressional district in Missouri.

while I think Steve Gaw might have been a stronger candidate, I do not think this district is as Republican as people think. Senator Wes Shoemyer (democrat) won a competitive race for the Senate that covers much of the district, excluding the liberal base of Columbia.
Most people do not know what “EMILY’s list” is so I do not think that will matter. But the fact that EMILY’s list has access to trained political operatives and lots of cash will.
It would be an upset, but I think Baker could win this seat. That combined with Kay Barnes win in the NW would make Missouri a very different state politically…

Maybe a few voters, Democrat and Republican will reassess what it means to be “Pro-life” or “Pro-Choice.” When it comes to a Supreme Court decision, that is out of the hands of any U.S. Representative. A U.S. Representative is not even able to influence who sits on the Supreme Court. Congressional District Nine includes all of the city of Columbia. It has two counties in what is widely known as the Ozarks (Miller and Maries). The vast majority of this district is Corridor of Northeaastern Missouri. This district takes almost a triangle shaped chunk out of St. Charles County that is all south of I-70. It is safe to say that most of the people that will vote in this district are “Pro-Life.” A lot of these individuals will be very concerned about keeping taxes low. I would suggest that the Republicans really did not care that much about any of the Democratic choice in the primary. I also humbly suggest that Rep. Onder did not excell in his own area which gave Luetkemeyer a big boost in carrying that priamry.

I am always interested in what Republican operatives anonymously have to say about what the Democrats should do. They are honest people that would never try to lead anyone astray. Also, they are the reason the Republican party is so STRONG right now, so I trust their judgment without hesitation.

The Republicans don’t think a woman can win the 9th District, period.

If Margaret Donnelly doesn’t seek and receive a recount for attorney general, I will have full time to devote to supporting Judy Baker’s campaign among my fellow country folks with the same vigor I devoted to Margaret. And if Margaret does wind up on the ballot, I will load my old car with signs for both candidates and fan across the 9th, just as I worked for Margaret in central Missouri. My motivation is not just that I am a Democrat, but the image of a bunch of smug Republicans chuckling that they face the weak woman candidate.

GO JUDY GO!

ADDENDUM to Jake’s post:

Missouri’s most powerful Republican congressman,Rep. Roy Blunt, headlined a fundraiser Friday for Luetkemeyer in the district.

Blunt said in an interview earlier Friday that he believed that Baker was the Democrat who least fit the 9th District, and would be easiest to beat, a view that apparently reflects the anonymous comments by other Republicans.

Blunt said he planned to be very active in helping Luetkemeyer.

I wouldn’t use Wes Shoemeyer as an example that Judy can follow, Richard.

If I am not mistaken he is a pro-life Democrat, and I think he won the NRA’s endorsement, as well.

If Blunt is going for Luetkemeyer that should help Judy. While Blunt has lots of cash, I can’t imagine why anyone wants to be associated with that name. And yes, I am aware that this is the father, not the crappy Governor, but I do not think it will matter much. Campaigning with him is like campaigning with Bush, better make sure it is in private only.

Pat, I am not sure about all of Wes’ politics. But I do know he was pro-stem cell and the MRL went all out for Behnen (Rep. candidate).

I agree with Holly, republicans think a woman can’t win in the 9th.

As the victor of a tough primary against some great candidates Judy Baker has shown herself to be a tremendous candidate and will give Blaine Luetkemeyer a tough race.

If Mrs. Baker is such a liberal and weak candidate and can’t win outside of her home county of Boone then please explain to me how she beat Steve Gaw by 18% in the northern most county of Clark and 13% in the southern most county of Crawford?

The most conservative Dem. Lyndon Bode lost Crawford Co by nearly 41% and Clark by 38%. I think this is going to be a very exciting race and look forward to a Baker victory in November.

I’m sure if Gaw had won the Republicans would have said the same stuff. (edited for language/JW)

Isn’t it funny that no matter what the news it’s always good for Republicans… according to Republicans. Baker is going to be just fine. And I look forward to watching Luetkemeyer lecture her on womens reproductive rights. That ought to be fun, what with Blaine not having a uterus and all.

How can Judy Baker, the wife of a Baptist preacher, be pro-homosexual and pro-abortion? Does she not believe in the Bible?

How can a “real babtist” not be screaming at the top of his/her lungs about the Christian American athletes participation at the Olympics in China? A nation that forces familes to have abortions for population control? A nation that ignores this great “mother earth” that our Lord and Savior has given us the privilage to occupy till our judgement day? A nation that employes children in their sweat shops making garments for our American Corporations?

Bubba Union,

I agree with your points you make on China. We should have boycotted the Olympics for the reasons you have stated. That being said, what does the Olympics have to do with Judy Baker? She is either pro-Christian, or pro-abortion. She shouldn’t be allowed to have it both ways.

You are right Real Babtist I should have asked what Blaine Luetkemeyer’s position on the Olympics is. That would have said a lot about how “pro-Life” he really is. Maybe he is like Sen. McCain or Pres Bush who claim to be pro-life but then in the same sentence claim that a woman has the right to terminate the life of a child they are carrying in the case of incest, rape or if the life of the mother is at risk. According to many Christian views that would not qualify as being “pro-life”. Seems that many politicans “have it both ways”.

If it upsets you that Mrs. Baker’s husband is a babtist preacher you’ll blow a gasket when you find out that she teaches Sunday school.

Bubba Union, you’re right, it makes me blow a gasket that she teaches a Sunday school class. What do they do in her class? I can see it now, puffing on medical mary jane, discussing wedding plans for her gay friend that she whole heartedly supports, but she is so put off by her other red neck friend that is actually allowed to own a gun. This has nothing to do with her being a woman. It has everything with her being the most liberal candidate for Congress in Missouri since Alan Wheat. For the DCCC, please waste that money on this race, it will have no effect. Oh yeah, maybe the communist front group Club for Growth will blow some cash on her too!

I knew it wouldn’t take long for Republicans to attack and question Judy Baker’s religious Faith.

How is it that Republican Christians are so unfamiliar with the Bible that they consider working on the Sabbath, combining fabric threads, adultery, divorce, and other things the Bible has far more to say about than homosexuality issues open to interpretation or issues unworthy of significant concern, but they believe that homosexuality is a grave sin?

Anyone who works on Sundays and wears blended fabrics ought not make too big a deal out of issues like homosexuality that are rarely mentioned in the Bible and mentioned only frequently by preachers who wish to reshape the Bible to accompany their own UnChrist-like prejudices.

I’m tired of Republican Christians believing that their self-serving interpretation of the Bible as a document whose primary message is intolerance, telling other people that to be a good Christian you have to share their intolerance.

Tell me you disagree with Judy Baker’s views that gay couples should have hospital visitation rights of their loved ones, because of your personal individual interpretation of the Bible as a document that wishes to increase the suffering of gay couples and I can accept that. Tell me she isn’t a “real Christian” or a “real Baptist” because she has compassion on that issue and I say you are not qualified to make that judgment.

Have been off line for a couple of weeks and return to see this. Let the repubs underestimate Judy……she will surprise them come November.

I could really care less about her faith. I just think it’s odd for someone with her spiritual ties to condone abortion (partial birth), legalization of marijuana, and gay marriage. Please don’t lecture me about the bible. That’s not the issue. Even though I would beg to differ on homosexuality. According to the bible an entire village was destroyed (Rodom and Al Gora) after homosexuals tried to rape an angel! But this race isn’t about religion. It’s about whether or not the people of the ninth district agree with legalizing drugs, making gay marriage legal, banning guns, not standing for the constitutional right to life, etc. You’re right, we will see.

To all the Judy Baker supporters:

Does Judy Baker believe that the whole Bible is true?

Does she believe that abortion is murder? After all, the Bible does say thou shalt not kill.

The Regulator is right on. Homosexuality is an abomination, and the fact that she supports gay marriage and civil unions makes me question her Christianity.

Leviticus 20:13 (KJV): If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

1 Cr, 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate (homosexuals), nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

1Cr 6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
The sons of Noah who went forth from the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Ham was the father of Canaan. These three were the sons of Noah; and from these the whole earth was peopled. Noah was the first tiller of the soil. He planted a vineyard; and he drank of the wine, and became drunk, and lay uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside.Then Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it upon both their shoulders, and walked backward and covered the nakedness of their father; their faces were turned away, and they did not see their father’s nakedness. When Noah awoke from his wine and knew what his youngest son had done to him, he said, “Cursed be Canaan; a slave of slaves shall he be to his brothers.” He also said, “Blessed by the LORD my God be Shem; and let Canaan be his slave. God enlarge Japheth, and let him dwell in the tents of Shem; and let Canaan be his slave.” After the flood Noah lived three hundred and fifty years. All the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years; and he died. (Genesis 9:18-29)

Abortion
If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart [from her], and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman’s husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges [determine]. EXD 21:22

What church does she go to?

Obama leads among Christians.

This new poll should put to rest the myth that Christians have to be right-wing Republicans.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2008/08/12/obama_leads_mccain_among_christians.html

Of the 18 faith groups identified, Obama leads McCain in 17 groups and even leads the born again vote.

Christians are a diverse political group and that is a good thing not a bad thing.