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09.11.2008 11:11 pm

Donnelly concedes, vows to fight to help elect Democrats in November

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State Rep. Margaret Donnelly, who narrowly lost the Democratic primary for Missouri attorney general, sent out an e-letter tonight in response to Secretary of State Robin Carnahan’s certification of the recount that Donnelly had sought.

From the letter:

…I have called Chris…

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08.21.2008 8:44 pm

Official Koster win over Donnelly: 780 votes

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The Associated Press recently moved a story underscoring the official, final tally in Missouri’s historic razor-thin vote for the Democratic nomination for attorney general.

The upshot: “Chris Koster’s margin narrowed, but only slightly, as official election results from the Democratic attorney general…

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08.19.2008 5:03 pm

Koster showcases law-enforcement support, then meets with NARAL

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State Sen. Chris Koster, for the moment the Democratic nominee for Missouri attorney general, showed up in his old hometown of University City this afternoon with various area law-enforcement officials who also are key supporters.

They included Missouri Fraternal Order of Police…

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08.18.2008 12:44 am

Gibbons to address St. Charles voters, with help of Young Repubs

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State Sen. Mike Gibbons, R-Kirkwood and the GOP candidate for attorney general, will be speaking to anyone who shows up Thursday evening at Java G’s Coffee House, located at 2031 Old Hwy 94Sin St. Charles.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and…

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08.15.2008 12:19 pm

Donnelly to formally seek recount

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State Rep. Margaret Donnelly, the Democratic runner-up in that party’s photo-finish primary contest Aug. 5 for Missouri attorney general, today announced that she’ll definitely seek a recount.

Donnelly, of Richmond Heights, lost to state Sen. Chris Koster, D-Raymore, by 794 votes…

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08.14.2008 1:20 pm

Koster gets UAW endorsement

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A day after he addressed local United Auto Workers at a rally in Fenton, the Missouri State United Auto Workers today announced that it is endorsing  state Sen. Chris Koster, D-Raymore, for Missouri attorney general.

Koster, a St. Louis native, is competing against…

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08.11.2008 1:04 pm

Koster makes pitch for Democratic support — and cash

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State Sen. Chris Koster, D-Raymore and a St. Louis native, appears to be out to woo all those Democrats who opposed his victory last Tuesday in the party’s primary for attorney general.

As the presumed nominee (barring a successful recount by state Rep.…

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08.10.2008 1:35 am

Donnelly blames “stalking horse” in latest missive to allies

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State Rep. Margaret Donnelly, who came within 786 votes of being the state’s Democratic nominee for attorney general, sent out an update Saturday to supporters.

She noted her bittersweet status of being on the losing end of an historic race —…

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08.07.2008 2:50 pm

New Political Fix podcast - get it here first!

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Click below to listen to our latest Political Fix podcast. It’s our general election edition, - fresh off Tuesday night’s primary election. We’ll get it up on iTunes and we’ll even offer you a way to subscribe to our scribes’ political podcasts.…

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08.06.2008 11:54 am

Donnelly: Watching and waiting

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Here’s a statement sent this morning by the campaign of state Rep. Margaret Donnelly, who at the moment trails in the Democratic attorney general’s race by about 870 votes, behind state Sen. Chris Koster:

“At this time we are waiting for…

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