Bob Poe

When Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin steps down this weekend, she’ll leave the national Republican establishment with a trail of questions about her political future.

But, in Alaska, her departure will be followed by a crop of candidates vying to replace her…

McCaskill

Sarah Palin isn’t the only politician causing a kerfuffle in Alaska.

As part of her leadership of the Senate Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight, Missouri U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill has been exploring the regulation of Alaska Native Corporations, which were created in 1971…

Legace tripped on a carpet left out for Sarah Palin

The St. Louis Blues have cut goalie Manny Legace, who was hurt when then GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin made an appearance at Scottrade Center.

Palin was at the arena in October,…

Steelman

In a Politico story assessing the U.S. Senate seats up for grab in 2010, one GOP operative gave a novel take on former State Treasurer Sarah Steelman.

“She’s Sarah Palin with an economics degree,” the anonymous Republican said.

Fair comparison?

While both have taken…

What a year — Gov. Matt Blunt decides not to run again, setting off a contentious Republican primary that couldn’t delay the inevitably of Attorney General Jay Nixon ascending to the governor’s office.

Meanwhile, Missouri was a key player in the presidential…

Blunt

Last week, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill quickly shot down rumors that she was being considered to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee after her work as one of Barack Obama’s most reliable surrogates.

Now, the rumor mill turns for Republican Gov.…

Blunt, center, stands with Palin at a press conference in Miami today

As the New York Times notes, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin did something today that she never did while running for vice-president — take questions from reporters.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with Palin…

Blunt

At least Gov. Matt Blunt will be able to enjoy some of his lame duck days in the sunshine.

Blunt, who will move out of the office in January to make way for Gov.-elect Jay Nixon, is in Miami this week for…

McCain at a rally in St. Charles last month

Though it’s all academic now, St. Charles County — a frequent stop on the Republican campaign trail this summer and fall — appears to have delivered Missouri for John McCain.

The Republican stronghold…

A denim-clad Palin greets supporters in Jeff city

For all the talk about Sarah Palin’s pricey wardrobe, the Republican veep nominee apparently wore a pair of blue jeans to today’s rally in Jefferson City, less than 24 hours before polls open.

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