When pollsters asked Missouri voters to name the most important issues last month, the economy was first, with health care right behind it.

In fact, the two issues are one and the same.

Skyrocketing health costs and the lack of affordable health…

Today I sat in on the editorial board interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate Sarah Steelman. I provided some insights into the editorial interview with her primary rival, Kenny Hulshof, here.

While I have to say that I felt Hulshof seemed more knowledgeable…

There are 11 states with governor’s seats up for grabs this election cycle:

According to one (conservative pundit’s) analysis, two are safe for Republicans, two lean Republican, three lean Democratic, and one is safely in the Democratic column. The remaining three…

I sat in on the P-D editorial board’s endorsement interview today with gubernatorial candidate Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R-MO, 9th), who is running against Missouri state treasurer Sarah Steelman in the Republican primary.

I liked a lot of what Hulshof had to say. He…

VIVA VIAGRA

You can’t accuse Republican gubernatorial candidates Sarah Steelman and Kenny Hulshof of dodging the tough issues in their primary campaign: They’re attacking each other over who is weaker on Viagra.

Ms. Steelman, the state treasurer, is running a television ad…