Author Archives: Jo Mannies of The Beacon

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, the titular head of the state Democratic Party, is siding with U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay in his primary contest against fellow U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan. The governor’s move may be a sign that top Democrats are seeking to pressure Carnahan to reconsider his bid. Nixon’s endorsement of Clay is unusual […]