BRANSON MO NEWS: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s presidential vote used to be a solid predictor of the nation’s sentiments, but not lately.From 1904 through 2004, Missouri voters sided with the winning candidate every time but once, choosing Democrat Adlai Stevenson over Republican incumbent Dwight Eisenhower in 1956.The run ended in 2008 when Missouri backed Republican John McCain, who lost to Democrat Barack Obama. In fact, Republicans have carried the last four presidential elections in Missouri. Hillary Clinton hopes to become the first Democrat since her husband, Bill Clinton, to carry Missouri, but polls have shown Republican Donald Trump leading in Missouri.
Here is a look at other key races and issues facing Missouri voters:Missouri’s contentious campaign for governor has been the most expensive in the nation.Republican political newcomer Eric Greitens, a former Navy SEAL officer, has focused his campaign largely on his military record and a pledge to fight corruption in the state’s Capitol. Chris Koster, a two-term attorney general, has earned endorsements from the Missouri Farm Bureau and National Rifle Association, groups that typically support Republicans.U.S. SENATE AND HOUSEIncumbent Republican Sen. Roy Blunt is facing a spirited challenge from Democrat Jason Kander in a race being closely watched …
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