Reality-BasedTM Political Numbers from Nicholas Beaudrot
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Former State Auditor and gubernatorial candidate Claire McCaskill (D), who was perhaps planning on a rematch in the governor's race, listened to Chuck Schumer's please to run for the Senate. Focusing on the rural regions of the state that helped her defeat Bob Holden in the 2004 primary, McCaskill managed a 50-47 victory over Jim Talent.
McCaskill was unable rev up Democratic performance St Louis, but her successful career as a state legislator and Jackson County Prosecutor helped her build a large margin in Kansas City. In addition, she made substantial improvements in the South-Central regions near Fort Leonard Hood, as well as the area surrounding the Truman Reservoir. Bush's appearance in Southwestern Missouri appears to have helped improve performance in that region. The red counties along the Mississippi river on the easter part of the state compromoise the more Catholic portion of the state, so perhaps the stem cell bill helped turn out Republicans in that area.
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