A Nixon White House in 2016? Possible, Some Pundits Say

It's a bit early, but Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon's name is being bandied about as part of a Democratic ticket in 2016.

As Gov. Jay Nixon and Sen. Claire McCaskill led a blue resurgence in a red state in 2012, some started mixing mentions of the Missouri governor with the year 2016. St. Louis Post Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan may have been among the first to suggest a Democratic Nixon taking run at White House. But national media have since picked up on the fact that Nixon, a Democrat, has turned up the ability to appeal to Republicans as part of this year's re-election effort, as chronicled by the Huffington Post. “I think if Gov. Nixon were to run for president in 2016, he would use the Bill Clinton model from 1992 and run as a centrist or moderate,” said David Kimball, professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Others …

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Barack Obama, Democratic Candidate For President

Mr. Obama is the 44th President of the United States and is looking to get reelected in the 2012 elections.

Name : Mr. Barack Hussein Obama Age : 51 Place of residence : Chicago, IL Attended college : Yes College : Columbia University Degree : Bachelor's degree in Political Science Year of graduation : 1983 University : Harvard University Law school Area of research : Juris Doctorate Year of graduation : 1991 Job titles held : Community Organizer, Developing Communities Project President, Harvard Law Review  Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Chicago Law School Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: Federal office Running for position: President of the United States Incumbent: Yes First elected: 2008 Previous elective offices : U.S. Senator (Ill.) Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None. Address P.O. Box 803638…

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Obama vs. Romney Campaign: Too Long or Too Important?

A new study from the Pew Research Center says Americans think elections are too long and exhausting. And this year's Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney campaign is sure to be no different.

Republicans and Democrats find little to agree on these days, but they have some similar reactions to the 2012 presidential campaign. Nearly identical percentages of Republicans and Democrats say the election will be exhausting.  That's according to a new Pew Research Center study released Thursday.  The study shows most Americans say the campaign has been too long and dull (56 percent each), while 53 percent say it has been too negative. At the same time, an overwhelming majority (79 percent) views the presidential campaign as important. But this is nothing new, Pew says. The public has long expressed the view that presidential campaigns are too long. In surveys conducted over the past three campaigns, asked at different stages in race, …

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Political Potpourri Year In Review: Dreams in Digital

A look back at some memorable Web videos from the world of Missouri politics.

It’s hard to believe, but 2011 is only a few short days away from ending, and the natural human inclination is to engage in retrospection. As is the case near the end of December, it’s hard to pick a particular issue or event that defined an entire year. In particular, 2011 featured fierce fights over redistricting, a devastating tornado in Joplin, delicate political maneuvering and a large dose of presidential politics heading into 2012. And even though 2011 was a nonelection year for most folks, there were still some notable contests that caught some interest. While the written word is a tremendous way to capture these moments, the Internet produced alternatives to informing the populace. Since 2007, I’ve been using the magical medium of…

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U.S. Mint Coming to Grant's Farm with Newest Coin

Nationwide release of the Ulysses S. Grant $1 coin will be held May 19 at the White Haven Historic Site in Grantwood Village.

On May 19, the coin honoring Ulysses S. Grant will be released at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site at White Haven in Grantwood Village. Each year since 2007, four $1 coins have rolled out, honoring each of the nation’s presidents in the order they held office. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Historian John F. Marszalek will deliver a keynote address. Marszalek is executive director and managing editor of the Ulysses S. Grant Association and the author of several books about the Civil War. White Haven Park Superintendent Tim Good was happy about the choice of the St. Louis site, especially because so many national sites have significant connections to the 18th president. “His home in Galena, the tomb in Hyde Park, New York, any…

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Who Was Your Favorite President?

Living or dead, which United States president did you like the most?

Each one played a pivotal role in shaping our country. Which president's contributions meant the most to you?

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