Show-Me Progressive Red State Voting ALMOST Explained

Public radio offers a nice explanation that overlooks the obvious . . .

MAYBE MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERSHIP ONLY OFFER VOTERS HORRIBLE CANDIDATES?!?!

In turn, the bad candidates don't really stand for anything and just read from a laundry list of DNC talking points dreamed up on K Street.

Meanwhile . . . Here's a nicer view of the dilemma . . .

"Missourians have backed ballot items supported by Democrats in the past decade — including abortion rights, expanded Medicaid, legalized marijuana and labor rights — while also giving Republicans unfettered control over state government . . . This type of voting behavior — which has become a source of befuddlement for some — makes sense. Lots of Missourians, he said, grew up during a time when Democrats not only held power in the state, but also were associated with policies that helped the working class. "

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Why did Missourians vote for liberal ballot items - but conservative candidates?

Missourians have backed ballot items supported by Democrats in the past decade - including abortion rights, expanded Medicaid, legalized marijuana and labor rights - while also giving Republicans unfettered control over state government.