[Ben Hecks]

Dan Clemons (R) defeated Jim Krieder (D) in the race for a newly created Senate seat in SW Missouri brought about by redistricting. The other Senate contest here was won by Norma Champion (R) over Craig Hosmer (D). I watched as the local Talent coordinator posted returns for counties in the 7th Congressional District; most went for Talent by a two to one margin. In Jasper County, their large Talent campaign signs were accompanied by Ashcroft signs to remind people that Carnahan had voted against the confirmation of John Ashcroft as Attorney General. Jasper County delivered over 68 percent of their votes for Talent.

All of this would indicate to me that the GOTV effort was successful.

[ACAC]

Where are you in MO, I grew up in Jasper County, Carl Junction. Now I live in Springfield.

[donozark]

In reviewing MO election results, I noted 138th District (MO House-Greene County)Republican candidate-Larry Morris, won by 117 votes! Who says one's vote doesn't count?!!

I must review the MO Constitution to determine if Republicans now have a sufficient number to override Gov. Holden's threatened veto of any CCW legislation. NRA has promised us they will "revisit" the issue if they think it can be done. They spent $3.2 million in 1999, but we lost by 2%.

Perhaps there are enough pro-gun Dems in Jeff City to asist Republicans in this endeavor, if in fact they try it.