I believe that the Democratic Party should compete hard for Missouri's 11 electoral votes in 2016 and beyond. . I believe that President Obama and Vice President Biden made a mistake in 2012 by not campaigning in Missouri. In 2016, I believe that Hillary Clinton or whoever the Democratic nominee is should campaign in Missouri. Go campaign in Columbia, Bolivar, Lamar, Cape Girardeau, Nixa, Smithville, Rolla, Union, and get the red-leaning independent voters. Campaign strong in Missouri. Bring surrogates that know Missouri well. Bring President Bill Clinton, James Carville, Paul Begala, Donna Brazille, former Missouri congressman Dick Gephardt (although he represented the St. Louis area from 1977 to 2005) in Missouri and tell them of classic working class values. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill can appeal to these voters as well. Missouri Attorney Gen. Chris Koster is a moderate Democrat, and could win the governorship since the Missouri GOP is in disarray since state Auditor Thomas Schweich's death. Missouri is a red-leaning state, but with the right campaigning, it could be a true tossup again on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
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