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KCUR Hosts Missouri Gubernatorial Debate

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KansasCity, MO – With so much attention focused on the nation's top political race, the contest for the next leader of Missouri has taken an unwarranted back seat.

But on Thursday, Oct 9, Up to Date turned its focus to the Missouri governor's race as it hosts the second of four debates between Democratic Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon and his Republican opponent U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof (MO-9) of Columbia, Missouri.

From health care to transportation infrastructure, job growth, and the economy, Steve Kraske questioned the candidates about their positions on the issues of importance to Missouri voters.

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