Monthly Archives: July 2004

Gay marriage poll

A new poll from The Star and KMBC-TV shows that 62% of Missourians intend to vote for Amendment 2, the constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. While the amendment is widely expected to pass, this is the first poll hinting at … Continue reading

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St. Louis fighting to kill the Sprint Center?

OK folks, this post covers a lot of speculation and rumor, so please take it with a few grains of salt… Chatter on various KC, MU, and KU web sites over the last couple of days is pointing to some … Continue reading

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Arena pro/con groups

The proposed Sprint Center is headed to a vote on August 3rd, when KCMO voters will be asked to raise taxes on car rentals and hotel rooms. PRO: downtownarena.com The arena is being proposed by the city and supported by … Continue reading

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New McCaskill/Holden polls

Two new polls in the Missouri Governor’s race indicate a virtual dead heat in the Democratic primary, but give Claire McCaskill a slight edge over likely Republican nominee Matt Blunt. KSDK-TV (St. Louis) McCaskill 47% vs Holden’s 43% (an 8% … Continue reading

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One of these things is just like the other

Graphic design and corporate parentship aren’t the only things that The Pitch Weekly shares with it’s siblings in the New Times chain of allegedly alternative newspapers. It also shares writing, and not just the usual advice columns or movie reviews. … Continue reading

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Holden/McCaskill Debate

Last night was Bob Holden and Claire McCaskill met in KC for the first of only two debates in the Democratic race for Missouri Governor. Governor Holden spent much of the debate on the defensive, saying he did the best … Continue reading

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5th District poll

A KMBC-TV 9 and KC Star poll puts Emanuel Cleaver 30 points (57-27) over Jamie Metzl in the race for the Democratic nomination for 5th District US House seat. Metzl has been campaigning hard all across the district, but it … Continue reading

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