Lopsided Funding In Nearing 8th District Special Election
The race to replace Missouri Republican Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson’s district has been relatively low-key.
The district is seen as reliably conservative. With just eight days left before the 8th Congressional District’s special election in southeast Missouri, the fundraising battle is heavily lopsided in favor of Republican candidate Jason Smith. Smith has raised twice as much as his Democratic opponent, and his Communications Director, Justin Gibbs, says that’s for a reason.
“People want this district to be a check on the Obama administration," Gibbs said. "People are giving to Jason’s campaign because they know he’s not going to be afraid to stand up to Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi.”
The Democratic candidate, Steve Hodges, on the other hand, says the race is about protecting Social Security and Medicare, since the 8th has a high proportion of elderly voters.
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