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Hillary Clinton's night at the Democratic National Convention was not what she envisioned when she began her presidential campaign -- and not what her supporters imagined either. Earlier Tuesday, the rift between the Clinton and Obama camps was still apparent even as supporters of each tried to lay the groundwork for healing. (Photo by SEIU International | Flickr)
Amanda Montee had a busy first day at the convention -- listening to such high-powered speakers as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill. For Amanda, it was a great warmup for the rest of the convention.
Akeam Ashford, a Clinton delegate from Springfield, makes it to an early breakfast, where the Missouri Democratic Party rolls out a few heavy-weights -- and its theme -- for the day. Sen. Claire McCaskill and U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay rev up the troops.
Editors' Picks
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Vandals hit Obama's St. Paul office: Authorities investigate splattered paint, broken windows and door at candidate's headquarters one week before Republican convention. |Star Tribune
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McCain likely to name vp choice Friday: Dems focus their criticism on Romney, but Minn. Gov. Pawlenty and others remain in the spotlight. | Politico
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Obama heads to American Airlines maintenance base in Kansas City: While Democrats convene in Denver, candidate will hold private talk Tuesday about job losses; Airline announced plans to move K.C. jobs elsewhere. | MyFox Kansas City
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Credit card firm paid Biden's son while senator backed favorable legislation: Hunter Biden received $400,000 in consulting fees from MBNA while dad supported 2005 changes in bankruptcy rules. | New York Times
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- Nation
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Despite indictment, Alaska Sen. Stevens handily wins his primary: The Republican veteran will face the Democratic mayor of Anchorage, Mark Begich. | New York Times
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Both parties consider overhaul of primaries: They may push most voting later and will weigh changes to caucus rules to avoid another long, controversial slog to the nomination. | Stateline
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Voting machine flaws can cause problems, firm admits: Premier Election Solutions acknowledges that a voting system used in 34 states has a programming error that can cause votes to be lost. | Washington Post
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McCaskill will appeal to Missouri common sense: The Missouri senator says her speech at the Democratic convention Monday night will be the most important of her life. | Kansas City Star
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- Region
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Hulshof proposes health insurance plan: The Missouri Republican candidate for governor emphasizes voluntary participation and consumer choice. His HealthMAX proposal would require about $50 million in state subsidies. | Kansas City Star
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Missouri's candidates for governor offer different approaches to higher education: Democrat Attorney General Jay Nixon backs the Missouri Promise scholarship that helps community college grads move on to a state college or university; Republican Rep. Kenny Hulshof favors the Lewis & Clark Discovery Initiative that commits money to scholarships and capital improvements at state schools. | The Maneater
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Democratic primary for 15th state senate district: Steve Eagleton is asking for a recount after he lost to James Trout by just 35 votes. | Arch City Chronicle
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Lesser-known candidates struggle for recognition, respect: Jen Sievers, Scott Long vie for governor slot in Republican primary. | Southeast Missourian
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Voices
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In the News
If protests about Tropic Thunder can make one person think instead of laugh when characters make fun of people with disabilities, they will have been worth it, according to a father whose son has autism.
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In the News
How much is show? How much is substance? How do you recognize spin? Does age matter? All the things you learned to think twice about when watching stylized ceremonies and twirling gymnasts will be useful as you observe the demonstrations and think about the hype.
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In the News
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch announced more cuts in content Monday, but is still covering politics aggressively. That's a good thing, Beacon contributing edtior Dick Weiss tells McGraw Milhaven on the McGraw Show on KTRS (550-AM).
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Editorial Cartoons
Nothing like a convention to sharpen the pencils of editorial cartoonists. From the contrast between Biden and Obama to the steadfastness of Hillary Clinton suports, Mike Thompson, Scott Stantis, John Sherffius, Gary Markstein and Chris Britt have plenty to say.
The Lens
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Who's the leader of the club that sues for excess use?
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