Gingrich shouldn't run for office

Parody: Wind energy versus clean coal

Reactions to the future of pot laws

A new report suggests the current caseload is threatening to overwhelm the Missouri Public Defender system, why the Mid-America Regional Council needs to start thinking about sustainable traffic infrastructure, and a cartoon on the Haunted House of Representatives. 

Gingrich shouldn't run for office 

Principally Political believes that former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich shouldn't run for office in 2012 as his campaign might not be successful and he has more value as someone offering up challenges and thoughts on policy initiatives.

A closer look at Stower's campaign 

The Source looks at the campaign contributions for Tommy Stowers and believes that his out-of-state support and lack of defined initiatives are weakening his challenge to U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson.  

Photos: KC fundraiser for candidate Cole 

Show Me Progress has photos from a fundraiser for Courtney Cole, a Democratic candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives in the 121st District. 

Reactions to the future of pot laws 

The Wichita Eagle Blog has reactions to the news that the Justice Department will ease up on prosecution related to medical marijuana. 

Air filtration systems discussed at smoking ban forum in St. Louis 

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix notes that air filtration systems were offered as an alternative to a smoking ban in St. Louis at a forum on Monday night. 

MARC needs to start thinking about sustainable traffic solutions 

12th and Main argues that by improving traffic flow, the Mid-America Regional Council will naturally increase demand which could then negate any improvements in air quality.

Cartoon: Haunted House of Representatives 

The Missouri Record has a Halloween-inspired cartoon on the holiday versions of several prominent lawmakers. 

Report: MO Public Defender System challenged by rising caseload

Ky3 Political Notebook writes that a new report suggests that a rising caseload is pushing the Missouri Public Defender System to its limit. 

Thompson endorses Kobach 

What's Right With Kansas notes that former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson has endorsed Kris Kobach's campaign for Kansas Secretary of State. 

Parody: Wind energy versus clean coal 

Forward Kansas has a parody video on wind energy versus clean coal because "windmills are ugly."