Senator Claire McCaskill has a $17-million lead over her Republican challenger.
Here are the top donors for Claire McCaskill and Josh Hawley in the contentious #mosen race https://t.co/4SZrT6LX9D pic.twitter.com/6GbwF4V7FV
— KCUR (@kcur) October 1, 2018
McCaskill brought in $22,785,442, as of the July 18 report to the Federal Election Committee, or FEC. In contrast, Hawley had raised $5,320,513.
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“Money is critical to any race, and it’s incredibly important to this particular race, because McCaskill is facing more hurdles than other Senate candidates. She’s contesting a state that (President) Donald Trump won by a huge margin, and she’s facing an electorate that’s increasingly Republican.”
On the Kansas side, campaign cash takes a hit in a key race.
Major GOP committee pulls money from Kan. congressman’s re-election bid https://t.co/LDCtHBtVdB
— St Joseph Post (@StJosephPost) October 1, 2018
The last poll was from the New York Times which has Democrat Sharice Davids up eight points on the incumbent.
Yoder’s campaign isn’t ready to concede that the NRCC is abandoning the race.
“Chairman (Steve) Stivers reiterated the NRCC’s commitment to helping Kevin directly to him last week,” campaign spokesperson C.J. Grover said it a text. “The committee remains engaged in our race and is sending coordinated TV dollars this week.”
I-70 in Missouri remains toll-free, as rates in Kansas jump.
Your cost to drive Kansas Turnpike goes up today https://t.co/vhMpUYn6LB
— St Joseph Post (@StJosephPost) October 1, 2018
Electronic passenger vehicles (2-4 axles using a K-TAG or compatible device) will see an approximate 5% increase and realize a savings of up to 25% off cash tolls.
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The less than 40% of cash customers will see an approximate 12.5% increase (passenger) and 10% increase (commercial). All cash fares will be adjusted to the nearest quarter, which could cause variances in the percentage increase.
The United States pitches a new trade deal.
Senate Ag Committee Chairman @SenPatRoberts: “I’m pleased to see the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have successfully delivered a renegotiated #NAFTA for consideration, and I am eager to review the details”
— Lindsay Wise (@lindsaywise) October 1, 2018
This is important for Kansas. Canada was the state’s biggest trading partner last year. #ksleg https://t.co/530lebtgeN
— Bryan Lowry (@BryanLowry3) October 1, 2018
Unseasonable temps return this week.
October should not feel like this. Summer like heat will peak on Wednesday with temps approaching 90F and strong southerly winds. Relief arrives late Wednesday into Thursday with showers/t-storms. Precipitation chances will continue on Friday and into the weekend. #mowx pic.twitter.com/DN9O9EIjh4
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) October 1, 2018
The Brief is a daily roundup from St. Joe Post and around the web. The Associated Press contributed to this report.