Originally, Robin Wright Jones had let it be known that in late September she would officially declare her candidacy for the seat in state senate district 5. That didn’t happen–because of a fall she took while exercising–but she was supposed to do so about October 20th. That date, too, has passed.
Remember that Wright Jones’ entry into the race would give that district two African American candidates and the likelihood that a white candidate, Tom Villa, would enter as a spoiler. If Villa or any white candidate were to win, that would give the city of St. Louis white senators in all three of its senate districts. And that’s just not acceptable to a lot of people.
Dave Drebes at MO Scout (subscription only) has reported a couple of rumors about what might happen to keep Robin out of the race. About three weeks ago, the rumor was that the mayor might do something to Robin (since Hubbard has more political capital with Slay) to keep her out of the race. Three days ago, Drebes was reporting a different rumor: that Robin herself has been putting off the official announcement in hopes of getting something from Slay to stay out of the race.
Of course, Robin could prove that latter rumor to be hogwash simply by announcing.
than probably any other one, because I live in the 5th.
I’ve wondered about when she would officially announce that she’s running, but I also wonder about Villa. According to the MEC, he raised less than $2,000 last quarter.
Stop the rumor mill right now in regards to this race! Robin Wright Jones announced her candidacy weeks ago. I don’t know what the rumor mongers hope to get out of this flurry of back alley whispers but doesn’t it make you wonder?
And as for getting things, what is Rodney H. getting from the right wing extremists? Rodney (Blue Dog) Hubbard is reaching into the deep pockets of Rex Sinquefield. And who is Rex? According to the West End Word (page 1, October 31-November 6, 2007) Rex is the power and the money behind the very far right Show-Me Institute, the organization working with the American Enterprise Institute, to make Missouri the poster child for private takeover of public schools. Sinquefield has also given 100K to Baby Blunt’s campaign chest.
Want to know more about the money and the strings behind Mr. Hubbard? Check out the West End Word article. If you’re among the monied class, by all mean, back Rodney. If you’re a Democrat motivated by the great Democrats of the past, then Robin Wright Jones is the ONLY choice in this race.