The Jackson County Democratic Committee is holding its annual Truman Days celebration this weekend. The festivities at the Adam’s Mark in Kansas City started last night with the food and informal social atmosphere of the hospitality suites. Candidates, Democratic Party activists, and anyone in attendance have an opportunity to introduce themselves to each other, renew acquaintances, visit, and talk about campaigns and politics in Missouri.  

Democratic Party activists visiting in the hallway.

Jim White (D), candidate in the 4th Congressional District, speaking with Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D).

Jim White (D) to challenge Vicky Hartzler (r) in the 4th Congressional District (February 1, 2015)

Jim White (D) in the 4th Congressional District: speaking out (February 12, 2015)

Jim White (D) at the Back to Blue Dinner in Cass County – April 25, 2015 (April 27, 2015)

St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman (D), a candidate for Attorney General.

There is another (January 27. 2015)

Campaign Finance: also in under the wire (April 1, 2015)

Campaign Finance: now that’s personal commitment (April 2, 2015)

Sandy Querry, Democratic National Committee member from Missouri.

Senator Scott Sifton (D), a candidate for Attorney General.

Sen. Scott Sifton (D): running for Attorney General in 2016 (November 10, 2014)

Campaign Finance: the long road to 2016 (November 12, 2015)

Sen. Scott Sifton (D) at the Back to Blue Dinner in Cass County – April 25, 2015 (April 28, 2015)

Pat Contreras (D), a candidate for State Treasurer.

Pat Contreras (D) a candidate for State Treasurer in 2016 (April 13, 2015)

Senator Paul LeVota (D).

The speakers scheduled at tonight’s dinner include Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Secretary of State Jason Kander, Attorney General Chris Koster, and keynote speaker Representative Marcy Kaptur of Ohio.