Missouri Senate Race Close!

   Hello Missourians! I'm happy to inform you that Robin Carnahan is closing in on Roy Blunt in the polls. Blunt's lead right now has been narrowed down to a 46 to 41 advantage. The close race is all because of you! You have realized that Blunt is a corrupt politician who is only out for hinmself and big businesses. Democrats around the state are starting to take notice and become interested in the campaign and as they become more involved we get closer and closer to winning the race. However, the race isn't over yet! We need to keep up the momentum and get out there and vote for Robin Carnahan on November 2nd.

Now let's get down to business, here are the answers to the questions from this week. 

What does Robin Carnahan plan to do about funding for higher education in Missouri?
                                                                         --Lauren Summerville, Rolla
    Carnahan believes that no student should have to hear that they can't attend college because it is too expensive. She also believes that no student should be burdened by an unsustainable amount of debt after graduation. Her solution is to support funding for student aid and loan programs that will work to help students battle against rising tuition costs. In addition, Carnahan supports Missouri community colleges and other continuing education programs by encouraging students to participate in programs like the A+ Schools program. Teachers and students from across the state are supporting Carnahan and her crusade to make higher education affordable. In fact, the Students for Robin initiative is comprised of students from universities across the state that support her campaign. Carnahan has the support and endorsement from teachers all over the state, as well as the National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, Missouri National Education Association and the Missouri American Federation of Teachers. She has the support of teachers and students alike, all she needs now is your support to make changes to the system to benefit students. 


What is Robin Carnahan's stance on going green? Does she support alternative energy initiatives for the state of Missouri?
                                                                      --Nathan Smith, St.Louis
   Carnahan believes that a smart energy policy is the key to creating jobs in Missouri. Energy drives our economy and our everyday lives. She presents the following three facts about energy.  First, in the years ahead, our energy needs, in America and worldwide, will continue to grow. Second, our dependence on foreign oil threatens our national and economic security and our planet. And third, the country that leads in clean renewable energy will be the country that leads the global economy—and that should be America. Carnahan says that Missourians are also uniquely positioned to benefit from a clean energy economy:  From the cutting edge science and technology being developed at institutions like the Danforth Plant Science Center, to jobs building turbine and solar panel components, to rural economic development spurred by biofuel production, carbon offsets, and wind farms—moving towards a new clean energy economy will benefit Missouri workers, businesses and farmers. Her specific goals are to champion policies that reduce our dependency on foreign oils, reduce pollution and fight high costs by boosting energy efficiency and independence. For more specific information on her position on energy you should visit her website where we found a lot of our information. 

Check back on Monday for more questions and keep supporting Carnahan!