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Wednesday, November 03, 2010  It's the largest republican majority in Missouri history. The GOP gained 17 seats in the Missouri House of Representatives and three in the Missouri Senate in Tuesday’s elections.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Update: Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 4:11 p.m. Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri prevailed through four economic recessions, five presidents and 17 elections. Until now.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Republicans enjoyed an enormous day in Missouri's elections. And that has some experts suggesting Missouri may have finally shed its bellwether status to become a red-shaded state.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Update: Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 1 a.m. Missouri Republican Rep. Roy Blunt is being promoted to the U.S. Senate.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Update: Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 12:50 p.m. Missouri will have tighter regulations on dog breeders under a ballot measure approved Tuesday.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Graves gets re-elected to U.S. House District 6 with 69 percent of the vote.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Jo Emerson got re-elected to the U.S. House District 8 seat.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Blaine Luetkemeyer gets re-elected to the U.S. House District 9 seat.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  The U.S. attorney's office in Kansas City has appointed one of its prosecutors to monitor Tuesday's elections and respond to claims of fraud, which is routine for every election.

Saturday, September 25, 2010  Obama attacks GOP in weekly radio address, says they 'sure aren't listening' to the people

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Establishment Republicans have been relentless, calling Christine O'Donnell unelectable, a fraud and a liar

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Boehner: GOP has great chance for election gains, but faces uphill fight for House majority

Sunday, August 29, 2010  Glenn Beck's rally suggests trouble for Dems if activists vote in November elections

Monday, April 05, 2010  The tea party stirs plenty of noise, but can it sway any congressional elections in November?