Visits to Herculaneum, Farmington, Cape Girardeau, and Dexter
This weekend, the campaign hit the road for southeast Missouri, where Jay attended grassroots events in Herculaneum, Farmington, Cape Girardeau and Dexter. Thanks to everyone who made the weekend possible -- the organizers who welcomed us into their homes; the supporters who came out to the events; and the folks who provided all the wonderful food. Special thanks also to the folks at Global Fuels -- Jerry Bagby and Harold Williams -- who showed us around their biodiesel plant. Check out the photos below!
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Posted by Nixon for Governor Team -- June 28, 2008
Touring Downtown Hannibal, Packing the American Legion Hall in Palmyra
This afternoon, Jay toured several small businesses along Main Street in Hannibal to hear directly from local folks about these tough economic times. Joning Jay on the tour were Mayor Roy Hark and Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Beau Hicks. After the tour, Jay spoke to grassroots supporters at the American Legion Hall in Palmyra. Take a look at that crowd!
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Posted by Nixon for Governor Team -- June 10, 2008
Jay Starts Eastern Missouri Tour in Labadie
Today, Jay began a tour through Eastern Missouri with a brunch in Labadie. He then headed north to Ferguson before turning west for St. Peters. Check out the photos below from these great events. Thanks to our hosts and everyone who came out to show their support for Jay's Campaign!
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Posted by Nixon for Governor Team -- June 7, 2008
An Afternoon at the Kreider Family Farm
This weekend, Jay joined Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, State Senators Frank Barnitz and Wes Shoemyer and local family farmers for a tour and roundtable discussion at the Kreider Family Farm in Nixa, Mo. Former Missouri House Speaker Jim Kreider hosted the event. After a tour of the Kreider operations, Jay and Governor Schweizter sat down with the farmers to discus the future of agriculture in Missouri. During the conversation, Jay heard directly from local farmers about their concerns and hopes and shared his new, fresh ideas for moving agriculture forward in Missouri. Many thanks to the Kreider family for welcoming us to their farm!
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Posted by Nixon for Governor Team -- April 21, 2008
Jefferson County Homecoming
This Saturday, Jay returned to his home, Jefferson County, to speak at the 2008 Jefferson County Days Banquet in Festus. Prior to his election as Attorney General, Jay represented Jefferson County for six years in the Missouri State Senate. Thanks to the Jefferson County Democratic Committee for a great event!
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Posted by Nixon for Governor Team -- April 15, 2008
Touring Historic Downtown Branson
Yesterday afternoon, Jay visited three small businesses in downtown Branson to listen directly to the concerns, hopes and suggestions of local folks during these tough economic times. Thanks to the owners of Reish Shoe Store, Dick’s 5 & 10 and Branson Drug for taking time to visit with us. And thanks to our great tour guides: Dawn Erickson, executive director of the Downtown Branson Main Street Association; Jim Asbury, or ERA/Table Rock Realty; Edd Akers, of Akers & Arney Insurance; and local attorney Steve Danner.
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Posted by Nixon for Governor Team -- April 4, 2008
One Day, Six Towns
This Saturday, Jay hit the road for a swing through western Missouri, stopping in Harrisonville, Butler, Nevada, Collins, Warsaw and Sedalia. Jay visited with hundreds of grassroots supporters during the tour and had the chance to catch up with old friends, including Sen. Harold Caskey and Sen. Jim Mathewson. Thanks to everyone who helped organize this great day!
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Posted by Nixon for Governor Team – March 31, 2008
Democrat Days 2008: United for Victory in November
Jay and Georganne joined hundreds of enthusiastic grassroots Democrats this weekend for the 37th annual Democrat Days in Hannibal. At Saturday evening’s banquet, Jay spoke about his vision of moving Missouri forward on education, health care and the economy. And he encouraged everyone to get involved today. Thanks to John, Ian, Joe and the entire Democrat Days team for a great weekend!  |  |
Grassroots Support in O'Fallon and into the City
We had a great trip up toward St. Louis this weekend. Thanks to Cheryl and Jim, of O'Fallon, who invited Jay to speak to grassroots supporters in their living room. From Cheryl and Jim's, we headed into the city for a full day of events, including a rally at the Boilermakers' Hall.  |  |
Just Back from the Southeast
This weekend, the campaign headed down to southeast Missouri, where supporters rallied for Jay in Union, Viburnum, Fredericktown and Ste. Genevieve. At each stop, Jay shared his vision for moving Missouri forward and called on local folks to get involved. All the audiences gave a strong response. As one fired-up supporter said, "Jay sure has a little Harry Truman in him!"
Posted by Nixon for Governor Team -- Feb. 18, 2008
A Great Day in Northeast Missouri
Jay spent last Saturday traveling through Northeast Missouri, with stops in Troy, Bowling Green and Hannibal. In Bowling Green and Troy, enthusiastic crowds welcomed Jay to grassroots fundraisers, and we ended the evening with an energizing rally in Hannibal. Jay also had a productive visit with some of our state's agricultural leaders in Perry. We're looking forward to heading back this way at the end of the month for Democrat Days in Hannibal.
Posted by Nixon for Governor Team -- February 12, 2008
Speaking to the Missouri Farmers Union
Jay gave a great speech this evening at the annual convention of the Missouri Farmers Union in Moberly, Mo. He highlighted his plans to support Missouri's hardworking farm families and ensure the continued growth of agricultural industries here in our state. To all the members of the Farmers Union, thanks for your warm welcome – and a great "grown in Missouri" meal!
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Posted by Nixon for Governor Team – January 25, 2008
Visiting Maryville and the Buchanan County Fair
We just got back from visiting the northwest corner of our state -- Maryville and St. Joseph. Check out the photo of Jay at the Buchanan County Fair!  |  |
Scotland County Fair
Thanks to our friends in Scotland County for a great time at their County Fair. Hope to see you again next year!  |  |
Strong Grassroots Support in Plattsburg and Savannah
Thanks to all Jay's supporters in Plattsburg and Savannah for coming out this weekend! Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes introduced Jay at a tremendous rally in Plattsburg, and Jay had a chance for one-on-one visits with supporters in both towns, too. |  |  |
Folks in Albany Visit with Jay
On a rural tour through the Northwest this weekend, Jay stopped to visit with folks in Albany. Thanks for taking time to listen to Jay's plan to move Missouri forward!  |
Taney County Residents Welcome Nixon
Residents of Taney County hosted Jay and Georganne for a grassroots fundraiser this weekend. Thanks for welcoming us welcoming the campaign into your home!  |  |
Welcome to Jay's Rural Tour Diary!
Since beginning his campaign for Governor, Jay has traveled to every part of Missouri to meet with our state's working families. He's visited with folks in big cities and small towns, on farms and at county fairs, on college campuses and country schools. At each stop, countless folks have voiced their concerns to Jay, heard his vision for our state and discussed with him their ideas to move Missouri forward. Jay enjoys every single stop along the campaign trail -- and so do those of us who travel with him. We've met some amazing people -- hardworking Missourians who love our state and want to help Jay get us back on the right track. Throughout the campaign, we'll be using this portion of our Web site to chronicle Jay's travels through rural Missouri. As we travel the state, we'll post a few pictures and write about the highlights of the trip.
To get the diary started, we've uploaded a few pictures from previous events around Missouri. Enjoy the photos! And we'll look forward to seeing you in your community soon.
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