Video: President Obama's '537' ad

Show Me Progress links to a new ad from the Obama campaign that talks about the importance of every single vote.

O'Neal, Morris talk about the future of the Kansas Legislature

The Wichita Eagle Blog notes that House Speaker Mike O'Neal and Senate President Steve Morris have different views of the upcoming session in the Kansas Legislature.

Could Garza Ruiz be considering a run for City Council?

Tony's Kansas City speculates that Jackson County Legislator Theresa Garza Ruiz will be running for City Council.

Gingrich back in KC to stump for Akin

20 Pounds of Headlines writes that former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will be returning to Kansas City to stump for U.S. Rep. Todd Akin.

The issue of administrative costs in Missouri schools

Show-Me Daily is concerned with administrative bloat in Missouri schools.

KCPD looks to build trust with homicide victims' forum

Chief's Blog is heartened by a Kansas City Police Department forum held with the families of homicide victims this year.

Spence touts business experience on the campaign trail

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix checks in with Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Spence on the campaign trail.

Akin stays confident in final weeks of the race

PoliticMo writes that despite the latest polling numbers, U.S. Rep. Akin remains confident in his campaign for Senate.