Capitol Calling ; Donor to Hulshof Effort Also Gives to Democrats

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Inside a Jefferson City Eagles Club meeting heavy with the odor of cigarette smoke, Attorney General Jay Nixon railed against a tuition tax credit plan that some Democrats deride as a "voucher" program. And he's also condemned the manner in which a key backer of the plan is doling out campaign contributions.

But one thing the Democratic nominee for governor wouldn't do is criticize Democratic candidates who have taken thousands of dollars from retired businessman Rex Sinquefield.

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Capitol Calling ; Donor to Hulshof Effort Also Gives to Democrats

"You're talking about the Democratic Party, not me," Nixon said, after being asked why he has remained uncritical of Democrats who accept Sinquefield donations. "Next question."

Democrats have sought to insinuate tha...

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