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Is being Jewish a political liability in America’s heartland?
By Lilly Fowler — March 6, 2015
ST. LOUIS (RNS) For some, the disadvantages of being a Jewish politician are tangible. And they're amplified for Missouri candidates who must win over rural voters with little exposure to the faith.
Death of Mo. gubernatorial candidate roils state GOP
By Deirdre Shesgreen — March 5, 2015
(RNS) Right before his death, Tom Schweich called reporters saying he was going to go public with allegations that Missouri GOP Chairman John Hancock had been telling people Schweich was Jewish.
NEWS ANALYSIS: Baptist leader stands his political ground on Todd Akin’s campaign
By Tim Townsend — August 28, 2012
ST. LOUIS (RNS) A church-state watchdog group in Washington has filed a complaint with the IRS accusing the Missouri Baptist Convention of violating federal tax law by intervening in two campaigns for public office, including Rep. Todd Akin's controversial Senate campaign. By Tim Townsend.
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