With Sam Graves retiring, Missouri stands to lose a key power broker in Washington

With Sam Graves retiring, Missouri stands to lose a key power broker in Washington

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves speaks during a news conference on Sept. 12, 2019 in Washington, DC. ( Zach Gibson/Getty Images).Sam Graves’ retirement announcement Friday marked the exit of one of the few Missouri politicians in Washington who had turned time in office into real institutional power. Graves said this will be his final year in Congress, ending a career that began in the Missouri House in 1992, moved quickly through the state Senate and carr…

KCMO Councilman Slams Graves After Losing Endorsement To Stigall

Let's start with a slap in the face . . . Here's what Congressman Sam Graves noted this afternoon on his campaign FB page — An endorsement of political activist & podcaster Chris Stigall that passes over Northland Councilman Nathan Willett who had, until now, garnered momentum going into this contest  . . .  "As I enter my next chapter, I am proud to pass the torch to the next generation. My friend, Chris Stigall, is the best suited to represent…