Missouri Republicans are trying to override Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s
veto of an anti-union bill aimed at making it harder for public employee unions to collect dues from members. It’s a reminder of why it’s important to elect Democrats at every level. One of the Democrats in question is a Daily Kos-endorsed Senate candidate:
Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander, who is running to unseat U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., said that Missourians don't want "paycheck deception" or another proposal which would grant greater legal protections to wedding vendors and religious groups who oppose same-sex marriage.
"Do you know what Missourians do want?" Kander asked. "A level playing field. They want the minimum wage to be a livable wage. They want women to be paid the same amount as men for doing the same job, and they certainly don't want any part of this war on working Missourians taking place in the Capitol."
Kander, who has been endorsed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, lists some very good reasons there to choose him over the odious Roy Blunt. But if the minimum wage, equal pay, and not wanting to make discrimination legal in the name of religion isn’t enough for you, think about the Supreme Court. Getting Kander to the Senate means one more vote for a Supreme Court majority that will move the country forward rather than dragging it backward.
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