Politics & Government

Participate 2012: GOP Senate Debate Set For Tuesday

Patch will liveblog KTRS/St. Louis Beacon debate featuring two of the three Republicans vying to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate.

The Iowa caucuses and Tuesday's New Hampshire primary have consumed much of the national political oxygen in recent weeks, but a Missouri race which could have a big impact on the balance of power will generate headlines this week.

Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) and former Missouri treasurer Sarah Steelman along with businessman John Brunner are each vying for the GOP nomination to challenge Democrat Claire McCaskill to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate.

KTRS-AM and the St. Louis Beacon are hosting a debate Tuesday at the featuring Steelman and Akin. Patch will be on the scene live-blogging the event, so be sure to check back at 9 a.m. Tuesday for an up-to-the-minute feed on the debate.

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