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The weekly Axios-Ipsos coronavirus poll is out this morning. Key figures include:
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St. Louis’ top prosecutor is facing a primary challenge today from Mary Pat Carl. Kim Gardner, who is the city’s first Black circuit attorney, has recently drawn criticism from the president for filing charges against a couple who went viral on social media for displaying guns at Black Lives Matter protesters who were marching near their home. Mary Pat Carl, who is white, once served as the city’s lead homicide prosecutor.
The Associated Press reports that the winner will be heavily favoured in November’s race where they will face the lone Republican running, Daniel Zdrodowski. St. Louis is overwhelmingly Democratic. Continue reading...
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