When asked about the legislation, Kander’s campaign said he ‘hasn’t had the opportunity to review the legislation’ because he was so busy with his job – then got caught at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C.
It’s been days since Kander’s last lobbyist fundraiser and the question remains: Does he support or oppose the effort to crack down on sanctuary cities? With his schedule now free, Kander should have plenty of opportunities to decide where he stands. Missourians are still waiting for his response.
FLASHBACK: Kander’s Campaign Refused To Take A Position On What Was Happening In Washington
“Even before the vote, Missouri Republicans issued press releases asking how Secretary of State Jason Kander, Blunt’s Democrat opponent, on how he would vote on the bill…Kander didn’t answer. Abe Rakov, a Kander spokesman, said that ‘Secretary Kander is focused on his job and hasn’t had an opportunity to review the legislation being debated in Washington.’" (Chuck Raasch, “Senate Back To Business And Old Immigration Divides Grind Fresh Campaign Grist,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 10/2015)
LATER THAT WEEK: Kander Gets Caught At A Fundraiser With Downtown DC Lobbyists
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