Missouri Delegates Stress Unity, Despite Divisive Primary
Although its 11 electoral votes and demographics have generally made Missouri a presidential battleground, a bitter primary fight in the governor's race this year threatens to drive a wedge between party activists and undercut party efforts to win the state for Sen. John Kerry.

It is an uncomfortable topic for the delegates, who prefer to focus on the key issues of the economy and the war in Iraq that have largely unified their efforts, but Aug. 3, the party members will cast their votes in a bitter primary that may oust the state's sitting governor.

Move to Allow Early Voting Pits St. Louis Against Secretary of State
St. Louis has undertaken a controversial effort to expand voter participation by allowing voters to cast their ballots during an early voting period. The move, which the Democratic mayor says would prevent many problems that developed during the 2000 election, may have much larger ramifications as both candidates battle in a closely fought contest to capture Missouri's 11 electoral votes.

Democratic National Chairman Terry McAuliffe on the Missouri campaign.

Democratic Chairwoman May Scheve Reardon on the key issues facing Missouri voters.

Attorney General Jay Nixon on how Democrats can appeal to voters.