Looking forward to the toe-to-toe

The closing of filing for the August 5th primary elections means we'll soon start to see some of the contenders for the various positions going at it in what we hope will be spirited debates.

And we're seeing challenges being issued. State Treasurer Sarah Steelman, who is running for the Republican nomination for Governor, is challenging fellow contender Congressman Kenny Hulshof to a series of three debates in various locations throughout the state.

Both campaigns recently agreed to have the candidates debate in Springfield in July.

Steve Walsh