Bob Parker Announces Bid for MO-08

Following on the surprise resignation of Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), her primary challenger in 2010 and 2012 has announced his intention to seek the seat she's vacating. Emerson has held the seat in rural southeast Missouri since 1996.

Parker made his announcement on his Facebook page (screenshot at right) at 6PM Tuesday evening.

Candidates for the 2013 special election will be selected by the committeemen and women of each party. Other candidates are considering the race, so this could turn into a free for all as each scrambles to secure the support of committeemen and women across the district. The Republican committee members for the 8th Congressional District are listed on the Missouri GOP website.

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Video: Jo Ann Emerson Thanks Obama for Obamacare

From the YouTube description:

16 Year Entrenched Incumbent Jo Ann Emerson has one of the worst Conservative Voting Records in the House. In addition to her support of Free Trade Deals, Voting For Every Bailout she admits here in this clip that a National Health Care Plan is something she's wanted her whole 13 years (now 16) in the House.
Mrs. Emerson States Clearly here that "....we all need to Give a little" when it comes to getting something passed on Health Care.

Is this the Person you Trust to Fight ObamaCare for you?

There is a choice Missouri but you have to vote in the Primary Election on

August 7th 2012

Visit Bob Parkers Website and see where he Stands on the Issues. Bob will take the Conservative Fight to Washington DC.

http://www.electbobparker.com/

Do Your Own Research and Vote Your Conscience on August 8th

Emerson has the lowest HeritageAction score of any Missouri Republican and falls on the Democrat side of 50% mark with her embarrassing 46%. If you're a Republican in Missouri's 8th CD, Bob Parker needs your vote next Tuesday.

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Conservative Bob Parker is Running to Unseat Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO)

Republican Bob Parker is running in Missouri's 8th Congressional District to unseat liberal Republican Jo Ann Emerson.