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Kelly Challenges Governor Carnahan to a Debate

State Auditor Margaret Kelly says she will be the Republican to challenge Mel Carnahan for governor. Candyce Clifft reports from Jefferson City...

Although she hasn't won the Republican nomination for governor, Margaret Kelly is looking ahead to the fall campaign. Kelly says Carnahan has accused her of avoiding issues, so she has challenged him to a debate...

Kelly blamed the Carnahan administration for mishandling the Ryan White AIDS funds and for a $300 million tax increase. Kelly says her platform is a restructuring of government. Candyce Clifft, KMOX News, Jefferson City.