KINDER CONSIDERS CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST

Missouri Republican Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder moved toward a possible Congressional campaign, stating special interests have co-opted most federal lawmakers while government has grown. The Southeast Missourian reported (http://bit.ly/16UjtlK) that Kinder formed an exploratory committee. Kinder said he is re-acquainting himself to federal election law, and that the committee's purpose is to forecast support for potential candidacy. He discussed a potential campaign Monday with supporters such as former state Rep. Mary Kasten and author David Limbaugh.

• Southeast Missourian: Kinder forms exploratory committee for possible 8th District run
• AP: Kinder forms Congress exploratory committee
• KMOX: Lt. Gov. Kinder Takes First Steps in Congressional Run
• Beacon: While foreseeing 'bumps in the road,' Kinder continues to push 'right to work'
• PoliticMO: Kinder files exploratory committee, mulling Smith primary challenge