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Ashcroft endorses Martin, Romney; Greatest Dog Ever

Ashcroft said he's known Martin for years and seen his work for Missouri and his love for his family. Jim could be the official historical state dog of Missouri.

Ashcroft endorses Martin, Romney

When this column last mentioned former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft,

At the time, Wagner was running against Ed Martin. And

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Now that Martin is no longer running against Wagner, the St. Louis City attorney is receiving Ashcroft’s blessing. The former state auditor, attorney general, governor and U.S. Senator officially backed Martin’s bid against Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster.

"I have known Ed for years and seen firsthand his work for our state and his great love for his family and concern for their welfare," Ashcroft said in a statement. "Ed's commitment to the rule of law is important. His executive governmental responsibilities and his legal experience as a clerk of the federal district court together with his years as a private sector lawyer eminently qualify him for service as Attorney General of Missouri."

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Martin is running against Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren to decide which Republican will face Koster. Unlike his previous race, in which Wagner soaked up most of the endorsements, Martin is receiving backing from dozens of elected officials and activists.

Ashcroft, by the way, also threw his support behind former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. He said in a statement that “no other candidate stands out for his executive leadership experience or ability to accomplish difficult tasks as does Mitt Romney.”

The greatest dog who ever lived? 

This column took note That effort was all well and good, but it pales in comparison to an effort to enshrine Jim the Wonder Dog as the official historical state dog of Missouri.

For those who may not know, Jim the Wonder Dog was an amazing canine from Marshall, MO. Legend has it that Jim the Wonder Dog could understand multiple languages and correctly guess the winner of sporting events. And according to former Columbia Tribune photographer Jenna Isaacson Pfueller, the dog had human-like eyes.

Rep. Joe Aull’s legislation was referred to the House Committee on Tourism and Natural Resources. And while there’s legitimate competition for the designation, Jim the Wonder Dog fans can take solace that the amazing pooch has already been honored with a statue in Marshall.

Related Topics: Eric Schmitt, Jane Cunningham, Jim the Wonder Dog, Missouri Senate, Redistricting, and missouri house

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