Quote Originally Posted by cunninghamair View Post
"The Tour of Missouri has been a political hot potato since it started three years ago under Gov. Matt Blunt and has become one of Kinder's most visible projects.

But some of Kinder's critics have suggested the race shouldn't use state money. During last fall's election, then Rep. Sam Page, a Creve Coeur Democrat, was critical of the Tour for using job creation money from the Missouri Development Finance Board. Page lost the race for lieutenant governor to Kinder.
Don't use state funds for a huge tourism event like the Tour of Missouri?? Geez, Louise!! Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face! You'd think with our economy people would see the golden opportunity and not just be blinded by the thought of . . . OMG - BIKES ON THE ROAD!!

I do hope they have the race. I've got some extra vacation time and we don't want to spend a lot on traveling too far. This would be the perfect year to check out the Tour.

Deb