MISSOURIANA

A major question facing the next administration in Jefferson City is whether it's cheaper to put the St. Louis Cardinal players on the state payroll or build a new baseball stadium.

In the battle between Republicans and Democrats over control of Congress, the difference between housekeeping and House-keeping is crucial.

After watching Regis Philbin several nights each week, one has to wonder if Thomas Edison ever regretted discovering electricity.

If taxpayers are worried about the lavish promises being made by many of the candidates, they can find solace in recalling the record of this year's legislation.

An old-timer is someone who remembers when candidates for statewide office visited every county often during the campaign instead of a making a single trip to a TV recording studio.

We should have started remedial education years ago, since today's politicians can't tell the difference between "running a clean campaign" and calling opponents "scumbags."