Lt. Gov. Kinder's role alongside Nixon remains unclear

Saturday, December 20, 2008 | 11:47 a.m. CST; updated 9:54 p.m. CST, Saturday, December 20, 2008

JEFFERSON CITY — When Democrat Jay Nixon officially assumes the Missouri governorship Jan. 12, only one Republican elected to statewide office will remain, making Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder the titular head of the party in Jefferson City.

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