And now the spending frenzy begins for the Democrats.  Koster’s hope – that his bucks out pace those of his 2 other legitimate rivals for the nomination.  All of this will be watched closely by presumptive GOP nominee Mike Gibbons.

Early in his campaign Koster said he looked up to former disgraced Democrat Kansas A.G. Paul Morrison.  The last thing the voters of Missouri on their mind is whether or not Koster has the chops to make the Democrat Dream Team.  From the News-Leader:

Koster, of Harrisonville, switched from the Republican to the Democratic party a year ago.

As evidence that his switch is genuine, Koster on Monday was endorsed by Democratic U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr., of St. Louis, as well as various other state and local elected officials.

“Chris Koster is the most prepared Democrat to effectively partner with local law enforcement to keep the streets of our communities safe and to stand up to corporate interests,” Clay said in a written statement released by Koster’s campaign.

Koster’s TV ad never mentions his party affiliation. It concludes with a screen message that states: “Koster. All prosecutor. No politics.”

But Harris, of Columbia, is seeking to make Koster’s past partisan affiliation a key issue in the Aug. 5 Democratic primary. In their initial ads, candidates typically focus on their own qualities, saving criticisms of opponents until later.

But “it’s not a typical election to have a Republican running in a Democratic primary,” Harris said about Koster. Harris particularly highlights Koster’s votes for Blunt’s 2005 Medicaid cuts opposed by most Democrats. “I feel strongly about his actions on a very visceral, personal level.”

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