League of Women Voters of St Louis Information Service
Saint Louis County, MO August 5, 2008 Election
	James Trout Answers Questions Candidate for State Senator; District 15; Democratic Party

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Questions & Answers

1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

My community action includes winning a Supreme Court case last year restoring campaign donor limits, running for the 91st district 2 years ago against a popular 4th term incumbent, and lost by less than 1%, helping eminent domain legislation make it throught the house in '06, and serving on numberous boards.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (50 word limit)

Remove the barriers that prevent our medical and scientific centers from competting with neighboring states, better funding higher education.

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