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BACKER BACKS OUT, CRUMP WINS MISSOURI MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER POSITION

November 5, 1998
By: CURTIS HOLDEN
State Capital Bureau

The Missouri Democratic Caucus has new Majority Floor Leader for whom Missouri Democrats [[[[didn't even vote.]]]]]]]]

Curt Holden reports from Jefferson City.

State Representative Wayne Crump gained the Majority Floor Leader position because his opponent, Gracia Backer, withdrew from the election just before the vote.

Crump says he will bring his own leadership style to the Majority Floor Leader position.

Actuality:Crump
RunTime: 26 SX
OutCue: "... wishes of the membership."
Contents: Crump talks about his leadership style.

Crump also says he will try to maintian a good working relationship with the House Republican minority.

Reporting from the Missouri Capitol Building, I'm Curt Holden.

Fearing a near certain loss for re-election, the only woman in the leadership of Missouri's legislature gave up her post today/ Thursday.

Curt Holden reports from Jefferson City.

Democratic State Representative Gracia Backer withdrew from the Majority Floor Leader election allowing Wayne Crump to gain the position uncontested.

Crump says maintaining party unity is his goal for the next session.

Actuality:Crump
RunTime: 20 SX
OutCue: "... need to be doing."
Contents: Crump talks about keeping Missouri Democratic Caucus together.

House Speaker Steve Gaw received the Democratic Caucus nomination to run in the House Speaker election in January.

Reporting from the Missouri Capitol Building, I'm Curt Holden.