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Political analysts are debating the impact of Kerry's change to Missouri advertising.

Political analysts are disagreeing on the impact of Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry's decision to reduce Missouri ad spending.

Jade Mingus has more from the state Capital.

Some political analysts say John Kerry's decision will benefit Democrats like Claire McCaskill.

But University of Missouri political science professor, Marvin Overby, says John Kerry's decision will hurt Claire McCaskill's campaign.

"There won't be as much national Democratic money turning out the base Democratic votes."

Overby says the money the John Kerry campaign pulls out of Missouri needs to be replaced.

Kerry is now redirecting his ad money to states like Florida and Ohio.

From the state Capital, I'm Jade Mingus.

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Political analysts and politicians are debating the impact of Democratic Presidential Candidate John Kerry's spending changes.

Jade Mingus has more from the state Capital.

John Kerry has reduced funding for TV ads in Missouri.

Some political analysts say this will hurt the Missouri Governor race.

But Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Bekki Cook, disagrees.

"I really think it has little effect on that race because it has so much visibilty, and people are looking at in such a different way then they would typically."

Bekki Cook also says Missouri Democrats like support from the top of the ticket, but she says Kerry's decision is not as hurtful as it might seem.

From the state Capital, I'm Jade Mingus.