What the hell happened to Missouri?

[loyalsister]

17. Term limits

The first year they went into effect we lost the house. The margin was slim at that time. But, as more and more Democrats were termed out- republicans gained ground especially in rural areas.
As their majority has grown, they have set the tone. One of the first things they did when they had a super majority was do away with campaign limits. So, the republicans have a huge advantage every time a new seat opens up, and Democrats just don't have the funding to take them back.

They also created more opportunistic legislators. They are now using their experience and clout as legislators as a golden parachute to much higher paying lobbyists position. At which point they also write the bills and hand them off to new inexperienced members.

Our current governor epitomizes the most cynical opportunism. He is worse than Trump.

The state government made way for it back when there was a strong Democratic presense in the rural areas. The idea being smaller districts promote more interaction between citizens and representatives. It worked well until 2002 when we lost the House. There are 163 House districts across the state, giving rural MO the advantage. On top of that - guns. In 2000 a ballot measure for conceal carry was defeated. As soon as they could, republicans passed a law permitting it and far far beyond. It was another manifestation of spite against the cities.