Long Shot Candidates




Central Standard show

Summary: It happens every year — in fact, maybe more often than not: people run for office with almost no shot at winning. With the 2016 Election fast approaching, we reign in a few local candidates running with "no chance in hell." Why are they still in the race? Guests: Alan LaPolice (I), running for Kansas's 1st Congressional District, against Roger MarshallJacob Turk (R), running for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, against Emanuel CleaverPatrick R. Miller, political science professor,