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Missouri's Democratic governor facing opposition in own party: Holden got off to rocky start in office (AP, 7/18/03)

Some people began using the acronym shortly after Democratic Gov. Bob Holden went into debt with a $1 million inaugural party. Soon, opponents were chanting it at Capitol rallies.

The not-so-flattering acronym is "OTB" -- "One Term Bob."

Now, as Holden gears up for a 2004 re-election campaign, even some fellow Democrats are working to make the acronym reality.

Sensing Holden is politically weakened, Democratic State Auditor Claire McCaskill has banked more than $1 million and begun touting herself as a viable alternative for Democrats disgruntled with Holden. Supporters say she is inching closer to making her candidacy official. [...]

The Democratic primary winner is likely to face Republican Secretary of State Matt Blunt, son of high-ranking Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, known for his fund-raising prowess.

Republican Party consultant John Hancock, who works on behalf of Blunt, is delighted at the prospect of a Democratic primary.

"The Democrats have raised about $3 million to fight amongst themselves," Hancock said. "Every penny that Matt Blunt has raised is going to be used to communicate with the whole state."

Election night 2004 just keeps getting longer and longer for Terry McAuliffe. Posted by Orrin Judd at July 18, 2003 9:26 PM