(LISTEN): Missouri Republican Party chair Peter Kinder emphasizes unity on "Wake Up Missouri"

Unity is a top priority for new Missouri Republican Party chairman Peter Kinder of Cape Girardeau. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss his priorities and the party's future. He has pledged to revitalize the state party starting with fundraising, noting the party's budget last year was $560,000. Kinder says that's not a lot during an election year. Republicans won every statewide race in November 2024 and maintained veto-proof majorities in both legislative chambers. While he's excited about the idea of eliminating the state income tax, he indicates it's going to take more than a year to get that done. Chairman Kinder says states like Tennessee and Florida that have no state income tax are booming, noting Ford is building a $3-billion plant in Tennessee, not far from the Mississippi River and not far from Missouri. Chairman Kinder is also pledging to work to pass Governor Mike Kehoe's legislative priorities, especially public safety and crime. He also says the Missouri Republican Party is working to update its website and will also increase its social media presence: