Emerson Squeezed From Both Sides

The Daily Dunklin Democrat profiles Bob Parker today, a Republican challenger to Jo Ann Emerson in the 8th Congressional District. Like we've seen in numerous other races, Parker is staking his candidacy on tea party anger.

Parker said concerns over last fall's federal bailout of financial institutions was one of his determining factors [in running], adding that the $700 billion bailout has failed to deliver on its promises...

"What are we going to do? The national media isn't saying anything about it. We've got to take America back. I'm not going to wait until they come and knock on my door; I'm going up to Washington and knock on their doors."

Previously, Parker has described conservatives as "orphans" in the Republican Party. At the Rolla Tea Party:

Parker's website is here. Interestingly, it's designed by the same firm who redesigned and launched Chuck Purgason's new website.