Kander is dropping out of the KC race to seek treatment for PTSD and depression

[President Johnson]

Maybe he still has eyes for the Senate. This would probably put him in a decent position to run in 2022 as a rematch against Blunt or possibly an open seat race if Blunt doesn't run again.

Depends on how the political winds blow by 2022. If Trump is reelected, he could win with or without Blunt as Republican candidate. If a Democrat is president in 2022, Missouri is not a very likely senate pick-up unless Blunt or the Republican for some reason has major scandal. Running for governor in 2024 would be a better option in the latter scenario.

[President Johnson]

Fun fact.  Before Ryan Silvey got on the Public Service Commission.. He was considering a bid for Kansas City mayor. May have had a small chance of winning it.

Parson is defeatable in 2020. I do think Claire should take him on in 2020.

What? After two years following a (likely) narrow reelection? This would only make sense if she loses this year. Random note: She was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2004 and lost. Kander should run for governor if Parson seems vulnerable. But only then. Maybe Jay Nixon can run again if possible?