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Teresa Hensley (D) to challenge Vicky Hartzler (r) in the 4th Congressional District

  

by: Michael Bersin

Thu Jan 19, 2012 at 15:10:50 PM CST


Cass County Prosecutor Teresa Hensley (D) will be challenging Representative Vick Hartzler (r) in the 4th Congressional District.

We received the following via e-mail (not from Teresa Hensley's campaign):

Cass County Prosecutor Teresa Hensley

Teresa Hensley is the Prosecuting Attorney for Cass County, where she has built a record of protecting our community by convicting child abusers, drunk drivers and domestic violence offenders. A native of Cass County, she is active in her church, supports 2nd Amendment rights, and supports local small businesses through her work with the chamber of commerce. Hensley will provide a strong independent voice for the middle class. She believes it's wrong for politicians in Washington to be more concerned with scoring political points and looking out for special interests than getting things done for the people they represent. In Congress, Hensley will work with anyone from any party to jumpstart our economy.

Teresa Hensley has deep roots in Cass County.  A life-long resident, she graduated from Raymore-Peculiar High School before earning a BA degree from William Jewell College and a law degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City.

Hensley remains active in the day-to-day life of the community.  She was a former Raymore Alderman, former Raymore Planning and Zoning Board member, and former member of the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.  As a former member of Hope Haven of Cass County, she remains active with the Domestic Violence Coalition.  She is a member of the Bel-Ray Sunrise Lions Club, a Paul Harris Fellow through the Harrisonville Rotary, a member of Harrisonville Business and Professional Women, Harrisonville and Raymore Chamber of Commerce, and a life-long member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

She grew up in Cass County where her parents and family still reside.  She opened a law office with her husband Kenny Hensley in 1991 in Raymore and was there until she became Prosecutor in 2005.  Kenny and Teresa have one son, Frank, age 28 living in Los Angeles, California.

Hensley is a certified family law mediator, she has taught criminal law at William Jewell College and before becoming Cass County Prosecutor was a partner and practicing attorney for fourteen years with the Hensley Law Firm in Raymore with her husband, Kenny.

She was appointed to the position of Cass County Prosecutor in January of 2005 and was elected to the position in November of 2006 and again in 2010, for a four year term beginning January 2011.  Hensley recently received the 2010 Missouri Attorney General's Justice Award for Domestic Violence Prevention.

The contrast between candidates couldn't be more jarring.

Michael Bersin :: Teresa Hensley (D) to challenge Vicky Hartzler (r) in the 4th Congressional District
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The Great Orange Satan... (0.00 / 0)
...picked up our story:

....2:34 PM PT: MO-04: According to the blog Show Me Progress, Cass County Prosecuting Attorney Teresa Hensley will challenge GOP freshman Vicki Hartzler in the redrawn 4th CD this year. The 4th is a very red district that was held for many years by veteran Dem Ike Skelton, but like so many others in his position, he found himself unable to hang on against the brutal headwinds in 2010 and lost a tought race to Hartzler. Consequently, this seat hasn't been on a lot of radar screens, though it was made slightly bluer in redistricting, from 61-38 McCain to 57-42. This will still be a very hard race, but at least on paper, Hensley looks like a good get and could make things interesting....


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Best News of the Day! (4.00 / 2)
I couldn't be more glad to hear this news. Time to go door knocking in Cedar County!

They like the idea so much... (0.00 / 0)
...the Great Orange Satan ran the story again:

Fri Jan 20, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Kansas legislature introduces congressional redistricting plan

....MO-04: According to the blog Show Me Progress, Cass County Prosecuting Attorney Teresa Hensley will challenge GOP freshman Vicki Hartzler in the redrawn 4th CD this year. The 4th is a very red district that was held for many years by veteran Dem Ike Skelton, but like so many others in his position, he found himself unable to hang on against the brutal headwinds in 2010 and lost a tough race to Hartzler. Consequently, this seat hasn't been on a lot of radar screens, though it was made slightly bluer in redistricting, from 61-38 McCain to 57-42. This will still be a very hard race, but at least on paper, Hensley looks like a good get and could make things interesting....



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In the Cass County Democrat Missourian (0.00 / 0)
Friday, Jan. 20, 2012
HENSLEY TO CHALLENGE HARTZLER
By Allen Edmonds, The Democrat Missourian

Cass County Prosecuting Attorney Teresa Hensley is preparing to challenge Republican freshman U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler in November for her congressional seat.

"This country is facing difficult issues," Hensley said late Friday afternoon. "I want to be part of those discussions. I am forming a committee and will be making a formal announcement in the near future...."

....The Democratic political blog "Show Me Progress" posted a headline late in the day Jan. 19 proclaiming Hensley as the challenger to Hartzler in 2012. Underneath the headline, the blog posted an email it had received describing Hensley's accomplishments as the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney and her beliefs as they translate to Congress....

[emphasis added]

Hey, that's us.

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The Facebook comments... (0.00 / 0)
...at the Cass County Democrat Missourian coming from apparent republicans are somewhat interesting:

Herschel Young Sim I wouldn't of put it just like that , but yes she really thinks she has a chance. Teresa Hensley is the lowest Moral person i could think of running against a fine LADY LIKE VICKY HARTZLER !
I will NEVER SUPPORT TERESA HENSLEY she is the biggest JOKE of all ELECTED OFFICAILS!

Herschel Young Hensley is a sell out for money and has NO MORALS ! She acts like she Don't go out Drinking and Driving and then fires AP for getting caught doing what Hensley does her self!
48 minutes ago

Herschel Young Yes I Agree go Hensley Go Back to the Bar! Pass out in another State!
47 minutes ago

This Herschel Young?:

"...Respondent is ousted from the office of Presiding Commissioner, Cass County, Missouri." (February 18, 2011)

Apparently so - a comment, again via the Cass County Democrat Missourian Facebook page:

Kathy Gregory Watson Thank you Mr. Young for reminding me why I DID NOT vote for you. You sound like a very bitter person.


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Cass County Democrat Missourian Two more posts have been removed. Remember, political opposition is acceptable, but profanity, slander and unfounded claims will be removed. Users making such posts can be banned from this page. 5 minutes ago


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