Late money headed for lieutenant governor campaign

Seventy-five thousand dollars has been poured into the campaign accounts of Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and his Democratic opponent, Dr. Sam Page, during the last four days, with the lion's share of the money, $55,000 going to the challenger.

Kinder received his $20,000 in one lump sum from New York hedge fund owner Paul Singer, according to a 48-hour report filed Thursday with the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Page's contributions, filed over the last four days, include $25,000 from the Eastern Missouri Laborers District Council, $10,000 from the Western Anesthesiologists Association, $10,000 from James B. Nutter, Kansas City; and $5,000 apiece from the 24th Democratic Legislative District Committee and the Missouri Democratic State Committee.