Nixon: Blunt health cuts will be restored

Governor-elect Jay Nixon told supporters at his watch party tonight, "It has been a great day."
Nixon's speech came only moments ago, shortly after he received a concession phone call from his Republican opponent, Congressman Kenny Hulshof:

As part of his acceptance speech, Nixon promised Missourians the change he talked about during his campaign.

"Change means restoring the 2005 health care cuts and helping more Missouri families realize the dream of a college education," Nixon said.