Does Kander prove MO is not completely gone for Dems?

[JA]

Yes and no. Kander outperformed the recent national Democratic Party in Missouri because he ran a state-specific campaign, which is common for Democrats in culturally conservative states. Also, they already have a Democratic Senator who has performed quite well in recent elections, so it is not exactly new for them.

Missouri is not completely gone for the Democrats; aside from states like Wyoming, Idaho, Oklahoma, Alabama, etc... most states at least somewhat in play, although it would take a unique candidate and the right electoral conditions for Missouri to vote for a Democrat over a Republican for President. Perhaps the biggest problems for Democrats in that state are gun rights, abortion, and especially their coastal elitist image.