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November, 2007 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 7

Entries from November 2007

K.C. Mayor’s Wife Calls Black Female Employee “Mammy”

November 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Talk about nepotism! I guess when your husband is the Mayor, you can abuse the help? When you give your public apology Ms. Squitiro, please spare us the patronizing theatrics recently put on by Duane “Dog” Chapman. Being seen eating collard greens in a soul food restaurant and taking sensitivity courses is not enough. From […]

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Tags: Kansas City · Mayor Frances Slay

This Election, A Video Camera In Every College Republican’s Hands

November 12th, 2007 · No Comments

By David All (Kinder campaign consultant) I’ve been thinking about this for a while but the idea is still a little half-baked. I need your input in the comments. This election cycle, if you’re going to contribute to a cause other than your favorite Republican politician, why not support a cause to arm College Republicans […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Jay Nixon

“Missourians for Fair and Impartial Courts” Respond to Court Plan

November 9th, 2007 · No Comments

Court Plan Detractors Mislead the Public, Push Politics Over Fairness For Immediate Release Contact: Chip Robertson November 9, 2007 (573) 230-4665 Jefferson City – St. Louis attorney William Placke’s plan to undermine the Missouri Non Partisan Court Plan for choosing judges is being circulated in an attempt to convince voters that the Plan denies them […]

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Tags: MO Supreme Court

Harris: “After 100 Days, Time for Koster to Put Money Where His Mouth Is”

November 9th, 2007 · No Comments

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 9, 2007 Contact: Christian Badger (573)442-7980 A Democrat for 100 Days, Koster Still Hasn’t Returned His Over-Limit Contribution or Thousands in Funneled Cash from Right-Wing Billionaire Columbia – Tomorrow will mark 100 days since Republican Senator Chris Koster told Missourians he had decided to be a Democrat. In […]

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Tags: Decision '08

Make No Mistake: Consequences of ‘No-Energy’ Bill Will Be Broadly Felt

November 9th, 2007 · No Comments

 By Rep. Roy Blunt The so-called energy bill that’s being crafted in secret right now, if past bills in this Congress are any indication, will contain not a single watt of new energy – and worse, they’ll actually seek to lock away the scarce resources we have available right now. It’s legislation that envisions a […]

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Tags: Rep. Roy Blunt

Jim Talent Discusses Infrastructure on “America’s Business” Vodcast

November 9th, 2007 · No Comments

During his years in Congress, Sen. Talent was a champion of creative financing approach to invest in U.S. roads, rails, ports and airports. Today, he serves as honorary chairman of the NAM-led Alliance for Improving America’s Infrastructure. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/HiGyW3Jb6LY” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Tags: Hon. Jim Talent · Videos

Missouri Pulse: “Promises. Promises.”

November 9th, 2007 · No Comments

Remember when Jay Nixon proudly pledged in September he would refund donations to his campaign in excess of $1,275? Well, it appears the press release that accompanied Nixon’s pledge is no longer available on his campaign site. While other campaign releases issued since 2005 are there for public examination, that particular September missive, much like […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Jay Nixon

News-Leader: GOP Lawmakers May Ask Jetton to Step Down

November 9th, 2007 · No Comments

Fat Lady Singing for Jetton? MOPNS reported to you back in June that patience within the Republican caucus was wearing thin in regards to Speaker Jetton and his questionable ethics. From signing Romney campaign emails as “speaker Rod Jetton;” to scalping baseball tickets for fundraisers; to purchasing office equipment for his consulting business with campaign […]

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Tags: MO Legislature · Spkr. Jetton

Carnahan Visits College Democrats

November 9th, 2007 · No Comments

Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan speaks to the College Democrats on Tuesday. Carnahan gave a lecture that explained her roots in Missouri politics. Esten Hurtle/Staff Photographer From The Maneater: By Emily Roman Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan visited a College Democrats meeting on Tuesday. College Democrats President Nate Kennedy said about 50 people […]

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Tags: Carnahans'

Gephardt: GOP Primary Down to Romney & Giuliani

November 9th, 2007 · No Comments

By G. Tracy Mehan, III Incredibly, but understandably, opinions seem to be firming up on the outcome of an election almost a full year away. That at least was the sense I had listening to a panel discussion involving former Democratic House Leader Richard Gephardt, former Republican House Majority Leader Dick Armey, and Charlie Cook, […]

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Tags: Decision '08