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January, 2008 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 7

Entries from January 2008

MRP: Record Revision Alert Update: Nixon’s Cash Grab Contradicts Latest Proposal

January 9th, 2008 · No Comments

JEFFERSON CITY _ In another pathetic attempt to deceive Missourians about his campaign finance record, Jay Nixon is ignoring his own decision to accept more than a quarter of a million dollars in campaign cash from political committees including more than $76,000 in a last-minute cash grab prior to the implementation of a law prohibiting […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Jay Nixon

Quotes of the Day: “This is 1976”

January 9th, 2008 · No Comments

“This is 1976,” meaning a long GOP brawl to the convention not seen since Gerald Ford edged out the Gipper — Ronald Reagan — over three decades ago. Read more… “This is a transition time, really in both parties, and in transition times, countries need leaders,” Talent said. “How well you do today is going […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Hon. Jim Talent

Court Certifies Amended MoCRI Ballot Language; Group Praises Court Decision

January 7th, 2008 · No Comments

IMMEDIATE RELEASE 01/07/08 Contact: Tim Asher Cell: (816) 868-3933 Grain Valley-(Today) In an unprecedented move, Circuit Court Judge Richard Callahan revised and certified official ballot title language for the Missouri Civil Rights Initiative (MoCRI), a proposed constitutional amendment scheduled for the November 2008 election. The previous ballot title language, drafted by Secretary of State Robin […]

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Tags: Affirmative Action · Decision '08

MRP: Nixon Sought Easier Way to Boost Taxes, Opposed Senior Tax Relief

January 7th, 2008 · No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Paul Sloca Monday, January 7, 2008                                                    JEFFERSON CITY _ In another attempt to mislead Missourians, Jay Nixon is attempting to hide from his 20-year-long record of making it easier to raise taxes on hardworking Missourians and his opposition to a plan to return tens of millions of dollars in overpaid taxes […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Jay Nixon

Lame Duck “Reaper of the House” Nearly Doubles Gifts From Lobbyists

January 7th, 2008 · No Comments

We’ve had a great deal of fun at the Speaker’s expense regarding the above picture we use when posting about “Reaper” Jetton. Though it’s probably because Jetton’s a Republican, Tony Messenger has even questioned Jetton on his recent whereabouts: “Perhaps the candidate for president can be helpful in tracking down his wayward Missouri political director. […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Spkr. Jetton

FreedomWorks To Host Eminent Domain Breakfast Discussion

January 7th, 2008 · No Comments

January 7, 2008 For Immediate Release Contact: Aaron Menenberg Phone: 314-621-0686 Email: FreedomWorks.Missouri@gmail.com FreedomWorks Missouri is excited to announce a joint public breakfast with Missouri Citizens for Property Rights on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:30 AM to discuss the issue of Eminent Domain Reform. Ron Calzone, President of Missouri Citizens for Property Rights, will […]

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Tags: Eminent Domain

Video: Matt Blunt Answers “Why Not Huckabee” and Biofuel Question

January 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Hat tip: Missouri Politics [kml_flashembed movie=”http://youtube.com/v/b8hB0FJCn2g” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Related: Corn Commentary: Missouri Proposes New E85 Incentives

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Tags: Decision '08 · Matt Blunt · Videos

“Inside” the Funk Administration

January 7th, 2008 · No Comments

These people are a bloggers dream come true. And we have three more years to go! Ms Squitiro waxing on about her political skills, while sending out a letter talking about her husband’s prostate exam is priceless. From PLOG: By Eric Barton File this one in the too-much-information category. The Christmas letter from Mark Funkhouser […]

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Tags: Kansas City · Mayor Mark Funkhouser

Missouri Viewpoints: Sen. Justus Calls for Increased Child Care Subsidies, Defends Missouri Plan

January 7th, 2008 · No Comments

In the first “Missouri Viewpoints” interview of the year, State Senator Jolie Justus discusses some of the most important issues facing Missourians in 2008. Justus represents Missouri’’s Tenth District, which includes a large part of Kansas City and all of Grandview. The first-term Senator from Kansas City renews her call for universal health care in […]

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Tags: MO Legislature · MO Supreme Court · Videos

Guest Editorial: Chris Benjamin; Chris Koster; & “Men Without Chests”

January 5th, 2008 · No Comments

This round of party switchers should study C.S. Lewis’s treatment of what he described as “men without chests.” They have no conviction, other than the conviction that their own timber is something to admire. (A notion they’ll hopefully abandon when they realize their retirement will leave a void as great as a broomstick does when […]

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Tags: Decision '08