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December, 2008 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 4

Entries from December 2008

MO Blogger Interviews Talent

December 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Attorney and blogger Graf Shepherd scored an exclusive interview with former Senator Jim Talent. Talent co-chairs the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism. (Wow! That’s a mouthful!) Looks like Gregg Keller and Mr. Talent understand the growing influence of bloggers and the new media. From GrafShepherd.com  In an interview […]

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Tags: Hon. Jim Talent

Rumor: Gov. Blunt to Head Southwest Baptist University After Term?

December 4th, 2008 · No Comments

From: Restorative Justice: Heart of Integrity: “Soon-to-be Ex-Governor Matt Blunt To Helm Southwest Baptist University, following in His Father’s (Congressman Roy Blunt) Footsteps? Though, at the moment, this is an unconfirmed, small-town rumor, there are substantial reasons to speculate that a deal is in the works.” Read more…

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Audio: Talent on WMD’s

December 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Hat tip: Talk News Radio Service Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism co-chair Jim Talent says that it would be easier for terrorists to obtain a biological weapon than a nuclear weapon, and that a biological weapon may prove to be more dangerous since it could be used more […]

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Tags: Hon. Jim Talent

Occupational Licensing Costs Missouri Consumers, Finds Show-Me Institute Study

December 4th, 2008 · No Comments

We’re wondering if Mr. Stokes performed any “field research” while researching his massage parlor study? The licensing of occupations in Missouri could be could be costing consumers more for some services, according to a new case study being released by the Show-Me Institute. Although a nationwide survey by the Reason Foundation last year listed Missouri […]

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Tags: Show Me Institute

A Glimpse Into the Future of Old Media: Focus on “Feuds” Instead of News

December 4th, 2008 · No Comments

“The K.C. Star, St. Louis Post Dispatch & Columbia Daily Tribune” “I don’t remember any conversation like that from four years ago.”– “Political Pygmy” Jason Van Eaton The news media often forgets that people outside of their insular liberal newsrooms do still read their publications. Case in point is the Missouri media’s obsession with the […]

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Tags: Senator. Kit Bond

Talent: “Obama May Use Military Spending to Stimulate the Economy”

December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

As Congress spends $700 billion here, and $25 billion over there for bailouts to stimulate the economy, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is proposing that another $500 billion go directly to taxpayers in the form of stimulus checks. Former Senator Jim Talent suggests that President-elect Obama may attempt to stimulate the economy with military spending to […]

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Tags: Hon. Jim Talent

Surprise! Surprise! Lobbyist & Auto Parts Manufacturer Board of Director Dick Gephardt Supports Auto Bailout

December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Richard Gephardt, the former House majority leader, told Politico. “A lot of this depends on the economy, but the thing that makes the most sense is to throw them a lifeline to avoid bankruptcy until Obama has, as you say, his feet on the ground.” Folks, this is what happens to you after you leave […]

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Quote of the Day: Post Dispatch: “Nixon Will Have to Act Fast (Raise Taxes) or Face a $340 Million Deficit”

December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

“Momma always said life was like a box of chocolates….” “Red ink for Missouri: Incoming governor Jay Nixon will have to act fast or face a $340 million deficit.“ That’s the headline today on the St. Louis Post Dispatch’s Internet front page. If you think you’re having a deja vu moment, you’re not. Mr. Haney, […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon · MO Economy

Video: Sondregger Interviews St. Charles County GOP Chair

December 1st, 2008 · No Comments

According to “O’Fallon Brent,” St. Charles County Chairman Tom Kuypers “admits” in this video that he rigged Congressional Convention to exclude properly elected delegates.  hat tip : OFallonBrent [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/5rplrNr8I8s” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Videos

Term Limits for Missouri Initiative Files Paperwork

December 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Have you ever in your life witnessed a beat reporter having such a hard on for a former public official? Here’s Baghdad Messenger’s sarcastic take on the formation of former Blunt Chief of Staff Ed Martin’s new organization, “Term Limits for Missouri.” For someone who hates bloggers so much, Messenger is starting to resemble the […]

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