We’re going to assume that since Missouri Pulse hasn’t been updated in nearly four months, Mr. Hancock has decided to pull the plug on the once promising venture as noted by these bloggers at the time of its inception last year: Political Fix: Hancock launching new pro-GOP Web site–Missouripulse.com johncombestblog.com: “Join with me in welcoming […]

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According to the Arch City Chronicle, Governor-elect Nixon’s close friend, Attorney General-elect Chris Koster’s consigliere, and “Lawyer of the Year” Chuck Hatfield is apparently involved in even more shady dealings when it comes to campaign finance committees: From the ACC: 57th District Legislative Committee, at an address in the Norwood Court Apartments Subdivision, Normandy, 71st […]

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Does anyone else find it strange that the Missouri Political News Service was the first source (still no mention on FiredUp) to reveal that “Political Animal” and “Mad Dog” Roy Temple was terminated  left a firm where he was a partner, and that he had recently joined another D.C. lobbying firm. Here is what we […]

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“[I’m glad she was] born during a Republican administration, though at the end.” The Missouri Political News Service would like to send out our warmest congratulations to James and Jillian Harris on the arrival last month of their new daughter, Margaux Abigail Harris. Mr. Harris and his wife own the Capitol Strategies Group consulting firm […]

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Hey, it’s populist and it’s what you’d expect from a conservative freshman Congresssman, but it’s refreshing to see a member of Congress actually trying to protect the taxpayer’s and our children’s money. Are you listening Senator Bond? From Congressman Luetkemeyer’s website: WASHINGTON D.C. – With hard-working Missouri families struggling to make ends meet, Ninth District […]

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MOGOP release: Yesterday Governor-elect Nixon announced Linda Martinez was his choice to lead the Missouri Department of Economic Development. The question all Missourians are asking themselves today is, “With the announcement of a pro-illegal immigrant DED director, is Missouri taking a step backwards?” Missourians believe that we cannot wait for Washington to stop unlawful immigration […]

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The rub on Jeremiah has always been that he can sometimes be overcautious to a fault. Well here’s his first example as our new governor. Citing health concerns -and frivolous lawsuits made prevalent by his trial lawyer buddies – incoming Governor Nixon is nixing plans for inaugural guests to bring homemade desserts.From KCTV: Nixon’s campaign […]

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Hat tip: jasonrosenbaum: “This week, I try (and probably fail) at linking an awkward venture into a country-western bar with Gov.-elect Jay Nixon’s challenge of being a Democratic governor dealing with a Republican legislature.” [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/PdsdOutqNrc” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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“I had nothing to do with the firing of Todd Graves. They’ve conducted an investigation. Apparently one of my staff who is no longer is with me communicated a contrary view to somebody.” – Sen. Bond “I don’t remember any conversation like that from four years ago.”– “Political Pygmy” Jason Van Eaton Speaking of the […]

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Justin Kendall from Kansas City’s The Pitch gives our new social networking site “Missouri Matters” a little love” on their blog today: “Forget Facebook and MySpace, Missouri political junkies. Scooter Jackson, the man behind the not-at-all-Republican Missouri Political News Service, has started a social networking site for Missouri politicos called Missouri Matters.” Kendall, who we’re […]

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