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May, 2009 | Missouri Political News Service

Entries from May 2009

Video: Tucker Carlson and Jim Talent at Heritage Blogger’s Briefing

May 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Tucker Carlson talks about the launch of his upcoming Web site “The Daily Caller.” Jim Talent talks about Heritage’s Protect America Month where they will focus on why we must commit to protecting America in an increasingly dangerous world. Hat tip: aimaccuracy [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/KVgT1mVHegA” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Tags: Hon. Jim Talent · Videos

Midwest Fair Tax Rally

May 27th, 2009 · No Comments

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Video: Paul LeVota: “Entertaining and Empowering Public Speaker”

May 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Interesting. An informercial for a term limited politician preparing for his next gig. We’ve seen it all now! [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/YPoKm4P_fXM” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Stick to the Talking Points Claire!

May 26th, 2009 · No Comments

“[I]would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life.” -Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor The Hot Air blog has a good piece on Claire Bear making a complete fool of herself while advocating […]

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Tags: Senator McCaskill

Cap-and-Trade Tax Hike Will Slam Missouri

May 26th, 2009 · No Comments

By Carl Bearden and Phil Kerpen The surprise revenue source to pay for much of the Obama budget is something known deceptively as “climate revenues,” also known as “cap-and-trade.” What cap-and-trade really means is tax-and-spend at an unprecedented level and with sweeping consequences throughout the economy, both nationally and here in Missouri. It’s the worst […]

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Tags: Carl Bearden

Capital Punishment & Motorcycle Helmet Repeal

May 26th, 2009 · No Comments

“Nixon’s rejection of a petition for clemency in the state’s first execution in four years shows that on crime and punishment, this Governor is just as “throw the book” as any Republican.” – “Suck Ass” Dave Cantanese Can you believe that an “objective journalist” actually wrote such an ignorant comment! It’s “throwing the book” at […]

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Tags: Media Bias

Quote of the Day: “Oh? Can You Smell His Breath in That Picture?”

May 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Picture credit:  The Source It seems a Wes Shoemyer supporter disapproves of the post we did last week on the representative’s early celebrating of the end of the legislative session. They left this comment today: “Oh? can you smell his breath in that picture, give me a break, nothing more than fodder!!!” You have to […]

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Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day

Cong. Blunt Gets Love From His Caucus: “We’re Going to Lose a Hell of a Lot”

May 21st, 2009 · No Comments

 By Molly K. Hooper Rep. Roy Blunt’s (R-Mo.) decision to leave the House is starting to sink in. “We’re going to lose a hell of a lot,” Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) said. Blunt has played a leading role in the GOP’s new healthcare proposal and was called on to be a key pinch hitter in […]

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Tags: Rep. Roy Blunt

Jim Talent: “The Left Has Allowed its Ideology to Distort its Perception of Global Risk”

May 21st, 2009 · No Comments

With North Korea and Iraq thumbing its noses at the world, former Senator Jim Talent writes in National Review how irresponsible it is for the United States to continue cutting its defense spending. By Jim Talent In an editorial on Sunday, May 10, the New York Times took the Obama administration to task for not […]

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WTF???? Why is Nixon’s MODOT Director Polling Repeal of Helmet Law?

May 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Prime Buzz: “Armed with new poll numbers, MoDOT Director Pete Rahn came out today and asked the governor to veto a bill that would weaken Missouri’s mandatory helmet law. In asking Gov. Jay Nixon to veto the bill, Rahn touted new poll numbers showing that 84 percent of Missourians support the mandatory helmet law that’s […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon