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May, 2009 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 4

Entries from May 2009

Video: Activists Thrown out of Nixon’s Office; 4th Attempt to Get MIAC Appointment

May 7th, 2009 · No Comments

Hat tip: TheLRP “Liberty Restoration Project (with members of “We The People” foundation) attempting to SCHEDULE an appointment with the Governor to discuss MIAC, and were thrown out!! This was the 4th in-person attempt, and countless requests over the phone to schedule a meeting. Keep in mind all attempts at scheduling an interview since last […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon · Videos

Nixon Administration: “I’m Gonna Make Him An Offer He Can’t Refuse”

May 7th, 2009 · No Comments

“Over the past five months a number of House Republicans have indeed approached us about getting jobs in the administration.” – Nixon mouthpiece Jack Cardetti As the fallout continues from the very serious allegations that a Nixon staffer attempted to bribe Republican House members with jobs in the administration, the above quote from Cardetti stood […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon · MO Legislature

David Steelman Editorial: “Can the GOP Change?”

May 7th, 2009 · No Comments

The Missouri Record has a guest editorial today from attorney David Steelman, husband of the former state treasurer. Mr. Steelman asks in his piece, “Can the GOP Change?” Here’s an excerpt: By David Steelman Elected Republicans, particularly in Congress, have expanded government; ignored the Constitution; bailed out failed big businesses with taxes collected from successful […]

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Facebook Quote(s) of the Day

May 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Renee Hulshof: “somedays, talking about nothing for 2 hours can be trying. My dingy side shows a bit too much.” Vicki Schneider: “Renee, Please tell Kenny that he is missed and that I hope that he will return to Politics. He is such a great guy.” John Burnett: “is back in session in House. Budget […]

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How Many Days Are Left in This Session?

May 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Let’s see here. The House votes to not require a helmet when riding a motorcycle, but they want your cigarette to be self extinguishing so you don’t kill yourself while smoking in bed! How many days are left in this session? AP:  Missouri became the latest state Tuesday to join a national movement in requiring […]

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Tags: MO Legislature

Bidding for Carthage Fee Office Being Politicized?

May 6th, 2009 · No Comments

via The Turner Report: “The Carthage Press reports Jasper County Republican County Committee Chairman John Putnam has withdrawn his bid to retain the Carthage license fee office, claiming the process has been politicized by Gov. Jay Nixon.” There is a group called Missourians for Conservative Values (MCVPAC) that has gathered all the information regarding Missouri’s […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon

Cong. Clay’s Pending Divorce: Who Cares?

May 6th, 2009 · No Comments

This will be our first and last post regarding Congressman Lacy Clay’s pending divorce. We’ve certainly leveled our fair share of criticism at the hapless lawmaker, but delving into the tawdry tabloid journalism that the Post Dispatch wants to engage in is somewhere we’re just not going to go. Is becoming the local version of […]

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Tags: Media Bias · Rep. Lacy Clay · St. Louis

Quote of the Day: “There’s a Surprising Amount of Discontent Among St. Louis Democrats”

May 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Yesterday, as FiredUp Missouri tried to spin us that everybody loves Jay, they must have received a tip that St. Louis Democrat blogger and STL Business Journal columnist Dave Drebes would gives us the real scoop today: “There’s a surprising amount of discontent among St. Louis Democrats when you ask them about Gov. Jay Nixon’s […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon · Picture/Quote of the Day · St. Louis

Picture(s) of the Day: Joplin Blogger Randy Turner’s Book Signing

May 5th, 2009 · No Comments

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Claire McCaskill: Stuck in More Ways Than One

May 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Claire Bear is having a rough two days. First her president calls her out on she and her husband’s offshore bank accounts that helps them avoid taxes on their substantial wealth, and know she’s stuck in the tram between the Capitol and her office:  From Twitter: “Stuck in tram from Capitol to Hart. Broken. Not […]

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Tags: Senator McCaskill