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August, 2009 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 5

Entries from August 2009

Picture of the Day: Ike Hearts Nancy; Bans Public from Attending Events

August 10th, 2009 · No Comments

“Ike Skelton has served SW Missouri as a Democrat Representative since 1976 and votes with Nancy Pelosi 97.1% of the time!” Related: Lafayette County Politics: Ike Says “No” to Pettis Co. Forum: Sedalians Turn Out to Say “NO” to Ike Veterans and Patriots Gather in Warsaw to Protest Ike Skelton  Rasmussen Reports: As Congress Begins […]

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Tags: Rep. Ike Skelton

Picture(s) of the Day: “Mob” Patriots Picket SEIU Headquarters; No Signs of Brooks Bros. Suits!

August 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Rally sponsored by the St. Louis Tea Party Coalition in front of the local SEIU headquarters in midtown St. Louis. Where are the ACLU & NAACP? SEIU beating victim Kenneth Gladney 97.1 FM personality Dana Loesch

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

Weekend Poll Question: “Should Gov. Nixon be Required to Turn Over His Office Surveillance Tapes to the Media?”

August 8th, 2009 · No Comments

<div><a href=”http://www.micropoll.com/akira/mpview/624207-192008″>Click Here for Poll</a><a href=”http://www.questionpro.com” title=”online surveys”>Online Survey</a><BR> | <a href=”http://www.micropoll.com” title=”Website Polls”>Website Polls</a><BR> | <a href=”http://www.contactpro.com” title=”email marketing”>Email Marketing</a><BR><BR> | <a href=”http://www.ideascale.com” title=”crowdsourcing”>Crowdsourcing</a><BR><a href=”http://www.micropoll.com/akira/MicroPoll?mode=html&id=192008″>View MicroPoll</A></div> <p> Related: SNL: Koster: Newspaper should have access to governor’s office video SNL: Anti-terrorism clause used to deny access to governor’s office video

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Tags: Jay Nixon · Media Bias

Video(s) All Hell Breaks Loose in STL!

August 7th, 2009 · No Comments

From Twitter: whennessyRT @TomboyChick: “So Obama’s brown shirts actually wear SEIU purple and ACORN Red. Sounds like a rainbow thugalition to me.” “I disagree that the people showing concern over some healthcare proposals are “manufactured” Real folks, strong opinions.” clairecmc Hat tip:mghoft [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/VXax-wjOW44″ width=”325″ height=”250″ wmode=”transparent” /] Hat tip:moogrogue [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/zTXBOgPCh9w” width=”325″ height=”250″ wmode=”transparent” […]

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Tags: Videos

When Will Cong. Ike Skelton Host A Health Care Town Hall Forum?

August 7th, 2009 · No Comments

Conveniently silent in the current health care discussion is Congressman Ike Skelton. (Maybe he’s travelling during the recess???) Residents in the 4th Congressional haven’t been notified of any public events by their Member of Congress during August break.  Is the career politician too busy on junkets to meet with his constituents?  Is he afraid to […]

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Tags: Rep. Ike Skelton

K.C Residents, Keep Your Eye on Rover!

August 7th, 2009 · No Comments

Is this the future for our elderly if Obamacare ever became law? From Kansas City Dog Advocates: On August 1st, the Animal Control Department in Kansas City, MO implemented a new policy when it comes to evaluating their field officers. Effective now, animal control officers in KCMO will be required to issue a minimum of […]

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Tags: Kansas City

Where’s “Baghdad” Tony Messenger?

August 7th, 2009 · No Comments

In a story released on August 6, 2009, it was revealed that The Springfield News-Leader has been attempting to use the Sunshine Law for its intended purpose – increasing the transparency of government – but has been blocked by the Capitol Police using an obscure anti-terrorism Sunshine exemption.As reported, the News-Leader wishes to review tapes […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon · Media Bias · Tony Messenger

Quote of the Day: “That Sure Puts a Punctuation Mark on His Senate Sentence”

August 7th, 2009 · No Comments

“Don’t let the doorknob hit you on the way out Kit! Voting for Sotomayor and “Cash for Clunkers?” That sure puts a punctuation mark on his Senate sentence.” -Syndicated talk show host Laura Ingraham

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Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day · Senator. Kit Bond

Voting for “Stimulus” Bills You Don’t Read & “Cash for Clunkers” Programs Makes One a “Budget Shark?”

August 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Are Jake Wagman and David Cantanese cashing their MDP checks at the same bank! Wagman pens an incredible puff piece for Senator McCaskill today that pathetically attempts to portray her as some “budget shark” because she’s out front on condemning the Democratic Congress’ latest PR nightmare of ordering corporate jets. This is after Congress excoriated […]

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Tags: Media Bias · Senator McCaskill

Picture of the Day: “Kit Kat Bond”

August 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Graphic courtesy of missourirecord.com Related: MSNBC: Bond, 7th GOPer for Sotomayor   DEVELOPING: Buchanan County Republican Central Committee Expresses “Discontent” With Sen. Bond Over Sotomayer Vote

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Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day · Senator. Kit Bond