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March, 2010 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 4

Entries from March 2010

Video: Chris Koster Explains the Democratic Process

March 12th, 2010 · No Comments

h/t:2222southwabash Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster Explains the Democratic Process to employees of Princeton, Missouri’s biggest employer, Premium Standard Farms, PSF, and why he has decided with his expert panel to kick 2500 plus people out of work in the middle of a depression. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/GxZmR7hXzPw” width=”325″ height=”250″ wmode=”transparent” /]Related:Real Evidence or Political Payback? Koster […]

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Quote of the Day: Cardetti: “Just Like Missouri Families, State Government Has Had to Tighten Its Belt”

March 11th, 2010 · No Comments

Nixon Travels to Houston to Enjoy Game; Bagman “Liar” Jack Cardetti in Tow “Just like Missouri families, state government has had to tighten its belt.” –Nixon spokesman Jack Cardetti Our friend ‘Liar’ Jack made that comment last month in response to possible budget cuts in the state’s Parents as Teachers program. Wait a second? “No […]

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Jetton & Ex Porno Industry Lobbyist Testify in K.C.

March 11th, 2010 · No Comments

After Rod Jetton’s performance today after testifying before a grand jury. The comments he gave reporters after his grilling have left us wondering if “Hot Rod” Jetton really thinks we’re as stupid as he seems to believe we are. Jetton kept up his pathetic and unbelievable defense yesterday that he’s done nothing wrong: “I deferred […]

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SMI: Taxes and Government Spending Undermine Economic Growth

March 10th, 2010 · No Comments

By John Payne With stimulus spending one of the most contentious issues in a very contentious political year, politicians of all stripes have argued about whether government spending boosts or hinders economic growth. It is beyond debate, however, that the spending will have to be paid for by taxpayers either now or in the future. […]

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Real Evidence or Political Payback?

March 10th, 2010 · No Comments

MOPNS told you back in June that certain members of the St. Louis African American political class were miffed at Attorney General Chris Koster for not keeping a promise. It seems Mr. Koster made certain campaign promises to these folks to review the Reginald Clemons capital murder case if he was elected. Mr. Clemons is […]

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Quote of the Day: “It Appears That the White House Has Written Off the Carnahan Campaign”

March 10th, 2010 · No Comments

Mr. Ed: “Hey Robin, where is Barack? “Barack Obama should be campaigning his heart out for Robin Carnahan—after all, Carnahan has pledged to rubberstamp his agenda of a government takeover of healthcare, job-killing cap-and-tax, and the failed stimulus bill, and much more. But maybe Obama sees the writing on the wall and realizes that Carnahan […]

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Hello Mr. President, Are You Listening?

March 9th, 2010 · No Comments

Our tone deaf president will be at a high school in St. Charles, Mo tomorrow, still trying to force government healthcare down our throats, while confidence in the economy’s future is at its lowest point since Obama became president. Talk about misdirected focus and a total misreading of the political tea leaves! It’s unbelievable to […]

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Picture of the Day: Rep. Chappelle-Nadal in Iraq

March 9th, 2010 · No Comments

Photo credit: St. Louis Beacon  STL Beacon political reporter Jo Mannies has the story.

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Tags: MO Legislature · Picture/Quote of the Day

Tipline: “Maida” Up Stimulus Job Not Needed

March 9th, 2010 · No Comments

“The funds which will cover her salary will probably be exclusively or almost exclusively federal in nature.” We received this email yesterday on our tipline. The writer seems very knowledgeable and we assume they are a casualty of Governor Nixon’s recent state job cuts due to the terrible Obama economy.  Mr. Jackson, The position which […]

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Quote of the Day: Steele Danner: “I would Stuff the Ballot Box…”

March 8th, 2010 · No Comments

Election fraud must be in a Democrat’s DNA! No, Governor Nixon’s twice arrested for ‘erratic driving’ Director of Tourism was not talking about an election, but was instead referring to the Academy Awards and her choice for ‘best picture.’ Poor choice of words, especially for a Dem. Related: The Turner Report: Mixed drinks, mixed messages […]

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