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Decision '08 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 27

Entries Tagged as 'Decision ’08'

“Moral Clarity” Leading to More Questions?

June 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

The National Journal Highlighted today Rep. Kenny Hulshof’s most recent television ad called “moral clarity.” The Congressman talks about his experience as a a former prosecutor and how it taught him to have “unshakable moral clarity.” This ad has interesting timing, especially in light of the recent confusion surrounding the Congressman’s stance on stem cell […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Rep. Kenny Hulshof · Senator. Kit Bond

Tipline: Hubbard Won’t Release Poll Results

June 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

 Tipline: “Voters not buying the message?” The same source that alerted us to former state representative Yaphett’ El Amin’s secret consulting deal with Chris “the imposter” Koster, has alerted us to a surprising development in the 5th district senate race between Rep’s. Hubbard and Wright-Jones. Hubbard, who is flush with cash from his early fundraising, […]

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St. Louis Carpenters Endorse Another Republican (Sort of)

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments

The Carpenters District Council of Greater St. Louis, which has a history of splitting party lines with its endorsements, endorsed Sen. Chris Koster today in his bid for the Democrat nomination for attorney general. A few of the Carpenters party splitting endorsements of the past have included endorsements for Sarah Steelman for re-election as state […]

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Stem Cells, Time Cards & The GOP Governor’s Primary

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments

While Kenny Hulshof is telling us that he’s against stem cell research – while accepting stem cell money and investing in stem cell research mutual funds – the Sarah Steelman campaign almost made it through an entire week (a holiday shortened week at that) without another blunder coming to light. Technically, it’s the same blunder […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Rep. Kenny Hulshof · Sarah Steelman

Tipline: “State Senator” Gina Loudon Holding Reception Saturday

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments

We received this interesting information via the tipline with a note reading “a bit presumptuous isn‘t it?” You’ll notice that this invitation for a reception reads: “Please join us for a reception with our next State Senator Gina Loudon.” Fair enough, shows confidence. The problem our reader points out is that “State Senator Gina Loudon” […]

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Jay Nixon Busted For Discrimination Against Quadraplegic

May 28th, 2008 · No Comments

By J. Jonah Jameson Despite his best efforts at keeping quiet and therefore free from media scrutiny, Jay Nixon just can’t stay out of trouble — serious trouble. Thanks to The Turner Report for reporting what the liberal media in this state will not: Jay-Boy is going to pay $26,000 in taxpayer cash for discriminating […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · J. Jonah Jameson · Jay Nixon

Video: “Missouri Viewpoints” Host Mike Ferguson’s Nominating Speech for Bob Barr

May 28th, 2008 · No Comments

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FiredUp Gets DNC Credentials At Expense Of Minority Bloggers

May 24th, 2008 · No Comments

From 24thstate.com: Sometimes these stories really do write themselves. The DNC credentialed a slew of state blogs as part of their convention. The only problem? They chose the bloggers based on influence and relevance, rather than on what minority group they belong to. So what do the Democrats do? In an insulting and demeaning response, […]

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Video: “Tribute” to Kay Cronkite Waldo Barnes

May 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Hat tip: FullFrontalComedy [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/uRl7CA4EZcg” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Kay Barnes · Videos

More National Attention for Graves Ad; Roe: “It’s a Water Cooler Ad”

May 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

 From the Washingtonpost.com: As the fight for Congress heats up over the coming weeks and months, The Fix will, from time to time, pluck out an ad (or ads) worth watching. The inaugural edition of Ad Wars highlights an ad that fits squarely into the “wildcard” category. The commercial is being run by Rep. Sam […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Kay Barnes · Rep. Sam Graves