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Decision '08 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 48

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Richardson Seeks Missourians for Iowa Caucus

November 27th, 2007 · No Comments

Democrat presidential candidate Bill Richardson – who proudly boasts on the campaign trail that he signed legislation in New Mexico that allows illegals to have driver’s licenses – is sending emails to his Missouri supporters asking for their help in the closing weeks of the Iowa campaign. We speculate that Richardson, who is obviously auditioning […]

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Carnahan to Endorse Gay Rights Candidate for Jim Lembke’s House Seat

November 27th, 2007 · No Comments

The South County Truth Spot: Lorenz-Englund states: “I am socially progressive because I am a strong believer in gay rights, I can see that gender relations in St Louis are less than desirable and that economic class differences are hard to see for many of our current legislators.” The South County Truth Spot feels it […]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Rep. Russ Carnahan · St. Louis

Nixon Double Standard?

November 26th, 2007 · No Comments

O’Fallon, MO. city administrator Bob Lowery and city attorney Kevin O’Keefe From the Wake Up Call: So when Jay Nixon announced his investigation into Matt Blunt over destroying public records an investigation against O’Fallon and other public bodies for doing the same thing does not necessary follow. I have heard suggestions that some in O’Fallon […]

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MOGOP: Nixon’s ‘Independent’ Panel a Sham; Fisher Self-Identified Democrat

November 26th, 2007 · No Comments

JEFFERSON CITY _ Newly uncovered state records which show Clarence “Mel” Fisher is a self-identified Democrat have discredited the so-called “independent” three-person committee that Jay Nixon conjured up to serve as another taxpayer-financed campaign tool to attack the governor.The Official State Manuals of Missouri from 1981-1982 (page 984) and 1983-1984 (page 1001), identify Highway Patrol […]

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Governor Blunt Has Primary Challenger

November 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Looks like Governor Blunt will have a challenger in the Republican primary next year. Who is it you ask? Has Jack Jackson changed his mind? Has Sarah Steelman decided to be the Republican Claire McCaskill and challenge a sitting governor of her own party? Nope. The challenger’s name is Cecil Anthony Ince. But, according to […]

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Missouri Fire Fighters and First Responders Endorse Sam Page for Lt. Governor

November 20th, 2007 · No Comments

From Page Campaign press release: “On behalf of the nearly 6,000 Missouri Fire Fighters, EMS Workers, 911 Dispatchers, and Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys represented by the Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters, we are pleased to inform you that the State Council has endorsed your candidacy for Missouri Lieutenant Governor. Your caring attitude and record of […]

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Bob Sullentrup, founder of “Rock the Debates”, Interviewed on “Missouri Viewpoints”

November 20th, 2007 · No Comments

Missouri is famous for being a “bellwether” state – a snapshot of the political direction and feelings of the United States as a whole. A new effort to change how Americans hear campaign messages is based in the Show Me State. Bob Sullentrup, from St. Charles, is the founder of the “Rock the Debates” effort […]

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MOGOP Questions Nixon’s “Independent” Panel

November 19th, 2007 · No Comments

JEFFERSON CITY – As the Missouri Republican Party predicted, candidate Jay Nixon has launched a disgraceful witch hunt against the governor just 11 months before the election. Is this “committee” independent? No. Picked by Nixon, paid by Nixon, directed by Nixon. In a shameful display that makes crystal clear his insatiable lust to be governor, […]

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Why Don’t We Have Better People Running for Governor?

November 19th, 2007 · No Comments

In this 10 minute podcast, 10 minute podcast Springfield talk show host Vincent David Jericho asks: “Has Matt Blunt ever shown real leadership?” “Does Jay Nixon have a double standard?” Related: Real Clear Politcs: Dems Set For Show Me Pickup in Gov Race?

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Tags: Decision '08 · Jay Nixon · Matt Blunt

Koster Campaign Manager Leaving for “Better Opportunities?”

November 16th, 2007 · No Comments

In what is quickly turning out to be probably the dumbest move in Missouri political history – especially after Catherine Hanaway decided not to throw her hat in the ring – word comes from Big Muddy Politics that there is continuing turmoil in the Koster for AG camp. They report that campaign manager Liz Smith […]

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