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Decision '08 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 6

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“Democrats for Gibbons” Website Launched: “No Phony Democrats”

October 20th, 2008 · No Comments

  First post: “The people don’t want a phony Democrat. If it’s a choice between a genuine Republican and a Republican in Democratic clothing, the people will choose the genuine article every time. That is, they’ll take the Republican … I don’t want any phony Democrats in this campaign.” Harry S. Truman  Read more…  Related: […]

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“Rural Residents” for Kay Barnes; Endorsed by Open Borders PAC

October 20th, 2008 · No Comments

One letter to the K.C Star – from a so called “rural Missourian” – designates a groundswell of rural support for Kay Barnes in the Star editor’s minds. This letter from a Brett Carmical in yesterday’s edition had this cheerleading header above it: “Rural residents for Kay Barnes:” “I would like to congratulate Kay Barnes […]

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

Video: Republican Challenger Chris Sander Debates Cong. Russ Carnahan (Pt. 2)

October 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Hat tip: anchorstlseo  [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/Qq46xNowLbw” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]Related: Russ Carnahan’s Legacy: Condoms, Post Offices, & the Space Shuttle Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam: “Carnahan is a Shill for Planned Parenthood and Refuses to Recognize Reality”

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Greene Countians Launch Website “Stop Question 1”

October 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Last week week, Greene Countians Against Question 1 launched their website “www.StopQuestion1.com.”  The coalition seeks to warn its citizens that their right to choose their judges will be taken away by trial attorneys if Question 1 passes this November 4th. Governor Matt Blunt has stated his opposition to Question 1.  In an interview to KY3 […]

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Rasmussen: Obama 52% McCain 46% in Missouri

October 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Barack Obama has expanded his lead over John McCain in Missouri to six percentage points. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state finds Obama with 52% of the vote while McCain is supported by 46%. Earlier this week, Obama was on top 50% to 47%. Obama leads among voters who earn less than […]

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Audio: STL County Council Candidate Makes Last Minute Pitch

October 17th, 2008 · No Comments

This email was passed on to us from a supporter of Republican St. Louis County Council candidate (4th district) Eugene Dokes. Mr. Dokes has been endorsed by the Missouri chapter of the Republican Leadership Council. Dear St. Louisans, As County Council Candidate I recently had a chance to address the Greater North County Chamber of […]

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Video: Graves, Barnes Trade Jabs In First Debate

October 17th, 2008 · No Comments

 Hat tip: kmbctv [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/GW5IOCbX7yI” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Related:Micheal Mahoney (20 pounds of headlines): Love that Country Pie! Barnes and Graves in St. Joseph The Maneater: Female candidates seen differently in media Examiner.net: Quick 5 – Kay Barnes, 6th District Congressional Video: “Millionaire Barnes” [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/1TcvdpHjxDo” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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

Quote of the Day: “Reporter’s Note: Reporter is a Registered Independent Who Works in the Missouri House of Representatives” (for a Democrat!)

October 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Reporter’s Note: Reporter is a registered independent who works in the Missouri House of Representatives, serving as Representative Beth Low’s In-District Liaison for Missouri’s 39th district. Beth Low is a Democrat. -University News (UMKC) “reporter” Jumoke Balogun Read more… Mr. or Ms. Jumoke Balogun is already going to have a leg up on any future […]

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FOX News Video: “Bellwether State”

October 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Missouri has correctly picked every presidential contest but one since 1904, so how are McCain and Obama doing in their polls?  Hat tip: FoxNewsElectionHQ [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/EfsZKE4BGgk” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Quote of the Day: “Does Anyone Have Any Insight as to Why Barnes Can’t Get Above the Low-40 Ceiling?”

October 16th, 2008 · No Comments

From the Swing State Project blog: “This is one of those seats I thought for sure we’d put into play by Nov. Does anyone have any insight as to why Barnes can’t get above the low-40 ceiling? As you said James, she sure has spent enough money. – “nrimmer” “nrimmer,” if you’ll scroll down just […]

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