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Jay Nixon | Missouri Political News Service - Part 12

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A Profile in Courage

October 20th, 2009 · No Comments

Reports have confirmed that Joe Bindbeutel was summoned to the Governor’s Mansion on Thursday evening to be fired. Our sources tell us that when Governor Nixon’s close friend from law school arrived, the Governor didn’t even want to come down from the private residence to fire him.  Instead, Nixon’s Chief of Staff John Watson and […]

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**New Feature** Cardetti Job Watch Clock

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments

What’s that old saying about a broken clock being right at least two times a day? Ky3’s Dave Cantanese: “Although Nixon acknowledged Friday “systems failed and people made mistakes,” he said no one in his office would be disciplined, which handed Republicans and other critics easy fodder….But besides Lager and obvious critics like Missouri Republican […]

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Nixon Investigates Nixon; Long Time Aide Thrown Under the Bus

October 16th, 2009 · No Comments

So, Governor Nixon sacrificed Joe Bindbeutel this morning in a news conference? Nixon can’t possibly believe that this ends the many questions surrounding the “Dirty Watergate” scandal. Internal investigations aren’t the way to go about it Mr. Governor. Joe Bindbuetel being fired? Great, but we can think of a few more heads that need to […]

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Top 10 Things Heard on Jack Cardetti’s Voice Mail

October 15th, 2009 · No Comments

 “Liar” Jack Cardetti, Gov. Nixon’s communications director. Just look at those beady little eyes! 10. Jack, It’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from Iran. I love the way you’re lying about the e-coli controversy in Missouri. I’d love to get your advice on how to talk about our uranium enrichment program. Call me when you get time. […]

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Picture of the Day: “No Way Jay” Gets an Eye Exam

October 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Photo Hat tip: Learfield News “Governor, you must be as blind as a bat! You can’t see that your staff is incompetent, out of control, and routinely lies to you?” Related: KSDK: Nixon responds to “cover up” allegations and pollution concerns “Wednesday Missouri’s Governor would not commit to posting warning signs along Keifer Creek. Nixon […]

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Video: E-Coli Governor Proclaims “Earth Science Week”

October 13th, 2009 · No Comments

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/ntOer8TIeYk” width=”325″ height=”250″ wmode=”transparent” /] Hat tip:MrSilber32 Does anyone else find it ironic – that a governor who knowingly allowed tourists and citizens to swim in E-Coli infested waters – has declared this week as Earth Science Week? You may have wanted to skip this one guys! Related: KOMU.com: Raw Sewage has Spilled into Missouri’s […]

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Quote of the Day: Kinder: “I Don’t Believe That We Can Trust the (Nixon) Administration to Investigate Itself”

October 8th, 2009 · No Comments

“I don’t believe that we can trust the (Nixon) administration to investigate itself…when the governor was Attorney General just a few months ago, he did not settle for that in the Eckersley case.” – Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder Related: The Source: Templeton Tries The Temporary Insanity Defense Lt. Governor Kinder Creating More Economic Activity than […]

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Rasmussen: Government Ethics Edges Out Economy As Top Issue Among Voters

October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

Bad news for Governor Nixon and STL County Executive Charlie Dooley: From Rasmussen Reports: “For nearly two years, economic issues have held the top spot in terms of importance among voters. But the latest national telephone survey shows that 83% now view government ethics and corruption as very important, placing it just ahead of the […]

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Lt. Governor Kinder Creating More Economic Activity than Governor Nixon!

October 1st, 2009 · No Comments

 Tour of Missouri supporter Cong. Russ Carnahan We’ll be curious to see how FiredUp Missouri will spin this fantastic economic news. Lord knows President Obama and “No Way Jay’ aren’t creating jobs or spurring any economic growth! The 2009 Tour of Missouri was met with tremendous support all across our state and I am proud […]

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Picture of the Day: Impeach Nixon?

September 30th, 2009 · No Comments

 Picture courtesy of a reader from NE Missouri. “Nixon must immediately and permanently dismiss not just Templeton, but Chief of Staff John Watson, Senior Policy Advisor Jeff Mazur, and Communications Director Jack Cardetti. And he should finally end the cover-up and be straightforward about what he knew and when he knew it.” -MRP Statement Democrat Harry […]

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