Democrat Congressional Campaign Chairman, Chris Van Hollen let Missouri Republicans know how much he would be focusing on Rep. Graves’ seat in 08. If it was so important, you’d think they would pick a better candidate than the rash Queen Kay.

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From KMBC: U.S. Rep. John Mica of Florida who once called Kansas City International security “the airport from hell” has softened his stance, KMBC’s Micheal Mahoney reported. Mica, who is the top Republican on the House Transportation Committee, toured the airport on Tuesday with U.S. Rep. Sam Graves of Missouri.   Mahoney reported that Mica […]

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First is was this. And now another gaffe. From The Source: In a speech to the Heritage Group in St. Joseph last week, former Kansas City Mayor, Kay Barnes spoke of the progress recently made in downtown St. Joseph. When discussing the need for planning in redevelopment, Barnes specifically mentioned the Heartland Regional Medical center […]

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From a MOGOP statement released today: “I favor the opportunity for people, if they have been here for a period of time, if they have demonstrated a work ethic and so on, to be able to stay and go through eventually a citizenship process – Kay Waldo Cronkite Barnes – Martinez? The St. Joseph News-Press […]

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By SAM HANANEL Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Revelations that Sen. Kit Bond’s office urged the White House to replace former U.S. Attorney Todd Graves in the Western District Missouri came as little surprise to those familiar with the long-standing political feud between rival Republican camps in the state. Graves’ brother – Rep. Sam […]

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  By Sam Youngman Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes (D) on Monday made her congressional campaign official, declaring her candidacy to run against Rep. Sam Graves (R) in the Show Me State’s 6th district. Barnes recently completed her second term as mayor. Although Democrats have not mounted a serious challenge to Graves since his […]

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Due to the recent heavy rains in Missouri, Congressman Sam Graves delayed his trip back to Washington yesterday in order to help fill sandbags in St. Joseph. Weather forecasters are predicting river levels in our state will soon be at or near the disastrous flooding levels of 1993. “I can serve the district better here,” […]

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