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June, 2008 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 3

Entries from June 2008

Video: Bill Haas for US Congress – “Why I’m in Politics”

June 24th, 2008 · No Comments

In this video, perennial candidate and former St. Louis City School Board member Bill Haas, explains why he’s in politics. There is one question that we have Mr. Hass: Is he off his meds again in this video? [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/xyjQQNHon44″ width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Tags: Decision '08 · St. Louis · Videos

Dem Blogger Disappointed with Claire Over Beer & Digital TV

June 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Springfield blogger DocLarry is upset with Sen. McCaskill’s recent support for Anheuser-Busch and the transition to digital television in 2009. Doc asks: “Should the government really be involved in this at all? From the Lost Chord: “I helped elect Claire McCaskill in 2006 because I thought she would better represent Missourians. Now, I’m not so […]

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Tags: Senator McCaskill

“Missouri Viewpoints” Host Joins Bob Barr for President Team

June 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Our friend Mike Ferguson, over at Mike Ferguson Online, sent us the following release alerting us to his joining the Bob Barr for President Campaign. Barr is a former Republican congressman from Georgia who is running on the Libertarian ticket. I am honored that former Congressman Barr and his team have asked me to be […]

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Tags: Decision '08

Quote of the Day: Bond vs Carnahan in 2010?

June 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Hat tip: Political Realm “Bond, who will be 71, has already announced his intention to seek a fifth term. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan comes from a strong Missouri political family and would be an intriguing candidate. Democrats have been resurgent of late in Missouri, capturing the other Senate seat in 2006 and on the […]

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Tags: Carnahans' · Senator McCaskill

Video: McCain Heckled at Missouri Town Hall

June 20th, 2008 · No Comments

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Tags: Decision '08 · Videos

“I Know Nothing, Nothing!”

June 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Those of us who are “mature” enough to remember the classic 60’s television show Hogan’s Heroes had a deja vu moment this week. It occurred when Hulshof campaign spokesman Scott Baker attempted to convince us that there wasn’t any coordination between the Hulshof campaign and a shadowy 527 group based in Springfield. Whenever the POW’s […]

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

Video: Governor Blunt Views Hannibal Flood

June 20th, 2008 · No Comments

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Tags: Matt Blunt · Videos

SaveAB.com Day

June 20th, 2008 · No Comments

We interrupt this political season to announce that TODAY is SaveAB.com Day. Wherever you are today, please take a moment to raise your voice in concern over the hostile takeover attempt by the Belgian company, InBev.Sign the on-line Petition today at SaveAB.com. Mark your calendar for the SaveAB.com Freedom Rally on July 5th at Al […]

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Tags: St. Louis

U.S. Needs Comprehensive Energy Plan (Rep. Lacy Clay)

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Congressman Clay posted the DNC’s energy policy talking points on the Hill’s Congressional Blog today. It’s amazing to us that the Democrats still sing the praises of alternative energy and biofuelds, even after this policy has caused food prices to sky rocket and food riots around the world. Look, we’re all for a cleaner earth […]

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Tags: Rep. Lacy Clay · Rep. Sam Graves

The Lure of the Casinos

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Sen. Jeff Smith met Paris Hilton at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles on February 24th of this year. The Ameristar Casino in St. Charles has become the hotspot for pols lately. The Political Fix is reporting that Senate Majority Leader Charlie Shields and Sen. Scott Rupp, are holding “a tropical cocktail hour underneath the […]

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Tags: Decision '08