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May, 2010 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 2

Entries from May 2010

Video: SMI’s David Stokes – Transportation in Missouri

May 21st, 2010 · No Comments

With fuel prices expected to be seventy cents cheaper during the summer driving season, how will Missouri replace that loss fuel tax revenue in this worsening Obama economy? Mr. Stokes has an interesting idea that could be an example of the government and the private sector actually working together to solve a problem.  “The use […]

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Tags: David Stokes · Show Me Institute

245 Days After Lying to the Public, Cardetti to Leave Nixon for PR Firm

May 20th, 2010 · No Comments

“Liar” Jack Cardetti is finally leaving the public dole.  We heard rumors earlier this year that Cardetti would be leaving after the end of session. We also heard that Cardetti’s smiling face on our homepage – with a countdown clock showing how many days he was suckling off the taxapayer since he admitted lying abvout […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon

Video: Bill Corrigan Marches in Historic Annie Malone Parade

May 20th, 2010 · No Comments

Hat tip:kinoxxbb [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/mblBXCERvTw” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Tags: St. Louis

McNary on Dooley: “He’s a Nice Guy, But, It’s Embarrassing That He’s Running the County”

May 20th, 2010 · No Comments

Although he is embarrassed by the cloud of unethical behavior allegedly occurring within the Dooley Administration, insiders tell MOPNS that Mr. McNary’s comments to Jerry Berger were specifically directed at Charlie Dooley’s performance the other night in front of “You Paid For It” investigative reporter Elliot Davis. When Davis asked the county executive why his […]

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Tags: STL County Executive Charlie Dooley

Pictures of the Day: Corrigan Marches in Historic Annie Malone Parade

May 18th, 2010 · No Comments

Related: Tweet from StL American editor Chris King: “Corrigan for County Executive is on our schedule for 2 p.m. today. Republicans been calling more.” Senate Candidate Roy Blunt Addresses African American Conservatives Hat tip:moveonuporg [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/TUCLjQpP3QY” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]

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Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day

Video: Russ Carnahan Runs Away From Ethics Questions

May 18th, 2010 · No Comments

Hat tip: SharpElbowsStl [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/VG5oxXgrwY4″ width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Related: Video: Russ Carnahan Runs Away From Ethics Questions

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Tags: Rep. Russ Carnahan · Videos

County Executive Dooley Supports Free Gas & Recreational Use of County Cars for His Dept. Heads

May 18th, 2010 · No Comments

Investigative reporter Elliot Davis asks St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley why county department heads receive the perk of a free new car and free gas in a down economy. Mr. Dooley’s response in effect was, “it’s been done like this for thirty years, it’s not my fault.” Not only does he say it once, […]

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Tags: STL County Executive Charlie Dooley

Video: County Executive Candidate Bill Corrigan Speaks to Young Professionals

May 14th, 2010 · No Comments

St. Louis County executive candidate Bill Corrigan speaks to young professionals at a campaign happy hour at Growler’s Pub in south county. Hat tip:kinoxxbb [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/WdSfe-ovRpU” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Dooley Flip Flops On Electing County Assessor; Top Advisor Admits “No Vision” for StL County

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Tags: St. Louis

The Best Bill of the Session? The Healthcare Freedom Act

May 14th, 2010 · No Comments

“Placing health care on the ballot is likely to draw enthusiastic participation from voters excited for the chance to make their voices heard in a meaningful way” — Washington Times editorial Major Kudos to Sen. Jane Cunningham, I heardthepeopplesay.org, showmepatriots.org and STL Tea Party for giving the people of Missouri their rightful say on Obamacare. […]

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Tags: Healthcare · MO Legislature

Video: Rush Limbaugh on Cong. Cleaver’s ‘6th Grade’ Comment

May 14th, 2010 · No Comments

Hat tip:infohwyguy [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/VZ4E4xH-PnA” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Related: Quote of the Day: Cleaver: Americans Are NOT Smarter Than a Sixth Grader! The Source: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver is Smarter Than You

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Tags: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver · Videos