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Entries Tagged as 'Matt Blunt'

Matt Blunt Endorses John McCain For President

February 19th, 2008 · No Comments

From blogs4president.us:  ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has endorsed John McCain for president. Governor Blunt issued the following statement on his endorsement: “I had the opportunity today to talk to Senator McCain and I told him he is the best person to lead our [...]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Matt Blunt

GOP Reeling From Blunt’s Resignation

January 24th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Josh Kraushaar “This was a big surprise to everyone, including me,” said a senior adviser to Blunt. “We were running on a pretty robust plan for reelection. He would have been in a very tight race, but I certainly thought there was a pathway for him to beat Jay Nixon.” Blunt’s sudden decision also [...]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Matt Blunt · Rep. Jo Ann Emerson · Rep. Kenny Hulshof

Gloating St. Louis Morning Anchor Leaves Terse Comment on Blunt

January 23rd, 2008 · 3 Comments

Fox2 St. Louis morning anchor John Pertzborn – known to be a real team player among his colleagues – posted the following terse comment in regards to a post we did several weeks ago on “Slimy weasel scumbag” attorney Chet Pleban’s appearance on his show. We complained that Pleban was able to give his comments [...]

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Tags: Matt Blunt · Media Bias · St. Louis

KCMO Podcast: Sen. Sheilds on Blunt

January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Missouri Senate Majority Leader Charlie Shields talks to KCMO about Blunt’s decision not to run – but – Did Sen. Shields announce his own candidacy? Click here

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Tags: Decision '08 · Matt Blunt

Statement by Chairman Doug Russell on Governor Blunt’s Decision Not to Seek Re-election

January 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

JEFFERSON CITY _ “Governor Blunt has been a remarkable leader that changed Missouri for the better. His conservative policies and values turned our state in a new, hopeful direction. Under his administration, budget deficits were replaced with surpluses, education was restored to its place atop our priority list, children are safer, more Missourians are working [...]

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Tags: Decision '08 · Matt Blunt · Videos

Local Legislators Respond to Blunt’s Address

January 17th, 2008 · No Comments

By Michael Sewall After Gov. Matt Blunt delivered his State of the State address on Tuesday evening, local legislators were not entirely satisfied. Higher education was a major issue discussed, and the four Columbia legislators, hailing from a town with three colleges or universities, felt that more could be done than the governor recommends. Blunt’s [...]

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Tags: Matt Blunt · MO Legislature