Disgusted, The Wall Street Journal editors write today, “The 111th Congress began with an $814 billion stimulus that blew out the federal balance sheet, so we suppose it’s only fitting that the Members want to exit by passing a 1,924-page, $1.2 trillion omnibus spending bill. The worst Congress in modern history is true to its […]

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You know- soon to be former Congressman Ike Skelton- you still might have your seat if you hadn’t become arrogant and blown off your constituents and spent their money like a frat boy in Cancun. Just sayin’!

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Not only is Ike “lost.” He’s also either pretty stupid or desperate to be hitting up Government Motors for campaign cash. Unbelievable! Politico: “Auto giant General Motors restarted its long-dormant political action committee this summer and has already sent money to more than 40 incumbent members of Congress…Much of the money went to powerful members […]

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Hat tip:ShowMeNoHate 6/30/10: GetEQUAL, a direct action lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, Show Me No Hate, a Missouri based LGBT civil rights organization, and other Missouri LGBT equality advocates are set to protest the Jefferson City, MO offices of House Armed Services Chair Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) over the congressman’s refusal […]

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This is what is wrong with our politics. These guys don’t give a damn about Missouri’s economy, it’s all about keeping their bottom lines fat! Mr. Skelton no longer supports common sense Missouri values or the values of his district for that matter. Why do we need a congressman who avoids his constituents and votes […]

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According to The Hill newspaper, Nancy Pelosi’s reliable vote from Missouri Ike Skelton, is stiffing the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on his $250,000 dues: According to a document obtained by The Hill, the campaign committee is short millions of dollars of dues from dozens of members, including a number of key chairmen and other leaders. […]

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