Missouri Political News Service

Quote of the Day: Cardetti: “Just Like Missouri Families, State Government Has Had to Tighten Its Belt”

mopns — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:05:14 +0000

Nixon Travels to Houston to Enjoy Game; Bagman “Liar” Jack Cardetti in Tow “Just like Missouri families, state government has had to tighten its belt.” –Nixon spokesman Jack Cardetti Our friend ‘Liar’ Jack made that comment last month in response to possible budget cuts in the state’s Parents as Teachers program. Wait a second? “No Way” Jay [...]

Jetton & Ex Porno Industry Lobbyist Testify in K.C.

mopns — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:33:37 +0000

After Rod Jetton’s performance today after testifying before a grand jury. The comments he gave reporters after his grilling have left us wondering if “Hot Rod” Jetton really thinks we’re as stupid as he seems to believe we are. Jetton kept up his pathetic and unbelievable defense yesterday that he’s done nothing wrong: “I deferred it [...]

SMI: Taxes and Government Spending Undermine Economic Growth

Samuel Clemons — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:47:35 +0000

By John Payne With stimulus spending one of the most contentious issues in a very contentious political year, politicians of all stripes have argued about whether government spending boosts or hinders economic growth. It is beyond debate, however, that the spending will have to be paid for by taxpayers either now or in the future. Those [...]

Real Evidence or Political Payback?

mopns — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:07:06 +0000

MOPNS told you back in June that certain members of the St. Louis African American political class were miffed at Attorney General Chris Koster for not keeping a promise. It seems Mr. Koster made certain campaign promises to these folks to review the Reginald Clemons capital murder case if he was elected. Mr. Clemons is [...]

Quote of the Day: “It Appears That the White House Has Written Off the Carnahan Campaign”

Mark Twain — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:13:17 +0000

Mr. Ed: “Hey Robin, where is Barack? “Barack Obama should be campaigning his heart out for Robin Carnahan—after all, Carnahan has pledged to rubberstamp his agenda of a government takeover of healthcare, job-killing cap-and-tax, and the failed stimulus bill, and much more. But maybe Obama sees the writing on the wall and realizes that Carnahan is [...]

Hello Mr. President, Are You Listening?

mopns — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:21:06 +0000

Our tone deaf president will be at a high school in St. Charles, Mo tomorrow, still trying to force government healthcare down our throats, while confidence in the economy’s future is at its lowest point since Obama became president. Talk about misdirected focus and a total misreading of the political tea leaves! It’s unbelievable to [...]

Picture of the Day: Rep. Chappelle-Nadal in Iraq

mopns — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:28:53 +0000

Photo credit: St. Louis Beacon STL Beacon political reporter Jo Mannies has the story.

Tipline: “Maida” Up Stimulus Job Not Needed

mopns — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:56:55 +0000

“The funds which will cover her salary will probably be exclusively or almost exclusively federal in nature.” We received this email yesterday on our tipline. The writer seems very knowledgeable and we assume they are a casualty of Governor Nixon’s recent state job cuts due to the terrible Obama economy. Mr. Jackson, The position which Ms. Coleman [...]

Quote of the Day: Steele Danner: “I would Stuff the Ballot Box…”

mopns — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:35:30 +0000

Election fraud must be in a Democrat’s DNA! No, Governor Nixon’s twice arrested for ‘erratic driving’ Director of Tourism was not talking about an election, but was instead referring to the Academy Awards and her choice for ‘best picture.’ Poor choice of words, especially for a Dem. Related: The Turner Report: Mixed drinks, mixed messages in Nixon’s [...]

Video: Rep. Tim Jones Weekly Update: More on the Health Care Freedom Act

Mark Twain — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:12:12 +0000

Related: Rasmussen Reports: 55% Say Congress Should Start Over On Health Care