Politico: “With two successful cycles, the DCCC has already picked the low-hanging fruit, and in some cases may have already used the step ladder.” Senior Democratic strategist Roy Temple. Wasn’t Congressman Graves supposed to be “low hanging fruit” Roy? Bonus Quote: ”Temple and I (Steve Glorioso) can handle Roe”
Entries from February 2009
Quote of the Day: Temple: “With Two Successful Cycles, the DCCC Has Already Picked the Low-Hanging Fruit”
February 9th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day · Roy Temple
“Missour-EE? Missour-AH?” Is This Their Idea of Serious Journalism?
February 9th, 2009 · No Comments
Its great to see that their is still at least one journalist in Missouri still trying to uphold the credibility of their profession by asking the tough questions that many around ‘Missour-EE? Missour-AH’ are starting to ask. Springfield News Leader reporter/blogger Chad Livengood writes about the serious conflicts of interest between Linda Martinez, Monsanto, Chuck […]
Tags: Media Bias
Nixon Inherits Blagojevich’s Bag of Tricks
February 9th, 2009 · No Comments
With Rod Blagojevich now impeached and removed as the Illinois Governor, many wondered what would happen to his bag of dirty tricks, pay to play schemes, and policy enactment through intimidation. Many had hoped that these ethically wrong and illegal maneuvers would die an immediate death with the exit of “Governor Blago”. Apparently, this […]
Tags: Jay Nixon
Efforts Stepped Up to Defeat Pro-Illegal Immigrant Jobs Chief
February 7th, 2009 · No Comments
Dear Patriot: Thank you for your support of our effort to fight Governor Jay Nixon and his pro-illegal immigration appointee. Please keep up the effort to contact Governor Nixon and Missouri Senators. We must not stop fighting when our elected officials act so irresponsibly. Ed Martin Missourians for Immigration Law Enforcement (MILE) The Missouri Senate […]
Tags: Illegal Immigration · Jay Nixon
Sherman Parker To Be Inducted Into Affton Alumni Hall Of Fame
February 6th, 2009 · No Comments
The late Rep. Sherman Parker pictured with now Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer The Affton Alumni Association will induct nine new members into its Hall of Fame. The elite inductees have served in positions across the globe and range from a nurse and an entertainer to a state representative and a police sergeant, The new members will […]
Tags: Hon. Sherman Parker
“Heartless Jay” Fires State Employee On Same Day They Donate Kidney
February 6th, 2009 · No Comments
The dynamic heartless duo? The party of compassion huh? From The Columbia Heart Beat blog: A poignant story about a Missouri State administrative law judge who got his walking papers from newly-sworn Democratic governor Jay Nixon last month made rounds on the Web recently, troubling members of one of Boone county’s largest online listservs — […]
Tags: Jay Nixon
Quote of the Day: “We Won in the House, Now Tell the Senate to ACT NOW!”
February 6th, 2009 · No Comments
Taking their cue from the President, the “Young Democrats of America” sent us an email yesterday with that “our way or the highway” mentality title. We’re providing you a few excerpts from the email with a couple of editorial comments from us. “Our values and our future are on the line. Millions of young Americans […]
Tags: Senator McCaskill
Better Courts for Missouri Offers to Drive Chief Justice Laura Denvir Stith On Town Hall Judiciary Reform Tour
February 6th, 2009 · No Comments
“Justice shall be administered without sale, denial, or delay” –Article I, Section 14, Missouri Constitution Better Courts for Missouri’s Executive Director, James Harris, has extended an invitation to Chief Justice Laura Denvir Stith proposing to take her on a listening tour throughout Missouri in order to listen to the citizens input on how best to […]
Tags: MO Supreme Court
SMI Study Examines Size, Spending of Government Jurisdictions in Missouri
February 6th, 2009 · No Comments
Does more government always lead to higher spending? Or can a higher number of officials and jurisdictions help to check each other’s power? A new study released yesterday by the Show-Me Institute reveals that while Missouri has a disproportionately high number of governmental entities, it somehow bucks the tendency for higher taxation and inefficiency that […]
Tags: David Stokes · Show Me Institute
Video: Linda Martinez Confirmation Hearing
February 6th, 2009 · No Comments
A Senate committee on January 28th considers confirming Linda Martinez to lead the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Martinez discusses the Valley Park case and her support for illegal immigration. Hat tip: ChamberPR [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/Waq81dpncqI” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Related: Post Dispatch: St. Charles County Council takes new look at illegal immigrant issue Actions State/Local […]
Tags: Videos