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October, 2009 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 6

Entries from October 2009

Initiative Petitions – An Important Part of a Vibrant Democracy

October 13th, 2009 · No Comments

The Jefferson City News Tribune’s recent editorial that alleges misuse of ballot initiatives is not only wrong, it demonstrates a complete lack of understanding about the way state government works. Their charge that there are too many initiatives misses the mark entirely, as they use the federal constitution’s relative stability as a benchmark. If you […]

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Tags: MO Supreme Court

Video: E-Coli Governor Proclaims “Earth Science Week”

October 13th, 2009 · No Comments

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/ntOer8TIeYk” width=”325″ height=”250″ wmode=”transparent” /] Hat tip:MrSilber32 Does anyone else find it ironic – that a governor who knowingly allowed tourists and citizens to swim in E-Coli infested waters – has declared this week as Earth Science Week? You may have wanted to skip this one guys! Related: KOMU.com: Raw Sewage has Spilled into Missouri’s […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon · Videos

Quote of the Day: Kinder: “I Don’t Believe That We Can Trust the (Nixon) Administration to Investigate Itself”

October 8th, 2009 · No Comments

“I don’t believe that we can trust the (Nixon) administration to investigate itself…when the governor was Attorney General just a few months ago, he did not settle for that in the Eckersley case.” – Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder Related: The Source: Templeton Tries The Temporary Insanity Defense Lt. Governor Kinder Creating More Economic Activity than […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon · Picture/Quote of the Day

Audio: Rep. Blunt Declines To Comment On Rush Limbaugh

October 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Hat tip: Talk Radio News Service At a news conference near the U.S. Capital Wednesday, Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) was asked by an unknown male what his thoughts on a statement apparently made by Rush Limbaugh comparing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to a Nazi. Blunt dismisses the question, stating that the questioner lacks legitimate […]

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Tags: Rep. Roy Blunt · STL County Executive Charlie Dooley

Lacy Clay & the “Rent to Own” Loan Sharks

October 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Middle Class Joe has an excellent piece on hapless Congressman Clay. Clay, who represents a sizeable African American constituency in St. Louis, is apparently quite fond of the “rent to own” industry. Joe thinks he knows the reasons why. Remember, this is the guy who cares so much for his contituency, that he sends them […]

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Tags: Rep. Lacy Clay

Rasmussen: Government Ethics Edges Out Economy As Top Issue Among Voters

October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

Bad news for Governor Nixon and STL County Executive Charlie Dooley: From Rasmussen Reports: “For nearly two years, economic issues have held the top spot in terms of importance among voters. But the latest national telephone survey shows that 83% now view government ethics and corruption as very important, placing it just ahead of the […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon · STL County Executive Charlie Dooley

Video: “World at Risk with Jim Talent and Graham Allison”

October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

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Tags: Hon. Jim Talent · Videos

Picture of the Day: Group Admits They’re Obama Kool-Aid Drinkers!

October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

Seriously folks, we haven’t doctored this image! Probably not a great choice for a graphic, huh? Excerpt from a recent Young Democrats of America email: “Now is the time for us to come together and get the Young Democrats of America working again. We will be re-energizing everything from our campaigns to our advocacy, from […]

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Video: Ed Martin Supporters David and Randy Macarthur – Why We Got Involved

October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

 Hat tip: PlasticPeepers Two brothers who own Macarthur’s Bakery in St. Louis, MO, explain why they got involved in politics after their local congressman, Russ Carnahan, ignored their concerns about the effect of “cap & trade” legislation on their business. The main speaker, David Macarthur, made these comments at a rally in support of Ed […]

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Tags: Videos

MOGOP: “Rubberstamp Russ” Carnahan Brings Pelosi to Missouri for Campaign Bailout”

October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley looks on approvingly as Cong. Carnahan holds up the massive 1,018 page “America’s Affordable Health Choice Act of 2009” at an Obamacare rally last August. MOGOP release: National Democrats are working non-stop to bolster the campaign of their loyal “Rubberstamp Russ” Carnahan. This summer, when Carnahan was confronted with […]

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Tags: Rep. Russ Carnahan