"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." -- Mahatma Gandhi
October, 2009 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 7

Entries from October 2009

“Now is Our Time” Russ Carnahan Backtracks on Support for Public Option

October 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Congressman Carnahan said yesterday on a conference call that “he still supports a public option, but he’s open to other possibilities.”  Hmmm, we guess Russ isn’t reading those bogus polls FiredUp Missouri keeps posting ad nauseum touting support for Obama’s socialized medicine plan. Just last August, while apparently trying to channel Harry Truman at an […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Rep. Russ Carnahan

Picture of the Day: Rep. Luetkemeyer Honors World War II Women Pilots

October 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Hat tip: WINGS & WASPS U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer presents Mary Nirmaier of Columbia, left, and Rose Ross of Moberly with framed copies of remarks he entered into the Congressional Record on behalf of their being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. Both women were Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II.

[Read more →]

Tags: Uncategorized

Lt. Governor Kinder Creating More Economic Activity than Governor Nixon!

October 1st, 2009 · No Comments

 Tour of Missouri supporter Cong. Russ Carnahan We’ll be curious to see how FiredUp Missouri will spin this fantastic economic news. Lord knows President Obama and “No Way Jay’ aren’t creating jobs or spurring any economic growth! The 2009 Tour of Missouri was met with tremendous support all across our state and I am proud […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Jay Nixon

Dooley Aide Breaks Cardinal Political Rule: “Never Pick a Fight With Someone Who Buys Ink by the Barrel”

October 1st, 2009 · No Comments

We see nothing wrong with an African American newspaper defending an African American politician, it’s almost expected. But the 400lb gorilla in the room here (no racial slight intended libs!) is the fact that Mr. Cline was operating a political consulting firm from the apparently friendly confines of the county executive’s office. And to add […]

[Read more →]

Tags: STL County Executive Charlie Dooley