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Picture/Quote of the Day | Missouri Political News Service - Part 16

Entries Tagged as 'Picture/Quote of the Day'

Picture of the Day: FiredUp Missouri – “Marriage Equality Comes to the Midwest”

April 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

AP: Iowa Supreme Court: Gay marriage OK

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Democrat Activists: “Nixon Has More Enemies Than He May Realize”

April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

That quote is from the very partisan Democratic blog, The Arch City Chronicle. While Jay is watching his right flank due to the MIAC controversy, it seems he better be watching his left side too. “There’s been grumbling among Democratic Party activists with the direction that Jay Nixon has taken the Party apparatus…. Rural Democrats […]

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Picture of the Day*

March 20th, 2009 · No Comments

*Thanks Jim Byrne The increase in the federal cigarette tax from 39 cents a pack to $1.01 a pack is a result of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, enacted Feb. 4. The tax increase is to pay for an expansion of health care benefits for low-income children.

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Quote of the Day: “Stuck Pigs Squeal”

March 20th, 2009 · No Comments

That’s a phrase FiredUp Missouri founder Roy Temple used quite often when he was excoriating Republicans on the Democrat hack blog.  We believe his phrase could aptly apply to the furious damage control going on by the White House to explain the president’s blunder last night on Jay Leno. Mr. Obama compared his bowling game […]

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Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day · Roy Temple

Picture(s) of the Day: Move-On-Up.org Has Successful “Meet Up”

March 17th, 2009 · No Comments

Move-On-Up.org, a national social network and organization geared towards African American Republicans, Conservatives & Moderates, held their first “meet up” in St. Louis last night. In it’s short three months of existence, the organization has amassed close to 300 members in 30 states and two countries. The Move-On-Up organizers hope to have simultaneous meet ups […]

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Tags: Dwight Billingsly · Picture/Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day: Graves on “Card Check”

March 11th, 2009 · No Comments

“Card Check throws the secret ballot and privacy rights out the door for workers. I agree with Warren Buffett that the secret ballot is a fundamental American principle. Washington should be focused on creating and preserving jobs, not passing legislation that will cost more workers their jobs.” “Card Check” would allow labor unions to be […]

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Tags: MO Economy · Picture/Quote of the Day · Rep. Sam Graves · Videos

Picture of the Day: “Seeing Is Believing”

March 11th, 2009 · No Comments

Email we recently received. (Thanks Chris & Chris!) Friends, The attached picture was taken with my phone at the Wash. U. Campus. This was a “lecture” event sponsored by the Alternative Lifestyle Association. This is what passes for “enlightened” education. Warning these topics are vulgar.

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Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day · St. Louis · Tip Line

Quote of the Day: Why Does Rep. Roy Blunt Get the Nod From the Republican Top to Seek or Assume Senator Bond’s Position?”

March 9th, 2009 · No Comments

Forum topic on Missouri Matters: “Someone explain to me and others? Why does Rep. Roy Blunt get the nod from the Republican top to seek or assume Senator Bonds position? People continue to call for Common Sense in politics, but big money rules the election process.” Related: Politico: Steelman pushes Blunt on earmarks Video: 3/7/09 […]

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Tags: Picture/Quote of the Day · Rep. Roy Blunt · Videos

Quote of the Day: “I Would Respectfully Ask for an Apology…”

February 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Richard Nixon: “It’s Not The Crime That Kills You, It’s The Cover-Up” “I would respectfully ask for an apology from the gentleman from the Stevenson district.” Freshman Rep. Don Calloway (D-71)  Missourinet audio: Rep. Don Calloway (D-St. Louis) asks for apology (:60 MP3) Click here to listen. Related: Quote of the Day: “I Look Forward […]

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Quote of the Day: “I Look Forward Advocating Women’s Issues in the Capital”

February 25th, 2009 · No Comments

“I am honored to have the support of the Missouri Women’s Leadership Coalition and the ERA PAC. I look forward advocating women’s issues in the capital, advancing causes such as equal pay and a woman’s right to choose.” – Democrat Freshman State Representative Don Calloway (District 71) Related: MOPNS Editor Receives Extortion E-Mail

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Tags: MO Legislature · Picture/Quote of the Day