Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin joined Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Sarah Steelman for a barbecue in Cleveland, Mo., on Aug. 3, 2012. (PoliticMo Photo) CLEVELAND, Mo. — At a blueberry patch in rural Cass County, former Republican vice presidential candiate…
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Akin touts – not downplays – support of earmarks
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U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (PoliticMo Photo) JOPLIN, Mo. — As his primary rivals chide him for his support of the congressional spending practice known as earmarking, U.S. Rep. Todd Akin is continuing to tout his support of the process. In…
While touting Vi-Jon successes, Brunner chides criticism of company
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John Brunner. (Photo/Brunner campaign) — Republican U.S. Senate hopeful John Brunner has made his chief contention to primary voters that he is uniquely qualified for the U.S. Senate because of his lack of political experience and his extensive career in…
U.S. Senate holds election year budget votes
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— The U.S. Senate voted down five budget proposals Wednesday, including one proposed by President Barack Obama and four proposed by Republicans. Republicans essentially forced votes on the measures, hoping in this election year to highlight the fact that the…
Blunt: Voters concerned about economy, not social issues
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has some advice for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney: Focus on the economy. Speaking with reporters Wednesday afternoon, Blunt suggested Romney should not get sidetracked by some of the social issues that…
Steelman, Brunner in heated feud over missed votes
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Brunner (AP Photo via KC Star) — Days after a relatively cordial debate in St. Joseph early Friday morning, Republican U.S. Senate contenders Sarah Steelman and John Brunner are still feuding over the issue of missed votes. On stage…
Akin plans DC fundraiser Wednesday
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U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (PoliticMo Photo) — Being a member of Congress has its perks, and one of those perks is close proximity to a slew of potential campaign donors. Wednesday, less than two miles away from the U.S. Capitol,…
Koster blasts Martin over race switching
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Attorney General Chris Koster (PoliticMo Photo) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Speaking to Kansas City Democrats, Attorney General Chris Koster made his case for reelection touting his passion for the office and the law. “I learned about the power of law…
$24 billion budget clears Missouri legislature
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(Photo/House Communications) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Members of the Missouri General Assembly passed their $24 billion budget Thursday after resolving many of the funding issues that have stalled the body in recent weeks. Lawmakers added funding to elementary and higher…
Nixon lauds vets funding, but questions blind health care changes
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Gov. Jay Nixon (PoliticMo Photo/Blake James) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As lawmakers continue to negotiate changes to the state’s 2013 budget, Gov. Jay Nixon has weighed in with mixed reaction. Nixon lauded movement in the legislature to establish a funding…