Hanaway earns important supporter: Her former boss.
Author Archive for Eli Yokley
Eli Yokley is editor in chief of PoliticMo, and also serves as a political contributor to The Joplin Globe and the St. Louis Business Journal. He can be reached at eli@politicmo.com.
What authority does Jay Nixon have to preemptively call up the National Guard?
by Eli Yokley •
As world awaits Ferguson investigation results, Jay Nixon activates National Guard
by Eli Yokley •
Missouri’s governor has activated the National Guard ahead of the release of a verdict in the Michael Brown case.
Claire McCaskill opposes Harry Reid for senate minority leader
by Eli Yokley •
Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said Thursday morning she will not support Nevada Democrat Harry Reid for election as Senate Minority Leader. “Yesterday, I met with Harry Reid and told him I would not be supporting him for Minority Leader.…
Missouri legislators to probe allegations against attorney general
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following an investigation that found lobbyists to be peddling their influence with state attorneys general — including Missouri’s own, Democrat Chris Koster – state lawmakers have launched a committee that hopes take a deeper dive into the…
John Hancock considering run for chairman of the Missouri GOP
by Eli Yokley •
– From 1997 to 2004, Republican political strategist John Hancock was the executive director of the Missouri Republican Party. A decade after leaving that full-time role, Hancock is considering a return to the organization.
A historic fourth term as lieutenant governor? That’s what Peter Kinder’s telling donors
by Eli Yokley •
There has never been a person before who has sought a fourth term as the state’s lieutenant governor. Until now.
From powerful perch, Ron Richard mulls lobbying reform
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As far as politics go, it has been a good week for Jasper and Newton County’s state senator, Ron Richard. On Tuesday, the Republican ran unopposed for re-election. On Thursday, he got another win: He was…
Scott Sifton to seek Democratic nomination for attorney general
by Eli Yokley •
— State Sen. Scott Sifton this weekend emailed supporters confirming rumors that he will seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. “My legal career began in the Attorney General’s office, where I worked on special prosecutions in cases of public…
Tim Jones drops statewide campaign plans
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — When House Speaker Tim Jones ends his tenure in the legislature in January, he will do so with no plans to return to elected office there anytime soon. After nearly two years of positioning to seek…