ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Texas Gov. Rick Perry told reporters on Saturday his wife is to blame for his new, hipster-esque, solid black frame glasses. “When you get (to be 60), you’ll understand that your eyes may start to not…
Politics
As he mulls Smith primary challenge, Kinder re-enters health care debate
by Eli Yokley •
– With a new focus on federal issues and increasing public appearances throughout southeast Missouri, it appears Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder may be moving closer to a decision on whether he will challenge U.S. Rep. Jason Smith in a Republican…
Politics
Jason Smith donates remainder of state campaign account to 8th District Republicans
by Eli Yokley •
– U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, told Republicans gathered at the 8th Congressional District campaign school on Saturday that he would donate the remainder of the funds in his state campaign account to their political efforts. Smith, who had $9,714.74…
Politics
Schweich swipes at Schaefer for “premature” 2016 announcement
by Eli Yokley •
– Republican State Auditor Tom Schweich told supporters Saturday that party leaders and potential statewide candidates need to refocus “on the task at hand” in 2014: His reelection and defending the GOP’s veto-proof majorities in the General Assembly. Without explicitly…
Opinion
Peter Kinder op-ed: Obamacare giving “special treatment” to Congress, staff
by Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder •
– “Few issues more clearly illustrate the disconnect between the ruling class in Washington, D.C., and the American public than the latest dustup over Obamacare. At issue is a simple proposal to make lawmakers and their staffs subject to the…
Politics
2016 hopefuls to take center stage at CPAC St. Louis
by Eli Yokley •
– A handful of potential 2016 Republican presidential candidates will be in Missouri next weekend to address Republicans gathered at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Former U.S. Senator and 2012 presidential candidate Rick Santorum will make his second trip to…