February 2012
15 posts
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb. 29: State of Emergency...
250 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 159 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
FEBRUARY TORNADOS — ‘1 killed as possible tornadoes hit Missouri and Kansas,’ AP: “At least one person has been killed and numerous injuries and significant damage were reported early this morning as a line of possible tornadoes moved across the Midwest. The death happened when a possible tornado hit a mobile home park in...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb. 28: Clay, Carnahan prepare...
251 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 160 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
FIRST DISTRICT PRIMARY — ‘Carnahan, Clay to face-off in primary,’ PoliticMo: “U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan will challenge fellow Democrat U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay for reelection. Carnahan, who has represented south St. Louis since 2005, filed Tuesday to run in the new First Congressional District where he lives. … Carnahan opted against a...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb. 27: Nixon in DC…...
252 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 161 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
NIXON IN DC — Gov. Jay Nixon was in Washington, D.C., over the weekend, attending the annual National Governor’s Association Conference. Last night, the governors were at the White House for a social event with the president. Today, they’ll be back for meeting. Some highlights, so far:
+ ‘Democratic governors discuss bypassing...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb. 22: Cleaver joins Obama...
257 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 166 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN announced this morning that U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Kansas City, will serve as a national campaign co-chair for the president’s reelection effort. He and a couple dozen others “will serve as ambassadors for the President, advise the campaign on key issues, and help engage and mobilize voters in all 50...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb.20: Lincoln Days Recap…...
259 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 168 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
MCCASKILL REELECT — ‘McCaskill digging in to keep Senate seat,’ McClatchy’s David Goldstein in DC: “Sen. Claire McCaskill in recent weeks has criticized the president’s budget as too tame, and has teamed up with Republicans on several fronts to control spending. At the same time, the Missouri Democrat has been one of President...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb.16: More new ads target...
263 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 172 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
AD WARS — U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill is the target of two new ads launched this week, focusing on her support of the Affordable Care Act and the Obama administration’s new rule mandating insurance policies cover contraceptive services:
+ Former state Treasurer launched her first TV ad focusing on the issue. Steelman, to the...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb.15: MOGOP web ad dings...
264 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 172 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
LAUNCHING TODAY — ‘Governor Invisible’: The Missouri Republican Party launched a web video this morning criticizing Gov. Jay Nixon by contrasting a 2008 campaign video with 2011, 2012 newspaper headlines: Lloyd Smith, Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party: “The Jay Nixon who campaigned in 2008 is not the same Jay...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb.14: NRCC boosts Wagner...
265 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 173 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
POLITICMO EXCLUSIVE — First in Rundown: The National Republican Congressional Committee will announce in a press release later this morning that 2nd Congressional District candidate Ann Wagner has reached “contender” status in their “Young Gun” program.
— NRCC release: “In achieving ‘Contender’ status, Wagner has met the...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb.13: Blunt, Cleaver on Obama...
269 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 178 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
2012 BUDGETING — ‘Cleaver: Budget’s ‘a nervous breakdown on paper,’” POLITICO: “Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, warned Monday that the federal government should be wary of slashing spending too drastically as he called President Barack Obama’s expected budget proposal a...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb.10: Friday, Friday… Mike...
269 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 178 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
BIG GET — ‘Mike Lee endorses Sarah Steelman,’ POLITICO: “Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorsed Missouri Senate candidate Sarah Steelman at the Conservative Political Action Conference Thursday morning. … The freshman said he admittedly didn’t vet Rep. Todd Akin and St. Louis businessman John Brunner as closely after getting to know...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb.9: MOGOP/Chamber ad blitz…...
270 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 179 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
AD WARS — Two groups launched two new ads against U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill today. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as part of a national campaign of TV spots in eight States with competitive U.S. Senate Races. Chamber president Thomas Donohoue: “We’re engaging earlier and more aggressively than ever to educate constituents about...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb. 8: Santorum surprise… LOW...
271 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 180 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
SANTORUM SURPRISE — The underdog candidate pulled out victories last night in three states, including Missouri, where he competed heavily in the non-bindng primary. His message to Missouri voters last night? ‘Don’t stop’: “Speaking after major symbolic wins in Missouri and Minnesota, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum said he...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb. 7: GO VOTE… Stakes high...
272 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 181 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY SELECTION DAY (Except not really) — ‘Missouri to vote in symbolic presidential primary,’ PoliticMo: “Missourians head to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes in the presidential primary, but for Republicans, the votes are nothing more than symbolic. … Many of the Republican presidential candidates chose to...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb. 3: LAMPE LT. GOV....
LT. GOV. RACE — And then there were three — ‘Lampe, third Democrat, to run for Lt. Governor,’ PoliticMo: “State Representative Sarah Lampe, D-Springfield, plans to announce her candidacy for Lt. Governor Monday in Springfield. Lampe will be the third Democrat to enter the race for the largely ceremonial office, following former State Rep. Judy Baker and former State Auditor Susan...
PoliticMo Rundown, Feb. 2: BREAKING: Eco Devo Dir....
277 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY… 186 DAYS UNTIL THE AUGUST PRIMARY
BREAKING — Jay Nixon economic development director Jason Hall to step down. Statement from Nixon: “With his strong professional background and extensive experience in helping Missouri businesses create jobs, Jason Hall is exactly the type of strong leader Missourians need at our Department of Economic Development. This inaction...