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Claire McCaskill ties herself in knots defending vote for cap-and-trade
January 10, 2012
In 2008, McCaskill supported cap-and-trade and later bragged about the vote. Today, she is desperately trying to change the past. McCaskill will do everything in her power to conceal her true support for Barack Obama’s war on energy, even if it means being untruthful about her record. She simply cannot be trusted.
3 GOP U.S. Senate candidates agree to participate in forum at MO Lincoln Days
January 6, 2012
3 of Missouri’s announced Republican candidates for U.S. Senate have agreed to participate in a townhall forum sponsored by the Missouri Republican Party. The event, which will be the first time all 3 candidates share the stage, will take place as part of our 2012 Lincoln Days celebration at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, MO. The forum is scheduled for 10:00-11:30 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2012.
LA Gov Bobby Jindal to speak at 2012 Missouri Lincoln Days
January 5, 2012
The Missouri Republican Party and Missouri Association of Republicans are excited to announce the keynote speaker for the Friday evening banquet (February 17) at the 2012 Lincoln Days celebration: Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal.
Video: 2012 General Assembly now in session
January 5, 2012
This year, the Republican-controlled House and Senate have both made it clear that they will focus on creating jobs, passing a balanced budget, and reforming Missouri’s schools.
Another failure: Nixon’s new DED director blasted for “outrageous behavior” by Democratic auditor
December 30, 2011
After years of ineptitude and failure at Jay Nixon’s Department of Economic Development, Nixon today continued that sad storyline with the appointment of a new Director with a troubled past. Nixon selected Jason Hall, who just last year was blasted by a State Auditor of his own party for “outrageous behavior” while serving as the executive director of the Missouri Technology Corporation.
‘Chameleon Claire’ votes against Balanced Budget Amendment
December 14, 2011
Chameleon Claire McCaskill has struck again. Despite her past claims to support a balanced budget, McCaskill today voted in lockstep with the national Democrats in opposing the only serious proposal to balance the budget
Investigation reveals another Nixon due diligence failure
December 12, 2011
An investigation by the Kirksville Daily Express is raising more questions about Jay Nixon’s lack of due diligence prior to committing taxpayer resources to risky projects around the state.
Remembering Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2011
Nearly every generation has a defining moment—a transformational event seared into our memories. We remember where we were and what we were doing. We remember how those around us reacted. And we remember the trivial details such as the weather. For many Americans, that day was September 11, 2001. For their parents, it was November [...]
Chameleon Claire McCaskill’s Earmark Hypocrisy
November 30, 2011
Claire McCaskill announced new legislation to ban earmarks—but her public position is yet another example of McCaskill’s walk not matching her talk. Despite McCaskill’s anti-earmark rhetoric, she has voted for thousands of earmarks totaling billions of dollars, which she once admitted makes her “part of the problem.”
MOGOP statement on Peter Kinder
November 18, 2011
Peter Kinder is an outstanding public servant who has always put the hopes and dreams of Missourians ahead of his own political aspirations. Throughout his career, Peter has successfully championed government reform, and as Lt. Governor, he has been a tireless advocate for senior citizens and veterans. Over the past several months, Peter has deliberated about how he can best continue to serve the state that he loves, and we respect and support his decision to seek reelection as Lt. Governor.