Category archive for ‘Blog’
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.
Chameleon Claire tries to hide her support of cap-and-trade
November 17, 2011
McCaskill told KMOX’s Mark Reardon today that she was “very clear that [she] would never vote for cap-and-trade.” But in truth, she has a history of statements and votes that contradict her claim.
ChameleonClaire.com exposes McCaskill’s attempt to camouflage her liberal positions
November 16, 2011
The Missouri Republican Party launched a new web video and website—www.chameleonclaire.com—exposing ‘Chameleon Claire’ McCaskill’s desperate attempts to camouflage her true liberal positions on the issues that Missourians care most about.
Another Nixon EcoDevo Director resigning amid failures
November 15, 2011
For the second time in less than three years, Jay Nixon’s hand-picked director of the Department of Economic Development is resigning after failing to create jobs or turn Missouri’s economy around.
“Middle Class” McCaskill ranked 10th wealthiest Senator
November 15, 2011
Despite ‘Chameleon Claire’ McCaskill’s outlandish claim last month that she “would be considered middle class,” a new report from the Center for Responsive Politics found that she is the 10th wealthiest member of the United States Senate– worth between $17.9 million and $35.1 million.
Veterans Day Message
November 11, 2011
We owe a debt of gratitude to all those who have served—and continue to serve—our great nation. We honor them for their bravery and we remember their sacrifices. So to all of our veterans, the young and the old: Thank you for your service, and thank you for our freedom.
Jay Nixon’s secret panel to award contract worth $100 million
November 10, 2011
Jay Nixon, who was once charged with defending the Sunshine Law, is now making a mockery of it. In an unbelievable act of arrogance, Nixon’s administration has closed public access to even the most basic records related to a bidding process that could result in a $100 million windfall for Jay Nixon’s donors and political supporters.
EXPOSED: Jay Nixon’s outrageous pay-to-play scheme could net trial lawyer buddies $100 million
November 7, 2011
In a brazen example of pay-to-play, Jay Nixon and Chris Koster have accepted more than half-a-million dollars in campaign contributions from trial attorneys who are seeking state contracts. It is just the latest example of the “for sale” sign that Jay Nixon has placed on lucrative state business.