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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell to be part of Missouri Lincoln Days ‘all star lineup’

January 13, 2012

The Missouri Republican Party and Missouri Association of Republicans have added Virginia Governor and Republican Governors Association Chairman Bob McDonnell to the Missouri Lincoln Days ‘all star lineup.’ Gov. McDonnell will deliver the keynote address during the Saturday evening banquet (February 18), and he joins Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who will speak on Friday evening.

FLASHBACK: McCaskill: “I hate coal”

January 12, 2012

Less than two years after Claire McCaskill declared “I hate coal,” McCaskill today toured a coal-fired power plant in Springfield and stated that people against coal are “irresponsible.”

Lt. Governor Kinder urges day of service to commemorate King’s legacy

January 12, 2012

“The example of Dr. King, his vision and his work across this nation remain a constant reminder of a life filled with purpose,” Kinder said. “It is my hope that Dr. King’s extraordinary example will continue to be a model for all people in the spirit of service to our neighbors.”

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.