Tag archive for ‘missing in action’
Has anyone seen Robin Carnahan?
July 6, 2009
For months, Robin Carnahan has refused to give substantive answers to the most pressing issues facing Missourians today, preferring instead to remain silent and allow others to do the work. But now, her farcical campaign somehow managed to become even more ridiculous. Over the Independence Day weekend, Carnahan seems to have gone missing. After refusing [...]
Carnahan turns to embattled Senator for fundraising help
June 12, 2009
Embraces Dodd despite sweetheart mortgage deal, AIG bonus giveaways JEFFERSON CITY –Robin Carnahan continues to refuse to answer questions about her positions on issues important to Missourians, but Congressional Quarterly has revealed her association with a controversial partner in Washington: embattled Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd. According to CQ this week, Carnahan has formed a joint [...]
McCaskill scolds Missourians for opposition to terrorists in the U.S.
June 11, 2009
Despite overwhelming public opinion, Carnahan still refuses to take a position JEFFERSON CITY—Less than a month after defying President Obama’s wishes and voting to prohibit funding for the transfer of terrorists imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay to the United States, Claire McCaskill has changed her position and is now scolding Missourians for their continued opposition to [...]
Carnahan Urges Adoption of Fairy-Tale Energy Policy
May 28, 2009
JEFFERSON CITY—On Wednesday, Robin Carnahan attempted to cover up her support for a stealth energy tax in the form of a carbon cap-and-trade proposal. Instead of explaining her position or condemning the attack ads recently launched to benefit her campaign, Carnahan said she wanted Congress to “find a commonsense solution to promote alternative energy and [...]
Day 3: Carnahan still has no position on Guantanamo Bay
May 14, 2009
JEFFERSON CITY—On Monday, Robin Carnahan refused to take a position on Barack Obama’s controversial closure of the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention facility, claiming that she had not seen a press release from the campaign of Roy Blunt. Carnahan has now had three days to review the issue and prepare her response, but she has failed [...]
Carnahan: No position on Guantanamo Bay
May 12, 2009
Smith: “It is the height of naivety to believe that we can simply ‘get past’ an issue without solving it.” JEFFERSON CITY— Exhibiting her lack of understanding or interest in one of the most important issues of our time, Robin Carnahan yesterday evaded specific questions on the controversial closure of the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention [...]
‘No Comment’ Nixon demonstrates lack of influence
May 6, 2009
JEFFERSON CITY—Gov. Jay Nixon’s rough legislative session was underscored earlier this week when dozens of House Democrats abandoned Nixon’s position and joined with Republicans in passing legislation to fund Missouri projects. It was a rare instance of Nixon stating an opinion on an issue, but his statements were utterly disregarded by the members of his [...]
Nixon remains silent on largest tax cut proposal in Missouri history
April 28, 2009
As the General Assembly moves forward with a proposal to provide $1 billion in tax relief, Governor Jay Nixon is not letting Missourians know where he stands…
10 Questions for Robin Carnahan
April 24, 2009
On the eve of Robin Carnahan’s first visit to Southwest Missouri, the Missouri Republican Party is releasing a list of questions that an enterprising reporter may want to ask…
Carnahan Joins Advocates of Worker Intimidation, Dodges Questions
April 17, 2009
In a rare public sighting, Robin Carnahan announced the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is backing her campaign for U.S. Senate, while dodging questions about confidentiality of voting…