Gov. Blunt Makes Case for Republican Success

Gov. Blunt makes a strong case that Republicans need to promote the party’s core ideals in order to create strong policy. Writing in “Human Events,” the Governor argues that Democrats used Republican issues in the most recent national elections and that Republicans must reclaim those issues in order to be successful in the future. The two key areas that the Governor says Republicans must continue to build on are fiscal responsibility and moral order. To read the entire article, click here.

Governor, MoDOT Mark Milestone

Thanks to Gov. Matt Blunt’s strong commitment to Missouri’s transportation system and the hard work of the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Show Me State marked a major milestone recently. MoDOT met Governor Blunt’s challenge to overhaul 2,200 miles of Missouri highway by the end of this year. The Smooth Roads Initiative challenge, announced by the Governor during his 2006 State of the State Address, is just another example of the Governor’s commitment to improving the quality of life for all Missourians. "Improving state highways will not just provide Missourians with better driving conditions; it will also save lives and reduce injuries," Blunt said. "I am proud to let all Missourians know we are delivering these improvements a full year ahead of schedule." The Smooth Roads Initiative was a major component of a plan developed after Missourians overwhelmingly approved Amendment 3 in 2004. Workers placed more than 12 million tons of asphalt in 2005 and 2006, and the miles included in the Smooth Roads Initiative comprise 60 percent of all traffic on the state system. Amendment 3 provided critical funding for the road work.

Jay Nixon Exposed

Poor Jay Nixon just can’t keep quiet, and the more he talks, the more the people of Missouri get a taste of his political ambition and his distaste for hard-working Missourians. In an act of unimaginable arrogance, Jay Nixon told Missourians and the media that his campaign finances are none of their business. Nixon won’t say whether or not he’s going to accept contributions during a two-day window in state law that allows statewide elected officials and members of the General Assembly to accept unlimited contributions immediately before session begins. Here’s what he told The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "I don't talk to the press about my fundraising strategy." Incredible! Meanwhile, Nixon launched into an angry and politically motivated tirade over a proposed settlement between the state and Ameren over the Taum Sauk dam collapse then brazenly insulted state workers working in the best interests of Missourians. Nixon branded it “a wish list from bureaucrats.” Jay Nixon’s criticism of the proposed settlement is a bitter political response to his own failures and misdeeds, while his mean-spirited attack on state workers is nothing short of a disgrace. Then, just one day later, Nixon filed a politically motivated lawsuit against Ameren in a weak attempt to save face. As Missouri Republican Party Executive Director Jared Craighead explained: “Jay Nixon has literally played politics with the Taum Sauk dam collapse from day one. From the $19,000 in backdoor political contributions he received from Ameren to his tasteless attack yesterday on the Department of Natural Resources’ employees and their proposed settlement with Ameren, Jay Nixon has consistently put his own political ambitions ahead of the people of Missouri. This lawsuit is nothing more than an attempt to insulate him from criticism for extorting campaign cash from the ‘target’ of an investigation. Jay Nixon will not be able to effectively represent the state in court in the Ameren case given his abysmal litigation record on almost every issue and his conflict of interest in this case.”

Media Calls Out Nixon on No-Call Charade

Jay Nixon’s latest attempt to play politics with his official office was exposed in a hard-hitting editorial by the Springfield News-Leader. Under the headline “Nixon follows bad script on no-call changes,” the editorial makes it clear that Jay Nixon’s primary reason for pushing for changes in the no-call is politics. To read the entire editorial, click here.

Bond Lands Major Intelligence Committee Post

Sen. Kit Bond’s leadership was recognized this week when he was named vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Missourians have long recognized that Kit Bond is a true leader who has worked tirelessly supporting our efforts in the war against terror. Bond has served on the committee since 2003. “The Senate Intelligence Committee’s first responsibility is to ensure vigorous oversight of the Intelligence Community,” Sen. Bond said. “I will work with our new chairman to support aggressive oversight that offers true benefits to our national security and enhances the Intelligence Community’s ability to detect and disrupt planned terrorist attacks on America.”

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