Browsing all posts in April, 2008.
Rival Platforms
The Post-Dispatch launched a new blog over the weekend that strangely has a near-identical name as an on-line news site launched by former Post employees. Coincidence or something else?
Two 15th Ward Candidate Forums
St. Louis Democrats to host a discussion on all 2008 races that apply to the 15th Ward this Thursday and Monday next week.
A Night of The Democratic Stars
The Missouri Democratic Party held their fund-raiser, the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, Saturday night at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in downtown St. Louis.
Dem politicos and their friends and family were crammed into the venue due to a sudden switch from America’s Center to the hotel due to a union dispute. It was settled late last week, but [...]
Mark Penn Resigns from Clinton Campaign
Penn’s company had been employed by the Colombian government to help it pursue a free-trade agreement with the US — a deal Senator Clinton opposes.
Senator Smith’s Looking for “Unsung Heroes”
State Senator Jeff Smith (D-St. Louis) is asking residents of his 4th District to submit the names of Missourians from the private sector who have achieved, accomplished or overcome something remarkable in their lives. Some of these remarkable Missourians from throughout the state may be featured in the Missouri Senate’s 2009 Calendar.
“There are so [...]
His Name is John Wayne… John Wayne Tucker
A preacher with an easy-to-remember name is making the plunge into Congressional politics.
In a press to the media, Republican John Wayne Tucker officially announced his candidacy for Missouri’s Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District seat:
John resides in Arnold with his wife Natalie and stepson, Vlad. He was born and raised in the Carondelet area of South St. Louis, [...]
Connie Johnson Kicks Off Senate Campaign
St. Louis State Rep. Connie Johnson kicked off her campaign for senator of the 5th District with an event Friday at a gallery which was actually located in the 4th Senate District. About 35 friends and supporters — mostly female — joined Johnson at the event to help her start her campaign.
State Senate Passes Illegal Immigration Bill
The Senate has passed a bill that seeks to make Missouri less attractive for people living and working in America without the correct paperwork.
VIDEO: Senate Debates High Ed Scholarships
The State Senate debated this week expanding higher education scholarships. One program helps students transfer from 2-year to 4-year colleges. The other would help pay for attending technical schools.
County Cop Remains On Duty After Being Charged
The Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression is upset that a County cop remains on duty despite City prosecutors charging him with pointing his weapon at an parking attendant while off duty at the St. Pat’s parade.
Another Urban “Garden” For Kids
St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay along with Alderman Jeffery Boyd, State Rep. Talib El Amin and St. Louis Rams Linebacker Will Witherspoon will kick-off National Gardening Month with students from the Hip-Hop Health Initiative.
Ed Martin: No Tax Dollars for Mortgage Bailouts
Ed Martin, former chief of staff for Governor Matt Blunt, joins PubDef as a regular columnist — VIDEO columnist, actually. In this episode, Ed has a message for the lenders and borrowers in the mortgage fiasco.
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