2008

Corruption and mismanagement in the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has finally made it to the front page and, apparently, the front burner. The governor, who under an archaic remnant from the Civil War is…

Speaking on “Face the Nation” on August 10, Karl Rove made some insightful observations about a presidential candidate selecting a VP for political reasons. It just so happens that the criticisms he was launching at…

The Post-Dispatch reports former State Rep. Sherman Parker was declared brain-dead Thursday night after suffering a brain aneurysm. Post your memories and condolences in the comments section. UPDATE: In lieu of flowers or plants, the…

BREAKING NEWS U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill broke the news at a press conference a few minutes ago: Barack Obama will be in St. Louis on Saturday for a 9:00 PM public event (no word yet…

Taking a crack at cronyism, gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R-Mo.) has a proposal that would end the patronage system in Missouri’s fee offices. The old, controversial system involved about 183 privately run offices that…

John Edwards is out. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net

Can you have a one-man debate? Guess not. After Chris Koster and Margaret Donnelly both bailed out, the Young Dems of Truman State have cancelled their debate. Truman State Young Democrats Press contact: James Lang…

BREAKING NEWS - READ IT HERE FIRST For the second time, State Senator Jeff Smith has decided not to support Gov. Matt Blunt’s appointment to the state board of education. “As I noted when his…