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Filed April 17, 2008 by Antonio French · 4 archived comments
This is how Jet Magazine reported on March 22, 1993: Freeman Bosley Jr., is poised to become St. Louis’ first Black mayor after winning 44 percent of the vote in a four-man Democratic primary. Bosley,…
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Filed January 29, 2008 by Antonio French · 14 archived comments
JEFFERSON CITY — We heard an interesting rumor today in Jefferson City — at a John Edwards rally of all places (check back later for video). If Senator Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination for…
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Filed May 28, 2008 by Antonio French
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR0X2Gfdro4 Democrat Kay Barnes’ response: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRATA2ypJ3c
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Filed January 4, 2008 by Antonio French
PubDef had a front-row seat to history last night. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net
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Filed April 18, 2008 by Antonio French · 1 archived comment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKjWW_TxEMU 1 Comments For This Post Ben Says: April 18th, 2008 at 8:16 pm Man, that ain’t nothing. Kiddie rides at the county fair. Japan does it WAY better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJPS4lokxtw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWtA-TxRO7A&feature=related Leave a Reply Name…
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Filed November 3, 2008 by Antonio French
One day before Election Day, Senator Hillary Clinton will campaign for Barack Obama at a rally in St. Charles. Her Missouri visit is at least the eighth in the last two weeks by Obama or…
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Filed February 21, 2008 by Jackson Foote
Amidst a budget shortfall and cries of mismanagement from both parties, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich backpedaled from some of his earlier proposals in his State of the State Address before the General Assembly Wednesday. Taxes…
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Filed April 23, 2008 by Antonio French · 12 archived comments
http://mccaskill.senate.gov/multimedia/042208mccaskill.flv On Tuesday, which was Equal Pay Day, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill joined several of her female colleagues in speaking on the Senate floor in favor of legislation that clarifies laws related to pay discrimination.…
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Filed August 21, 2008 by Antonio French
According to the St. Louis Business Journal, John McCain has expanded his lead over Barack Obama in Missouri, a new survey says. The survey in question is an automated poll conducted over four days by Public…
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Filed November 25, 2008 by Antonio French
On Monday, I appeared on the radio show “Collateral Damage” on KDHX 88.1 FM. Host DJ Wilson and I discussed the upcoming mayoral election and the possible challengers to Francis Slay. Listen here… http://pubdef.net/audio/adf-on-collateral-damage-11-24-08.mp3 Related…
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