Elections & Campaigns

Filed April 8, 2008 by Danielle Belton · 6 archived comments

It’s a preemptive thanks, but no thanks. State Rep. Connie Johnson sent a letter to Firefighters Local 73 Tuesday stating she would not “seek nor accept” any endorsement from the union due to the “racial…

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Ashby: Is George “Red”?

Filed September 30, 2008 by Antonio French

I had to laugh just a little bit when Republican Congressmen called the proposed Sub Prime bailout a step toward socialism. Back in 2004 I wrote a piece suggesting that in a different time Republicans…

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Young Dems and GOPers to come together for Debate Watch Party

Filed September 21, 2008 by Antonio French

When John McCain and Barack Obama come together for their first debate this Friday, some of their young supporters here in St. Louis will also be coming together to watch the event… This could get…

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VIDEO: Obama on McCain Taking On the “Old Boys Network” in Washington

Filed September 17, 2008 by Antonio French

“The ‘Old Boys Network’? In the McCain campaign that’s called a staff meeting,” said Obama. Related Stories

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Newman and Brown Do Late Night Debate

Filed March 31, 2008 by Danielle Belton · 1 archived comment

It’s a late debate, but it might be a good’un! State Representative contenders Stacey Newman and Steve Brown will go head-to-head tonight, 9:30 p.m. at Ursa’s Fireside on Washington University’s campus. It will be in…

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Slay announces first endorsement

Filed October 9, 2008 by Antonio French

St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay is raising money and pressing for endorsements five months before his primary election like his political life depended on it — and it may. Slay, who in recent weeks has…

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VIDEO: FLASHBACK: Irene Smith in 2001

Filed November 24, 2008 by Antonio French