Election Campaigns

Lewis Reed Has New Press Strategy, Will Have Campaign-Like Media Operation Year-Round

When a Lewis Reed press release slamming Mayor Francis Slay arrived in Daily RFT's inbox earlier this week, we had a serious sense of déjà vu -- especially because it was sent out by Glenn Burleigh, Reed's former campaign manager. Reed, president of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, lost his mayora ... More >>

Lewis Reed V. Francis Slay: Board of Alderman President Nabs South Ward Endorsement

The tides are changing in the race for Mayor of the City of St. Louis. So says the campaign manager for Lewis Reed, the Board of Alderman president hoping to replace Mayor Francis Slay, who is running for an unprecedented fourth term. What's the Reed Campaign's proof? The challenger last night sna ... More >>

Lewis Reed: "Grim Reaper of Radio" Bob Romanik Top Donor To Francis Slay Opponent

Lewis Reed, president of the Board of Aldermen and candidate for St. Louis mayor, has just filed a new campaign finance report that reveals his donors. And up top in the filing, on view below, is Bob Romanik, a.k.a. the "Grim Reaper of Radio" and subject of an RFT cover story back in August. Reed, ... More >>

As Obama Attacks Congress, McCaskill Becomes Vulnerable

An interesting political article in today's New York Times pinpoints incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill as a potential casualty this November if President Obama continues to campaign on an anti-Congress platform. Experts say the oft-deadlocked Congress of last year is a fair target for President Obama ... More >>

America's Got Talent Winner Runs for Missouri Office: Eight Musicians He Should Learn From

Neal Boyd's American dream includes serving in Missouri House of Representatives.​Neal E. Boyd of Sikeston has already won lots of American votes. Enough to win the 2008 season of America's Got Talent, when he wowed audiences with his pop opera skills. Before finding reality-show fame, Boyd ... More >>

Sarah Steelman Does Some Fuzzy Math

Sorry, Sarah: 100 times 1,000 is actually $100,000.​Funny story in yesterday's Roll Call about Sarah Steelman, the Republican trying to take on Senator Claire McCaskill -- and, of course, push back Todd "Liberals Hate God" Akin, who would also like McCaskill's seat. Steelman has had to push back a ... More >>

Return to Sender: What would comprehensive immigration reform look like if the feds got moving?

Ed Martin's Race to Unseat Russ Carnahan Gains Traction, Attention

edmartinforcongress.com​Got an email the other day from Ed Martin with some "big news" for the Republican candidate for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District (map here). According to a non-partisan report issued last week, Martin is now being pegged as a somewhat legitimate threat to unseat Democr ... More >>

The Final Debate: Joe the Plumber Replaces Joe Six Pack

On tour for Narrow Stairs, Chris Walla and Death Cab for Cutie bring musical gems and political smarts to the Fabulous Fox

Money Talks

Kremated

Charlie Foxman gets tough on lard-asses, Unreal learns to network, and Mayor Slay takes credit for the sunrise. Special bonus: an illustrated Local Blog o' the Week.

The Lamest Duck

In his final term, Dick Gephardt goes AWOL

Brawling in Breckenridge

Insults and accusations fly in a bitter, madcap race for mayor

Wonk's Luck

African-American anger at the Democrats gives Jim Talent an opening

Bud Bank Shot

King of Beers plays the angles to put money in Krewson's pocket

The Two Faces of John Ashcroft

Meet Missouri's master of deceit

Will the Real John Ashcroft Please Stand Up?

Missouri's junior senator says he is a pro-consumer health-care reformist. But the insurance companies, HMOs and big business, which give him millions, think he's on their side.

Hand-Me-Down District

After 32 years, Bill Clay is retiring from his congressional seat. He wants to leave it to his son, but a crowded, eccentric field of candidates is contesting the will.

Alarm Clock

With the implementation of term limits just four years away, Missouri Pro-Vote is looking for a few good men and women to consider entering politics