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Peter Kinder

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    January 3, 2012

    Peter Kinder Second to Anthony Weiner in Embarrassing Tweets of 2011

    ​Peter Kinder didn't need the Riverfront Times to embarrass him last year by exposing his bizarre relationship with a former stripper and Penthouse centerfold. It turns out Missouri's lieutenant governor is plenty skilled at embarrassing himself -- via Twitter. Last week the NationalJournal named ... More >>

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    December 29, 2011

    The 2011 Unreal News Challenge

    ​Peter Kinder didn't need the Riverfront Times to embarrass him last year by exposing his bizarre relationship with a former stripper and Penthouse centerfold. It turns out Missouri's lieutenant governor is plenty skilled at embarrassing himself -- via Twitter. Last week the NationalJournal named ... More >>

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    November 22, 2011

    Anyone Wanna Guess the Biggest Name to Attend Tammika Hubbard's Fundraiser?

    ​Updated 11:55 a.m. to show that the last day to register to vote for this election is tomorrow. Also with correct spelling of attribution. With less than a month before the special election, Tammika Hubbard remains the front-runner in the Fifth Ward Alderman race. She has deep political ties-- ... More >>

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    November 18, 2011

    Peter Kinder Will Not Be Running for Governor

    Peter Kinder's had a rough year.​Today Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder announced that he will not run for governor. Instead he will seek a third term at his current seat. On one hand this is mildly surprising considering that he's been considered the GOP front-runner to challenge Governor Jay Ni ... More >>

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    November 16, 2011

    What's Worse than a Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Who Frequented Strip Clubs? How About One Who Supports TARP?

    Image viaRepublican leaders hope personal care packaging mogul Dave Spence can be a more attractive gubernatorial candidate than Lt. Governor Peter Kinder.​Big news yesterday on the Missouri gubernatorial election front. Dave Spence, a businessman from St. Louis, has jumped into the race. Spence ... More >>

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    November 11, 2011

    Peter Kinder: Go to Hooters for Veteran's Day!

    Ol' Peter D. Kinder (Missouri's lieutenant governor) apparently just can't help himself. He re-tweeted the following this morning, then quickly deleted it (but Daily RFT was able to get a screenshot): ​We understand why he might've deleted this, what with the recent revelations about his link to a ... More >>

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    October 17, 2011

    Peter Kinder's Campaign Spends More Than It Earns

    teamkinder.com​Update 12:22 p.m. The Missouri Democratic Party reports that Jay Nixon's campaign raised $1.5 million in the third quarter to bring its cash on hand total to $4.2 million. Original post follows...The "Friends of Peter Kinder" political campaign filed its third quarter fund-raising r ... More >>

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    October 10, 2011

    Peter Kinder and the "Wicked Infection"

    ​Note to Peter Kinder: When describing one's health problems, probably best to go with phrases like "a little bit under the weather" or "touch of the flu." In fact, when running for Governor, especially when just coming off a scandal involving sketchy bars and stripper poles, we would go so far as ... More >>

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    October 3, 2011

    No More "Pantless Parties" at Verlin's; Bar Reportedly Closed

    No more "pantless" parties!?​Well, you can't say that the place didn't get publicity. Though, in the end, perhaps it wasn't exactly the kind of PR the bar was shooting for. Verlin's Bar and Grill is reportedly closed. The watering hole, on the outskirts of The Grove neighborhood in south St. Louis ... More >>

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    October 3, 2011

    Pantsless Party Pooper? Verlin's Likely Closed

    ​Verlin's Bar and Grill (1449 South Vandeventer Avenue; 314-535-1333) appears to be closed, reports Gabe Hartwig of the Post-Dispatch. The bar, notorious for female servers in their skivvies, or "pantsless parties," opened in Soulard last year and then quickly relocated to the edge of the Grove di ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    Peter Kinder: The American Spectator Profile

    We really just wanted an excuse to run this picture again: ladies and gentlemen, we give you Peter Kinder and Tammy Chapman.​Back in the '90s, The American Spectator famously introduced America to an Arkansas woman named Paula Jones -- and it was President Bill Clinton's attempts to fend off J ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Lawyers for Kinder Includes Some Political Heavyweights

    Peter Kinder has friends in high places, too.​Daily RFT was just forwarded the invite to next week's "Lawyers for Kinder" fundraiser at Cafe Napoli in Clayton. The list of sponsors for the September 29 event includes several prominent Missouri attorneys-turned-political-heavies, including: Cather ... More >>

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    September 21, 2011

    Audit Blasts Tour of Missouri, Peter Kinder

    Peter Kinder​Lt. Governor Peter Kinder voted to give $2.5 million in taxpayer money to the non-profit company running the Tour of Missouri bicycle race -- even while he served as the company's chairman.And that's a conflict of interest, says the state auditor. In a newly released audit of the Miss ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Bill Randles: Unknown Polls Almost as Well as Peter Kinder Against Governor Nixon

    The whole "pantless party" thing is not helping Peter Kinder with McCain voters, Public Policy Polling finds.​Governor Jay Nixon would basically stomp the crap out of his likely Republican challenger, Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, if the 2012 gubernatorial election had been held this week.In fact, ac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Report: Karl Rove Raises $160,000 for Peter Kinder

    In Peter Kinder terminology, Karl Rove "made it rain" Wednesday night. ​Republican strategist Karl Rove touched down in Cape Girardeau Wednesday night for a fundraiser for Lt. Governor Peter Kinder. Tickets to the dinner and discussion went for $250 to $2,500 a pop and helped raise $160,000 for th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    Jack Danforth for Governor Facebook Page Illustrates Waning Support for Peter Kinder

    243 Facebook users have found their Kinder alternative: former U.S. Sentor John "Jack" Danforth​The search for the Peter Kinder Alternative has unofficially begun. Last Thursday, a "Draft Jack- Danforth for Governor 2012" Facebook page popped up. John "Jack" Danforth, of course, is the moderate ... More >>

  • News

    August 25, 2011

    GOP consultant David Barklage owes the Feds big bucks

    243 Facebook users have found their Kinder alternative: former U.S. Sentor John "Jack" Danforth​The search for the Peter Kinder Alternative has unofficially begun. Last Thursday, a "Draft Jack- Danforth for Governor 2012" Facebook page popped up. John "Jack" Danforth, of course, is the moderate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    Tough Going at the Missouri State Fair

    ​Man! First Lynryd Skynyrd canceled their show last week for health reasons, and now the power's out at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.Last night, a storm knocked over trees, power lines, tents and concession stands at the fairgrounds. The grounds are closed to the public this morning, but far ... More >>

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    August 19, 2011

    Major Political Donor to Peter Kinder Says He'll No Longer Support Candidate

    tamko.comDavid Humphreys gave $1.31 million to Missouri Republican candidates and causes in 2010.​A major Republican donor who this year alone contributed $125,000 to Peter Kinder's political campaign says he's pulling his support from the candidate. David Humphreys, owner of the Joplin-based Tamk ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    Audio: John Ross Dispells Peter Kinder's Conspiracy Theory

    John Ross on the cover of the RFT in August 1998 under the headline, "Gunning for Congress."​The name John Ross made news yesterday when Peter Kinder told media outlets that Ross leaked the Riverfront Times a photo of the lieutenant governor and an ex-stripper named Tammy Chapman. Kinder went on t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    Why Won't Peter Kinder Talk to the Riverfront Times?

    Hey, Pete! How 'bout an interview with the RFT? ​Lt. Governor Peter Kinder made the media rounds yesterday, talking to the Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Beacon, KMOX and 97.1 FM Talk. The purpose of all those interviews was to address allegations first revealed this month in the Riverfront Times concer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    Top Missouri GOP Consultant Hasn't Paid His Taxes

    courtesy of Fired Up! MissouriDavid Barklage (right) with Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder​As the main political consultant to Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder -- and a key strategist for the Missouri Republican Party -- David Barklage preaches the gospel of financial responsibility and ac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2011

    The Peter Kinder Scandal -- Voices from the 34 Club

    Albert Samaha"I think it's pretty typical for a politician," said England. "It feels like they're doing something like this all the time."​Peter Kinder blames the Stripper Scandal on Jay Nixon and the Democrats. "Jay Nixon may want to make up false stories about the past," he said last Thurs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2011

    Peter Kinder Spinning Lies; Claims Democratic Operative Works for RFT

    Cuckoo conspiracy: Kinder claims RFT provided this photo to ourselves. ​Lt. Governor Peter Kinder appeared on the Dana Loesch show on 97.1 FM this afternoon to address allegations a former stripper made against him last week in the Riverfront Times. Kinder admitted knowing Tammy Chapman when she w ... More >>

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    August 15, 2011

    Peter Kinder Dodges Reporters; Leaves Speaking Event Through Kitchen

    The photo that started it all: Peter Kinder and Tammy Chapman.​So, Peter Kinder did show his face in St. Louis over the weekend, speaking Saturday at a move-on-up.org conference at the Crown Plaza Hotel near Lambert Airport. Though sadly for Kinder, his entrance and exit through the hotel kitchen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Peter Kinder: This Weekend, You Can Meet Him in St. Louis

    Peter Kinder is making his first public appearance in St. Louis this weekend -- but we expect he'll be avoiding Verlin's (and the entire Metro East).​Embattled Lt. Governor Peter Kinder -- suddenly more famous for his brief appearance at a bar known for its pantsless parties and alleged wooing of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Peter Kinder Responds to Allegations: "This Woman's Bizarre Story Is Not True"

    Kinder and Chapman: The photo that started it all.​This morning we wrote how Peter Kinder has remained mum since Tuesday when Riverfront Times first revealed a former stripper's startling allegations against Missouri's lieutenant governor. Tammy Chapman accuses Kinder of being one of her best cust ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    Penthouse Pet Dishes on Peter Kinder: "He Was One of My Best Customers"

    Tammy Chapman, featured in this August 1992 Penthouse spread, says Peter Kinder asked her to move into his condo -- which was paid for by his political campaign.​Tammy Chapman, the former Penthouse Pet photographed earlier this year with Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder at a south-city bar k ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    Keith Olbermann Credits the Wrong Source in Peter Kinder Saga

    current.com​Missouri's Lt. Governor Peter Kinder made Keith Olbermann's Worst Person's List last night for his journeys to a St. Louis bar known for its "pantsless parties." But the liberal television-show host got the source wrong yesterday when he credited the Post-Dispatch for breaking the stor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Peter Kinder: Every Night's a Pantless Party?

    Peter Kinder with a bartender at Verlin's, a nightspot that proclaims "every night's a pantless party!"​Yesterday, we showed you a picture of Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, grinning broadly at a bar with an unidentified blond.Today we can tell you where that photo was taken: Verlin's, a south ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Peter Kinder Parties It Up w/ Unidentified Friend -- Photo of the Day

    Peter Kinder looks a little flushed, don't you think?​That Peter Kinder! It's not every man who can walk that fine line between Tea Party favorite and party animal. But our arch-conservative lieutenant governor is known to enjoy the comforts of a fine hotel on the taxpayer's dime -- he managed to ... More >>

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    July 12, 2011

    Rex Sinquefield Donates $82,000 to Peter Kinder's Campaign

    Peter Kinder has 82,000-plus reasons to smile today.​Missouri's political puppet master Rex Sinquefield yesterday made two contributions to Lt. Governor Peter Kinder's campaign coffers, totaling $82,191. Kinder is expected to soon announce that he'll run for governor against incumbent Jay Nixon in ... More >>

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    June 8, 2011

    Politico: Peter Kinder Has Little Chance of Defeating Jay Nixon for Governor

    Kinder: The interesting choice for governor. ​Republican officials and strategists in Missouri have little faith in Lt. Governor Peter Kinder's ability to unseat Governor Jay Nixon in 2012, according to an article published yesterday on Politico.com.The story, titled "In Missouri, Random Acts of P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2011

    Peter Kinder's Car Stolen, Torched

    Not the actual car stolen from Missouri's lieutenant governor​It seems like one disgruntled Missourian has reeeeally taken offense to Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder's recent use of taxpayer's money. Either that, or the politician simply drives the type of car that's attractive to thieves. Both scenario ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    Definition of "Nimbusile"

    ​We have a winner in our contest from yesterday asking readers to provide us a definition of the term "nimbusile" -- as in the bumper sticker that reads: "Peter Kinder is a Nimbusile." The winning definition goes to commenter in Rudy Moore who came up with the following explanation: nimbusile (adj ... More >>

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    April 18, 2011

    Peter Kinder: Hotel Scandal Breeds Bumper-Sticker Catchphrase

    Want this bad boy on your rear bumper? Provide us with the most creative answer to the question below and it's yours!​

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    April 5, 2011

    Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder Will Reimburse State for $35K in Hotel Stays

    Peter Kinder has eaten crow and declared it delicious.​While admitting no wrong doing and saying he would "never apologize," Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder today told reporters that he would reimburse the state $35,050 for hotel bills racked up during his six years in office. His political oppon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2011

    Missouri Democratic Party Calls on Peter Kinder to Reimburse Tax Payers for Lavish Hotel Stays

    Peter Kinder appearing in a 2010 interview about his lawsuit to stop "Obamacare."​If you didn't see yesterday's article on Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder, stop what your doing and give it a read. Post-Dispatch reporter Jake Wagman provides a text-book example on how to nail a double-tal ... More >>

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    January 7, 2011

    Lt. Gov. Offers Aldermen Donuts, Olive Branches

    Kinder will likely take on his boss next year​Talk about strange bedfellows. Gearing up for a likely gubernatorial run next year, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, a Republican, made an appearance this morning in front of the aldermanic general meeting. Considering that the room was more or less filled ... More >>

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    October 22, 2010

    Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder Turns Tables on Charges vs. Tea Party, True Racist Outfit is NPR

    Kinder: Tweets gone wild.​As you may be aware, the NAACP came out this week with a report connecting the Tea Party to fringe racist movements. As you can imagine, the Tea Party rejects the racist allegations. Now, one of Missouri's biggest Tea Party cheerleaders, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, is turning ... More >>

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    July 8, 2010

    Kinder Finally Files that Lawsuit vs. Health Care Reform

    Peter Kinder​He's been huffing and puffing about it since April. But will the lawsuit Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder filed yesterday be enough to blow health care reform down? Probably not. But, hey, it makes for good political theater. In his federal lawsuit filed yesterday in Cape Girardeau, Kinder argue ... More >>

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    May 19, 2010

    Nixon-Kinder "Grudge Match" -- Not Budget Woes -- May Derail Tour of Missouri

    A bitter political rivalry may doom the fourth running of the Tour of Missouri​The Tour of Missouri, the Midwest's version of the Tour de France, is likely dead on arrival this year, a victim in large part of the political animosity that exists between Gov. Jay Nixon and Lt. Gov. Peter Kind ... More >>

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    May 6, 2010

    Who's Funding Lt. Governor Peter Kinder's Lawsuit Against Health Care Reform?

    Kinder has set up a limited-liability company to fund his lawsuit. ​That's the question the Missouri Democratic Party is asking of the state's top Republican, who last month announced his plans to file a lawsuit to stop federal health care reform. In a statement yesterday, Brian Zuzenak (head of t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder Plans Federal Lawsuit to Stop Health Care Reform

    ​Whoa. Just finished watching the video clip of Fox New's Greta Van Sustern interviewing Missouri Lieutenant Peter Kinder this week. And I just got to say, apart from the time the Addams Family met the Munsters on Family Feud, has a more physically unbecoming pairing ever graced a television show? ... More >>

  • News

    March 31, 2010

    Nobody's home: Readers think Kinloch is worth saving, but not the home of Cookie Thornton's family in Meacham Park

    ​Whoa. Just finished watching the video clip of Fox New's Greta Van Sustern interviewing Missouri Lieutenant Peter Kinder this week. And I just got to say, apart from the time the Addams Family met the Munsters on Family Feud, has a more physically unbecoming pairing ever graced a television show? ... More >>

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    March 24, 2010

    Peter Kinder Grandstands on Health Care, Joins Lawsuit to Stop Reform

    Kinder: That's prounounced "KIN-der" not "KIND-er".​Moments after the health care reform bill was signed into law yesterday, Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder announced he would join the attorneys general in 13 other states in signing a lawsuit intended to overturn the legislation. In a statement ... More >>

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    December 28, 2009

    The Almost-Canceled Tour of Missouri Reportedly Generated $38.1 Million This Year

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjscott69/ / CC BY-SA 2.0​Looks like the 2009 Tour of Missouri -- the world-class cycling race that almost got shut down last summer -- ended up generating several million more dollars in spectator spending than previous editions. Daily RFT could not find an official c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    St. Louis Out Drinks Kansas City 2 to 1 When Partying on Tour of Missouri's Largesse

    ​An audit of last year's Tour of Missouri reveals some eye-popping numbers on how the state spends money for its popular bicycle race. The audit, made public last week after the Associated Press filed a request for the document, shows that outside accountants found a number of probl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    With Promises of Spending Accountability, Tour of Missouri Can Roll On

    Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder don't take no questions. Republican Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder loves cycling so much and now he's glad that Democratic Governor Jay Nixon does, too. At least that's the way Kinder put it Tuesday during a phone meeting with reporters. In a conference call Tuesday afternoon ... More >>

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    March 26, 2009

    Thursday, March 26: Morning's Newz

    Former St. Louis archbishop Raymond Burke is back in the news. Burke, who now serves on the Vatican's high court in Rome, says President Obama "could be agent of death" if other countries follow the president's support for abortion rights. State officials will no longer circulate the controversial m ... More >>

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