Peter Kinder

Concealed Carry Lawsuit Says Missouri Officials Are Violating Privacy Rights of Gun Owners

Eric Griffin, a Stoddard County resident, applied to get a concealed-carry permit in Missouri because he didn't want to miss the opportunity. "His initial motivation...was fear that he wouldn't be able to get one in the future," his attorney Russell Oliver tells Daily RFT. "He's not a big gun nut. ... More >>

With Akin Out, Here Are 5 Wackos to Watch in Missouri Politics

What's Daily RFT gonna do without Todd Akin in the Senate? After breathing a sigh of relief for our state's integrity, we've gotta admit we'll miss the man who has given us so much in mortifying entertainment, from "legitimate rape" to "at the heart of liberalism really is a hatred for God" to the p ... More >>

Don't Worry, Peter Kinder: The UN Won't Suppress GOP Votes in Missouri

Last Thursday, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder sounded a wee bit paranoid while talking to conservative radio host Dana Loesch. The reason: A United Nations-affiliated group will be observing the November 6 general elections here in Missouri and several other states. Such monitors, Kinder ... More >>

Guns Blazin' n' Insults Flyin', GOP Candidates Wrap Up "Victory Tour" in STL County

We didn't find Abby Wambach amid the stacks of GOP yard signs, but 300 or so STL-area Republicans were on hand to celebrate their slate and revel in partisan glory... however premature.

Primary Results: Akin to Face McCaskill, Clay Trounces Carnahan, Jones Wins City Treasurer

Yesterday's Missouri primary resulted in a few surprises. The biggest, perhaps, was Congressman Lacy Clay's stunning victory over Congressman Russ Carnahan for Missouri's First Congressional District that includes all of St. Louis and much of the county. Clay garnered 63.2 percent of the vote to Car ... More >>

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder Burned by Former Donors

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder lost two big donors last week to his challenger in the Republican primary, Brad Lager. David Humphreys, owner of the Joplin-based Tamko Building Products, cut a check for $250,000 to Lager's campaign last week in what is only the latest slap in the face to Kinder from a forme ... More >>

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 >>

The 2011 Unreal News Challenge

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

GOP consultant David Barklage owes the Feds big bucks

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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!​

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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

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 >>

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 >>