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U.S. Republican Party

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Amazon Agrees to Pay Sales Tax in Texas; What About in Missouri?

    On Monday, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and Amazon jointly announced they had struck a deal for the internet retailer to begin paying sales tax in the Lone Star state. Amazon has a distribution center in Irving, Texas, but has never paid sales tax for products shipped from the facility b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    The NRA Conference Is About To Rock Your Face; And Not Just With Guns

    Whoowee! The America Center was all a-bustle yesterday with fork lifts bleeping, booths erecting, gun-lovers registering, and Daily RFT trying not to have an over-stimulated panic attack. Today begins the 2012 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits; last time this happened in St. Louis, more then 64,000 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    St. Charles GOP Holds a Caucus: Round Two

    When last we left the St. Charles Republican Party, they were attempting to hold a caucus on St. Patrick's Day. That one ended in shouting, recriminations and a couple of arrests -- so it was more like Thanksgiving dinner than St. Pat's. Then David Cole, chairman of the state GOP, announced there wo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    If You Like Guns, Ted Nugent, Mitt Romney & More Guns, the NRA's Got a Deal for You!

    Next weekend, more than 60,000 people are flocking to downtown St. Louis for the 2012 National Rifle Association Annual Meetings and Exhibits! This is a huge deal because, first of all, I will have a tougher time finding a parking spot. Secondly, an important national figure will be present: Ted Nug ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    St. Charles GOP Catches March Madness, Caucus Implodes

    ​First we had the Republican primary that didn't matter. Now we have a Republican caucus that goes nowhere and breaks down in finger-pointing, shouting and recriminations. Say what you will about the GOP, but the guys behind the scenes seem game-ready for the big show in Washington.

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2012

    Senate to Vote on Roy Blunt's Opt-Out Bill for Contraception Coverage

    It's nearly March, just six months before the G.O.P. convention, which sounds like a perfect time to celebrate our quadrennial political tradition: culture wars. In Michigan, Republican presidential nominee Rick Santorum is telling folks there shouldn't necessarily be a complete separation of churc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    The Ten Biggest Presidential Endorsements by Musicians in the 2012 Campaign

    Megadeth rocker Dave Mustaine raised a few collective eyebrows this week when he endorsed former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum's bourgeoning presidential bid. The former Pennsylvania senator has been gaining steam as of late after prevailing in a trio of February contests, including Missouri's non-bindin ... More >>

  • News

    February 16, 2012

    Ask a Mexican: Donde esta donkey show?

    Megadeth rocker Dave Mustaine raised a few collective eyebrows this week when he endorsed former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum's bourgeoning presidential bid. The former Pennsylvania senator has been gaining steam as of late after prevailing in a trio of February contests, including Missouri's non-bindin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    State Supreme Court to Decide Whether Missouri's Redistricting Map Is Unconstitutional

    ​Redistricting is the straw that stirs the bitter, burning, 195-proof partisan cocktail we chug down while squeezing our noses every campaign season before waking up the morning after the election massaging our temples, cursing the gods, wondering why we keep putting ourselves through this madness ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    What People Are Saying About Santorum's Missouri Win

    ​Last night Rick Santorum swept the primaries in Missouri, Minnesota, and Colorado. As expected, his most decisive victory was in Missouri, where he took all 114 county for a 55 percent runaway, more than doubling Mitt Romney's 25 percent. In many ways, it's a hollow success. It didn't count towa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Vote In the State Primary! Or Don't. Whatever, Who Cares?

    ​Missouri's presidential primary is Tuesday, February 7. It's your chance to tell your party who you want to see represent you as president. Except that if you're planning on selecting someone from the Republican section of the ballot, your choice doesn't matter -- and that's not me saying that, i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    State Senator Evokes MLK to Defend Rolling Back Discrimination Laws

    State Senator Brad Lager​Updated 1:15 p.m. with comments from State Senator Lager. This week Missouri Senate Republicans are pushing a bill that would dull workplace discrimination laws. Most notably, the legislation states that a person who files a discrimination lawsuit against an employer must ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    State Senator Jane Cunningham Hints at Death Panels, Blocks Bill for Insurance Exchanges

    ​State Senator Jane Cunningham (R - Chesterfield) assures Daily RFT that she is not the "black helicopter type." Still, when reading House Bill 609 that would set up a health insurance exchange in Missouri, she came across language that reminded her of the "death panels" critics of federal health ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    President Obama's Jobs Plan -- Voices from Barrister's

    Albert Samaha"Stimulus has become a bad word," says Lasky (left).​Last Monday in his jobs speech, President Barack Obama made a serious effort to wrest control of the Narrative away from the Republicans.For months Democrats have complained about how they kept ending up negotiating on Republicans' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    (Unofficial) Senate Candidate John Brunner Could Shake Up GOP Primary

    When will John Brunner officially enter the Senate race?​St. Louis businessman John Brunner's political advisor John Hancock says that Brunner will announce his candidacy for Claire McCaskill's U.S. Senate seat "soon." It seems like Brunner has been on the verge of entering the race for months n ... More >>

  • News

    August 18, 2011

    Let the Dems keep hating: Jamilah Nasheed could pull off the political coup of the century

    When will John Brunner officially enter the Senate race?​St. Louis businessman John Brunner's political advisor John Hancock says that Brunner will announce his candidacy for Claire McCaskill's U.S. Senate seat "soon." It seems like Brunner has been on the verge of entering the race for months n ... 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 10, 2011

    The Downgrade -- Voices from The Royale

    Somebody clearly messed up. But who will take the blame?​After S.& P. downgraded America's credit rating from AAA to AA , the political strategy on both sides of the aisle was clear: Blame the other guys.The irony of the situation, of course, is that Monday's stock market dip, partially sparke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Debt Ceiling Debate -- Blueberry Hill Barfly Speaks Out

    Albert SamahaPresident Obama "gave what he had to to get it done," says Vincent.​"An informed citizenry is the bulwark of a democracy" -- Thomas Jefferson The power of The People rests upon our ability to hold elected officials accountable for their positions. This means wading through the s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Missouri Senate Race Narratives Emerge from Debt Ceiling Debate

    Getcha popcorn ready: campaign season is heating up.​The narratives for one of the most high-profile senate races in America have begun to form. With the public's eyes on Capitol Hill for last couple of weeks, the major players -- Senator Claire McCaskill, Congressman Todd Akin, and former Sta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    Video: McCaskill says McConnell "Has Lost His Mind"

    ​Remember that scene in "Almost Famous" when the plane seems like it's about to crash, so everybody starts making all these outrageous confessions? I once hit a man in Dearborn, Michigan... If I took an extra dollar or two it's 'cause I knew I'd earned it... I slept with Marta... I'm Gay! Pe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    Claire McCaskill Third Most Vulnerable Senator, Washington Post Says

    Claire McCaskill: Vulnerable, but not because her challengers are so awesome or anything.​So Todd Akin is a smug know-it-all convinced that only those with his political beliefs are capable of respect for the Almighty. And so what if Sarah Steelman's campaign thinks 100 x 1,000 = 10,000?Never mind ... More >>

  • News

    May 12, 2011

    Ask a Mexican: Is Mexico a Tea Party paradise?

    Claire McCaskill: Vulnerable, but not because her challengers are so awesome or anything.​So Todd Akin is a smug know-it-all convinced that only those with his political beliefs are capable of respect for the Almighty. And so what if Sarah Steelman's campaign thinks 100 x 1,000 = 10,000?Never mind ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Is Photo ID Amendment Bigoted Enough to Drive Missouri Republicans to the Polls?

    It's me, McLovin. Can I vote now, please?​Frankly, we here at Daily RFT are a little disappointed. We'd expected something juicier.Usually when Missouri's Republican-controlled Legislature rolls out a proposed constitutional amendment, it's something outrageously bigoted. Something that they hope ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Comment of the Day: Is It Okay For Blacks to Have Race-Based Agenda?

    Today's comment comes in a response to a post about how four black Missouri legislators lined up with Republicans to override Governor Jay Nixon's veto of the state's new congressional districts. In voting with the Republicans, the four Democratic defectors ensured that the districts of Missouri's t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    Missouri Right-To-Work Bill Appears Dead -- For Now

    ​The Missouri Senate yesterday failed to come to a vote after debating for three hours a bill that would prohibit unions from operating "closed shop" businesses in the state. Supporters of the so-called "right-to-work" initiative -- which bars unions from collecting fees and dues from all employee ... More >>

  • News

    December 23, 2010

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

    ​The Missouri Senate yesterday failed to come to a vote after debating for three hours a bill that would prohibit unions from operating "closed shop" businesses in the state. Supporters of the so-called "right-to-work" initiative -- which bars unions from collecting fees and dues from all employee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Slay Joins Chorus of DNC-Hopeful Mayors Praising Obama's Tax Deal

    ​Readers of Mayor Francis Slay's blog may have wondered last week why St. Louis' top elected official was so quick to praise President Barack Obama over the contentious tax bill he's working out with Republicans. On Sunday, the New York Times provided an explanation. Slay had to keep up with the m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    New Dem Party Chair Susan Montee: "We're Down About as Far as We Can Go"

    Can she bring her party out of the doldrums?​One month after Missouri's Democratic candidates suffered a series of bruising defeats in the midterm elections, the party swiftly moved to make a change at the helm. Out as party chairman is Craig Hosmer, who held the post for two years. In his p ... More >>

  • News

    November 4, 2010

    Kevin Jackson wrote the book on how to win (white) friends and influence (black) people

    Can she bring her party out of the doldrums?​One month after Missouri's Democratic candidates suffered a series of bruising defeats in the midterm elections, the party swiftly moved to make a change at the helm. Out as party chairman is Craig Hosmer, who held the post for two years. In his p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Claire McCaskill: Will 'Absolutely' Seek Another Term in 2012

    image viaStand by your man.​Missouri's junior senator, Democrat Claire McCaskill, who won her seat in 2006 by beating out Republican incumbent Jim Talent, says that she will "absolutely" run to keep her Senate seat in the 2012 election, reports the St. Louis Beacon. Now that Republicans ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    Who is Daily RFT's "Ass Clown of the Week" -- August 6 - 13?

    ​Whoa! It's nearing quittin' time and we've yet to post this week's Ass Clown of the Week nominations! You know the rules, vote for the person or group whose words/actions brought them the most shame and/or embarrassment this week. 1. Brandon Phillips: The Cincinnati Reds infielder was left eating ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2010

    Obama Signs House Bill, Now Health Care Reform Heads to Senate for Debate

    cnn.comObama signs health care reform today in the presence of, Gary Coleman???​President Obama moments ago signed the House version of health care reform. At a signing ceremony this afternoon Obama stated: "It's been easy at times to doubt our ability to do such a big thing, such a complicated th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2010

    Cougar and Congresswoman-Wannabe Teri Davis Newman Leading in Poll

    Cougar and conservative Teri Davis Newman: Can she claw her way to Congress?​GOP voters in Illinois' 12th Congressional District get to vote in a primary tomorrow to select the nominee who will try to unseat Democratic congressman Jerry Costello in the November general election. As we told you a w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2009

    About Those Terrorists Moving In Next Door

    So you may have heard that Missouri will soon be getting some new neighbors. Yesterday, Illinois governor Pat Quinn received a letter from President Obama informing him that the terrorism suspects currently detained in Guantanamo Bay will be moved to a largely unused prison in Thomson Illinois, a fe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    How St. Louis Area Congressmen Voted on Last Week's Hate Crime Bill

    Matthew Shepard, a gay Wyoming college student murdered in 1998 and an inspiration for the revised hate-crimes law.​You've probably heard by now how the House of Representatives passed a measure last week that broadens the definition of a "hate crime" to include incidents committed because of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2009

    Elephant Down: Republicans are Leaving Their Party in Droves, Especially in the Midwest

    flickr.com/photos/amanda kay riley It is hardly breaking news to note that Republicans here and across the country have been shedding their party like a chrysalis for quite some time now. But what is extraordinary is the sheer volume of the desertion. A new Gallup Poll shows that the precipiti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    Kit Bond: Obama "Sending Terrorists to A Neighborhood Near You"

    Last month he accused the commander in chief of turning the U.S. into a "banana republic" by releasing the torture memos. Now, in the senator's weekly GOP radio address, closing Gitmo equates to moving the 9-11 planners into your subdivision. Other highlights include: pronouncing the name of hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    Missouri Congresswoman joins the Palin 'Truth Squad'

    Last month he accused the commander in chief of turning the U.S. into a "banana republic" by releasing the torture memos. Now, in the senator's weekly GOP radio address, closing Gitmo equates to moving the 9-11 planners into your subdivision. Other highlights include: pronouncing the name of hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2008

    Over the Weekend: Arch Rivalry, John McCain, Lil Wayne, Gay Cowboys, East Loop Block Party, Body Painting, Gateway Cup

    Last month he accused the commander in chief of turning the U.S. into a "banana republic" by releasing the torture memos. Now, in the senator's weekly GOP radio address, closing Gitmo equates to moving the 9-11 planners into your subdivision. Other highlights include: pronouncing the name of hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2008

    Boston (The Band) Pwns Presidental Candidate Mike Huckabee

    Last month he accused the commander in chief of turning the U.S. into a "banana republic" by releasing the torture memos. Now, in the senator's weekly GOP radio address, closing Gitmo equates to moving the 9-11 planners into your subdivision. Other highlights include: pronouncing the name of hi ... More >>

  • Music

    February 27, 2002

    Lunatics Fringe

    Jefferson City lawmakers hit the roof over Nelly's visit to the statehouse

  • News

    February 13, 2002

    Mount Buzzmore

    Scandals, shootings and tax anger crack Westfall façade, but bags of money, no GOP opponent -- yet -- may keep him on his pedestal

  • News

    December 12, 2001

    Party Disloyalty

    The 20th Ward delivers for the Democrats, then gets dumped

  • News

    November 7, 2001

    There's No Place as Bad as This Home

    Assessment flap doesn't bode well for the county's ambience

  • News

    October 3, 2001

    The Ethics Omission

    Enforcers of Missouri's campaign-finance laws would rather hide than seek.

  • News

    July 25, 2001

    Really Strange Bedfellows

    With good guys like this, who needs bad guys?

  • News

    May 26, 1999

    Guns and Poses

    Frenzied politicians do the Littleton shuffle

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