In her latest report, Rep. Stacey Newman, D-St. Louis, not only tells us what is going on in Jefferson City, but also details some of the tactics being used by GOP leadership.
Plenty of fireworks hit the State House this past week. I'm amazed the Capitol Dome is still standing but we've only finished the 6th week of session with more to go. Almost everything is under attack including several attempts to impeach the Governor. It's Election Year, remember?
I'm eating my Wheaties as fast as I can.
However, our University of Missouri Tigers gave us a lesson in maturity this week. Mizzou is standing strong behind Michael Sam, their recent graduate & football star who announced last week he was gay. MU Chancellor Bowen Loftin issued a statement of support as did President and First Lady Obama, Vice President Biden, Governor Jay Nixon and many more athletes and celebrities throughout the country. Noticeably absent has been ANY comment from GOP legislators, who are normally quite exuberant Mizzou sports fans.
