Springfield auctioneer Billy Long has launched his much-awaited response to the attack ad launched Monday by Americans for Job Security. The new ad targets his top competitors in the Seventh District Congressional race, Sen. Gary Nodler, R-Joplin, and Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mount Vernon:
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Steelman plans all-out blitz with Billy Long Thursday
A media advisory sent out moments ago by the Billy Long campaign indicates he is going on the road with former State Treasurer Sarah Steelman tomorrow (Thursday) to boost his campaign for Seventh District Congress.
The all-out blitz will begin from 10 to 11 a.m. when Long appears on the Sarah Steelman Show on KWTO Radio AM 560. The two will be at Ziggie's Care, Springfield at noon and then will make stops in Nixa and Ozark, according to the advisory.
Wisdom: I stand behind Arizona
Seventh District Congressional candidate Jeff Wisdom offered the following statement concerning today's ruling by a federal judge striking down portions of Arizona's immigration enforcement law:
“None of the provisions of the Arizona law conflict with the existing federal law,” said Wisdom. “They simply reinforce federal legislation and enable local law enforcement to uphold those laws.
“It’s no surprise the Obama administration sought an injunction to prevent the strictest portions of the Arizona law from being implemented,” Wisdom continued, “but it’s important to note that Judge Bolton did not strike down the entire law. She simply prohibited local law enforcement from asking individuals for proof of legal status.”
“Anyone of us pulled over for a traffic infraction must furnish a drivers license and proof of insurance,” Wisdom said. “Why should providing a visa be considered a violation of someones rights?”
“I stand behind Arizona and I believe the appellate court will overturn Judge Bolton’s decision.”
Presiding commissioner candidates speak at Newton County Watermelon Feed
The accompanying videos show the four candidates for presiding commissioner, Marilyn Ruestman, Clarence Nowak, Buzz Ball, and Rick McCulley, speaking at the Newton County Republican Watermelon Feed Tuesday night:
Goodman: Educate yourself on Proposition C
In his latest capital report, Sen. Jack Goodman, a candidate for Seventh District Congress, urges voters to learn as much as they can about Proposition C before casting their ballots:
On the Aug. 3 primary ballot, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to vote on the Missouri Health Care Freedom Act. During the regular legislative session, I, along with a solid majority of my colleagues, worked to get a bill passed that would put this issue before the voters so you could make your own decision regarding the issue, which is in response to the federal health care law passed earlier this year.
Proposition C will appear to Missouri voters on the ballot in the following language:
Shall the Missouri Statutes be amended to:
· Deny the government authority to penalize citizens for refusing to purchase private health insurance or infringe upon the right to offer or accept direct payment for lawful healthcare services?
· Modify laws regarding the liquidation of certain domestic insurance companies?
It is estimated this proposal will have no immediate costs or savings to state or local governmental entities. However, because of the uncertain interaction of the proposal with implementation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, future costs to state governmental entities are unknown.
Fair Ballot Language: A “yes” vote will amend Missouri law to deny the government authority to penalize citizens for refusing to purchase private health insurance or infringe upon the right to offer or accept direct payment for lawful healthcare services. The amendment will also modify laws regarding the liquidation of certain domestic insurance companies.
A “no” vote will not change the current Missouri law regarding private health insurance, lawful healthcare services, and the liquidation of certain domestic insurance companies.
If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.
Put simply, Missouri voters will choose whether or not the state should prohibit any law from forcing a patient, employer or health care provider to participate in any government or privately run health care system. Missouri will be the first state to hold a vote on this issue, leading the way for the 42 other states that are working to enact similar legislation. The outcome of the vote will surely be closely watched and analyzed around the country, as Missourians will give more insight into public opinion on the federal government’s new health care plan.
Throughout the legislative process, I worked to get this very important issue before the voters, because I firmly believe that Missourians need an opportunity for their voices to be heard. Health care is a deeply personal matter, and by putting it to a vote, we can ensure that Missouri residents have a say in what they believe are the appropriate health insurance options for themselves and their families. I encourage you to educate yourself on the issue and head to the voting booth on Aug. 3.
More thoughts from Newton County watermelon feed
More observations from last night's Newton County Republican Watermelon Feed:
-Two of the state representatives backing their former colleague Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mount Vernon, for Congress, were wearing their T-shirts prominently. Rep. Kevin Wilson, R-Neosho, was proudly wearing his "Goodman for Congress" shirt, while Rep. Marilyn Ruestman, R-Joplin, was wearing her "Ruestman" t-shirt. Don't get greedy, Jack.
-I don't know if a political gathering would be my idea of the ideal place to go for my 16th birthday (even thought since I only have a birthday once every four years, I won't find out until 2020), but that was how Newton County circuit clerk candidate Patty Krueger's daughter, Hannah, celebrated hers. She didn't mind. She tells The Turner Report, the actual celebration will be tonight.
-One of the fun things to watch is sign placement. The Nodler and Goodman campaigns had signs displayed prominently on the left and right, respectively, of the stage, whereas signs for Patty Krueger and encouraging opposition to Proposition C were directly behind the candidates.
-Another fun moment: During the Newton County presiding commissioner speeches, which will be posted on The Turner Report later today, Buzz Ball, without mentioning her name, had some pointed comments about the money Marilyn Ruestman has for the campaign.
-As an English teacher, I always have my students proofread their papers to make sure they are saying exactly what they mean to say. Unfortunately for Marilyn Ruestman, her words were a little twisted last night, when she was talking about a new traffic signal installed on Highway 43. "I was there to witness a fatality and I'm very proud of that," she said. It's on the video.
-Congressional candidate Michael Moon's daughter and a friend had little Moon mustaches on, which seemed to charm those who attended the feed.
-Two of the state representatives backing their former colleague Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mount Vernon, for Congress, were wearing their T-shirts prominently. Rep. Kevin Wilson, R-Neosho, was proudly wearing his "Goodman for Congress" shirt, while Rep. Marilyn Ruestman, R-Joplin, was wearing her "Ruestman" t-shirt. Don't get greedy, Jack.
-I don't know if a political gathering would be my idea of the ideal place to go for my 16th birthday (even thought since I only have a birthday once every four years, I won't find out until 2020), but that was how Newton County circuit clerk candidate Patty Krueger's daughter, Hannah, celebrated hers. She didn't mind. She tells The Turner Report, the actual celebration will be tonight.
-One of the fun things to watch is sign placement. The Nodler and Goodman campaigns had signs displayed prominently on the left and right, respectively, of the stage, whereas signs for Patty Krueger and encouraging opposition to Proposition C were directly behind the candidates.
-Another fun moment: During the Newton County presiding commissioner speeches, which will be posted on The Turner Report later today, Buzz Ball, without mentioning her name, had some pointed comments about the money Marilyn Ruestman has for the campaign.
-As an English teacher, I always have my students proofread their papers to make sure they are saying exactly what they mean to say. Unfortunately for Marilyn Ruestman, her words were a little twisted last night, when she was talking about a new traffic signal installed on Highway 43. "I was there to witness a fatality and I'm very proud of that," she said. It's on the video.
-Congressional candidate Michael Moon's daughter and a friend had little Moon mustaches on, which seemed to charm those who attended the feed.
Reiboldt, Otey present cases for 130th District state representative
With incumbent Rep. Kevin Wilson, R-Neosho, term-limited, the 129th District, will be selecting a new representative. Candidates Bill Reiboldt and Lynn Otey spoke at the Newton County Republican Watermelon Feed Tuesday night in Big Spring Park in Neosho:
Jasper County Republican chairman: Roy Blunt ducking debates
For the past several weeks, Sen. Chuck Purgason, primary opponent of Seventh District Congressman Roy Blunt for U. S. Senate, has claimed Blunt is ducking debates.
He is not the only one saying so.
Comments from Tea Party activists , including Jasper County Republican Chairman John Putnam accuse Blunt of avoiding debates:
And this from the Springfield 912ers:
He is not the only one saying so.
Comments from Tea Party activists , including Jasper County Republican Chairman John Putnam accuse Blunt of avoiding debates:
“We invited Congressman Blunt to several of our meetings over the last year and were told by his scheduler that he would not attend a candidate forum until after the Primary.”
And this from the Springfield 912ers:
“We invited Roy Blunt to attend a Missouri U.S. Senatorial Candidate Townhall, along with all other 17 candidates in the race. Mr. Blunt did not respond.”
Southwest Missouri Conservative Network upset with Bachmann decision to endorse Roy Blunt
The Joplin-area tea party has signed on to a protest of Michelle Bachmann's appearance in St. Louis this week to endorse Seventh District Congressman Roy Blunt for U. S. Senate.
Various Missouri tea party groups, including the Southwest Missouri Conservative Network, Joplin, are making it clear that not only are they not endorsing Roy Blunt, but they are not endorsing anyone in the Republican primary. The following came from a statement issued on behalf of the tea party groups:
Various Missouri tea party groups, including the Southwest Missouri Conservative Network, Joplin, are making it clear that not only are they not endorsing Roy Blunt, but they are not endorsing anyone in the Republican primary. The following came from a statement issued on behalf of the tea party groups:
When we received a notification that Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, a strong supporter of Tea Parties nationally, and the originator of a “Tea Party Caucus” in Washington last week, will be coming to Missouri on July 31st to make phone calls with Roy Blunt from the St. Louis GOP headquarters, and to be a featured speaker at a Blunt fundraiser that night, we were shocked. We believe she has been grossly misled if she understands him to be a Missouri Tea Party candidate.
Joplin man contributes $2,500 to White campaign
129th District Republican state representative candidate Bill White received $2,500 from John Scorse, Joplin, according to a 24-hour report filed today with the Missouri Ethics Commission.
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