Demonstrating a remarkable consistency in his campaign techniques, Democratic attorney general candidate Chris Koster is finishing his campaign the same way he began it...mining committees for contributions.
According to a 24-hour report filed today with the Missouri Ethics Commission, Koster received $25,700 in contributions- $13,200 from the 48th District Legislative Committee, Raytown; and $12,500 from the 49th District Legislative Committee, Lee's Summit.
His opponents also reported contributions with Jeff Harris receiving approximately $8,100 and spending $3,000 with Dudley Media, Philadelphia, Pa., for a late advertising blitz.
Margaret Donnelly's report had been received, but has not been scanned onto the Ethics Commission website at this time.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Latest McCain ad strikes out
The John McCain campaign launched another mean-spirited, sarcastic campaign advertisement today.
This one again attempts to make Obama's strengths look like weaknesses, but once more all it does is point out the qualities that helped Obama land the Democratic nomination.
Studies show negative advertising works, but when there are considerable areas of difference between McCain and Obama that could be mined for negative advertising, why does McCain continue to emphasize Obama's strengths?
This one again attempts to make Obama's strengths look like weaknesses, but once more all it does is point out the qualities that helped Obama land the Democratic nomination.
Studies show negative advertising works, but when there are considerable areas of difference between McCain and Obama that could be mined for negative advertising, why does McCain continue to emphasize Obama's strengths?
Granby bank robber still wants his weapons
Granby's most famous bank robber, William "J. R." Embrey has filed an appeal today after a federal court denied his request to return the guns confiscated from his during a December 1998 traffic stop.
Information about the guns and Embrey's crimes can be found in the July 16 Turner Report.
Information about the guns and Embrey's crimes can be found in the July 16 Turner Report.
Aug. 11 trial date set for Bonne Terre Democrat
An Aug. 11 trial date has been scheduled in St. Francois County Circuit Court for Rep. Bradley Robinson, D-Bonne Terre, who is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, a felony.
The case had originally been set for trial in July, but was postponed when Judge Sandy Martinez recused herself. The Missouri Supreme Court appointed Judge Scott Thomsen as her replacement.
Robinson, 42, was allegedly driving his pickup on Jan. 1 when he struck a man, severely injuring him. Surveillance video purportedly shows Robinson and his wife changing places to make it appear that Robinson's wife Tara was driving, and then leaving the scene. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, five passengers in the pickup have been granted immunity in exchange for their testimony against the Robinsons.
Court records indicate Tara Robinson's trial will be held Sept. 4, a postponement from the original July 18. Mrs. Robinson is charged with a misdemeanor, making a false declaration.
Bradley Robinson is not seeking re-election.
Donnelly to be in Springfield Sunday
Democratic attorney general candidate Margaret Donnelly will make a whirlwind tour of the state this weekend, including a stop from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday in Springfield.
The stop, according to the itinerary, will include the Park Day Reunion Silver at Spring Park, canvassing with Rep. Sara Lampe, and spending time at the Greene County Democratic Party booth at the Ozark Empire Fair:
The stop, according to the itinerary, will include the Park Day Reunion Silver at Spring Park, canvassing with Rep. Sara Lampe, and spending time at the Greene County Democratic Party booth at the Ozark Empire Fair:
“This is an exciting time to get my message out to the voters," Mrs. Donnelly said. "I feel I have strength and momentum all across the state and I look forward to this last opportunity to visit with voters before Election Day”
GateHouse Media closes at all-time low
GateHouse Media's downward spiral continued today as its stock closed at 44 cents per share, down 19 cents or 30.16 percent from its Thursday closing price of 63 cents. The 44 cents is an all-time low for the company.
The stock traded as high as 70 cents per share.
GateHouse Media owns The Carthage Press, Neosho Daily News, Neosho Post,Big Nickel, Greenfield Vedette, Aurora Advertiser, and Pittsburg Morning Sun in this area.
The stock traded as high as 70 cents per share.
GateHouse Media owns The Carthage Press, Neosho Daily News, Neosho Post,Big Nickel, Greenfield Vedette, Aurora Advertiser, and Pittsburg Morning Sun in this area.
Ethics Commission will take no further action on oversized contributions
The Missouri Ethics Commission, during a meeting this morning, elected not to worry any more about the oversized campaign contributions collected during the first seven months of 2007 since all limits are out the window in 27 days anyway:
Now that the legislature once again got rid of the limits (as of Aug. 28 when the new law goes into effect), the commission decided it needed to do nothing to even the playing field between potential opponents of the candidates who were allowed to keep their previous over-limit contributions.
In effect, commissioners said that since on Aug. 29, anybody can raise unlimited amounts of money for campaigns, no action by them between now and then would make any sense.
Top lobbyist Blunt does it again
First lobbyist Andrew Blunt, brother of Gov. Matt Blunt, continued to add to his remarkable record, as he reported not spending a single cent on his clients during June, according to documents posted today on the Missouri Ethics Commission website.
Blunt has held on to a remarkable list of clients despite never spending a cent since his brother became governor in January 2005.
Apparently, success in lobbying does not necessarily depend on how much you spend, but also on who you know.
Blunt has held on to a remarkable list of clients despite never spending a cent since his brother became governor in January 2005.
Apparently, success in lobbying does not necessarily depend on how much you spend, but also on who you know.
GateHouse Media stock at 50 cents per share
After hitting an all-time low of 49 cents per share earlier this morning, GateHouse Media stock stands at 50 cents per share, down 13 cents or 20.63 percent from Thursday's closing price of 63 cents.
GateHouse Media owns The Carthage Press, Neosho Daily News, and more than 300 publications across the United States.
GateHouse Media owns The Carthage Press, Neosho Daily News, and more than 300 publications across the United States.
Ethics Commission to discuss campaign contribution limits again
Only 27 days are left before the state of Missouri tosses all campaign contribution limits, but it appears the wrangling over the seven-month period in 2007 when the wild west approach to fundraising was tried is still a sticking point for the Missouri Ethics Commission.
The Commission is scheduled to discuss the Supreme Court ruling in Trout vs. State of Missouri, which reinstated campaign contribution limits, when it holds an open teleconference meeting at 8 a.m. today.
The agenda indicates the discussion will be followed by a closed session.
The Commission may be deciding the fate of the remaining candidates who claimed hardship and asked to be excused from returning contributions that were over the limit.
The Commission is scheduled to discuss the Supreme Court ruling in Trout vs. State of Missouri, which reinstated campaign contribution limits, when it holds an open teleconference meeting at 8 a.m. today.
The agenda indicates the discussion will be followed by a closed session.
The Commission may be deciding the fate of the remaining candidates who claimed hardship and asked to be excused from returning contributions that were over the limit.
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