Earmarks & the GOP Establishment
WASHINGTON—“Missouri Republicans are burdened with so many sins, what’s one more?”
That provocative charge comes from the conservative Wall Street Journal in a sharp-tongued piece taking the Show-Me state’s GOP establishment to task for its role in the governor’s race. Specifically, for supporting party insider Rep. Kenny Hulshof, R-Columbia, over maverick state Treasurer Sarah Steelman.
Author Kimberley Strassel argues that the endorsement of Hulshof by Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond, Rep. Roy Blunt, and other marquee Republicans stems from Steelman’s attacks on “earmarks and self-dealing” and that she is “is threatening the entrenched status quo, causing her own party to rise against her. “
Agree or not, it’s an interesting read. Check it out here.



Thank you for posting this link. Steelman has the right approach. I don’t agree with her on everything, but she is a courageous person. I hope Steelman wins.