Steelman signs up pros for her governor bid
Missouri state Treasurer Sarah Steelman, now a candidate for governor, announced this morning that she’s hired “two nationally respected political consultants to her team.”
They are:
–Doug McAuliffe of McAuliffe Message Media, who will serve as the media consultant.
–Glen Bolger , who has signed on be her chief pollster.
Said Steelman’s release: “McAuliffe Message Media has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s most prestigious political media firms, having a resume boasting the likes of The Republican National Committee and President George W. Bush; Senators Kit Bond, John Ashcroft and 21 other U.S. Senate wins; 7 gubernatorial wins; and an overall 90% winning percentage.
“Sarah Steelman is one of the strongest leaders I’ve seen run for Governor,” said McAuliffe in a statement. “Her powerful record as a fiscal and social conservative as well as her strengths in attracting independent and suburban voters will bode very well for her and the entire Republican ticket this fall.”
Bolger is praised as “one of the Republican Party’s leading political strategists and pollsters. He is a partner and co-founder of Public Opinion Strategies, a national political and public affairs survey research firm whose clients include leading political figures, Fortune 500 companies, and major associations. Public Opinion Strategies has 20 U.S. Senators, eight governors, and more than 50 Members of Congress as clients.”
The release quotes Roll Call newspaper, a newspaper that covers Capitol Hill, as portraying Glen as “the pollster of choice for Republicans.”
“I’ve had the pleasure to work for a lot of candidates, and Sarah Steelman is one of the most accomplished and resolute I have seen,” said Bolger in a statement. “Her strength on the issues that matter and resonate with voters is clear and consistent. Steelman is a leader – her sponsorship of Missouri’s Marriage Amendment, her courageous efforts to stop the use of illegal workers on state jobsites, and her trailblazing work to cut off taxpayer money going to fund terrorism which has been emulated not just in other states, but by the federal government itself, are just a few examples. I am proud to join her team.”
Both consultants are likely pretty costly, and will require Steelman to ramp up her fundraising.
Steelman has class and once again goes about things the right way. Missouri would be so blessed to have her as governor. Her independent streak is such a breath of fresh air amidst the blind partisanship of baby Blunt and his bumbling cronies.
Sounds more like she knows that she isn’t up to the job and is hiring big guns to help cover up her many shortcomings.
she is the best candidate for the republicans, but it will be interesting to see if the party hacks will allow her to beat out Kenny for the nomination. This will truly test the moderate wing of the Republican party.
Richard’s right. There’s no way the party hacks will allow her to win. This thing is fixed for Hulshof.
Sounds like the BEST THING WOULD BE FOR MR. HULSHOF TO STEP OUT OF THE RACE BEFORE FILING STARTS!
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Breaking News February 13, 2008
Springfield(MO) Steven Reed Founder of Citizen Group that was formed last year to Draft Steelman says that his group predicts the Carpenter Union will support Steelman for Governor. Reed had formed the Draft Claire McCaskill for Governor back in 2003. “I think it is important to point out that the Carpenters Union was a big factor and supporter of McCaskill in the Primary and the General elections in 2004.” Reed says.
The Power to the People thing Steelman is talking of along with support from various groups is something the Citizen Group feels will be big factors come this November.
Reed point to a story by Jo Mannies late last year:
By Jo Mannies Saint Louis Post Dispatch
11/27/2007 7: 12 pm
The Carpenters’ District Council of Greater St. Louis announced today that it has endorsed state Treasurer Sarah Steelman, a Republican, for re-election next year.
Known for splitting its endorsements between the major politica, parties, the council said in a statement that it backed Steelman because she “has been a strong proponent for working people and has consistently supported issues that are important to Missouri citizens.”
Said Executive Secretary-Treasurer Terry Nelson: We don’t normally endorse candidates before the filing date closes, but we decided to make an exception in this race because Sarah Steelman has demonstrated the qualities we expect from our elected officials. No other candidate could supersede State Treasurer Steelman and the work she’s already done on behalf of Carpenters in the State of Missouri .”
“The Carpenters Council went on to point out that throughout her political career, Steelman has stood strong with working people, even when it has not been popular to do so. Steelman won acclaim from carpenters and many others around the state as former Chairman of the MHDC when she led the effort to address the problems caused by the use of illegal workers on MHDC projects….”
Said Steelman in reply: I am so proud to receive the endorsement of the St. Louis Carpenters. Most importantly, I’m so proud to be their partner in working hard to build better families, stronger communities and a better Missouri .”
Reed says “as someone who has promoted and worked with Unions for 20 years I can tell you with that kind of support and comments they (the Carpenters), will follow a candidate, meaning campaign workers money, word of mouth, etc.—maybe even attract other Unions to the Steelman effort. I think people are looking for leaders who really take action and do something” says Steven Reed.
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Why is Steven Reed permitted to constantly bombard this blog with his spam?
The Carpenters are a joke!!!!!!!
I think Mr. Reed needs his own blog, and he should not use this forum to issue press releases…Sarah Steelman is a nice lady, and could be a good Governor, but needs to wait her turn just like Kenny did four years ago. Yes, I know that anyone can run at any time, but why should Kenny have had to wait his turn, but she shouldn’t?
Sarah Steelman has done a great job as State Treasurer and would be a great choice to serve the people of Missouri for a second term as State Treasurer. She has however never shown the ability to raise the kind of funds needed for a run at the states top job.
The Steelman family deserve better than self funding a costly primary loss, when better options are still on the table.
This series of blogs sound like the sarah steelman show……….nothing but praise for a woman who would bring nothing but paralyzing partianship but an already paralyzed state government.
I am very glad to see Sarah Steelman run for Governor, I have always said that she would have my vote because I beleieve in her as a very decent and good human being and a extremely intellectually competent individual. I am very happy to see her run, even though I am somewhat frightened by most Republicans these days because of their voting records.
I am a Independent. I will vote for:
Sarah Steelman for Governor of Missouri, and
Barack Obama for President of the United States.
Just a comment regarding ” Soft Center’s” statement about Sarah hiring the big guns to cover up her shortcomings. Every sucessful Manager surrounds themselves with the best possible people to get a job done right. I commend Sarah on bringing in Pro’s to guide her campaign and would hope as Governor she would continue to surround herself with the best people possible to advise and assist her in running our State.