Former Clinton adviser headlining event for Steelman
Commentator/author Dick Morris, who became a household name as an adviser to President Bill Clinton (and who garnered his own 1996 headlines over a prostitute), is heading to St. Louis to headline a reception Monday for Missouri state Treasurer Sarah Steelman’s GOP bid for governor.
The event is to be at 5:30 p.m. at the Racquet Club, 476 North Kingshighway
In an invitation e-mailed to Republicans, Morris said he rarely speaks “on behalf of candidates, but Sarah is a big exception.”
“When it became clear that Iran was trying to develop nuclear weapons, Sarah Steelman was the first state official in the U.S. to ban the investment of her state’s pension funds in any company that does business with Teheran,” Morris says in the statement. “Her courageous action led many other states, including California, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Louisiana, to follow suit. As a result, Iran is being caught in an increasingly tight economic vice and the growing instability of the regime there is the result.”
“Sarah banned any pension investment in 485 companies that do business with either Iran, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea. They include some of the major glo bal companies like Total, Repsol, Hyundai, Alcatel-Lucent, and BNP Paribas. “
“All told, these 485 companies have invested $188 billion in these terrorist countries. This money helps Iran find and pump more oil, giving the regime the funds to finance its nuclear program and buy social peace at home. About a quarter of the assets of state pension funds in the U.S. are now invested in these companies and Sarah’s action is leading to massive pressure on them to curtail their work in helping state sponsors of terror.”
Morris statement goes on to say that, with Gov. Matt Blunt not seeking re-election, “Steelman has emerged as the only GOP contender with a chance to beat the likely Democratic nominee, State Attorney General Jay Nixon.”
“The other Republican contender, Congressman Kenny Hulshof, is too tied to the Washington establishment to win in Missouri, especially with Congress’ current dismal ratings,” Morris is quoted as saying. “Voters in Missouri often send their state officials to Washington to clean things up, but rarely invite Washington politicians to move to Jefferson City to dirty things up!…”
Morris adds that during his speech, he’ll also ” get into the national race, the future of Hillary and Bill, and whether McCain can win and how. “
#7 has the c-word.
I had to delete a post by “Not a Sarah supporter” because of a four-letter word NOT allowed on our site. The editors require that I delete it.
“Not a Sarah supporter” is encouraged to repost without the offending word.
And “Amazedbythelunacy” — I’ll give you a pass JUST THIS ONCE. Do not veer off-topic again, and don’t use the word “carp” unless you ABSOLUTELY are discussing fish.
Thanks for your compliance.
Jo
I am not sure what four letter word I used but can’t imagine it was offensive especially not as offensive as the first few posts in this thread. Oh well.
In any event, I think some of these posters are being highly unfair to Ms. Steelman whom I do not support.
I feel strongly that if she was a man none of this would be mentioned.
Typical double standard.
I just reread the thread and the first post is particularly offensive. Please have someone look else look at it before you decide on keeping it. It has no business on a blog and is only designed to harm.
So many ironies here. Triangulation or “the third way” was Morris’s brainchild, something the Clinton’s perfected to a near art form and frankly drives me crazy. For Morris to show up at Steelman’s event fits in perfectly with his merging of Democratic and Republican rhetoric and ideas. Funny thing is, Morris can’t stand Hillary Clinton now. He’s written several books critical of her and Bill. Can’t help thinking the Steelman appearance is a bit of a snub at her campaign — at least in his mind. Doubt many will even notice though. Morris is a has been, along with his idiotic “third way.”
Sounds like the little Hulsof supporters are getting worried. Steelman is a good opponent and Kenny should be worried, and even more worried should be Mr. Nixon. All of the polls show that she is a better run against Nixon than Kenny is. Wake up Republicans, she is the candidate if you want a real one. Most of Missouri has no idea who Kenny H. is!
Kenny H’s comment to cattlemen in DC when they expressed the concern of corn prices of their feed and how ethonal played into it. Congressman Hulsoff’s comments were very close to “I am sick of hearing from livestock producers, you need to get over it”. No, that is not an EXACT quote….but VERY close…I was there.
Gee, that sounds like a great Gov. for all of Missouri!
(My first mind) tell me, as my great-grandmother use to say, meaning my conscience, is that Steelman is a very genuine individual who would make a great governor who would work with all fairly and ethically.
Suggesting that one’s physical attributes can play a factor in an election shouldn’t be off limits…if done respectfully. That said, both Steelman and Hulshoff are great candidates and its refreshing to see such clearly qualified candidates in the race. Steelman certainly has done some good things on behalf of the state. Hulshoff was a fantastic state attorney while working for the AG’s office prosecuting and convicting murderers and has performed well in Washington. In addition, Hulshoff is a very engaging, humble person, who leaves a very favorable impression on most who meet him. If Sarah has a particular weakness, its that she really isn’t a very good public speaker (in contrast to Hulshoff). She normally makes up for it with her sincerity and she is a very nice person with a lot of state experience.
Ask Progressive democrats in Columbia about his concerns for education this guy needs a gag order and besides we are gonna go Blue this election cycle in Missouri with Jay Nixson we get a great speaker with great family and a lawyer Syeeleman only eye candy for the Republican party. Nixon for Gov in 08 Missouri will go Blue with the Nation in November. any bets?