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07.31.2009 3:02 pm

Blunt camp slams radio ad on donations from insurance industry

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt said today an ad targeting his political contributions from the insurance company is “hypocritical and false.”

The radio spot, released today and running on four stations in Blunt’s Southwest Missouri district, criticizes Blunt for accepting…

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07.29.2009 2:03 pm

Blunt: Obama’s proof of U.S. birth “a legitimate question”

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mike Stark, a correspondent with the left-leaning news site Firedoglake, went around Capitol Hill recently asking Republican lawmakers their thoughts on those who continue to question President Barack Obama’s place of birth.

Stark’s video was released today.

Here’s…

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07.07.2009 11:40 am

Home visit from Roy Blunt sealed auditor bid for Schweich

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

ST. LOUIS — Tom Schweich, a Wash. U. visiting professor and former U.S. State Department official, formally launched his bid for Missouri auditor today at the Drury Inn downtown.

At the announcment, Schweich said he decided…

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06.22.2009 9:32 am

After Talent show, Ashcroft next to show support for Blunt

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Roy Blunt continues to unite disparate factions of the state’s Republican Party.

Over the weekend, the candidate for U.S. Senate announced the support of former U.S. Sen. Jim Talent and current Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, the only GOP statewide official in Jefferson City.

Today,…

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06.20.2009 8:20 pm

Talent, Kinder endorse Blunt for U.S. Senate

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Two prominent Republicans today endorsed the bid of U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt for the U.S. Senate.

The Associated Press reported that former U.S. Sen. Jim Talent and Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder announced their support for the Congressman’s campaign.

Blunt is…

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06.19.2009 1:53 pm

Talent poised to endorse Roy Blunt for Senate?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Talent, left, and Roy Blunt

Talent, left, and Roy Blunt

Roy Blunt’s campaign for Senate has called a press conference for tomorrow in Frontenac where the Republican is poised to add another prominent name to his endorsement roster.

Blunt will be joined by former U.S. Sen. Jim Talent,…

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06.19.2009 12:01 pm

Father’s Day: Pick your favorite political family duo

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mayor Slay and his father, Francis R.

Mayor Slay and his father, Francis R.

For some politicians, public service is a family business. Many follow in their father’s footsteps, or consider pop their chief mentor and advisor.

Mayor Francis Slay grew up watching his father, veteran Democratic Committeeman Francis…

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05.27.2009 1:26 pm

Blunt strikes back at ad targeting vote against energy bill

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Southwest Missouri U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt, a candidate for Senate, has returned fire at the League of Conservation Voters, who targeted the Republican’s vote against a House energy bill.

Supporters of the Clean Energy and Security…

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05.21.2009 11:43 am

House Republicans to Roy Blunt: We’re going to miss you

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Blunt, with Boehner in the foreground

Blunt, with Boehner in the foreground

What will Congressional Republicans do without Roy Blunt?

That’s what a story in The Hill newspaper contemplates today, as Blunt’s House GOP colleague prepare to bid him farewell.

“We’re going to lose a hell of a lot,”…

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04.22.2009 1:32 pm

Roy Blunt facing doubters on GOP front lines?

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ST. LOUIS - Sarah Steelman’s camp must have been all smiles after reading a story this week showing doubts about Roy Blunt’s Senate bid among Republicans in southeast and southwest Missouri.

While not officially announcing a primary challenge, Steelman continues to position…

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