07.31.2009 3:02 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Blunt
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…
07.29.2009 2:03 pm
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…
07.07.2009 11:40 am
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…
06.22.2009 9:32 am
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Ashcroft
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,…
06.20.2009 8:20 pm
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…
06.19.2009 1:53 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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,…
06.19.2009 12:01 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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…
05.27.2009 1:26 pm
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…
05.21.2009 11:43 am
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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,”…
04.22.2009 1:32 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Roy Blunt
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…