Bryson, left, and El-Amin

ST. LOUIS — Former State Rep. Talibdin “T.D.” El-Amin has released a statement saying that city public safety chief Charles Bryson had nothing to do with the bribery plot that pushed El-Amin out of office.

According to court documents,…

Karla May

ST. LOUIS — The push to replace T.D. El-Amin in the state House is getting more crowded.

Earlier, we told you that 26th Ward Committeeman Joe Palm was interested in the seat. Now, another name has emerged: the First Ward’s Karla May, who,…

El-Amin

ST. LOUIS — Did it get lost in the mail?

Almost a week after State Rep. Talibdin El-Amin admitted accepting a bribe, the St. Louis Democrat became a former state representative, submitting a one-line resignation letter to Gov. Jay Nixon.

“Effective immediately, I…

Slay

ST. LOUIS — Mayor Francis Slay played a pivotal behind the scenes role in tabbing the Democratic nominee to replace former state Sen. Jeff Smith, who stepped down last month after pleading guilty to a political cover-up.

But what about the contest…

Joe Palm

ST. LOUIS — City politicians watching the scramble to fill Jeff Smith’s Senate seat learned a valuable lesson: Patience is not a plus.

Joe Keaveny, who won the nomination to replace Smith, scored early points with Democratic Committee members by being…

ST. LOUIS — They don’t allow laptops in federal court rooms, but there is no prohibition against Twitter.

State Rep. T.D. El-Amin will appear in court today, the third St. Louis area Democrat in the last month to face corruption charges in…

El-Amin

ST. LOUIS - A Democratic Party already reeling from the conviction of two state lawmakers may soon take another hit.

State Rep. Talibdin “T.D.” El-Amin is scheduled to appear in federal court Thursday on an unspecified criminal matter. The charges are expected…

El-Amin

ST. LOUIS — The intrigue continues to pile up in the push to replace Jeff Smith in the State Senate.

Last night, at a meeting of north St. Louis Democratic committee members, State Rep. T.D. El-Amin announced he is no longer seeking…

Troupe

ST. LOUIS — If there is ever a tranquil period in First Ward politics, it might indeed be a first.

At one time, Alderman Quincy Troupe was simpatico with former State Rep. Yaphett El-Amin, who he mentored through state and local politics.

But…

Keaveny

ST. LOUIS — Earlier, I speculated that 28th Ward Committeeman Joe Keaveny may back out of his push to replace Jeff Smith in the State Senate race now that neighbor Rachel Storch had entered the running.

That’s not the case, Keaveny told me Tuesday.

In…