St. Louis County cadets wait for Biden

WELLSTON — A modest crowd and a stage full of police cadets are awaiting the arrival of Vice President Joe Biden, who will speak here soon to promote the administration’s stimulus efforts.

The audience at…

Wahby

ST. LOUIS — The head of the city’s Democratic Party is getting a seat at the big table.

Brian Wahby, who has presided over the St. Louis Central Democratic Committee for several years, was notified recently that he has been accepted…

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…

Tyus

ST. LOUIS — Former Alderman Sharon Tyus fell short in her attempt earlier this year to get back to City Hall, but did get named Democratic committeewoman for the First Ward.

Now, that consolation prize is paying larger dividends as the party decides…

Coleman

ST. LOUIS — Mayoral hopeful Maida Coleman told the St. Louis American that Democrats are “raping us” for votes.

As a state senator, Coleman was the Democratic floor leader, making her one of the party’s highest ranking officials in Jefferson City.

But Coleman,…

Slay

Don’t look now Maida Coleman, but Mayor Francis Slay just announced support from more than half of the Board of Aldermen, as well as the head city Dem, and a former governor.

With less than two days left to file, Slay this announced…

With just under an hour to go before the vice-presidential debate begins, local VIPs of all stripes descended on the Washington University campus.

Among those spotted include State Rep. Rachel Storch; former State Rep. Jack Jackson; State Sens. Jeff Smith and Scott Rupp;…

Call it a blogger’s moxie.

Antonio French, better know by his blog de plume PubDef, was elected to the city’s Central Democratic Committee Aug 5. and is already tangling with party leadership.

In an e-mail Thursday sent to the entire committee,…

City Dem chairman Brian Wahby, sans bow tie this time, waits for veep nominee Joe Biden to speak at Mehlville High.