MOScout Daily Update: O’Laughlin Calls for Firing - Cash On Hand in Battleground Districts - Ashcroft Overwritten - Jeff City Council Drama and more…
O’Laughlin Calls for Firing of Childhood Director
Yesterday on Facebook, Senate Leader Cindy O’Laughlin called for the Director of the Office of Childhood to be fired…
In the real world when a disaster occurs it is all hands on deck to resolve it. This is because it matters! It matters to the people you work with, live with and sometimes to broader society as well.
Today as I continue searching for solutions to the statewide disaster of daycare I find out the Director of the Office of Childhood is where…….?
In Las Vegas at a Hunt Institute meeting. I won’t go into details on the Hunt Institute except to say I don’t go to the meetings they have in JEFF CITY because all we do is talk over the problems. WE ALL KNOW THE PROBLEMS IT IS SOLUTIONS WE ARE AFTER.
The Director should be fired. Today.
We don’t need bureaucrats who spend their time attending meetings all over the country while their own department is burning to the ground. Travel should be banned until our departments are being run effectively. And that day is not today.
We have a disaster which does involve children, foster children and other vulnerable populations. You can argue that the state should not be involved at all and I understand there are people that think that way. But I would argue a commitment has been made and at the least if a commitment is made it should be followed up on.
I am calling the Governor’s office today. This is unacceptable.
Judge Rewrites Ashcroft Ballot Language
A judge rewrote the fair ballot language for Amendment 3, the pro-choice constitutional amendment. Judge Cotton Walker concluded that Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s language was “unfair, insufficient, inaccurate and misleading.” “Intentional or not, the Secretary’s language sows voter confusion about the effect of the measure.” See the ruling here.
What It Means
Amendment 3 continues to look like it will pass in November. This is the latest in a number of good developments. They’ve seen OK polling, exceptional fundraising, and now more balanced ballot language.
30 Day Reports
Here’s a quick look at cash on-hand totals reports in 30 Day After Reports in some of the battleground legislative races. This is the amount the campaigns had on hand
Senate 1
Republican Robert Crump: $1,000.
Democrat Doug Beck: $454,162
· Doug PAC: $504,585 (July)
Senate 11
Republican Joe Nicola: $15,314
Democrat Rob Sauls: $202,518
· Independence Leadership PAC: $259,361 (July)
Senate 15
Republican David Gregory: $29,687
· Show Me Growth PAC: $4,261
Democrat Joe Pereles: $648,400
· Fearless PAC: $117,183 (July)
Senate 17
Republican Jerry Nolte: $69,113
Democrat Maggie Nurrenbern: $375,907
· Northland Forward PAC: $178,197
House 16
Republican Chris Brown: $35,204 (July)
Democrat Gloria Young: $6,791
House 17
Republican Bill Allen: $21,669
Democratic Shirley Mata: $57,203
House 21
Republican Marjain Breitenbach: N/A
Democrat Will Jobe: $11,784
House 29
Republican Robert A. Bruette : $578 (July)
Democrat Aaron Crossley: $51,066
House 34
Republican JC Crossley: $13,352
Democrat Kemp Strickler: $79,106
House 96
Republican Brad Christ: $118,522
Democrat Leslie Derrington: $10,047
District 100
Republican Philip Oehlerking: $29,362
Democrat Colin Lovett: $50,545
House 101
Republican Ben Keathley: $56,195
Democrat Jacqueline Cotton: $15,326
House 105
Republican Colin Wellenkamp: $6,569
Democrat Ron Odenthal: $10,750
House 133
Republican Melanie Stinnett: $95,934
Democrat Derrick Nowlin: $13,550
House 136
Republican Jim Robinette: $5,341
Democrat Stephanie Hein: $85,815
Jeff City Drama
News Tribune reports on drama on the Jefferson City Council. Toward the end of the administration committee's monthly meeting, Ward 3 Councilman Scott Spencer said he was a victim of a hostile work environment and inappropriate comments from Ward 2 Councilman Aaron Mealy…
· Spencer said there were a "couple of occasions" in public in which Mealy "used vulgarity to question (Spencer's) character." Spencer said Mealy had called him "an effing liar" and said "I don't want to be your effing friend" and accused Mealy of trying to bully and intimidate him "using his physical size over" Spencer…
· Mealy, who was not present during the administration committee meeting, denied such allegations in a phone interview afterward…
· [Mayor Ron] Fitzwater said he hopes Mealy and Spencer are able to resolve their differences in a professional manner. He said he knew they had been "having some squabbles…"
Lobbyists Registrations
Garrett Webb added US Canna Missouri LLC.
Phillip Arnzen added National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies.
David Klarich deleted Southlaw PC, Fair Maps Missouri, and Stockdale Ranch LLC.
$5K+ Contributions
Missourians for Constitutional Freedom - $500,000 from Ellen Schapiro and Gerald Axelbaum.
Missourians for Constitutional Freedom - $10,000 from Christine LaSala (Manhattan, NY).
House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $150,000 from Rex Sinquefield.
American Dream PAC (pro-Kehoe) - $35,000 from Robert Brinkmann.
Majority Forward - $25,000 from MO Drive Fund.
Missouri Right to Life Political Action Committee - $10,000 from James Coyle.
MoCannTrade PAC - $12,500 from Flora Farms.
MoCannTrade PAC - $8,000 from C3 Industries Inc (Ann Arbor, MI).
Missouri Energy Development Association Political Action Committee - $40,000 from Missouri American Water Company Employees PAC.
Missouri Realtors PAC Inc - $10,000 from Mid America Regional Information Systems.
MSCEW PAC Federal Cmte - $101, 825 from IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund (Washington, DC).
Birthdays
Happy birthdays to Sarah Wood Martin, and Sam Murphey.
Next Week Fundraisers
Lots of fundraisers next week. I’ve tried to put together a comprehensive list. If I’ve missed anyone, please let me know. I’ll include a final PDF with a full listing on Monday’s Update.
Monday – September 9
4 – 5:30PM
· Sens. Rusty Black, Rick Brattin, Ben Brown, Justin Brown, Jill Carter, Lincoln Hough, Tony Luetkemeyer, Cindy O’Laughlin, and Nick Schroer, Reps. Jamie Burger, Kurtis Gregory, Mike Henderson, Brad Hudson, and Adam Schnelting, former Reps. David Gregory and Jerry Nolte, and Joe Nicola – Armstrong Teasdale LLP, 101 E. High Street.
4 – 6PM
· Sens. Jason Bean, Justin Brown, Lincoln Hough, and Reps. Jamie Burger and Mike Henderson – Cork & Board, 124. E. High Street.
Tuesday – September 10
Noon – 1PM
· Reps. Phil Amato, David Casteel, Renee Reuter, and Ken Waller, and candidates Bill Lucas and Cecelie Williams – Missouri Realtors Association, 100 E. High Street.
· HRCC – Missouri Realtors Association, 100 E. High Street.
2 – 4PM
· Senate Democrats – Heartland Credit Union, 223 Madison Street.
3 – 4:30PM
· Reps. Ashley Aune, Aaron Crossley, Betsy Fogle, Keri Ingle, Ian Mackey, Emily Weber, and Eric Woods – The Grand Café, 107 E. High Street.
3:30 – 4:30PM
· Sen. Denny Hoskins – Bar Vino, 204 E. High Street.
3:45 – 5PM
· Sen. Jason Bean, Sen-elects Jamie Burger and Brad Hudson, Reps. Kurtis Gregory, Mike Henderson, and Adam Schnelting, former Rep. David Gregory, and Presiding Commissioner Jerry Nolte – Hahn DeBoef, 100 E. High Street, 2nd Floor.
· Reps. Tricia Byrnes, Mike Costlow, Mike Davis, Mark Matthiesen, and Travis Wilson – Missouri Realtors Association, 100 E. High Street.
4PM – 5PM
· Rep. Dirk Deaton – Cork, 124 E. High Street.
5PM
· Reps. Bill Hardwick, Holly Jones, Jim Murphy, and Chad Perkins – Hahn DeBoef, 100 E. High Street, 2nd Floor.
· Reps. Doyle Justus, Jeff Knight, Cameron Bunting Parker, and Brad Pollitt – 232 E. High Street.
5 – 6:15PM
· Reps. Darin Chappell, Mazzie Christensen, Jeff Coleman, Wendy Hausman, Dave Hinman, Holly Jones, Ben Keathley, Don Mayhew, Jim Murphy, Sean Pouche, Chad Perkins, Brian Seitz, John Simmons, and Richard West – Missouri Realtors Association, 100 E. High Street.
5:30 – 7PM
· Reps. Jon Patterson and Alex Riley – 225 Madison Street.
6 – 7PM
· Reps. Donnie Brown, Jeff Farnan, Sherri Gallick, Dave Hinman, and John Voss – Hahn DeBoef, 100 E. High Street, 2nd Floor.
6 – 7:30PM
· Reps. Brad Christ, Dane Diehl, and David Gregory – Bar Vino, 204 E. High Street.
6:15 – 7:30PM
· Reps. Chris Brown, Jamie Burger, Bennie Cook, Willard Haley, Jim Kalberloh, Bill Owen, Sean Pouche, Terry Thompson, and Dean Van Schoiack – Missouri Realtors Association, 100 E. High Street.
6:30 – 8:30PM
· Rep. Crystal Quade and House Democrats – The Millbottom, 400 W. Main Street.
8PM – 9PM
· Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe “Desserts by the Pool” – Kehoe home (3589 Gettysburg Place).
8PM – 10PM
· Rep. Melanie Stinnett – 225 Madison Street.
8PM - ???
· Rep. Peter Meridith and Elizabeth Fuchs, Debate Watch and Karaoke – Bones, 210 Commercial Ave.
Wednesday – September 11
7:30AM – 9AM
· Sens. Mike Bernskoetter and Mike Cierpiot “Coffee and Fellowship” – Sweet Smoke BBQ, 127 E High Street.
8AM – 9AM
· Sens. Mary Elizabeth Coleman and Curtis Trent – Missouri Realtors Association, 100 E. High Street.
8 – 9:30AM
· Reps. Donnie Brown, Jeff Farnan, Sherri Gallick, Dave Hinman, Doyle Justus, Jeff Myers, Cameron Parker, Jim Schulte, and John Voss – 112 E. High Street, 2nd Floor above Bar Whiskey.
8 – 9AM
· Rep. Bill Allen – Hahn DeBoef, 100 E. High Street, 2nd Floor.