MOScout Daily Update: Busch Sends $100K to Bailey PAC - No Herren in Senate 17 - WashU Hiring - New Justus PAC and more...
Quick Friday update…
Busch Sends $100K to Bailey PAC
August Busch III, one of the deep-pocketed Republicans who’s consistently willing to open his checkbook, sent $100,000 to the pro-Andrew Bailey political action committee, Liberty and Justice PAC.
$100,000 in this statewide race is like a $10,000 check in a normal state senate race. It’s nice and helpful, but you need a lot of them to get whether you need to go.
· The consensus opinion is that they’re going to be so much money flowing into this race that we’ll all be sick of Bailey and Will Scharf by next August.
New Justus PAC
Justus for All PAC was formed. It’s in support of Rep. Doyle Justus. He’s a freshman from Troy Missouri. (See his bio here). Formation of these PACs, which can raise money without the normal caps which apply to candidate committees, often indicate that a politician is thinking about running for a leadership position or higher office down the road.
No Herren in Senate 17
Forget that tip that Republicans might have found someone to replace Vic Hurlbert in Senate 17. No such luck as Darren Hennen, who I wrote earlier in the week GOPers were trying to recruit, is apparently a “hard no on running.”
What It Means
Democratic Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern running hard and there’s no one even stretching and warming up for the Republicans.
If Dems end up without credible Republican challengers in Senate 17 and Senate 19 (Webber locking things down), they’ll be able to focus on hanging on to Senate 11 (Rep. Robert Sauls), and stealing one in St. Louis County, Senate 15 (Joe Pereles).
Help Wanted
Washington University seeks Assistant Vice Chancellor for State Relations - Office of Government and Community Relations. “The Assistant Vice Chancellor for State Relations leads the university’s state legislative agenda, engagement, and lobbying activities in Jefferson City… Preferred qualifications [include] Seven or more years of lobbying or equivalent experience. Thorough understanding of the Missouri state legislative process. Government relations experience related to the state of Missouri. Familiarity with the higher education environment, including an understanding of higher education policy and governance structures. Familiarity with health care policies.”
Foley Takes Reins at DOC
Press release: Governor Mike Parson announced that Trevor Foley will serve as Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Foley's appointment will become effective December 6 upon Director Anne Precythe's departure from state government. Valarie Moseley and Travis Terry will serve as DOC Deputy Directors.
Congratulations
To lobbyist Ellie Glenn Harmon, and husband Eric Harmon who announced on Facebook that they’re infanticipating… “Eric and I got a note from Santa that he’s bringing us a very special (though belated) Christmas gift this year… we can’t wait for you to meet our baby boy!”
Lobbyist Registrations
John Bardgett, Jacqueline Bardgett, Chris Roepe, and Mark Habbas deleted Osage River Gaming.
$5K+ Contributions
Liberty and Justice PAC (pro-Bailey) - $100,000 from August A Busch III.
American Dream PAC (pro-Kehoe) - $20,000 from Target Window and Doors.
American Dream PAC - $20,000 from D-7 Construction LLC.
American Dream PAC - $10,000 from Site Improvement Association of MO-PAC.
MO Republican Party - $25,000 from Growth and Opportunity PAC.
Liberty PAC - $15,000 from Independence Leadership PAC (pro-Sauls).
Birthdays
Happy birthdays to Stacy Steen, Ryan Stauffer, Elizabeth Zerr, Charlie Dooley, Joe Knodell, Mark McCloskey, and Frank Plescia.