MOScout Daily Update: New Anti-Pereles Ad - O’Laughlin on Kehoe’s Crime Push - Luekty Gives Big to MSCC - Dems Fight Ahead of Election Day and more…

First in MOScout: Latest Anti-Pereles Ad

The latest pro-David Gregory ad in Senate 15 once again hits Pereles on law-and-order issues, citing Joe Pereles’ backing of Congresswoman Cori Bush.  The ad is produced by the Missouri Senate Campaign Committee, the Republican senators’ vehicle to support their candidates across the state.  Why is Joe Pereles lying about David Gregory? He doesn’t want us talking about how he made St. Louis more dangerous. Pereles funded Cori Bush’s push to defund the police and legalize drugs.  He supported in-state tuition and amnesty for illegal immigrants. Joe Pereles is a dangerous liar.

Senate 17: MSCC Hits Nurrenbern on Taxes

Meanwhile, over in Senate17, where Republican Jerry Nolte and Democratic Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern are fighting to replace Lauren Arthur, MSCC is highlighting tax increases.

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Sen. Caleb Rowden, as head of the Republican Senate Caucus, is the treasurer of MSCC.  His name is on those attacks.  He, of course, supported the increased gas tax, as well as the Wayfair internet sales tax.   As did the Missouri Chamber.  Rumors are that Rowden is in the mix of folks applying to head up the Chamber.

Tony PAC Sends $100K To MSCC

Tony PAC, the political action committee which supports Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, sent $100,000 to the Missouri Senate Campaign Committee as it tries to make its closing arguments in these tight races.

·       Luetkemeyer is running to be the Senate Floor Leader.  The contribution shows his commitment to the caucus.

O’Laughlin on Kehoe Crime Agenda

Senate leader Cindy O’Laughlin writes on Facebook that she expects public safety to be at the top of Mike Kehoe’s agenda: In a conversation with Mike Kehoe he mentioned Nashville and how they have beefed up law enforcement, implemented pay to attract officers in and are keeping streets safe for their citizens. One of his top priorities is public safety and backing law enforcement. You will be hearing about this and seeing changes I am thinking. And we will support him 100%.

Speaking of crime…

Dem Spat Fuels Assault Charge

Post-Dispatch reports on a kerfuffle between Rep. Michael Burton and St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee Chair Jonathan Boesch.  Read it here.

“He physically assaulted me. I was able to get away from him. He then physically assaulted me again,” Burton said, not elaborating on the nature of the alleged assault.  Sgt. Tracy Panus, spokesperson for the St. Louis County Police Department, confirmed officers responded to an incident Oct. 14 at 35 Grasso Plaza, the address of the party’s South County office. She confirmed police were investigating and that Burton had pressed assault charges against Boesch.

·       One Dem calls this “all kinds of silly.”  It’s the perfect example of the Dems’ lack of message discipline to produce a Dem vs Dem headline two weeks before Election Day.

Robbins Opens New Law Firm

Press release: Today, attorneys Alec Rosenblum and Tom Robbins announced the formation of Rosenblum Robbins. Based in St. Louis, the law firm focuses on providing expert legal counsel in criminal defense, business law, regulatory compliance, and highly regulated industry consulting.

"Rosenblum Robbins is designed to be a firm that defends and advises, but also helps clients navigate ever-changing highly regulated industries such as cannabis and gaming," said Tom Robbins, Partner at Rosenblum Robbins. "We look forward to continuing our work and advocacy on behalf of our clients, now stronger together as a partnership."

·       Robbins and Rosenblum are part of Strategic Capitol Consulting, the lobbying firm founded by former Speaker Steven Tilley.   SCC has grown into one of the most successful firms in Jefferson City.  They represent a lot of companies in the recreational marijuana business as well as Torch Electronics which runs the “grey games,” both industries which face legal scrutiny from time to time.

Blunt Sees Long Election Night

Andy Blunt, previewing the coming election, predicts a long night for sure, but probably a long couple of weeks. Read the full note here.

·       It is quite possible that unless the margins are larger than anticipated, we will not know the outcome of the presidential election or certainly the US House majority on election night…

·       Close elections will bring much scrutiny, and outcomes of several key races in such a situation may not occur until shortly before the state election certification deadline, which in some instances means the middle of December.

·       There is a strong likelihood that we will see US Senate results on election night…

·       [T]he outcome of the presidential election could take a week to sort out and if only a few votes in competitive districts is separating the candidates… Thus, 2024 could be reminiscent of the 2000 election in Florida which consumed 36 days to finally determine that George W. Bush had won the state and thereby the election.

Lobbyists Registrations

Nexus Group deleted DoorDash, Inc.

$5K+ Contributions

American Dream PAC (pro-Kehoe) - $30,000 from Northpoint Development LLC.

American Dream PAC - $25,000 from Robert Cutler (Overland Park, KS).

Liberty and Justice PAC (pro-Bailey) - $22,175 from Paladin PAC.

Liberty and Justice PAC - $20,000 from Randall Morgan.

Liberty and Justice PAC - $10,000 from Drury Southwest, Inc.

Liberty and Justice PAC - $10,000 from John and Janell Brunner Family Trust.

Clay County Commonsense PAC (pro-Nolte) - $10,000 from Uniting Missouri PAC.

417 PAC (pro-Trent) - $25,000 from Mark Monheiser.

417 PAC - $6,500 from Missouri Leadership Fund.

Missouri Senate Campaign Committee (Senate GOP) - $100,000 from Tony PAC.

Missouri Senate Campaign Committee - $25,000 from Sandy PAC.

Missouri Senate Campaign Committee - $10,000 from Burns & McDonnell Corporate Services Inc.

Missouri Senate Campaign Committee - $10,000 from Kingdom Leadership PAC.

Majority Forward (Senate Dems) - $10,000 from Bayer.

Majority Forward - $6,000 from Charter Communications.

Majority Forward - $6,000 from IBEW Local 53.

House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $100,000 from Missouri Alliance PAC.

House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $25,000 from MOCS Action.

House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $10,000 from Freedom Is Bold PAC (pro-Keathley).

House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $10,000 from NOVA PAC (pro-Simmons).

House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $10,000 from Elect Sherri Gallick Campaign.

House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc -$10,000 from Pollitt for House of Representatives.

Democratic Governors Association - Missouri - $35,000 from Democratic Governors Association (Washington, DC).

Committee to Elect Timothy Halle Jr for Sheriff - $5,352 from Timothy Halle.

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Missouri PAC - Federal Committee - $40,000 from International Brotherhood of Teamsters DRIVE Committee (Washington, DC).

Everytown-Demand a Seat PAC - $10,750 from Everytown-Demand a Seat PAC (New York, NY).

Birthdays

Happy birthdays to Sen. Caleb Rowden, Chris Kelly, and Rocky Miller.