Schaefer Out in CD-4

After a few weeks of speculation, former Sen. Kurt Schaefer announced he won’t run to replace Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler for CD-4.

Budget Issues Await Next Session

Budget issues will likely dominate the early months with deadlines in February and March.

Strickland Wheeled Out of Prison

After 43 years in prison, Kevin Strickland left in wheelchair yesterday, exonerated for the murder charge which robbed him of his freedom.

Brattin OK with 6-2 Map

As a data point that the Senate GOP might not split over the congressional map, one reader offers this hopeful sign… Sen. Rick Brattin went on the record in favor of a 6-2 map

Keep the Promise MO PAC

Keep the Promise MO PAC received $15,000 from American Federation of Children.Keep the Promise (see its paperwork here) is the vehicle of education pro-choice supporters.

Talk on Haffner

Lots of traffic on the Rep. Mike Haffner and his plans. The speculation and rumors are running in all directions. A few things…

Haffner Hints?

Rep. Mike Haffner was not at the Republican House Caucus leading to speculation about his future.

Schatz Intro

Sen. Dave Schatz released an introductory video for his US Senate bid. He’s positioning himself as a unpolitician – not slick, not a career pol, not interested in speechifying.

Schatz Joins US Senate Race

Kansas City Star reported yesterday that Sen. Dave Schatz formed a committee to run for US Senate. Look for an official announcement later this morning.

Schaefer Mulls CD-4 Bid

Former Sen. Kurt Schaefer is actively considering a congressional run in CD-4. One source says he’s in the “final phases of making a decision. Much more in than out.”

1. Where’s the center?

2. Demographics are destiny?

3. MO cell phone taxes.

4. MO bars per capita.

5. COVID’s partisan hit.

6. Ideology map of USA.

7. Shorter days.

50% of Missourians Fully Vaccinated

From the state’s dashboard this morning…

Senate GOP Caucus

Republican Senate’s “fall caucus” this week showed signs that there are still hard feelings from last session.

Andrew Jones has filed paperwork to run for Congress, in the 1st District. Jones is a Republican who has run for other offices before without success.

6-1-1 Map?

There’s a new possibility as Republican lawmakers consider congressional redistricting: a 6-1-1 map.

Rowden Officially Out of CD-4

Sen. Caleb Rowden, on Twitter, announced that he’s not running for CD-4, and explains his decision.

Who’s Running for Senate Floor Leader (Jan 2023)?

With Sen. Caleb Rowden rolling out his intention to seek the Senate pro tem spot after this session, here’s a quick rundown on the chatter of who might run for the floor leader position…

1 & 2. Deer season.

3. Partisan culture war.

4. Drive time to abortion, post-Roe.

5. Lead Map.

6. Early Childhood $$.

7. Pot Polling.

8. Burger Diversity.

9. Near Earth Objects.

MOScout / Remington Poll: JeffCo
Survey conducted by Remington Research, November 3-5. 400 likely 2022 Republican Primary voters weighted to match expected turnout demographics. Margin of Error is +/-4.9%.
Q4: The candidates in the Jefferson County Republican Primary election for state senate are Mary Elizabeth Coleman, Becky Ruth, Dan Shaul, and Rob Vescovo. If the election were held today, for whom would you vote?

More Sign Ed Freedom Pledge

More Missouri legislators signed the “Education Freedom Pledge” bringing the total now to 16 elected – all Republicans.