Remington/MOScout Poll

Survey conducted January 6 through January 7, 2021. 980 likely 2022 General Election voters participated in the survey. Survey weighted to match expected turnout demographics for the 2022 General Election. Margin of Error is +/-3%

· The poll finds little change in Republican attitudes since the Dec 5 poll. 72% of Republicans still believe that Trump actually won the election (versus 73% then), and 64% of Republican will get vaccinated against COVID (versus 60% then).

Hawley Takes Heat

Senator Josh Hawley took heat from a variety of sources yesterday for his role in President Donald Trump’s misinformation campaign to convince supporters that the election was “stolen.”

Vescovo to Push for Ed Reform

Speaker Rob Vescovo’s opening day speech made it clear that he’ll push for education legislation. By my measure 1,107 words of his 2,676-word speech were dedicated to the topic. That’s 41%. It’s personal for him…

There’s no certainty that this session will adhere to the usual rhythm of a legislative session. With the risk looming that there may be an elongated COVID break or the session itself might be suddenly truncated, there’s a premium on getting your agenda moving early and into position for passage as soon as possible.

First in MOScout: Shamed Explores STL Exec Run

Rep. Shamed Dogan is exploring a bid for St. Louis County Executive. Democrat Sam Page won a special election last year to finish the term of Steve Stenger who resigned amid federal corruption charges. The election is in 2022.

Staffing Scooplettes

· GROCE TO MAY… Dr. Jason Groce, chief of staff to termed Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, will move over to Sen. Karla May’s office, taking the same position there.