GOP Eyes Senate 17

One Republican tipster sent in this blurb: An internal poll from senate candidate Mickey Younghanz shows that he is down only 8% points in his race against Sen. Lauren Arthur.

Roeber Accusation

The Kansas City Star dropped a bombshell yesterday. They printed accusations by two daughters of Rick Roeber alleging abuse. Roeber is the husband of late Rep. Rebecca Roeber. He’s seeking her seat.

Schmitt: MO’s Tough on Crime AG

Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s ad opens with scenes from a protest. “The Defund the Police movement is a real threat to public safety…”

The ad touts Schmitt’s “Safer Streets Initiative” and ends with the tag: Eric Schmitt. Missouri’s tough on crime, law and order, attorney general.

Farm Bureau Starts Pro-A3 Committee

Missouri Farm Bureau Fund for Real Representation was formed.It’s a campaign committee to support Amendment 3 (CLEANER) on the November ballot.

1. Ban Political Ads on FB?

2. The Targeted Presidential race.

3. Ready for October surprises?

4. Long view of union membership in Missouri.

5. Missouri = Pakistan.

6. Where the virus is migrating in MO.

7. Earning by race and marital status.

8. 1 Self-Help Tip.

The Return of State LIHTC

Yesterday, the Missouri Housing Development Commission took its final vote to restore the low-income housing tax credit program.

Gov Says He Still Feels Fine

Governor Mike Parson called into Mark Reardon’s talk show yesterday, and also released a short video, both with the message that he was feeling fine and doing the people’s work as he self-quarantined at the governor’s mansion.

Parsons Test Positive

Governor Mike Parson and his wife, Teresa, announced yesterday that they both tested positive for the coronavirus. It sent shock waves through the political world.

Closing in on 2,000 MO COVID Deaths

As of yesterday (according to the state’s database) Missouri COVID deaths were at 1,864. That means we’ll be hitting 2,000 Missouri COVID deaths by Election Day.

Dempsey Hangs Out a Shingle

Former Senate Pro Tem Tom Dempsey announced yesterday he was starting his own lobbying firm.Dempsey had previously been with Pelopidas which dissolved following their split with Rex Sinquefield.

Jeanne Sinquefield Hearts Kehoe

Jeanne Sinquefield gave $200,000 to the American Dream PAC. That’s the pro-Mike Kehoe PAC.

1. STL has cheap rent.

2. Trump’s possible turnout advantage.

3. No longer “the economy, stupid?”

4. Perspective of taxing level.

5. No Election Night winner this year?

6. Living near mom.

Protect Missouri Freedom Gets $500K

On Thursday the Carpenters Union PAC, CHIPP, gave $400,000 to Protect Missouri Freedom.And Missouri WIN sent $100K on the same day.

DougPAC Gets $100K

In the large contributions, DougPAC received a little over $100,000 from the Sheet Metal Workers Union.

DougPAC is supporting Democrat Doug Beck in Senate 1 where Sen. Scott Sifton is termed.

Haahr Strikes Back

In a power move, the House adjourned from special session yesterday without even debating several of the pending pieces of legislation from the governor’s anti-crime package.

What To Watch Today

The House and Senate will convene at Noon for Veto Session, and then reconvene again a few hours later to finish of the special session.

Parson Campaign Releases First TV Ad

Governor Mike Parson’s candidate committee released its first TV ad.

It’s entitled “Quarterback,” and features the wife of Rep. Jeff Shawan extolling Parson’s response to the COVID crisis.

Parson is all masked up in the commercial.

COVID Is No Longer a “City Thing”

COVID has spread out across Missouri. In the early phase it spread quickly in the densely populated urban areas. Rural Missouri was able to largely ignore the virus without consequence. That’s changed. Despite the natural advantage of a more spread out populace, COVID now is just as prevalent across Missouri rural communities as it is in the cities.

1. Chiefs!

2. HUGE gulf between Trump and Biden voters on “identity” issues.

3. Art of the deal breaker?

4. COVID moves beyond the cities.

5. COVID drinking.

6. Tougher to get ahead.

7. Red Panda defense.

Driving the Night: Truman Dinner

MO Dems’ big gala, the Truman Dinner is tonight. It’s virtual. Here’s the line-up of speeches:

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

Rep. Vicki Englund

Mr. Rich Finneran

Mr. Yinka Faleti

Councilwoman Alissia Canady

Ms. Cori Bush

Sen. Jill Schupp

Auditor Nicole Galloway

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey