Sen. Mike Moon, who represents southwest Missouri, on Facebook…

Can you imagine going to a store where an item is free to all who want the item? The store purchased "a ton" of the items, but since not many want the freebie, the store manager creates an incentive (in order to get the item moving).

Could it be that something might be wrong with the free item?

Driving the Day: Parson Announcements

Governor Mike Parson will hold a 3PM press conference to “announce a statewide vaccine incentive program, and announce the new Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director.”

More on CD-7: Cannon Buzz

With Congressman Billy Long’s entry into the US Senate race now sounding nearly certain, there’s more talk about who might run to replace him.

More Long Buzz

The Billy Long for Senate buzz continues to grow… MOScouter tips: I heard from a good source that they saw the Long for Senate bus being painted up. Hear he is in.

1.Out of office.

2.Productivity not driving wages.

3-5. Abortion.

6. Anti-them is winning.

7. The next tax.

8. You vs ____.

eMailbag on COVID 3rd Wave

I have just been so frustrated by our state. We spend $10 million on tourism marketing only to get about a billion dollars in negative press for leading the country in COVID. I feel like we are in a civic twilight zone….

July Quarter: US Senate

Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler led the field in fundraising while both Eric Greitens and Mark McCloskey’s numbers were uninspiring.

COVID 3rd Wave: Time for Message Discipline

The governor, and other Republicans, should be repeating with campaign-like messaging discipline that the vaccines are safe and effective, and that getting vaccinated is good for your health and good for the economy.

Rowden in DC

National Journal’s Hotline reports that Sen. Caleb Rowden was in DC recently meeting with the National Republican Congressional Committee about his potential 4-CD bid….

FYI

As of this morning…

· 39.7% of Missourians are fully vaccinated.

· Hospitalizations remain above the 1,000 mark with hundreds in ICU.

Parson’s Vetoes

Governor Mike Parson issued a few vetoes. The bills were approved by the lopsided numbers in the legislature.

1. Defund police messaging.

2. Eigel to airwaves

3. SWMO COVID

4. Edwards says 3rd wave is coming

5. Medical deductions

6. Confederate monuments

7. Old buildings

8. New arrivals

9. GDP vs happiness

10. Car alarm

Moon Against Vax Incentives

In a Facebook post, Sen. Mike Moon explained his views against incentivizing folks to get the COVID vaccine.

“The vaccines are experimental and should not be forced upon anyone (or luring individuals to take the unproven drug with monetary enticements).”

COVID Rages in SWMO

From the Twitterverse

· Eli Yokley tweets this amazing (in a bad way) statistic: Joplin, Mo., has the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate in America.

· And over in Springfield, Fire Chief David Pennington tweets: This is a mass casualty event, happening in slow-motion. EMS resources are depleted, and the hospital systems are overwhelmed. Our community is in crisis.

Rex, Busch, Brauer Among Schmitt Supporters

Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s first fundraising report as a U.S. Senate candidate is “not only record-breaking, it will feature a who’s who of Missouri donors.”

Walsh Launches

Rep. Sara Walsh launches her 2nd Congressional bid today. Her announcement video starts with her story – hard work, family values – and moves to her platform – “finishing what President Donald Trump started.”

It’s entitled Defend the American Dream. Walsh says “the politicians in DC are wrecking our kids’ futures. The American Dream that I’ve lived is under attack.”

Walsh Preps CD-4 Bid

Rep. Sarah Walsh, in an email blast, teed up a Wednesday (July 7) announcement for her entry into the 4th Congressional District race. Incumbent Vicky Hartzler is running for US Senate.

Quick bits before a long weekend….

Breaking: Schmitt PAC Raises Over $1M

The SuperPAC allied with AG Eric Schmitt’s US Senate bid, Save Missouri Value, recorded over $1.25 million raised in their July quarter filing.

House Set to Pass FRA

The House Budget Committee passed out the Senate’s clean FRA bill yesterday