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.

Education Gets Upgraded

The Virginian gubernatorial race has heightened the issue of education as a potential vote driver among Missouri politicos.

Election Results and What They Mean

Nationally the big news was the Republican victory in the Virginian gubernatorial race. Aside from hometown pride that Missouri strongman Jeff Roe carried the flag for the upset, I don’t think there’s a whole lot of meaning for us here.

If we were less red and more purple, this might be a great omen for Republicans.But they’re already favorites in 2022 (hate to harp, but Dems don’t even have a candidate for auditor yet).

Ashcroft Sued Over School Ballot Language

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has been sued by the backers of an education initiative petition as they seek to overturn his ballot language.

Wood’s New Gig

On Facebook, former Rep. David Wood announced: On Monday I will be starting a new job as the Legislative Liason for the Missouri State Tax Commission. I am looking forward to getting back to work and I am excited about this opportunity.

Sports Wagering IPs Filed

After years of stalled legislative efforts, advocates for sports wagering have begun the initiative petition process.

New Candidates in CD-4

The 4th Congressional field is in the midst of doubling. Last week it was just Kalenda Bruce, Taylor Burks and Rep. Sara Walsh. But now there’s three new names…

Here Comes Rowden?

Sen. Caleb Rowden’s twitter profile picture and banner changed yesterday creating buzz that his long-expected CD-4 bid is actually about to happen.

KC to Pitch for 2024 RNC

Word is that Kansas will be making a pitch for the 2024 Republican National Convention this week. They were a finalist for the 2020 convention.

COVID Continues to Ease

The number continue to improve on COVID in Missouri.This morning, according to the DHSS dashboard, 269 Missourians are in ICUs because COVID, and 1,038 Missourians are hospitalized with the virus overall

1. Richest celeb by state.

2. Union benefits.

3. KC good place to retire

4. Midwesterners sees less extreme weather.

5. EV sales projections.

6 -7. Halloween.

Don Jr for Eigel

Donald Trump Jr will be coming to Missouri on December 3 where he’ll make a series of appearances, including keynoting a Defense of Liberty event and headlining a fundraiser for Sen. Bill Eigel.

Schmitt to Border

Following Eric Greitens’ lead of traveling out of Missouri to highlight national issues, Attorney General Eric Schmitt traveled to the “border in El Paso” to hold a press conference about a suit he’s filing with the Texas AG.

Hannegan Passes

From the Post-Dispatch…

Rep. Tom Hannegan, a Republican, suffered a stroke Wednesday morning and died at about noon, said Scott Mell, his life partner, campaign manager and campaign treasurer.

Top MO Schools

US News and World Report, known for their college rankings, has published their list of top elementary schools. Note: Axiom’s Aaron Baker is a school board member in Atlanta Missouri (#10)

Carnahan’s Food Blog

Former US Senator Jean Carnahan is blogging… about food. See it here.

Fitz Does Tucker

Missed this last week… State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick made an appearance on conservative pundit Tucker Carlson’s show to bemoan a proposal for banks to report transactions greater than $600.