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.

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.