Ashcroft Will Vote No on 3

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft told KSDK’s Mark Maxwell he’ll be voting No on the marijuana legalization question.

Parson on Shooting

In an interview with Emily Manley, Governor Mike Parson says any change in gun laws would be ineffective, and rather mental health services are the best bet to stop future school shootings.

School Shooting in St. Louis

St. Louis was rocked yesterday by a school shooting.

Republican Optimism Rises

Republicans are feeling that the momentum has shifted in their favor.Things reached a nadir a three or four months ago after the Dobbs decision.

1. Congressional forecast.

2. Your vote doesn’t matter.

3. Issue strengths.

4. Healthcare costs as an issue.

5. Teachers in MO pipeline.

6. Gender of teachers.

7. Child poverty rates, by state.

8. Midwest mistrust.

9. Class identification.

Page PAC Hits Mantovani on Political Contributions

A new ad from the pro-Sam Page PAC attacks Mark Mantovani as a “MAGA extremist,” citing his contributions to Eric Greitens and Rudy Guiliani.

Billy Busch Speaks (about his sister, not to his sister)

· During the interview, he also repeated debunked claims that Trump won the 2020 election and said he appreciated Schmitt’s failed attempt to intervene as attorney general in the electoral process on behalf of the former president.

Hruza Nears $1M Self-Fund Mark

George Hruza, running in Senate 24, wrote a check to his campaign for $450,000 yesterday. It’s the twelfth large contribution he has made to his effort so far – and the largest by far.

He’s now contributed $928,000 to his campaign

Money Talks… 2024

Eyeballing the war-chests of termed legislators, here’s who may be in the mix when talk turns to 2024 statewide elections…

Senate 24

Tracy McCreery raised $191,019; spent $536,360; and has $345,997 on-hand (with $100K in debt). Her associated PAC, Serve Missouri, raised $143,100; spent $2,116; and has $328,980 on-hand.

George Hruza raised $125,285; spent $216,138; and has 61,224 on-hand (with $201K in debt).

His associated PAC, Brighter Days for Missouri, raised $30,000; spent $29,840; and has $160 on-hand.

NO on A3 Coalescing?

It’s about three weeks before Election Day, and the opponents to the marijuana legalization Amendment 3 are trying to make their case...

No Relief on Inflation

Wall Street Journal reports that “U.S. consumer inflation excluding energy and food accelerated to a new four-decade high in September, a sign that strong and broad price pressures are persisting.

Meet Jess Piper

A Republican marveled to me yesterday that Democrat Jess Piper, running in House 1 (northwest Missouri, Rep. Andrew Allen termed) had huge ads in the local newspaper.

New Hruza Ad

George Hruza’s new ads take aim at Rep. Tracy McCreery as ineffective.

Bush’s Roe the Vote Tour

Congresswoman Cori Bush spent the last few days zipping across the state in an attempt to pump up Democratic enthusiasm ahead of next month’s election.

Eigel Re-Announces Gubby Exploratory

Last weekend, Sen. Bill Eigel once again said he’s serious about running for governor in 2024.

1. E-cars, by state.

2. Fertilizer prices.

3. Hispanic enrollment.

4. Home prices.

5. Broadband gap across rural Missouri.

6. Gov approval ratings.

7. Adrift.

Hruza Drops $200K into Campaign

George Hruza, the Republican candidate in Senate 24, added $200K of his own money to his campaign account. It’s a sign that he’s all-in on his race and willing to bring his personal wealth to the fight.

AFL-CIO Says Yes on A3

Press release: Missouri’s largest labor organization is urging Missouri voters to support Amendment 3 to legalize marijuana and automatically expunge past, nonviolent cannabis offenses from Missourians’ records.

Sparks PAC Formed

Sparks PAC was formed. It is in support of Justin Sparks who’s running as a Republican in House 110.