Missouri

Palin Endorses in Missouri Special Election #MO08

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin endorsed Republican state Rep. Jason Smith in Missouri’s 8th District special election.
She vouched for him through her usual channel, Facebook, writing:
“Jason has worked tirelessly to build on the…

That Other Special Election… #MO08

Missouri state House Speaker Pro Tem Jason Smith released his first advertisement in 8th District special election this week.
The…

Highway patrol gave feds Missouri weapon permits data

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has twice turned over the entire list of Missouri concealed weapon permit holders to federal authorities, most recently in January, Sen. Kurt Schaefer said Wednesday.
Questioning in…

Missouri: Republicans Pick Smith as Nominee for Emerson Seat

Local Republican officials nominated today 32-year-old state Rep. Jason Smith for the open seat in Missouri’s 8th Congressional district.
“Jason is a hard worker, good conservative,” said Missouri GOP strategist James Harris. “He fits the…

Missouri: Kinder Moves Toward Congressional Bid

Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is officially angling to become the GOP nominee for the Show-Me State’s open 8th District…

Federal judge blocks Missouri law to deny birth control coverage

A federal judge on Friday blocked a new Missouri law that requires health insurers to offer plans that exclude contraception…

Akin unveils harshest attack ad yet

By ALEXANDER BURNS | Politico
GOP Rep. Todd Akin is airing his harshest TV ad yet against Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, accusing her of allowing her husband to transact personal business in the Senate and…

Akin compares McCaskill to a ‘dog’

USA Today
GOP Rep. Todd Akin likened Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill to a dog who plays “fetch” and brings back higher taxes and more regulation to Missouri.
Akin’s comments on “legitimate rape” have already caused…

Duggars clan to stump for Akin

By Paige Winfield Cunningham-The Washington Times
Rep. Todd Akin, make room on your campaign platform — the Duggar family is on its way.
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar – and many of their 19 children…

McCaskill reports $5.8 million raised in Akin contest

(Reuters) – Senator Claire McCaskill, whose Missouri re-election campaign has attracted national attention since her Republican challenger made controversial remarks about rape, said on Wednesday she raised $5.8 million in the last quarter.
McCaskill, once…

Todd Akin gains support of key conservatives

By Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times

KIRKWOOD, Mo.—— Republican Todd Akin‘s embattled campaign for Senate won support Wednesday from prominent conservatives, including some who had called on him to withdraw after he said victims of “legitimate…

Missouri Senate Race Moves to Leans Democratic as Todd Akin Stays Put

By Joshua Miller and Niels Lesniewski, Roll Call
Rep. Todd Akin reaffirmed for the final time today that he will be the irrevocable Republican Senate nominee in Missouri, despite the best efforts of national Republicans…

Some conservatives consider funding Akin in Missouri Senate race

(Reuters) – Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin, unmoved by pressure to drop out of the race by a deadline on Tuesday, got a pledge of support from the state Republican Party and some Tea…