Month January 2012
LEE’S SUMMIT, JANUARY 31, 2012 – The Florida polls closed and as is often the case the Networks and their statisticians and pollsters were able to call the race rather quickly. The election with 80% of the precincts reporting has… Continue Reading →
LEE’S SUMMIT, JANUARY 28, 2012 – Rasmussen reports that Fifty-five percent of likely voters agree with the president that wealthy Americans should pay “at least” 30% of their income in federal taxes. To be fair, forty-nine percent of likely voters… Continue Reading →
There are lots of discussions in Jefferson City about turning parts of I-70 into a toll road. While I am open to the concept of toll roads in Missouri, and while I acknowledge the need for I-70 to be completely… Continue Reading →
Ballwin, January 24, 2012 – Ann Wagner, Republican candidate for Congress in Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District, commented on President Obama’s State of the Union address: “Speeches are nice – but unfortunately, as President and Commander in Chief, those words ring hollow… Continue Reading →
January 24, 2012 – “The President has had 3 years to grow the economy and put people back to work. Unemployment has been above 8% for 35 months. It is much higher among African-Americans. This is not acceptable. Employers are… Continue Reading →
Lee’s Summit, January 22, 2012 – Yesterday Newt Gingrich scored his first victory of the primary season with an impressive 40.4% to Mitt Romney’s 27.8%, with Santorum taking 3rd place, and Ron Paul bringing up the rear. Pollsters had Gingrich… Continue Reading →
The following is a statement from Sen. Will Kraus, Republican state senator serving Eastern Jackson County, regarding current legislation, SB 473 and SB 590, in the General Assembly pertaining to illegal immigration in Missouri: “During the 2011 legislative session, I… Continue Reading →
Guest Column Ballwin – After eight months of endorsements from prominent conservatives, record breaking fundraising numbers and enthusiastic grassroots support, Ann Wagner is kicking off 2012 in a big way. Wagner’s campaign today announced a Grassroots Rally to take place… Continue Reading →
Lee’s Summit, January 4, 2012 – The first stop in the 50 State battle for the nomination of the GOP was all that it promised to be. Santorum and Romney in a dead heat at 25% each, Ron Paul with… Continue Reading →
