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Dean Plocher’s PAC paid $75K to lawyers defending him over whistleblower allegations

1 year 3 months ago
A political action committee created to support outgoing Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher’s political career paid attorneys defending him against allegations of misconduct almost $75,000 in late August.  According to campaign disclosure forms filed earlier this month, a PAC called Missouri United paid David Steelman and his law firm $21,000 on Aug. 23. The PAC […]
Jason Hancock

U.S. Congressional Candidate Ray Hartmann Discusses Election Stakes on "Our Daily Show!"

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON - Ray Hartmann, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Missouri, appeared recently on "Our Daily Show!" with host C.J. Nasello to discuss his campaign against six-term incumbent Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Ballwin. Hartmann, who has a history of advocating for reproductive freedom in Missouri and co-founded the popular PBS talk show "Donnybrook" in 1987, emphasized the significance of the upcoming election. "This is one of the most important elections of my life," Hartmann said. He criticized Donald Trump’s behavior during the recent presidential debate, noting how Vice President Kamala Harris managed to handle him. "Kamala showed us accurately he is extremely vulnerable to flattery and criticism," Hartmann remarked. Hartmann expressed concerns about Wagner's allegiance to Trump, stating, "I believe Ann Wagner will not stand up to Donald Trump. I don’t think he is going to win, but he could win." He highlighted the stakes for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District, whic

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Lunchtime Photo

1 year 3 months ago
This is sunset over the Harbor Patrol building at the far end of the East Basin at Dana Point Harbor.
Kevin Drum

KOSA Rises From The Ashes: House Committee Announces Markup

1 year 3 months ago
Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the internet, KOSA rears its ugly head once again. The rumors of KOSA’s demise in Congress may have been overstated. Following a big push by supporters of the bill, including Senator Marsha “we need this to protect kids from the transgender in our culture” […]
Mike Masnick

Ranked-Choice Disaster

1 year 3 months ago
Today on TAP: Coloradans and Nevadans will decide this fall on switching to a form of voting that will chiefly benefit gazillionaire candidates.
Harold Meyerson

Gym removes all 1st Phorm products after CEO's comments about female officers

1 year 3 months ago
Club Fitness said on Tuesday it has removed all 1st Phorm products from its retail offerings following the CEO's viral comments about women in law enforcement. Andy Frisella is the co-founder of 1st Phorm, a St. Louis supplement and fitness company. Frisella made derogatory comments on his podcast episode that came out on National Police Women's Day on Sept. 12. He has since deleted the episode of the ‘Real AF’ podcast and tried to walk back his comments. "As a company, we have always stood…
Alli Hebel, Holden Kurwicki, Laura Barczewski