2008 Presidential Campaign, Features
OBAMA CLINCHES MAJORITY, OPENS 8% LEAD OVER McCAIN
Barack Obama did two very important things this week.
2008 Presidential Campaign, Features, Videos
Obama Draws a Crowd of 80,000 in Oregon [NEW VIDEO]
Fire officials estimated 65,000 packed into a riverside park. They said an additional 15,000 were left outside and dozens of boaters could be seen floating in the river.
Elections & Campaigns, Features
JUDGE REMOVES JOHNSON FROM BALLOT, SHE VOWS TO APPEAL [UPDATED]
A judge has ruled that Connie Johnson cannot appear on the ballot for state senate. But not so fast! Johnson plans to appeal.
2008 Presidential Campaign, Features, Missouri
Obama Visits Cape Girardeau, Draws Criticism from GOP
While Claire McCaskill welcomed Barack Obama to Missouri, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and the GOP said "Go Home, Liberal!"
Education, Features
Is Bourisaw Headed to Cincinnati?
The outgoing superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools is a leading candidate to become the next head of the Cincinnati School District.
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Elections & Campaigns
Simckes: No Negative Attacks In Treasurer Primary
Posted on 21 May 2008
Andria Simckes, a Democratic candidate for Missouri Treasurer, wants the other Democratic Treasurer candidates to agree to support the winner of the Primary, "regardless of which one of us prevails." Continue Reading
Elections & Campaigns
Joan Barry Adds Campaign Staff
Posted on 21 May 2008
Joan Barry hired for two important positions in her bid to fill Senator Kennedy's seat in the upcoming November election. David Knight joins the Barry team as Campaign Manager and Mike Coleman as Finance Director. Continue Reading
Crime, St. Louis
VIDEO: The Annie Malone Parade is “GET-TOE” [UPDATED]
Posted on 20 May 2008
I think it was Confucius who said, "You can take the parade out of the ghetto, but you can't take the ghetto out of the parade." [UPDATED WITH VIDEOS OF SEVERAL FIGHTS AFTER THE PARADE] Continue Reading
Development
“Most Endangered” Places to Be Announced, San Luis is One
Posted on 19 May 2008
The 2008 Most Endangered Historic Places List will be announced on Tuesday. PubDef is told that one of the buildings on this year's list is the San Luis Apartments, which the Archdiocese is threatening to demolish to build a surface parking lot. Continue Reading
Elections & Campaigns
Daly Endorses Carter for State Rep
Posted on 19 May 2008
St. Louis Collector of Revenue Gregg F.X. Daly has endorsed Chris Carter for State Representative of the 61st District, calling him "a great candidate who will work hard for the people of Missouri." Continue Reading
Media, Race
VIDEO: Father Mike Pfleger on Rev. Wright and Louis Farrakhan
Posted on 14 May 2008
Father Michael Pfleger, a Roman Catholic priest and social activist in Chicago, was interviewed last month by Fox News. His honest commentary on the character assassination of Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the villainization of Minister Louis Farrakhan, and America's false image of Dr. Martin Luther King is well worth watching. Continue Reading
Elections & Campaigns
Campaign Literature Looks Like Funeral Program
Posted on 12 May 2008
Treasurer Larry Williams' latest campaign handout has left more than a few people unnecessarily worried about the welfare of our fair treasurer. Continue Reading
The White House
Dick Gephardt Calls Bush the “Worst President Ever”
Posted on 12 May 2008
Speaking Saturday at the Missouri Democratic Convention in Columbia, former Congressman Richard Gephardt called President George W. Bush "clueless" and the "worst President ever." Continue Reading
Elections & Campaigns
Verdict expected this week in Connie Johnson case
Posted on 11 May 2008
A judge may decide this week if Connie Johnson can stay on the ballot in the 5th Senate District contest. The trial Friday was long and, at times, surreal. Continue Reading
2008 Presidential Campaign
POLL: Is it time for Hillary to Drop Out?
Posted on 07 May 2008
It is now almost certain that Barack Obama will win a majority of the pledged delegates. And even after Obama having the absolute most difficult month of his campaign, Hillary Clinton was still unable to score a decisive win. Do you think it's time for her to drop out of this race? Continue Reading
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