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Signed Into Law – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

11 Thursday Mar 2021

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Hope.

Joe Biden (D) [2020 file photo].

This afternoon:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2021

Remarks by President Biden at Signing of the American Rescue Plan

Oval Office

2:07 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you for coming in. In the weeks that this bill has been discussed and debated, it’s clear that an overwhelming percentage of the American people — Democrats, independents, our Republican friends — have made it clear — the people out there have made it clear they strongly support the American Rescue Plan.

Yesterday, with the final passage of the plan in the House of Representatives, their voices were heard and reflect- — reflected in everything we have in this bill. And I believe this is — and most people, I think, do as well — this historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country and giving people in this nation — working people and middle-class folks, the people who built the country — a fighting chance. That’s what the essence of it is.

And I’m going to have a lot more to say about that tonight and in the next couple of days, and be able to take your questions.

But in the meantime, what I’m going to do is sign this bill, and make the presentation tonight. And then there’s going to be plenty of opportunities where we’re going to be on the road, not only talking about — what I’m talking about tonight is the impact on the virus and how we’re going to end this pandemic. And we’re going to talk all the elements of the bill, beginning Friday, Saturday, and through the week.

So, thank you for being here.

(The bill is signed.)

Got it. Thank you all. Appreciate it.

2:09 P.M. EST

Kamala Harris (D) [2019 file photo].

No thanks to Roy Blunt (r), Josh Hawley (r), Sam Graves (r), Vicky Hartzler (r), Billy Long (r), Blaine Luetkemeyer (r), Jason Smith (r), or Ann Wagner (r). The party of “No”.

Give it a rest, at this point you’re just sounding more desperate

10 Wednesday Mar 2021

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Vicky Hartzler (r) [2016 file photo].

On Monday Roy Blunt (r) announced that he would not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022.

This afternoon:

Pre-packaged right wingnut spin.

Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
When 91% of a bill is designed to appease special interests, it’s not COVID “relief.”

Let’s be clear: This $1,900,000,000,000 bill is a partisan payoff.
[….]
2:36 PM · Mar 10, 2021

“…a partisan payoff..” Says the individual that got how much from the previous relief bill(s)?

Some of the responses:

Dear Vicky’s New Social Media Person—

You’re citing information that isn’t true. You’re trying to incite outrage to further divide a torn nation. And you’re parroting talking points that have been fact-checked + called false earlier today.

Be better than Vicky. Tell the truth.

Guess I won’t be buying anything at Heartland Tractor with that attitude.

Bipartisan: involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other’s policies.

Bipartisan dosen’t mean the GOP complains about a bill, that is supported by the majority, until they get their way of screwing over the American people.

Hartzler is lying. That’s why she is in the minority.

Big Poverty finally gets a win.
Thanks for assuring your constituents that you oppose the general will of the people.

Yeah…special interest in helping people, healthcare, arts and humanities, prisoners are humans that will need to build a life after prison…none of the things in this list are bad…Why are you like this, what is wrong with you?

So you voted No to not provide relief to Americans who need help now. Instead you would much rather take more time debating as the American people continue to struggle to pay for food/rent/mortgage. Makes perfect sense… The Majority of Americans support this bill.

Absolute hogwash, Vic. Stop lying.

Would you just shut the hell up. Americans are getting help in spite of you and all other Republicans obstructing it. Your only option now is to continue spinning your lies. You failed the American people at a time when they most needed help. Resign.

Previously:

Anyone think Vicky Hartzler (r) wants to see if it’s easier to grift from a U.S. Senate seat? (March 9, 2021)

Running in a republican primary for something?

10 Wednesday Mar 2021

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On Monday Roy Blunt (r) announced that he would not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022.

Ann Wagner @RepAnnWagner
It is shameful that Democrats have disregarded their obligation to provide real COVID relief to the American people and are instead attempting to use this process to jam through partisan agenda items. This bill is not targeted, timely, nor tied to COVID.
10:47 AM · Mar 10, 2021

Yes, shameful, that’s the word.

There is much hilarity in the responses. First, from Ann Wagner (r):

We need to focus on solving the critical issues at hand—getting vaccines to Americans, providing relief for our local restaurants and entertainment venues, and supporting those who have been seriously impacted by this pandemic.

Uh…

Anyway, my family will happily accept the aid offered in the COVID relief bill, and we will remember that you didn’t want us to have it.

Timeliness would’ve been a lot better with a modicum of Republican support.

How much crack does the right smoke?

You are shameful.

It was shameful to go maskless in your district during a pandemic this Christmas (on a carriage ride, no less), and then to allow constituents to die because of your ineffective leadership to provide vaccines and meaningful aid. Talk about shameful. Take some responsibility, Ann.

This bill is the worst nightmare possible for Republicans like you. I feel your pain but frankly don’t care. You don’t understand what COVID did to this country, to families who have suffered under GOP policies for decades.

The Empire Is Striking back. You lost. We won.

Not quite the analogy I would have chosen, but it still works.

You’re lying. The bill addresses both The pandemic directly and the economic crisis that was created by COVID. These crises—made exponentially worse by the terrible leadership of the previous administration—must be tackled simultaneously.

It’s shameful that you, yet again, failed to support your constituents. We lament having you as our representation on a daily basis. We wonder how you sleep while you try to destroy so many lives and hope for someone who actually gives us a voice sometime soon.

There’s that shame thing again.

High irony using the word ‘shame’.

They haven’t. We know they haven’t. Stop lying. You’re embarrassing yourself, and your state.

Quit your damn lying. For once try to represent the interests of your constituents. Your cowardice and corruption are pathetic. [….]

You are so full of it. You are voting AGAINST $1,400 direct payments, jobless benefits, state and local aid, school assistance, and so much more. Why do you hate your own constituents? Why do you lie so much? Why are you so damn worthless, unethical, and corrupt?

Give it up Ann, you lying liar. This bill has incredible bipartisan support everywhere, even with republican voters. The only ones that don’t like it are republican obstructionists like yourself. [….]

@RepAnnWagner
Hey, traitor. Here’s the breakdown on the 2017 GOP Tax Bill.
-1.3 Trillion Corporate tax giveaway
-83 B to let heirs inherit larger estates
-435 Billion tax cut for the wealthiest 1% of Americans
You voted to overturn the Democracy. You are a traitor.
#GOPHypocrisy

There’s that.

HJR 60: Killing the non-partisan Missouri Court Plan

10 Wednesday Mar 2021

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Leave it to the right wingnut controlled Missouri General Assembly to dismantle (that’s charitable) the one premiere good government policy in Missouri which is a model for the nation.

It’s always been a right wingnut goal to kill the Missouri Court Plan, a public good in the form of an independent judiciary.

HJR 60
Modifies provisions relating to the Nonpartisan Judicial Commissions
Sponsor: Hill, Justin (108)
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2021
LR Number: 2537H.02I
Last Action: 03/09/2021 – Public Hearing Completed (H)
Bill String: HJR 60
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: Bill currently not on a House calendar

The bill summary [pdf]:

HJR 60 — JUDGES
SPONSOR: Hill

This resolution specifies that judges of the Missouri Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals will be selected for terms of 16 years and will be limited to serving one term. The resolution also prohibits judges from directly or indirectly accepting any gift of any tangible or intangible item, service, or thing of value from any paid lobbyist or lobbyist principal. This resolution does not prohibit judges from accepting campaign contributions or from receiving gifts, family support, or anything of value from those related to the judges within the 4th degree of consanguinity or affinity. The resolution also provides that when there is a vacancy in the office of judge of the Missouri Supreme Court or Court of Appeals, the Governor’s appointment will require the advice and consent of the Senate.

Currently, “The Appellate Judicial Commission”, the nonpartisan judicial commission that nominates candidates for appointment by the Governor to the circuit court or associate circuit court, includes, among others, an attorney elected by the members of the Missouri Bar and a non-attorney citizen appointed by the Governor. This resolution modifies the provision to specify that, instead, the Speaker of the House of Representatives will select two members, one attorney in good standing and one non-attorney citizen, both of whom reside in the jurisdiction of the Western District Court of Appeals. The President Pro Tem of the Senate will select two members, one attorney in good standing and one non-attorney citizen, both of whom reside in the jurisdiction of the Eastern District Court of Appeals. The Governor will select two members, one attorney in good standing and one non-attorney citizen, both of whom reside in the jurisdiction of the Southern District Court of Appeals.

Currently, the “Circuit Judicial Commission” for each circuit includes five members, two of whom are attorneys elected by members of the Missouri Bar and two of whom are non-attorney citizens who reside in the circuit and who are appointed by the Governor. This resolution modifies the provision to specify that, instead, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tem of the Senate will each select one member who is an attorney in good standing and who resides in the judicial circuit, and the Governor will appoint two non-attorney citizens who reside in the judicial circuit.

The provisions of this resolution are meant to amend the Missouri Constitution and shall take effect if approved by a majority of eligible voters in the state

Changes to the Missouri Court Plan in the bill text [pdf]

“…Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of judge of the supreme court or the court of appeals, the governor’s appointment shall require the advice and consent of the senate…”

This is not currently the case. If you like the political circus which now takes place in the U.S. Senate you’re just going to love this in Missouri if it comes to pass.

This current component of the Missouri Court Plan: “…The members of the bar of this state residing in each court of appeals district shall elect one of their number to serve as a member of said commission, and the governor shall appoint one citizen, not a member of the bar, from among the residents of each court of appeals district, to serve as a member of said commission…”

Is replaced in HJR 60 by this blatant political process, with an awkward and artificially divided geographic distribution: “…The speaker of the house of representatives shall select two members, one of whom is an attorney in good standing and one of whom is a non attorney citizen, both of whom reside within the jurisdiction of the western district court of appeals; the president pro tempore of the senate shall select two members, one of whom is an attorney in good standing and one of whom is a non attorney citizen, both of whom reside within the jurisdiction of the eastern district court of appeals; and the governor shall select two members, one of whom is an attorney in good standing and one of whom is a non attorney citizen, both of whom reside within the jurisdiction of the southern district court of appeals…”

If that ain’t an invitation to partisan abuse, nothing is.

The second rule of public policy: “If the “solution” to a non-problem is that convoluted then something is up, and it’s not good.”

Also, this current component of the Missouri Court Plan: “…The members of the bar of this state residing in the judicial circuit of such commission shall elect two of their number to serve as members of said commission, and the governor shall appoint two citizens, not members of the bar, from among the residents of said judicial circuit to serve as members of said commission…”

Is replaced in HJR 60, again, by a blatant partisan political process: “…The speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate shall each select one member who is an attorney in good standing who resides in such judicial circuit; and the governor shall appoint two non attorney citizens who reside in such judicial circuit as members of such commission…”

Oh, no, that would never be partisan, right? Especially in Missouri.

The first rule of public policy: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

This is not a new goal of right wingnuts in Missouri. It’s been on their wish list for decades. And we’ve covered this assault in the past.

Previously:

The Missouri Plan: In Plain English (October 31, 2007)

The irony impaired opponent of the “Missouri Court Plan” (January 31, 2008)

Attack on the Non-Partisan Court Plan (March 9, 2008)

The Missouri Court Plan (May 11, 2009)

The irony impaired opponent of the “Missouri Court Plan” – part 2 (May 13, 2009)

Anyone think Vicky Hartzler (r) wants to see if it’s easier to grift from a U.S. Senate seat?

09 Tuesday Mar 2021

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Yesterday Roy Blunt (r) announced that he would not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022.

Is that a new header?

This morning:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
President Biden’s open borders, closed schools agenda has created a crisis on both fronts.

It’s simple: We must secure our border and safely reopen our schools.
[….]
11:33 AM · Mar 9, 2021

There’s a rumor that there’s a global pandemic which has ben ongoing for at least a year.

As always, there’s much hilarity in the responses:

Fact Check:
Borders are not open.
No school in your district is closed.

But you still have $2,000,000 of taxpayer money you’ve pocketed in the 26+ years you’ve been a politician.

Recommended for Kevin’s next Circle Time reading:

Show us one statement or policy saying Biden wants schools closed?? Just more LIES from the @gop

The largest school district located in your own congressional district is currently 4day hybrid and transitioning to 5day in-person instruction after Spring Break (when teachers are being vaccinated)…

where exactly are you talking about schools being closed?

But wait. . .I’m confused! Didn’t you and the rest of the Republicans refuse to provide aide to the schools, by not ONE voting for the American Rescue Plan? How “patriotic” of you all!

More schools across the country are open today than since the pandemic began. Rest will open within Biden’s predicted first 100 days. Would be open now if GOP had not sat on the funds for schools and vaccine for teachers. Maybe we need a new Dr Seuss book to explain that to you!

There. Is no reason to take this current version of the republican congress seriously, they tried to overturn the election through force and failed. Seditionists, all of them.

How many school systems in Vicky’s district are still closed? Does she know? Does she realize that one of the biggest school systems in MO4 just voted to completely reopen?

Maybe Vicky should follow Roy Blunt out the door if she is so ignorant of what’s going on around her.

Would be a lot easier to tackle real problems if you Republicans worked as hard to legislate as you did to overturn elections.

Funny schools are under state and local jurisdiction, not the Biden administration. Shouldn’t members of Congress KNOW this?

And she’s a former teacher.

That’s hysterical.

No, that’s just really sad.

Said the closer of schools… In another fear mongering tweet of a lame & dated meme designed to work up the FB crowd. #GetToWork

Handy little meme ya got there. EXCEPT . . . Schools were closed because TRUMP FAILED on corona virus protection and his border wall BLEW OVER! But hey I guess the top 1% are still thanking you for the tax cut.

I can’t take Republicans seriously anymore. They’ve become completely dependent on gaslighting as a way of life.

Agreed – would love to read any whitepapers you have about how to do this and the funding streams for each.
Can you point me towards your policy proposals? Thanks!

That’s covered under “More tax breaks for billionaires”.

My kids have been teaching in class ever since this started. It’s as if you have no idea what goes on in Missouri.

Our school, in your district, has been open since August. Many of the schools in the area have been. Your buddy, Mike Parson, hasn’t even opened the vaccine to teachers in the area yet.

Cass County (your constituents) has in-person & virtual. It’s a choice. Also the border is not open. You had four years & you came up with a wall that’s ineffective. The border problem will not be fixed w/ memes. This is why we can’t take you seriously – you don’t tell the truth.

Sure Karen.
[….]

You guys are getting no traction with these talking points.

Nice comment section Vicky

Weird. The borders aren’t open, and the schools aren’t closed unless the state decides it.

Hmm.

Gas lighting for ignorant followers

Please stop making things up.

How many schools are closed in your district? Have you offered to substitute teach for a week in one of them to show teachers how it is done?

What have YOU done personally to ensure schools can open safely for students and staff?

If the President COULD open schools, wouldn’t Donald Trump have done it before he left office? You want to blame him and the unions (even though most teachers aren’t in unions) when the power to open schools is in the hands of superintendents and school boards. Please stop lying.

The president doesn’t open and close schools that’s at the state and district level. So you have voted against the relief plan that will help those in your district. Why is that? Is holding the party line more important?

Under Trump 500000 dead. Under Biden….. vaccines.. monetary help and peace of mind. Drive to the border… It’s closed.

GQP leader is a lier.

Why did you vote against aid to help open schools safely?

Don’t you have any children’s books to whine about?

That’s a lie, as you know, carry on…

Vicky, you’re an embarrassment to the state of Missouri. These are not true and you know it.

Oh, Vicky! The Biden boom is going to reopen America….despite the GQP obstruction. Americans are ready for a real leader.

Do any of you pay attention to your constituents or just search for rehashed QTrumplican talking points?

You guys are nuts

Hey, Vick. Exactly how many schools in your district are closed? Do you have any idea??

Lol! So you’re a simpleton

Is it that difficult to tell the truth? My wife has been teaching all school year. She’s risked her health, and liars like you claims schools are closed. But hey you can make more money by scaring your constituents, I guess.

Maybe ALL the Republicans shouldn’t have voted against School funding for Pandemic response. You never want to be part of the solution.

Don’t you have some Q chat rooms to be in?

You have been reduced to this. Pathetic

That, and trying to name post offices.

Remember those migrant caravans that never materialized? This is why people don’t believe you. You lie as often as you breathe. Can we just have policy and not whatever nonsense y’all are calling governing these days? It’s exhaustingly childish and stupid.

School is open. At the border, for refugees.

You’re an embarrassment. Act like a human being and not a political hack. Show some substance beyond shallow propaganda.

Not gonna happen.

One would think a Rep would know that school openings are left up to Governors and Mayors, not the President. I guess your followers are not bright enough to see you’re a liar.

Absolutely verifiably factually FALSE not to mention gaslighting bullshit.

You voted against the money to open schools safely. You and the rest of the nearly fascist GOP are well to the right of anything you could call “conservative.”

And on and on…

Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) [2016 file photo].

Previously:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): “Does not work well with others” (February 14, 2021)

Bad timing

09 Tuesday Mar 2021

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Yesterday Roy Blunt (r) announced that he would not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022.

Campaign supplies.

Well, what do you think? Is it going to happen?:

Greitens for Missouri @greitensformo
Now is the time
9:39 AM · Mar 8, 2021

There was hilarity in the responses:

for you to get out of MO politics.

I was once almost a straight-ticket GOP voter. Now I find myself firmly in the independent camp. The GOP needs a course correction. You can’t be a part of that.

For you to get a job in some other country.

….to raid another veterans’ charity?

NOT!

Can I suggest the campaign slogan “Pull-up Missouri!”

NO.

Momentum, eh?

Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2018)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into… (April 17, 2018)

Really, just go away… (April 17, 2018)

HR 6783: Impeachment (April 18, 2018)

Unhinged (April 19, 2018)

Really unhinged (April 19, 2019)

Seriously, just go away already… (April 20, 2018)

He doth protest too much, methinks… (April 20, 2018)

No, Chuck Raasch, nobody’s giving Eric Greitens’ scandals short shrift (April 22, 2018)

Does somebody want to tell them? (April 25, 2018)

Our life on the “D List” (April 30, 2018)

The Report – supplement (May 1, 2018)

HR 7432: Impeachment (May 1, 2018)

The second report (May 2, 2018)

Rep. Gina Mitten (D): shining a light in the dark money campaign finance neighborhood (May 2, 2018)

The process begins (May 4, 2018)

The Petition for a Special Session of the General Assembly to consider “disciplinary actions against Governor Eric R. Greitens” (May 4, 2018)

Campaign Finance: in the news (May 6, 2018)

Oxford coma (May 7, 2018)

A definition (May 13, 2018)

Felony invasion of privacy case against Eric Greitens (r) dropped (May 14, 2018)

“So far, so good…” (May 14, 2018)

Jean Peters Baker appointed as special prosecutor in Greitens (r) case (May 21, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – transcript of witness deposition – cross examination (May 23, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – transcript of witness deposition – on Koster and Greitens (May 22, 2018)

HR 2: Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – the process for impeachment (May 22, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – Scott Faughn (May 23, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – not going to allow “cherry picking” (May 25, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – Michael Hafner (May 29, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) resigns as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Senator Jill Schupp (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Statement by Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Representative Stacey Newman (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D): about those legal bills for Eric Greitens (r) submitted to the state… (June 9, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) – quarterly campaign finance report – July 2018 (July 16, 2018)

Final Report of the Special Investigative Committee on Oversight in the matter of Governor Eric R. Greitens (January 2, 2019)

Eric Greitens (r): Were they stored in the basement? (March 31, 2020)

Eric Greitens (r): there’s always 2024 (June 10, 2020)

In the queue (March 8, 2021)

In the queue

08 Monday Mar 2021

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Roy Blunt (r) has decided to not run for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022.

There won’t be any noticeable difference (March 8, 2021)

Campaign supplies.

The rush is on. Look who’s in line.

Erics Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Eric Greitens (r): there’s always 2024 (June 10, 2020)

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2018)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into… (April 17, 2018)

Really, just go away… (April 17, 2018)

HR 6783: Impeachment (April 18, 2018)

Unhinged (April 19, 2018)

Really unhinged (April 19, 2019)

Seriously, just go away already… (April 20, 2018)

He doth protest too much, methinks… (April 20, 2018)

No, Chuck Raasch, nobody’s giving Eric Greitens’ scandals short shrift (April 22, 2018)

Does somebody want to tell them? (April 25, 2018)

Our life on the “D List” (April 30, 2018)

The Report – supplement (May 1, 2018)

HR 7432: Impeachment (May 1, 2018)

The second report (May 2, 2018)

Rep. Gina Mitten (D): shining a light in the dark money campaign finance neighborhood (May 2, 2018)

The process begins (May 4, 2018)

The Petition for a Special Session of the General Assembly to consider “disciplinary actions against Governor Eric R. Greitens” (May 4, 2018)

Campaign Finance: in the news (May 6, 2018)

Oxford coma (May 7, 2018)

A definition (May 13, 2018)

Felony invasion of privacy case against Eric Greitens (r) dropped (May 14, 2018)

“So far, so good…” (May 14, 2018)

Jean Peters Baker appointed as special prosecutor in Greitens (r) case (May 21, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – transcript of witness deposition – cross examination (May 23, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – transcript of witness deposition – on Koster and Greitens (May 22, 2018)

HR 2: Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – the process for impeachment (May 22, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – Scott Faughn (May 23, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – not going to allow “cherry picking” (May 25, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – Michael Hafner (May 29, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) resigns as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Senator Jill Schupp (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Statement by Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Representative Stacey Newman (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D): about those legal bills for Eric Greitens (r) submitted to the state… (June 9, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) – quarterly campaign finance report – July 2018 (July 16, 2018)

Final Report of the Special Investigative Committee on Oversight in the matter of Governor Eric R. Greitens (January 2, 2019)

Eric Greitens (r): Were they stored in the basement? (March 31, 2020)

Eric Greitens (r): there’s always 2024 (June 10, 2020)

There won’t be any noticeable difference

08 Monday Mar 2021

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Roy Blunt (r) [2016 file photo].

Roy Blunt (r) announced this morning that he won’t run for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022.

RoyBluntMO @RoyBluntMO
A personal message from Roy.
[….]
9:07 AM · Mar 8, 2021

Some of the responses:

This is the enduring legacy of the Republican Party: move as much wealth as possible into the hands of the few while making it harder and harder for people at the bottom to participate in the economy they work so hard to produce. [….]

Good. Take Hawley with you.

Hey, now you can stop voting to appease corporate donors and the radical Republican base and start voting on what’s best for the people of MO!

Not gonna happen. There won’t be any noticeable difference.

But then he’d lose his future job as a Fox news contributor.

Mitch McConnell will miss you, you always did as you were told, even vote against the best interests of the people of Missouri.
Now comes a quazy Q primary in 2022.

Local television stations across Missouri are already counting the campaign ad windfall. “Ooh, a primary, too!”

You voted against the #AmericanRescuePlan. That is how I will remember you.

Good luck on causing as much damage to society in the private sector!

Take Josh with you.

Mr. Blunt, if you’d used your energy & imagination to develop new tools, you might have solved more problems. Maintaining your farmer parents’ ethos was a cop-out. Your job was to see beyond the limits of the moment & create new tools. You didn’t rise to the needs of the times.

Somebody caught the gaslighting.

Well. Bye.

“Good legislative partners from both sides.”

That time is long gone, Roy. The #GQP is out to end democracy.

Surely we can do better.

Assumes fact not in evidence.

Wreck the country and then move on. Great job there, Roy.

You voted against 76% of republican voters that said they wanted the stimulus package. Evidently, you don’t care…that’s your legacy.

Good riddance.

Good move. A bit too late to go out on top, but you managed to not sink quite as low as @HawleyMO, so that’s something.

Good riddance. You wont be missed.

What an abysmal legacy.

2022 polling isn’t going well, is it,@GOPLeader?

So much for taking either the House or the Senate back.

As a longtime MO voter, let me say:

Thanks for absolutely nothing, good riddance, and may you never darken our state’s doorstep again, toady.

A traitor for screwing the country, and a coward for running away.

Some legacy huh?

A personal message from me: You’re a bloodsucking vampire

You say you’ve worked hard for our state. Is that why you just voted against the COVID relief bill? You knew your announcement to not run for re-election loomed and, yet, you still voted against the people of Missouri. You have no courage or spine, sir.

I love it when we all come together to tell political hacks off.

You can just feel the love.

Heartland Pod: Change?

08 Monday Mar 2021

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Ep. 54: The Times They Need A-(Systemic) Changin’
MARCH 8TH, 2021 | 01:48:06 | E54

EPISODE SUMMARY
Adam Sommer is joined by Crystal Cook Marshall, a current sustainable farmer and expert in economic sector development for a chat about the systemic failures of our food systems (and more) in America, then a Talkin’ Politics on HR1 and voting rights followed by a Last Call about the American Rescue Plan. Also, don’t miss Sean Diller, our board President on this week’s episode of Democracy On The Move podcast!

EPISODE NOTES
Show Guide

Opening Statement: 6min
Let’s Have A Chat: 12min 30 sec
Talkin’ Politics: 55 min
Last Call: 1hr 25 min
Sean On Democracy On The Move

Joe Biden (D): one year ago

07 Sunday Mar 2021

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Joe Biden (D) [2020 file photo].

At the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City:

“…As my mother woud say, God love you all…Hello, Kansas City…a town that knows a little about comebacks…in Missouri…”

Previously:

Everything he touches he turns to…. (February 2, 2020)

Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) – campaign rally at the Liberty Memorial – Kansas City – March 7, 2020 (March 8, 2020)