Yesterday via Twitter:

Senator Roy Blunt ‏@RoyBlunt

New GOP-led Senate has already voted on more amendments in 1 week than all of the amdt votes 2014. Good step fwd. 7:35 AM – 23 Jan 2015

Because process is always more important than actual content? Just asking.

Much hilarity ensued – some of the responses:

Terry Linhardt ‏@tlinhardt

@RoyBlunt Too bad Republican majority screwed up the abortion bill. Why do they shoot themselves in the foot? 7:40 AM – 23 Jan 2015

That was in the House. It’s in their nature.

Joann Wolf ‏@JWosRainbows

@RoyBlunt are ANY of them about jobs or just your ideological bullshit? 7:45 AM – 23 Jan 2015

That was blunt.

Ph.D Street Smarts ‏@WantDoOverYet

Forgot to finish your sentence too @RoyBlunt .. that fucks America & Americans BIG TIME, backwards is your forward.. 7:48 AM – 23 Jan 2015

That was blunt, too.

Rich Zellich ‏@zellich

@RoyBlunt It would be if most of those amendments weren’t a stab in the People’s eye. 5:48 PM – 23 Jan 2015

Thereby demonstrating once again that the current situation is not better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

spooner ‏@spoonersenate

@RoyBlunt keepup the great work. 10:18 PM – 23 Jan 2015

Ah, enthusiasm.

We can probably safely predict that public opinion approval of Congress won’t get significantly better any time soon.

Senator Roy Blunt (r) [file photo]

The junior senator from Missouri weighed in via social media on President Obama’s address to the nation on immigration:

Senator Roy Blunt ‏@RoyBlunt

Pres Obama can’t ignore the law. Congress will act to stop his executive over-reach. [….] 5:27 PM – 20 Nov 2014

You can also ignore Presidents Reagan, Bush I, and Bush II.

And, as always, there are some interesting replies:

James Overholt ‏@JamesOverholt

@RoyBlunt you’re an idiot. 5:27 PM – 20 Nov 2014

Now, now, that’s unfair. He just probably thinks the rest of us are gullible idiots.

Gary Hood ‏@ghoodmo52

@RoyBlunt can’t wait to vote against you. 5:28 PM – 20 Nov 2014

ArmaDoc ‏@ArmaDoc

@RoyBlunt If Congress had done its job POTUS would not have had to do this! 5:47 PM – 20 Nov 2014

Nancy Goth ‏@ngoth

@RoyBlunt POTUS acted because Congress did not. It’s a temp stay. #PassABill on #ImmigrationReform The sooner the better. 6:11 PM – 20 Nov 2014

They’re a might skeptical.

Previously:

President Obama: On Immigration (November 20, 2014)

Sen. Claire McCaskill: On Immigration (November 21, 2014)

“…This is great if you live in la-la land where the current House is capable of passing any sort of solution on immigration. Yes, they should “quit stalling, get to work, and do their jobs.” — but you know full well that is not going to happen. So when the chips are down, Claire, where do you really stand? I’m so tired of your ‘bipartisan’ platitudes. Families are suffering because of our broken system. You are part of the problem and I wish Missouri had a better Democrat representing us…”

Senator Claire McCaskill [file photo].

Senator Claire McCaskill piped up via Facebook last night on President Obama’s address to the nation on Immigration:

Senator Claire McCaskill

11 hours ago

“Our immigration system is broken, and I support a comprehensive plan to fix it, but executive orders aren’t the way to do it. The system can only be truly fixed through legislation by Congress. The Senate’s comprehensive plan got overwhelming bipartisan approval, and Republicans in the U.S. House have sat on their hands for a year-and-a-half, refusing to even consider that bill. They should quit stalling, get to work, and do their jobs-debate the comprehensive plan that passed the Senate with a two-thirds margin.” -Claire

A sample of the responses:

[….] I can’t believe I voted for you. I’ve never voted republican in my life.

[….] When did you become a republican?

[….] When you give the voter a choice between Republican and Republican-lite, they’re going to choose the full-flavor choice.

[….] Congress does need to get to work and pass an immigration bill but we all know that isn’t going to happen as long as we have the current president because the republicans will pass nothing. Until we have a comprehensive immigration bill the executive action is the best solution! I am highly disappointed in you lately Claire!

[….] Claire…you’re losing your base…..support our President…or we see no reason to support you…

[….] A “yes” vote for Keystone and now this, Claire? I wish we had more Bernie Sanders in office.

[….] Well they haven’t done a thing! So I support whatever Pres. OBama feels he needs to do. The GOP already want to jump down his throat, funny how they didn’t do that with the Bush presidents or Reagan when they use executive orders!!! You should be supporting him also Claire.

[….] I am really concerned by this trend you seem to be displaying to be at odds with everything that the president has been attempting to do! I worked hard in past election cycles to get you re-elected here in my home town, and I am really regretting my decision to do so! Please, if you are so afraid of losing your senate seat, that you don’t back the president that we, YOUR CONSTITUENTS, elected, then at least have the decency to tell us about your change of party affiliation!

[….] In a prior interview, around 2011, you stated “If my walk doesn’t match my talk, shame on me and don’t ever vote for me again.” so, I will take your advice.

[….] You can tell it is coming to an election cycle. We did not elect you to be on the right. Stand up for Democratic values!

[….] Claire, deeply disappointed in you. Your principles are no longer mine. You have lost my support, both financially and my vote.

[….] Claire, I have recently lost respect for you. You just confirmed why.

[….] I support the President on this issue. Sick of a do-nothing congress.

[….] Hmmm sounds like a republican answer. Time to vote in a democrat.

[….] Senator McCaskill, I have always been a strong supporter of you, but after reading this post and realizing that you no longer stand for the people, nor do you support OUR President, I will be withdrawing all support for you. You have become too much like the far right, perhaps you have been bought by special interests like the rest of Congress, but your behavior (not to mention the behavior of Congress in general) is inexcusable. Shame on you and many of the Democrats. Don’t you understand that your non-support of the POTUS is part of the reason why we lost in the mid-terms? Despicable. I will certainly be finding a new Democratic candidate for my vote next election.

[….] President Obama has already tried to work with Congress and you have already seen what has happened on immigration. He is creating action and helping to eleviate a problem. You should be supporting his efforts!!

[….] We no longer care about what you think, Claire. Not after you sold us out for KXL.

[….] Senator McCaskill – Take a peek at Senator Elizabeth Warren’s post tonight. That’s what a true Democrat looks like. I’m very disappointed in you.

[….] And the hits just keep coming. I am officially not following your feed anymore and you have lost my vote when you decide to re-up for Senate or for the Gov. of Missouri. You know good and well why he had to do what he did. You are now part of the problem in my view… Quit pandering for vote, it doesn’t suit you.

[….] When did Clair become a repubican?

[….] I disagree. Nothing will ever get done that way. I support my President and so should you.

[….] President is doing what has to be done and that’s why I support him.

[….] Claire, they haven’t passed anything – I’m proud our President is taking legal action to get it moving. Be careful you’re leaning the wrong direction!

[….] I thought you are a democrat. You are talking like a republican

[….] Claire, trying to be a centrist for the sake of being a centrist does not a centrist make. Do you actually believe the Republicans are going to bend one inch for the likes of you if you pander to them?

[….] This is great if you live in la-la land where the current House is capable of passing any sort of solution on immigration. Yes, they should “quit stalling, get to work, and do their jobs.” — but you know full well that is not going to happen. So when the chips are down, Claire, where do you really stand? I’m so tired of your ‘bipartisan’ platitudes. Families are suffering because of our broken system. You are part of the problem and I wish Missouri had a better Democrat representing us.

[….] Wow, I remember a time when you dissed Clinton and jumped into Obama’s camp…. why don’t you just turn republican?

[….] You should be applauding our president, not bad mouthing what he is doing! While comprehensive immigration reform passed by Congress is, of course, the ideal, in the meantime, executive action is the only possible way forward. Bravo, President Obama! (BTW – I was out knocking on doors for you during your last election.)

[….] I support the President.

[….] You’ve become a truly lousy senator. I hope someone runs against you in your next primary. You are a political coward.

[….] Stop your nonsense and get on board with our President!

[….] Claire, what planet do you live on? If the last House couldn’t agree on immigration, what makes you think the next (more Republicans, more conservative) House can agree on anything?

[….] What is WRONG with you Senator??? Congress has had its chance. It is most certainly time for executive action. Between this and your pipeline vote, I have to ask: who bought you??

[….] Claire you got my last vote

[….] Such a disappointing response from you! You too run away from a President who has accomplished so much with a worthless Congress and such lack of disrespect I am disappointed in you as a Senator.

And there were several hundred more comments.

By all means, keep bleeding off the base.

Previously:

President Obama: On Immigration (November 20, 2014)

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D): Well, that went over like a lead pipeline… (November 19, 2014)

Padding Mary Landrieu’s resume (November 18, 2015)

A good take on Claire “Lieberman” McCaskill’s dissing of Harry Reid (November 17, 2014)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): shifting tar sands (November 15, 2014)

We need the Keystone XL pipeline because? – part 3 (November 15, 2014)

We need the Keystone XL pipeline because? – part 2 (November 14, 2014)

Charles P. Pierce is meaner (November 14, 2014)

And then all hell broke loose (November 13, 2014)

We need the Keystone XL pipeline because? (November 13, 2014)

Ah, yes, the Keystone XL pipeline.

Previously:

Padding Mary Landrieu’s resume (November 18, 2015)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): shifting tar sands (November 15, 2014)

We need the Keystone XL pipeline because? – part 3 (November 15, 2014)

We need the Keystone XL pipeline because? – part 2 (November 14, 2014)

Charles P. Pierce is meaner (November 14, 2014)

And then all hell broke loose (November 13, 2014)

We need the Keystone XL pipeline because? (November 13, 2014)

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) [file photo].

Senator Claire McCaskill issued a statement on Facebook about her vote yesterday in support of the Keystone XL pipeline congressional construction permit and she received a lot of comments from her political base. A lot of comments:

[….] I DO NOT stand with you on your very wrong vote! You campaigned on the premise that you understood rural Missouri so you should remember we value our land and resources and wish to keep them clean and free from pollution.

[….] No, no, no. Sen McCaskill, these pipelines spill and there’s very little benefit for the communities in their path. And burning the tar sands will mess up our climate. Stop trying to win over Republicans. It won’t work.

[….] I respectfully disagree.

[….] You need to resign

[….] You will be primaried because of this.

[….] Claire, how in the world does this boost America’s energy security? The oil is produced in Canada, transported by pipeline through the United States and exported through Texas and put on the international market. What jobs are created by building the pipeline quickly evaporates and the American taxpayer are stuck with the bill of doing any cleanup that comes from any spills. Environmentally, this oil is the dirtiest and nastiest to take from the earth and process. It’s unbelievable that you’d support this pipeline and it’s quite sad that you choose to pander to those who would never support you in any election or in most any venture.

[….] I must say, I am disappointed.

[….] I have supported you for a long time, but not on this issue.

[….] At least 41 of your colleagues have some common sense and give a dam about the environment.

[….] I cannot support you on this Senator Claire

[….] I will take your stance into consideration when you are up for reelection. At the very least with the GOP we know where they stand. I am disappointed to say the least.

[….] Very poor decision. May impact my future voting.

[….] Puke. How about a sustainable infrastructure jobs bill including solar power? I know you have to appease the Missouri demo/republcan’ts, but a spine is more important.

[….] Perhaps you should have a chat with Elizabeth Warren who seems to get it about this issue. Very disappointed in you

[….] Fifty permanent jobs. Yippee.

[….] I’m a longtime supporter of yours and believe in your work but passionately and wholeheartedly disagree with you on this.

[….] Sorry I totally disagree with you on this. Our country needs to put it’s collective mind into developing renewable clean energies so that future generations actually have non toxic world to live in. Stop catering to fossil fuel industries.

[….] This lifelong Democrat is feeling the nausea of spin, Senator. This is Canada’s oil pipes thru the US with zero requirements for any of it to remain in the US. The about face on supporting the pipeline as a “job creator” like tax cuts for billionaires is pathetic. If you vote for this the pipeline I hope it runs behind the back yard of your house and you are willing to have MO Democrats hold you accountable if one drop of oil leaks on our land, rivers or water supply.

[….] I’m sure the Koch bros approve this message. I do NOT!

[….] Less than 50 jobs,Claire. Stop.Trying.To.Pander.To.People.Who.Will.Never.Vote.For.You! Democrats acting like republicans and running away from the President is what lost us the Senate.

[….] Sorry, Claire. It’s got less than nothing to do with America’s energy security.

[….] This pipeline creates 35 permanent jobs! On the other hand when the pipeline breaks, which everyone knows it will, there is no way to clean up the tar sands and you hurt our planet. No job is worth the environment!

[….] This is definitely going to impact my support for you. I’m disappointed to say the least.

[….] Sorry Claire you’re wrong on this

[….] I have been incredibly thankful for you supporting equal rights. I am highly disappointed and completely disagree with you on this issue.

We need to be good stewards of our environment and invest in clean energy solutions. Aside from environment impact, the jobs created will be temporary and how many of them will be outsourced to “undocumented workers”?

I hope you sincerely reconsider your position in event the new congress will bring this back up.

[….] I never saw a pipe that doesnt leak.

[….] Claire, you are wrong on this one. Ask your supporters. They vote NO!

[….] Is the purpose of this pipeline an avenue for Canada to ship oil to China? Won’t it create less than 50 permanent jobs. Would rebuilding America’s bridges be a great way to create lots of jobs?

[….] You’re wrong…Just a handful of jobs after construction is completed and the US gets nothing but a pipeline for BIG OIL to use to export Canadian dirty oil..You should be ashamed for your support..

[….] Then let Canada export to the west coast of their country since the oil is going to China anyway. Oh Snap! Their people are too smart for that.

[….] What’s your plan when our water supply is polluted beyond help? You sold out Claire…….I will remember when election time comes up……and I am a Die Hard Democrat……..You sold out.

[….] You’ve lost me on this one senator and I ask you to reconsider.

[….] Shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[….] I would like for her to explain how the pipeline benefits the citizens of Missouri.

1. It will reduce State revenue

2. It will cut railroad jobs

3. It will increase gas prices

4. It gives neighboring states a no-tax revenue source for infrastructure

5. We are on the hook for clean up

6. Diverts funds that could be used to develop solar and biomas to oil companies

It doesn’t even benefit America.

1. Moves Canadian oil to foreign markets bypassing US markets.

2. Cuts into US owned railroad profits and US railroad jobs

3. Allows Transnational companies to evade US taxes

4. Gives more profit to political manipulators

Claire, along with the Blunt and the Republicans persons are not just wrong they are enemies of the state.

[….] I am VERY disappointed in your vote for this bill!! Just how do you justify your support?

[….] Disappointed in your choice Clair. Can’t support you on this.

[….] I’m disappointed in your vote. It sounds like you have been drinking the GOP kool-aid.

[….] losing interest in supporting you Ms. McCaskill….

[….] Sorry Senator, you are wrong on this one. We don’t need the minimum number of jobs that would be created (even for construction). The damage to America’s water supply and ecology in general is potentially catastrophic. Let the Canadians do this if they want it. It won’t help America’s energy security, this oil will go on the international market, probably to China. I am very disappointed by your vote.

[….] I’m also surprised and disappointed. Estimates of 40,000 jobs has been discredited, and the environmental risk is real.

[….] I’m very disappointed in your actions of late. Maybe next time think about those who vote for you rather than those who might (but probably won’t) vote for you.

[….] This is extremely disappointing. The market situation takes precedence over the continued existence of the species too often. I thought you were better than that.

[….] No Claire, you do not want to support this , it is too dangerous!!!

[….] As a long time supporter of you Senator, I have to say respectfully, you are wrong on this issue. Polluting the US environment to pad the pockets of oil companies is not a risk we are willing to take. I suggest you listen to those who sent you to represent. Democrat re-elections are always tough in a red state, and it’ll be even harder while driving your base away.

[….] I believe you need to have different analysts researching this subject so they can feed you more accurate information. You are right though this is only about how it gets to market. It comes from Canada and will do nothing more than travel through the U.S. before going to market. The U.S. will take the environmental and cultural hit and get no benefits. The money will be in the oil company pockets with very few permanent jobs created. This does nothing for American security – it is not our oil.

[….] Very disappointed. How about getting behind renewable energy? Working on our infrastructure?

[….] I have supported u till now, not on this one!

[….] Disappointed. We have Republicans to spout these talking points. We don’t need Democrats to start on it, too!

[….] So sorry Srnstor McCaskill but you are wrong on this one. I’m very disappointed.

[….] Claire McCaskill is WAY TOO SMART to buy this line. Dig deep enough and we’ll probably find all kinds of connections to the petrochemical industry. I thought she was a person of integrity. She can never be trusted again.

[….] I would hope that the overwhelmingly negative response from the people who have taken the time to support/follow your page would give you an idea of how unfortunate and disappointing your decision was for the people who elected you to represent them.

And about thousand more responses along the same vein.

Somehow I don’t think the number of Keystone XL pipeline workers willing to man phone banks and go door to door at the next election is going to offset the hemorrhaging in the base.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) via Twitter this morning:

Claire McCaskill ‏@clairecmc

Fascinating.Empty seats and no cameras for hearing on Ebola & public health:threats,lessons learned,and preparedness 9:23 AM – 19 Nov 2014

And a couple of the responses:

Olivier Knox ‏@OKnox

@kaleekreider @clairecmc It’s not very practical, but at least we now know that the cure for Ebola hysteria in the US is mid-term elections. 9:31 AM – 19 Nov 2014

Michael Bersin ‏@MBersin

@clairecmc I understand Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r) has some expertise [….] 9:44 AM – 19 Nov 2014

Previously:

GOP goes Ebola crazy (October 18, 2014)

Have some knowledge for (a late) lunch (October 18, 2014)

Sen. Roy Blunt (r): Why have a Surgeon General when you can perpetuate gridlock instead? (October 19, 2014)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): The only thing we have to fear is… (October 20, 2014)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): Ebola! (October 27, 2014)

hic sunt dracones (November 8, 2014)

….FDR once met with a group of activists who sought his support for legislation. He listened to their arguments for some time and then said, “You’ve convinced me. Now go out and make me do it….”

Or, “make me not do it.”

Yesterday in Esquire:

More Mush From The Wimps

By Charles P. Pierce on November 13, 2014

….But McCaskill has proven herself to be a genuinely Liebermanesque menace. She’s the one that needs watching when the tough votes come up next year. I think she’d sell the party for parts in exchange for three points in the next Gallup Poll of Missouri….

That was cold, man, really cold.

Previously:

We need the Keystone XL pipeline because? (November 13, 2014)

And then all hell broke loose (November 13, 2014)

Today, from Senator Claire McCaskill (D) via Facebook:

Senator Claire McCaskill shared a link.

3 hours ago

“Yesterday, I met with Harry Reid and told him I would not be supporting him for Minority Leader. I heard the voters of Missouri loud and clear. They want change in Washington. Common sense tells me that begins with changes in leadership.” – Claire

And some of the responses:

[….] You did not here this voter …….. Stand up and act like a real Democrat !!!! If there is any part of this you do not understand please resign…

[….] I think Democrats running from their leadership is bad. I would like tos ee Missouri Democrats act more like Democrats. Our problem has been Democrats are not standing on their acompolishments but being scared of Republicans.

[….] I am not happy with Harry Reid either but I would not say “The American People have spoken” when only 34% of eligible voters voted and just over half voted for Republicans. That means between 17-18% if the American people have spoken and that is NOT A MANDATE Claire McCaskill

[….] The right wing is ruining Missouri don’t help them.

[….] It would be refreshing if the Republicans did the same and replaced Mitch McConnell. Tired of his turtle face on television. How about new blood on both sides?

Yeah, right, like that’s going to happen.

[….] Whatever you do the Repulicans will not like you. So don’t try to be a Republican or kowtow to their ways. We had enough abandonment of the Democratic Party by Democratic candidates before the election. What we need is some genuine Democratic leadership that is loyal to people of this nation, not corporations and the uber rich.

[….] Change from what Claire? More conservative policies in America? Had enough of them over the last 35 years. You would not be invited to a party with Harry Truman as President so long ago- you are too far to the right..

[….] We lost because dems are cowards. Terrified of their own accomplishments. We run to the prez during prez elections and then run away from him during midterms. I’ve seen this same movie during the Clinton yrs. He got laid and the whole nation goes out of their minds

[….] Et tu, McCaskill?

[….] You did not hear this voter either. Give the GOP NOTHING!!

[….] Very disappointing Senator. With a 34% of the electorate voting I am not sure it meant much of anything. Eating our own helps not a bit!

[….] Shame on you, Claire. Did you notice how popular Dem issues were? They passed across the country. You ran as a Dem; stick with your principles.

[….] Really Senator? if that is the case all of you should be changed not Harry Reid? Are you separating yourself from the other Democrats? Yeah all of you separate yourself from President and now separate yourself from your leader and each other. I feel sorry for us Democrats to have you guys and support you. You are all lost causes and lost souls.

[….] Running to the right. Not unexpected. Claire, you do realize that voter turnout was the lowest in 72 years. I hardly think the people of Missouri spoke loud and clear when most of them didn’t even vote.

That would make it a mandate, right?

[….] I’m against this and see it as a betrayal of your party and your voters. I used to support you Claire, now I don’t.

[….] can’t straddle the fence, claire

[….] well…………dear claire………you have a few years left bluedog…….spineless hack……i’m ashamed even to see the word democrat in front of your name……you don’t deserve it

[….] Harry Reid is not the problem; republicans and blue dog dems like you are the problem.

[….]  Errr, no. The people didn’t vote for change, if they had then they’d be electing progressives, not more corporatists.

[….] Ineffective problem solving often stems from ineffective problem-identification which seems to be at the foundation of the Democratic party. You heard from less than 40% of the American Electorate. That is hardly a message about anything but their own laziness and stupidity. Stop solving the wrong problems please and start coalescing as a party. Or resign. We don’t need weak representatives.

Just a sample. We left out the right wingnut trolls (we think).

Senator Roy Blunt (r) [file photo].

After Blocking Surgeon General Nominee, Republican Blames Obama For Surgeon General Vacancy

by Adam Peck Posted on October 19, 2014 at 12:55 pm

It has been nearly a year since Vivek Murthy was nominated by President Obama to serve as the next Surgeon General, but thanks in large part to the gun lobby and their Republican allies in the Senate, there has yet to be any movement on his confirmation.

That vacancy has become a central focus in the last week as government officials and medical professionals try to calm the public about the spread of Ebola.

On Sunday, Meet the Press host Chuck Todd asked Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) about the NRA’s role in blocking Murthy’s confirmation, but the Republican senator dismissed the question outright…

[….]

Shameless chutzpah.

Previously:

GOP goes Ebola crazy (October 18, 2014)

Have some knowledge for (a late) lunch (October 18, 2014)

Throw in a right wingnut Secretary of State, an out of touch right wingnut incumbent in the U.S. Senate race, a well funded independent challenger, a withdrawn Democratic Party candidate, and a state supreme court that knows crap when it sees it – the rest of us get weeks of entertainment:

Yael T. Abouhalkah ‏@YaelTAbouhalkah

Legal genius Kris Kobach, fresh from Supreme Court smackdown, orders Democrats to put someone on Senate ballot. Bet they get right on that. 7:17 PM – 18 Sep 2014

Yael Abouhalkah wins the Twitterverse.

Via Twitter:

Yael T. Abouhalkah ‏@YaelTAbouhalkah

Shameful but par for GOP political talking points. MT @J_Hancock Senate votes 23-8 to override Nixon’s veto of tax cut bill. 4:36 PM – 5 May 2014

All the usual suspects we presume.

Previously:

New Missouri Rule: if the governor governs right of center you can’t call him a “liberal” (July 1, 2013)

Bill signing Kabuki (July 12, 2013)

Rep. Chris Kelly (D): HB 253 – “I’d like to know what your opinion is.” (July 19, 2013)

Rep. Denny Hoskins (r): probably not gonna sustain the Governor’s veto of HB 253 (August 19, 2013)

Sec. of State Jason Kander (D) to Texas Gov. Rick Perry (r): You forgot about that Medicaid thing? (August 23, 2013)

Rep. Denny Hoskins (r) to UCM on HB 253: I don’t care, I’d rather be the new Speaker Pro Tem (August 24, 2013)

Rep. Denny Hoskins (r): your constituents know what you’re doing to them (August 26, 2013)

HB 253: Because those dissolute leeches at the public trough should shut up, that’s why! (August 28, 2013)

Missouri Democratic Party on HB 253: Yes, yes, let’s talk about Texas Gov. Rick Perry (r)…. (August 28, 2013)

AG Chris Koster (D) to Speaker Jones (r) on HB 253: you all certainly made a mess of things… (August 29, 2013)

Speaker Tim Jones (r) and HB 253: hone your legal analytical skills litigating birth certificates (August 30, 2013)

HB 253: any way you slice it (September 11, 2013)

HB 253: Watch out – It’ll be baaaaaaaaaack (September 11, 2013)

SB 509: once more, with feeling (April 17, 2014)

SB 509: “….We’d like to think that most of them are not simpletons….” (April 18, 2014)

SB 509: Governor Jay Nixon (D) strikes back (April 22, 2014)

SB 509: dueling on Twitter (April 22, 2014)

SB 509: Would you like some whine with your bill? (April 23, 2014)

SB 509: strange gyrations (April 23, 2014)

The Missouri GOP, Evel Knievel and political stuntsmanship (April 24, 2014)

SB 509: the folks back home ain’t buying what they’re selling (April 24, 2014)

SB 509: in a wingnutshell (April 28, 2014)

SB 509: the folks back home ain’t buying what they’re selling – part 2 (April 29, 2014)

SB 509: thank the FSM (or the deity of your choice) for Kansas (May 1, 2014)

SB 509: veto it is (May 1, 2014)

SB 509: Governor Jay Nixon’s (D) Veto (May 2, 2014)

SB 509: That’s a mighty interesting legal citation you got there… (May 2, 2014)

SB 509: “Brawndo! It’s got electrolytes!” (May 3, 2014)