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Can play with AI, can’t be bothered to certify petition signatures

07 Sunday Jun 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist, Uncategorized

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“….If the Secretary [of State – Denny Hoskins] continues to delay certification while moving forward with implementation of HB1, he will be proceeding under a map that will be shown to have been legally suspended as of December 9, 2025. Because a sufficient referendum means HB1 was never in effect, any attempt to treat the HB1 maps as operative would silence the voices of more than 300,000 Missourians and risk conducting an illegal election….”

“Gerrymander This”

“….despite the Secretary of State’s own data showing the referendum met the required thresholds as of March 23….”

Denny Hoskins (r).

Denny Hoskins (r) [2022 file photo].

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, CPA @DLHoskins
Thank you to the @BurgChamberMO for the opportunity to give an update at the annual Legislative Luncheon! I enjoyed visiting with folks about election integrity and the great things my Securities Division is doing to combat investment fraud. Scammers are using AI to prey on innocent investors. Case in point, I used AI to “update” 😉 the signs and photos of my personal protestors/fan club outside of the Chamber luncheon yesterday.
[….]
9:27 AM · Jun 6, 2026

Go figure.

Do your job.

Denny Hoskins (r) was at a luncheon.

There was a demonstration outside the Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Warrensburg on Friday against Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskin’s (r) refusal to certify, in a fair, timely manner, the initiative referendum which would allow Missouri voters to weigh in on the right wingnut Missouri General Assembly’s mid-term gerrymander of congressional districts. Over 300,000 voters signed the petition.

“Help Wanted: Nonpartisan Public Servants
For all the people of Missouri”

“Denny,
You work for all Missourians
We pay you to do your job!
Certify the signatures”

Apparently the subject of the referendum certification wasn’t mentioned at the luncheon. The reminders where outside the venue. Go figure.

BREAKING: Missouri Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Fair Map Case as Secretary of State’s Own Data Shows Referendum Is Sufficient
Press Release / May 12, 2026
Today, People Not Politicians Missouri called on the Secretary of State to immediately declare the HB1 referendum sufficient, after the Secretary’s own data showed the referendum has easily surpassed the required threshold statewide and in the necessary congressional districts.

If the Secretary continues to delay certification while moving forward with implementation of HB1, he will be proceeding under a map that will be shown to have been legally suspended as of December 9, 2025. Because a sufficient referendum means HB1 was never in effect, any attempt to treat the HB1 maps as operative would silence the voices of more than 300,000 Missourians and risk conducting an illegal election.

“The Secretary of State’s own data confirms what more than 305,000 Missourians already made clear: this referendum is sufficient, and the people have a right to vote,” said Richard von Glahn, Executive Director of People Not Politicians Missouri. “Today’s ruling from the Supreme Court confirms this fact. A sufficient petition suspends the law the day it is turned in. Unnecessary delays by politicians do not change this fact. If he continues to delay then he is moving forward under a map that has been suspended by the people.”

Officials have suggested the review process could continue until July, despite the Secretary of State’s own data showing the referendum met the required thresholds as of March 23. The threshold has been met even without counting a single of the approximately 100,000 signatures arbitrarily dismissed by Secretary Hoskins and subject to ongoing litigation. People Not Politicians Missouri said that delay only adds to the tactics of obstruction politicians have used all along to silence the voice of the people.

The referendum effort, backed by more than 305,000 Missourians, continues moving toward final certification and placement on the November ballot.

December 9, 2025 to June 7, 2026 (so far). Do the math.

“….Case in point, I used AI to “update” 😉 the signs and photos of my personal protestors/fan club outside of the Chamber luncheon yesterday….”

Someone never got out of junior high school.

“…I’m so confused…. if our elections have not been free and fair, how did you get elected??…”

16 Saturday May 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, social media

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Math is hard, apparently.

Rick Brattin (r) [2013 file photo].

Denny Hoskins (r) [2022 file photo].

Yesterday:

Rick Brattin for Congress
[May 15, 2026]
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I was honored to stand alongside Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins today as he pushed back against the unlawful actions of woke Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
The law is not optional. The Missouri First map is the law of the land, and it must be upheld, not ignored for political agendas.
I will never back down in the fight for election integrity, fair elections, and protecting the voice of Missouri voters. As long as I have the privilege to serve the people of Missouri, I will continue fighting to ensure our laws are enforced and our elections remain secure.
[….]

There is much hilarity in the responses:

that’s not what the Supreme Court said on it’s Tuesday ruling. [….]
“Because the secretary’s certification process under chapter 116 is ongoing and has not been finally determined, it is impossible to say as of this opinion whether the December 9 referendum petition filing was ‘legal, sufficient, and timely’ and, therefore, whether HB 1 went into effect on December 11 or whether HB 1 was referred to the people as of December 9 and can only go into effect when approved by a majority of the votes cast thereon.”

hoskins is derelict in doing his duty. The Supreme Court said he must verify the signatures on the petition. In the election, the map to be used must be the current one NOT the one legislators recently drew up. Hoskins is holding the petition hostage.

Lmao.

Shame on you. Shame on Hoskins.

Dude, wha’ u talkin’ ’bout here? Your cronies overturned the will of the people for women to have access to total health care. Certify the signatures and wake up.

Proud Conservative here. This isnt about the Map! Its about the People’s Referendum which Hoskins wont certify. The Secretary of State needs to do his job and make a decision on the validity of signatures. Stop Playing Political Games!

The referendum signatures are in his building. Under the Missouri Constitution, a referendum filing suspends enforcement of a new enactment until a statewide vote. In its decision, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the suspension does not occur until the signatures are verified as valid in an official action by Hoskins.
If he does find the petitions have enough signatures, enforcement of the bill revising the maps would be suspended retroactively to the day the signatures were delivered. He has until Aug 4 to make a decision on the referendum. He’s Stonewalling the process.

the counties have verified over 100% of the required numbers. They hit that mark quite some time back. The SoS even has the numbers on their web site that clearly show the signature count was reached.
Hoskins should be personally financially liable for what this is going to cost taxpayers.

So you’re condoning cheating and dismissal of the people you actually are supposed to work for. Maybe stifle yourself! Brianna Lennon is epic at her job.

Pretty sure the opinion acknowledged that it is impossible to tell which map is in effect. Nice try though.

You want to protect the voice of Missouri voters “woke up Hoskins and tell him to count the signatures

He needs to do his job.

Then certify the referendum, simple. He needs to do HIS job.

Honor the will of the people

how many votes did you miss today?

After each census, cheaters!

Certify the signatures.

Anytime someone uses the word “woke,” I know not to take them seriously.

Straight from the mouth of ‘Never back down but never show up to vote Rick’

Jesus is Woke

Is there any context to this story? Oh and I can check Rick Brattin off my list…

Apparently you are only listening to the voices of SOME Missouri voters. What about the voices of the Missouri voters who signed AGAINST this?

But the map has a political agenda. WTF? Let the voters of the state decide.

Have Hoskins certify the referendum signatures (or reject them — after which he’ll lose in court). This is all the GOP’s making.

Why don’t you ask your buddy Denny to do his job and certify the referendum petition? Or does that part of the law not matter? 🤡

I’m so confused…. if our elections have not been free and fair, how did you get elected??

There is no honor in what you are doing

Protecting what voice?? We don’t have one anymore. We didn’t get to vote on the map. It was forced on us. And things we do vote on, you ignore! So again I ask, what voice????

How many votes did you miss while doing this?

Dishonorable

If you were really interested in protecting the voice of MIssouri voters, you would be pushing Hoskins to certify the signatures. Missouri voters did not vote for the redistricting. This is the chance to actually hear whether voters want the new district and if the MIssouri legislature was wrong to redistrict. And what about the paid sick leave and Reproductive Rights Amendment that Missouri voters already passed and you were a major actor in overturning those items?? Is that what protecting the voice of MIssouri voters is all about???????????????? Your statements are laughable in the face of reality.

Honored? You two are disgraceful to Missouri and most of Missourians see your underhanded manipulation to strip us of our LEGAL rights.
I would freely choose to stand beside Brianna Lennon because she is woke and not corrupt.
Look up the meaning of woke and read the definition of the term. Any day I will choose to be Woke!!!

Screw you.

Then certify the signatures and put it to a vote of the people – but you won’t because you don’t really care what the people want – only what your orders are from the 🍊🎪🤡 dumpf!!!

The first map is NOT the law of the land. The MO Supreme Court did not say that. You and your corrupt cohorts are delaying the certification to cause chaos in the August primaries. Following your POS cult leader, there is no low too low. Blue wave coming!

Aren’t you the one that they keep showing your empty desk when voting occurs. Not sure why your post are showing up on my Facebook, but you are one of the worst in office in Missouri, along with Hoskins and Kehoe. Tell Hoskins to do his job, since you can’t do anything else

“Woke Boone County Clerk”? You are asking people to put you into a position to be a leader — and you act like a third grade bully on the playground? Go away. Missouri doesn’t need or want you. And try to grow up at the same time.

How are you “protecting the voice of Missouri voters” if you don’t allow the Missouri voters an opportunity to vote on your proposed gerrymandered map? You’re making as much sense as Dementia Donald.

Hoskins needs to do his JOB. He had more than enough time to certify the referendum results. Republican refusing to do his job for political purposes. Trump and the MAGA are liars and cheats. Corrupting the entire country with their actions and failures.

Is there not a single politician left that speaks professionally? I’m so tired of seeing “woke” “radical” and “lefties” in nearly every post. The dumbing down of our leadership is real.

Why don’t you ask that dipshit in the red jacket why he hasn’t certified the petition to let the people actually vote on these stupid maps? What are you afraid of?

Now you are even lying about the court’s decision, while standing with the guy refusing to do his job and certify the referendum signed by over 300,000 Missourians.

Love her, but I thoroughly hate your guts and Hoskins as well

So you never read the actual court order then. Another reason you will be replaced next election. You making this way to easy for your competition. You do nothing but champion the silencing the voters of kc by dividing them up after they supported you during your broadcasting career only.to have you turn your back on them in favor of simping for your party.

Gerrymander this, Denny

23 Monday Mar 2026

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Denny Hoskins (r) [2025 file photo].

Missouri SOS Reports Referendum on HB1 Has Enough Signatures to Qualify for Ballot
Press Release / March 23, 2026

Politicians cannot implement gerrymandered map without voter approval

The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office signature verification report today confirms that a sufficient number of signatures were collected, in every required congressional district, to put a referendum on the November ballot giving Missouri voters the final say in the state legislature’s illegally gerrymandered congressional district map.

In a petition drive spearheaded by People Not Politicians Missouri, more than 300,000 signatures were collected statewide to give voters their right to challenge the unprecedented, unconstitutional mid-census redistricting.

Richard von Glahn of People Not Politicians Missouri issued the following statement in response to the SOS report:

“Today’s confirmation is a decisive victory for democracy and for the people of Missouri. Volunteers across the state didn’t just meet the bar, they shattered it, sending a clear message that voters will not stand for politicians rigging the rules mid-game. HB1 must be stopped in its tracks. And in November, Missourians will make the final call. This is what democracy looks like: people, not politicians, deciding who represents them.”

“Gerrymander This”

Previously:

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) – on Donald Trump’s (r) early redistricting scam (August 29, 2025)

Hey, Brandon Phelps (r), are you going to vote for this gerrymandered bullshit? (August 30, 2025)

Gaslighting and Gerrymandering (September 28, 2025)

Somebody should tell him…

29 Thursday Jan 2026

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Denny Hoskins (r) [2022 file photo].

On Tuesday:

Denny Hoskins
January 27 at 10:18 PM

Thank you to some of my supporters for sharing this meme with me! 😂

I locked a cemetery gate and the Democrats accused me of election interference
[….]

Some of the responses:

Wow. Mocking people you are supposed to represent. That is the GOP way I suppose.
It is all too apparent how Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins feels about his constituents. Do you serve the only the people who voted for you, or all Missourians Denny Hoskins?

Oof. Serving the people of Missouri with integrity? Swing and a miss.
[….]

When you can’t win in the marketplace of ideas, make stuff up and lie like a bitch.

Boy maga seems to be flailing out lately….lol

Snarky little toad

Laughing at you, not with you, btw.

You are a meme

Why would you lock a cemetery gate?

What a weird joke. Like, who locks a cemetery gate. Is he locking in living people visiting the graves of loved ones? Is that the joke?

You know sir, if there are issues with elections in Missouri, it might be the Republicans fault. They’ve held majorities and super majorities for years. Now go count the signatures sir.

I locked the cemetery gate and suddenly nobody had access to Denny Hoskins’ career.

You got middle school kids doing your social media now?

Apparently.

There’s still time to delete this

Too late.

You once flushed the toilet and were accused of giving yourself a lobotomy.

Well, that was rude.

What a Dufus.

So you are saying the GOP does a crappy job running the state and our elections?

You need a better writer

A little concerned that the Secretary of State, the one in charge of elections, would post this. Are you suggesting that out elections are not secure? An insult to the hard working election judges who volunteer their time and effort to make sure our elections are safe and secure.

Your ignorance of how elections actually work is staggering, Denny…

That’s a pretty stupid thing think much less say. How about growing up some?

Does spouting a stupid meme make you feel superior in some way, because it sure destroys your dignity.

You are unfit for your position. You are a scummy liar! What a despicable asshole!

Are you attempting to be an idiot?
Or does it just come naturally?

What a douchebag

You’re an idiot. 🙄

Hoskins, if you’re trying to be clever you failed. Failing is nothing new for you.

You are a PUBLIC SERVANT once you take office. Why insult half your constituents, degrade yourself and your office by this embarrassing partisanship?

Wow! The lack of respect you have for MO voters and actual election integrity is not shocking but disappointing.

You know you are a failure when all you do is point fingers and make fun of others to distract from your inablilty to do anything.

“I locked the cemetery gate and Democrats were mad they couldn’t mourn all the American citizens the Trump administration has murdered in the streets.” Denny Hoskins

Making your whole identity be about making people you disagree with angry is another choice you’re making.
Go make your identity about being a husband or a dad or, if those things don’t bring you joy, make your identity kindness. Surely kindness is a good identity.

This is gross and immature.

Grow up.

Denny Hoskins (r), are you an idiot?

26 Monday Jan 2026

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Denny Hoskins (r) [2025 file photo].

Yes. This has been another edition of Short Answers to Simple Questions.

Yesterday:

Denny Hoskins
[January 25, 2026]

If the Missouri Communists are “big mad” at me, I must be doing something right. I’m definitely right over target 🎯.
I will continue to fight for our freedoms, follow state law & the Missouri constitution and will never bow down to the communist party!
[….]

Yes Denny, all three of them.

The thing is, there are a lot more people who aren’t Communists who think you’re a fascist stooge. But do go on.

Some of the responses:

I see you like to keep yourself relevant. 😂 You’re a cog in the wheel. You’re a nothing. A nobody. A Trump cuck. You will go down in history as an enemy of freedom. Nothing more.

So… if you support fair elections and want laws that passed with a solid majority to actually be recognized by elected officials… you’re a communist? 🤔
Did they change the definition since I was in school?
OR are you just a sad, name-calling partisan hack who would rather divide us with performative culture wars and lies than work for all of your constituents?

Can you explain what a Missouri Communist stands for vs a Missouri Fascist?

Heh.

Are the Missouri communists in the room with us now?

When you were in school, what were you doing when you were supposed to be learning about governmental systems?

I read, “I take no accountability for my actions even if it means hurting Missouri workers.”

All three Communists in Missouri?

Heh.

==========

You will bow down to “daddy” Trump though won’t you? Need some knee pads?
Such “alphas” taking orders from another grown man while shouting “alpha”. Does he tell you all when to wipe 💩 too? 🤣🤣

Denny Hoskins
[….] 🤮. Keep your own knee pads.

Im not the one bending over for Trump. I don’t need them. I can do my own critical thinking. I’m not a clueless white man chasing my own ego and pissed because of my skin color. 🤷

What’s the point in any of this besides ego?! Hatred, violence, left, right, black, white. Maybe if you “Christians” shared and lived more by the scripture you claim to follow instead of propaganda you would know none of these dumbass, punk ass labels matter.
You don’t take any of these labels with you in the grave, you don’t take the money, the houses, the cars, none of this crap goes along with us. Dont see any of you “leaders” spreading the word of God and living it.
I’m pretty sure a lot of us would rather live caring for this Earth without gatekeepers in suits chasing ego and wealth while throwing out all this rhetoric that they are “for the people”. White people won’t be around forever no matter how pissed you all get about it. Just like no skin color will. It’s evolution. Just as the dinosaurs evolved into the creatures we have now, “humans” will evolve into new forms and you all can’t stop evolution nobody can no matter what technology is created.

Denny Hoskins knees are calloused so he doesn’t need padding.

Denny Hoskins Very telling that the only thing you’ll respond to is a knee pad comment. You are not a serious person.

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Are the communists in the room with you right now?

🤣 right! That’s what I was wondering, too.

Red Scare lingo ain’t swinging.

Except when you ignore what Missouri voters actually voted for right?

You couldn’t define “communism.” 🙄 But it’s the party line, so you’ll pull it out every chance you get. 🤦

I don’t think the secretary of State should be calling constituents communists for exercising free speech. It is a right enshrined in the Constitution. I think the Missouri Supreme Court just told Hoskins and the legislature where to go.

Are you representing your constituents or your donors?

I think it would concern the GOP that it’s actions are so disliked by the majority of the people that most Missourians are in agreement with the communists. I’d like to think that, but the will of the people is no longer a Missouri GOP priority.

Spoken like a true Nazi.

Define communism, Denny.

So…still no original thoughts then?

Wasn’t that long ago you could be pro Union without being called a communist.

Throwing out votes of the people and gerrymandering is pretty fascist. Fighting for our rightful votes!

Who are you?

Heh.

If you even tried to follow the law, this protest, or even this issue would not be in front of you. You are not the elected works gummer intended to quash the citizen’s rights in Missouri.

Imagine being an elected official and calling your constituents names. I’m not so sure I’d be so quick to show everyone that I peaked in kindergarten, but do what you want.

You might want to spend some time talking to your constituents.

Do you get off on calling Missouri citizens names or is it in your job description?

You say you will never bow down to the communist party. But what about the fascist party? It seems like you do bow down to them.

There definitely is another explanation than you’re “doing something right.” It’s definitely not that.

Missouri communists 😂
I stopped reading after that 😂

Thinking you meant “constituents,” not communists. What a strange thing to call folks asking you to follow the US and Missouri Constitutions.

Nah. You’re just breaking the law.

Good God, what is wrong with you?

A list.

1. What Communists? I’ve known Missouri longer than you and at my leftiest, the most radical people I met voted Kucinich in a primary. 😆
2. In the United States, it’s legal to be a Communist. It’s legal to study any philosophy. Fascist forerunner Joe McCarthy found that out the hard way. 🎶

Dude. This is not the flex you think it is.

You’re a fucking fraud and coward. Afraid of the voters (us) and fraud for “representing” the people. You’re disgusting

What a wonderful persecution complex you enjoy, Denny!

I was there and I can assure you I’m not a communist. I am a MO voter who will always show up & speak out when our elected representatives overturn initiatives that voters have already passed, attack citizens’ ability to use the initiative process, and attempt to deceive voters with confusing ballot language! Shame on you for ignoring the will of the voters & suppressing our rights!

Define communist

Wow

About 60+% of your constituents agreed with these folks in abortion and minimum wage. Maybe #RespectMOVoters

The irony of walking in those doors that say
“Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto”. “The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law.” Then telling them they dont know what they voted for on abortion, right to work and more. How it says “not to be served but to serve” carved into the walls. Yet you guys are blind to doing any of it. Its astonishing.

I’m confused! So you ARE supportive of initiatives? You DO respect the will of the voters??? Or only when you agree with their votes????
P.s. Minneapolis does not have 1 A or 2 A freedoms right now. Are you planning the same for Missouri??

Weasel.

You’re sadly mistaken. It’s pity, not “big mad” and the only thing you fight for is the GOP machine that lines your pockets.
Salus populi suprema lex esto

lololol fkn idiot 🤡

A Missouri elected official demeaning voters? That tracks.

Also, the 1950s called and they want their rhetoric back.

How are you fighting for our freedoms by overturning the votes of the people? It is quite literally the opposite.

Republicans have beaten the Communist drum for over 100 years. Unbelievable constituents still fall for it.

You wouldn’t know a communist if he bit your ass and you certainly don’t understand that your president is a big old orange fascist.

You’re opposing the vote of the people. You’re not fighting for our freedom but to oppress it. You’re too stupid to even understand the difference I’m sure. Communists are not what you should fear. The people are taking back our right to decide for ourselves and that’s what scares you. Well get used to it as we have no intention of stopping!!!

Do you even know the definition of freedom, you bootlicker?

You’re one sick f*ck, Denny. 🖕🏼

So in fascist America, wanting a representative republic is a communist idea? What a sad and pathetic worm you’ve devolved into since deciding to lick the boot.

Oh fuck off, Denny.

Tens of thousands of Missourians are “big mad” at you because you’re nothing but a tool for fascism. What an embarrassment you are.

When we fight to stop them from overturning the vote of the people…. People actually having a say in how we’re governed, we’re communists? That’s actually pretty much the opposite of communism, which is authoritarian, centralized state control. You stupid boot licker!

A Missouri Communist? How dare the people of this state, actual citizens you are supposed to be working to represent, want their voices heard. You’re a clown.

You are a disgrace.

Idiot

22 year super majority in MO and your party keeps saying liberals are to blame. You all are the problem. Fuck off.

See, here’s the problem with your lack of good governance. You think your main purpose is to antagonize people you don’t like. Your actual job, though, is to represent ALL your constituents. Not just the affluent white christians.

Another shill. Disagreeing with your manipulative, dishonest actions does not make people communists. Get a grip.

Count the signatures, that’s your job. If you’re not going to do your job then resign sir.

Is this truly a post from an elected politician? You are calling the constituents you are charged with representing communists because they are “mad” at you? This must be a joke, or your page has been hacked. Why would a grown man behave in this way?

Oh, Denny. You spineless little insignificant boy. What a pathetic excuse of a representative of Missouri you are. You might wanna look up communist in the dictionary

Fuck you for not listening to the will of the voters.

You are bad for Missouri. We deserve so much better.

Hoskins is a fascist coward who wishes he was that relevant. At the end of the day, history will never remember his name.

Are you a sixth grader? That is some of the lamest name calling I’ve heard since I went to junior high.

You mean the citizens you were elected to represent. All of them. That used to be part of public service. Now you’re just a clown in a stupid red jacket.

You are here to serve your constituents, and you are flexing over them being mad at you? You really need to reevaluate what servant leadership is.

Communists? Really? and you define “freedom” by gerrymandering away democratic voices? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

It’s the dumb fuck who cried communism. The 1950’s called. They want their trope back.
Authoritarians like the Soviet Union ignored the will of the people just like you are, asshole.

Denny Hoskins (r) [2022 file photo].

Campaign Finance: Propping Up Mr. Denny (r)

24 Wednesday Dec 2025

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Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C180536 12/24/2025 Old Drum Conservative PAC Rex Sinquefield 244 Bent Walnut Lane Westphalia MO 65085 Retired 12/24/2025 $25,000.00

[emphasis added]

“Thank you sir. May I have another?”

Denny Hoskins (r) [2025 file photo].

From the good old days:

Campaign Finance: a dog and his beer

28 Wednesday Aug 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance

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Denny Hoskins (r) [2023 file photo]

The statue of “Old Drum” in front of the Johnson County Courthouse in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission for the right wingnut PAC supporting Denny Hoskins (r), the republican nominee for Secretary of State:

C180536 08/28/2024 Old Drum Conservative PAC August Busch III 18152 Edison Ave Ste 200 Chesterfield MO 63005 Retired 8/28/2024 $25,000.00

[emphasis added]

You think they threw in a keg or maybe a six-pack with the $25,000.00? Just asking.

Oops, wrong brand…

Secretary of State – Primary – August 6, 2024

07 Wednesday Aug 2024

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[2024 file photo]

Via Missouri Secretary of State:

State of Missouri – Primary Election, August 06, 2024
Unofficial Results
as of 8/7/2024 2:30:46 PM

Secretary of State 3566 of 3566 Precincts Reported

Valentina Gomez Republican 47,931 7.449%
Shane Schoeller Republican 108,289 16.829%
Denny Hoskins Republican 157,116 24.418%
Adam J. Schwadron Republican 32,335 5.025%
Jamie Corley Republican 46,314 7.198%
Dean Plocher Republican 86,659 13.468%
Mary Elizabeth Coleman Republican 72,938 11.335%
Mike Carter Republican 91,866 14.277%
Party Total: 643,448

Monique Williams Democratic 123,270 34.429%
Barbara Phifer Democratic 146,284 40.856%
Haley Jacobson Democratic 88,491 24.715%
Party Total: 358,045

Carl Herman Freese Libertarian 2,402 100.000%
Party Total: 2,402

Total Votes: 1,003,895

[emphasis added]

Denny Hoskins (r) [2023 file photo]

Heh. A plurality of 24.418% of the vote. How much did that cost Denny Hoskins (r) and his friends?

Via the Missouri Ethics Commission:

And:

And:

That’s about $3.00 per vote.

To compare:

Barbara Phifer (D) [2021 file photo].

That comes to approximately 50 cents per vote.

Previously:

Solidarity – Medicaid Expansion – Rally and March – Jefferson City, Missouri – July 1, 2021 (July 1, 2021)

Apparently, “chickenshit” is an important concept in internal GOP discourse (April 26, 2024)

Campaign Finance: a face in the crowd (August 3, 2024)

It sounded like a good idea at the time (July 12, 2024)

It sounded like a good idea at the time

12 Friday Jul 2024

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Earlier this week:

Denny Hoskins
[July 9, 2024]

Today, I am announcing that I have received the endorsement of Mike Lindell, American businessman and election integrity advocate.

“Missouri voters need a Secretary of State who will stand up and fight when our elections are on the line, and I truly believe that Denny Hoskins is the best candidate for the job. He will stand firm to eliminate fraud and stop any threat – either foreign or domestic – from meddling in elections,” said Mike Lindell.

I am honored to have Mike’s support for my campaign to be Missouri’s next Secretary of State. I believe we need someone in office who will make election integrity the number one priority, rather than bending under pressure from corporate election services providers and special interest groups who want to further weaken our elections. The most secure elections are in-person, on Election Day with a voter ID and no, I don’t trust the election machines. I will fight to maximize accountability and eliminate fraud, and I will not back down when our most fundamental right – the right to vote – is on the line.

Some of the responses:

How much does he charge for an endorsement?

[….] I think, it’s about 2 to 3 grand.

A Secretary of State candidate endorsed by a guy who had to pay $5 million for lying about election fraud inspires zero confidence that Denny Hoskins has any qualifications to supervise elections.

Oh crap – I thought this was an Onion story or something….you actually WANT Lindell’s endorsement?????
lol
Is that guy ever going to show the world all the evidence he’s lied about having for years now?

[….] An endorsement from the My Pillow Guy is great?

Wow! Is this something to really brag about?

Ummm….Mike Lindell is a well known fraudster and conman that owes millions of dollars in unpaid debts. His endorsement is [….].

I already absentee voted against you. Like many Americans, I leave for work before the polls open and don’t get back into town until after they close. Working 40 minutes away makes it tough to leave work to vote. I took my neighbor, a disabled veteran, with me. He doesn’t get around so well but his wife and I found it convenient to get things taken care of this week. You should be working to make it easier for ALL eligible voters to cast secure ballots, not the opposite (just because lower turnout favors your party).

Couldn’t get Rudy Giuliani?

Wanting the endorsement of idiots makes you more of an idiot.

OMG that loser? Hope you aren’t expecting donations from him. He’s broke as a joke!

Denny Hoskins (r) [2023 file photo]

Apparently, “chickenshit” is an important concept in internal GOP discourse

26 Friday Apr 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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chickenshit, Denny Hoskins, GOP, Jay Ashcroft, missouri, right wingnuts

You were expecting poetry?

Denny Hoskins (r) [2022 file photo].

Jay Ashcroft Is a Chickenshit, GOP Senator Says Repeatedly on Video (April 21, 2024)

Video Shows 2nd Confrontation Between 2 Missouri GOP Officials (April 22, 2024)

Missouri lawmaker caught on video cursing out fellow Republican (April 23, 2024)

Jay Ashcroft (r) [2021 file photo]

We’re rooting for a scoreless tie.

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