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Back to Blue Dinner in Cass County – April 25, 2015

27 Monday Apr 2015

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Cass County Democrats held their annual Back to Blue Dinner in Belton on Saturday evening. As is their custom, they had a full slate of candidates and guests speaking to the crowd. A sample:

Jim White, the Democratic Party candidate in the 4th Congressional District.

Jim White (D): …And this is what I’m running on, investing in our citizens. We want to invest in their economic well-being. Fifteen bucks an hour and a union. A living wage for all workers. [applause, cheers] At the poverty level today there is only one household that can work for minimum wage and even reach the poverty level – and that’s a household with a single person and only if they work forty hours a week, fifty-two weeks a year, which, of course, they’re not gonna get to do. Uh, we all know that the path to the middle class has always been led by organized labor….

Patty Johnson, former Democratic Party legislative candidate.

Patty Johnson (D): ….We’re here because we care about the Democratic Party and because we care about Democratic principles. And how many of you here tonight have worked on someone’s campaign, made phone calls, walked door to door, or did parades? So you all believe, too.  And I’m just here to remind you tonight how important your work is and to thank you all so much for all that you’ve done for all of us who’ve run for office and how much we still need for you to do.  Jim [White] is going to need all your help. And I know we have a candidate for Attorney General  here – and he’s going to need your help. So I’m asking you here tonight to remember why you’re here. The reason that you’re a Democratic is because you care about people, because you want everyone to have the same opportunities that we had growing up. You want your children to have an education, you want good jobs for them when they get out of school, and you all, we all want to have a decent retirement… [….] …We need your hard work.  We need you to keep going. And I think that it’s already been referenced that you all realize there’s an election coming up in November of twenty-sixteen. The work for that election starts here tonight. You all have done something toward that because you’ve contributed money for tables and advertising and we appreciate that because that money goes to help us to help our candidates. And here in Cass County, God knows, we need a lot of help. [laughter] And I also want to recognize Janet Burlingame, too. And I want to recognize her for her courage and integrity in running her race for County Clerk and remaining a Democrat and staying true to her principles. For her [applause]…because that’s what makes us different than Republicans, we actually believe in something. We actually work towards those things we believe in.  And I wanted to leave you all with a small visual tonight. We are surrounded by Republican darkness. And we can sit here and curse the darkness or we can light a candle. I choose to light a candle. And I hope you’ll leave here tonight with me and take that light out to the people who are sitting still in the darkness and who need our help and guidance to come back to light and the Democratic principles we believe in.  So, thank you all so much for being here. [applause]….

Senator Scott Sifton,  a Democratic Party candidate for Attorney General in 2016.

Senator Scott Sifton (D): ….And I, I gotta tell you, I know that the previous speaker was asked, uh, to keep her remarks brief. I was thinking of maybe showing you what a Senate filibuster is like, but I, I’m actually saving it for when the “right to work” bill comes to the floor of the Senate. [applause, cheers] There is only one way that bill is gonna come to a vote in the Senate and that’s if the Republicans exercise the nuclear option. I am proud to have been the last Democrat standing against the seventy-two hour waiting period, which was the last time the Republicans exercised the nuclear option. [applause] And there is no way in the world they will get me to sit down voluntarily when “right to work” comes to the floor. I will debate it all night long. [applause]….

Former Senator Wes Shoemyer (D):  ….I don’t think that an insurance company that runs around calling their name Farm Bureau represents nobody in the agriculture world. [applause] [….]

….There are some things that really torque me about, uh, what Republicans have claimed and claimed to be….I recall when I was in Jeff City there was a piece of legislation that came up and, for, drug testing for TANF recipients. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Think about it. Now this was the only folks in the whole State of Missouri that got a check signed by the state treasury or federal treasury that we thought ought to pee in a cup to get their money. Think about it. I mean, I’ve had, the day I pee in my cup to get my farm payment probably it would be a good time we could do it for the folks on TANF, wouldn’t it?  When Clark [inaudible] wants to pee in a cup for his forty million on his stadium [inaudible} I’ll pee in a cup, too. [applause, cheers]….

Former Senator Wes Shoemyer (D).

Previously:

Susan Montee (D) at the Cass County “Back to Blue” dinner on Saturday, April 30th (May 4, 2011)

Cass County Democrats 2012 Back to Blue Dinner: State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (D) (April 29, 2012)

Cass County Democrats 2012 Back to Blue Dinner: Susan Montee (D) (April 30, 2012)

Cass County Democrats 2012 Back to Blue Dinner: Teresa Hensley (D) (May 1, 2012)

Sen. Paul LeVota (D) – Back to Blue Dinner – Belton, Missouri – April 13, 2013 (April 14, 2013)

AG Chris Koster (D) – Back to Blue Dinner – Belton, Missouri – April 13, 2013 (April 14, 2013)

Truman Days 2014 in Kansas City – Friday night

31 Saturday May 2014

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We’re covering the Jackson County Democratic Committee’s annual Truman Days celebration at the Holiday Inn Coco Key in Kansas City this weekend. On Friday night it’s an opportunity for candidates, their supporters, and activists to meet each other and talk about their campaigns and the political landscape in Missouri.

Winston Apple, a Democratic Party candidate in the 29th Legislative District.

Patty Johnson, the Democratic Party candidate in the 56th Legislative District.

Understandably there’s a strong presence from organized labor at Truman Days.

Getting a living wage is not a zero sum game.

Bill Hedge, a Democratic Party candidate in the 6th Congressional District.

State Senator Scott Sifton (D).

Proud to be union – and a veteran.

Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders (D).

This evening speakers at the Truman Days gala will include Representative Emanuel Cleaver, State Treasurer Clint Zweifel, Secretary of State Jason Kander, Attorney General Chris Koster, Governor Jay Nixon and keynote speaker, Representative Linda Sanchez.  

Patty Johnson (D) in the 56th Legislative District – video interview

22 Friday Jun 2012

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On Tuesday evening we had the opportunity to speak briefly with Patty Johnson (D), the Democratic Party candidate in the 56th Legislative District:


Video by Jerry Schmidt.

Show Me Progress: I’m Michael Bersin with Show Me Progress and I’m speaking with Patty Johnson who’s a Democratic candidate in the 56th Legislative District.

What brought you to running for office?

Patty Johnson: I decided to run for office because it, uh, the things that are going on in Jefferson City I don’t believe are representative of the people of the State of Missouri. Um, there’s not been much accomplished by the legislature in Jefferson City. I feel that there are serious issues that need to be addressed and those are not being met by our current legislature.    

Show Me Progress: Uh, what are those issues that you’re hearing from voters in your district, uh, what are the concerns that you’re hearing from them?

Patty Johnson: People are still very concerned about the economy, about jobs, uh, about education and particularly about, uh, women’s health issues. I’m hearing a lot of those concerns from the people in the 56th District

Show Me Progress: Now, as you’ve been talking to people they’ve been pretty receptive to what you’re talking about, to some of the solutions?

Patty Johnson: Yes, I believe they have been.

Show Me Progress: All right, well, thank you very much for your time.

Patty Johnson: Thank you, Michael.  

Patty Johnson (D) at a parade in Belton, Missouri on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Retail politics.

 

A parade in Belton, Missouri

17 Sunday Jun 2012

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There was a parade in Belton, Missouri this morning. Along with the usual community groups and school band(s), this being an election year, there were a significant number of candidates and their supporters participating in the mile long parade.

For the candidates it’s an opportunity to do a bit of retail politics in front of a conveniently concentrated and amiable crowd.

The parade started at 10:00 a.m. (the staging area started filling up over an hour before the start time) with the Democrats toward the front of the parade and the republicans further back.

Cass County Prosecutor Teresa Hensley, the Democratic Party candidate in the 4th Congressional District, at the start of the parade.

Teresa Hensley, working the crowd on the parade route.

Patty Johnson (D), the Democratic Party candidate in the 56th Legislative District, handing a palm card to a voter along the parade route.

Jim White (D), the Democratic Party candidate in the 55th Legislative District.

Yes, Vicky Hartzler (r) was there, too, here conversing with a small group of individuals at the staging site before the parade.

Previously:

Ed Martin (r): We were sitting around trying to think of a metaphor for the campaign… (June 16, 2012)

Dave Spence (r): nothing exceeds like excess (June 16, 2012)

The 27 percent: no matter where you go, there they are (June 16, 2012)

Patty Johnson (D) in the 56th Legislative District

02 Saturday Jun 2012

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A fighting Democrat:

You got that right.

123rd Legislative District: Patty Johnson (D) announces

16 Tuesday Feb 2010

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We received the following press release:

Patty Johnson Announces Candidacy for State Representative

Alderman Bobby Davidson and Lyle Gregory Join Patty at campaign kick-off

BELTON – Raymore attorney Patty Johnson announced today that she is seeking the Democratic nomination for State Representative in the 123rd district, which encompasses Belton and Raymore in Cass County. Patty owns her own firm in Raymore and she works as a guardian ad litem for children and as a family law mediator.

“As a small business owner and the daughter of a farmer, I understand the value of hard work and see first-hand the problems and difficulties facing families in our community.  Our families need a voice for common sense and I will be that voice,” said Johnson.

Belton Alderman Bobby Davidson and Raymore attorney Lyle Gregory joined Johnson as she kicked-off her campaign on Main Street in Belton.

“It is time for new leadership in state government.  Patty will put working families first over special interests as our State representative and that’s why I’m proud to support her,” said Bobby Davidson.

“Given Patty’s community leadership and her commitment to helping families in need, she is absolutely the best choice as our next State Representative,” said Lyle Gregory.

Patty serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Hope Haven, Cass County’s Domestic Violence Shelter, and she is Secretary for Bel-Ray Sunrise Lions Club.  Patty and her husband Jerry are actively involved in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Raymore.

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The 123rd Legislative District covers northwest Cass County immediately south of Jackson County. The seat is currently held by republican Chris Molendorp who is in his first term. By Representative Molendorp’s (r) list of bill sponsorship we see that he’s interested in insurance, all kinds of ethics reform, and he’s a “tenther”.

Looking at Molendorp’s fourth quarter 2009 campaign finance report, filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission in January, we see :

Detailed Summary of Committee Disclosure Report

Committe: FRIENDS OF CHRIS MOLENDORP

1. TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THIS ELECTION PREVIOUSLY REPORTED $8,650.00

2. ALL MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED THIS PERIOD $8,500.00

9. TOTAL ALL RECEIPTS THIS ELECTION(SUM 1B + 7A – 8A) $17,150.00

25. MONEY ON HAND AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD (INCLUDING FUNDS IN DEPOSITORY, CASH, SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND ALL OTHER INVESTMENTS) $2,270.29

28. MONEY ON HAND AT THE CLOSE OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD (SUM 25 + 26 – 27) $9,016.68

[emphasis added] That’s some burn rate.

And where did Molendorp’s contributions come from?:

Detailed Summary of Contributions And Loans Received

Committee: FRIENDS OF CHRIS MOLENDORP

Report Date: 1/11/2010

A. ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM COMMITTEES REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT, OR FROM PERSONS GIVING MORE THAN $100 TO A COMMITTEE.

RightCHOICE Managed Care, Inc.  Cincinnati, OH 12/11/2009 $1,000.00

Gene A. Molendorp Peculiar, MO retired 10/31/2009 $500.00

CHC of Kansas  KCMO 10/30/2009 $150.00

MO Optometric Assn Jefferson City, MO 10/30/2009 $200.00

GKC MO Dental PAC Jefferson City, MO 11/17/2009 $250.00

MO Correctional Officers Assoc Jefferson City, MO 10/12/2009 $300.00

Friends of Vicky Hartzler Harrisonville, MO 10/13/2009 $250.00

MO Assn of Insurance & Financial Advisors PAC Jefferson City, MO 10/12/2009 $500.00

Wal-Mart, Inc. Bentonville, AR 12/31/2009 $250.00

NRA Political Victory Fund Fairfax, VA 12/31/2009 $250.00

MO Assn of Municipal Utilities Columbia, MO 12/05/2009 $150.00

American Family Insurance MO PAC St. Joseph, MO 12/04/2009 $350.00

RGA Reinsurance Company Chesterfield, MO 12/31/2009 $300.00

Terry Reardon Village of Loch Lloyd, MO  retired 11/23/2009 $1,000.00

ATT Missouri Employee Political Action Committee St. Louis, MO 11/16/2009 $200.00

Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc. St. Louis, MO 11/13/2009 $500.00

MO ASSN of Nurse Anesthetists PACJefferson City, MO 11/15/2009 $325.00

Long Term Care Leadership PAC Jefferson City, MO 12/28/2009 $1,000.00

Missouri Independent Banker Assn PAC  Liberty, MO 11/23/2009 $325.00

( 8. TOTAL: ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS THIS PERIOD : $7,800.00 )

Vicky Hartzler? That ‘s all you need to know.

So much for the grass rootsie feel of the rest. And what’s with the dental PAC?

HB 1588 Changes the penalty for any person practicing dentistry or dental hygiene without a license

Sponsor: Molendorp, Chris (123) Proposed Effective Date: 08/28/2010

CoSponsor: LR Number: 4286L.01I

Last Action: 01/13/2010 – Read Second Time (H)

HB1588

Next Hearing: Hearing not scheduled

Calendar: Bill currently not on a calendar

Can you picture some kid in Belton at bedtime when he’s told to go brush his teeth replying, “But Representative Molendorp introduced a bill making it a felony to practice dental hygiene without a license. I don’t have my license yet…”

HB 1620 Prohibits any contract between a health insurer and a dentist from requiring the dentist to provide services in a dental plan at a fee established by the insurer if the services are not covered in the plan

Sponsor: Molendorp, Chris (123) Proposed Effective Date: 08/28/2010

CoSponsor: Swinger, Terry (162) LR Number: 4285L.01I

Last Action: 01/14/2010 – Read Second Time (H)

HB1620

Next Hearing: Hearing not scheduled

Calendar: Bill currently not on a calendar

A twofer! Dentistry and Insurance!

Let’s look election result from that 2008 open seat election:

Official Election Returns

State of Missouri General Election  – 2008 General Election

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

As announced by the Board of State Canvassers

on Tuesday, December 02, 2008

State Representative – District 123 – Summary

Precincts Reporting 18 of 18

Molendorp, Chris REP 11,643 56.2%

Alonzo, Juan I. DEM 9,058 43.8%

Total Votes   20,701

This race is doable.

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