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There is another…with some money

17 Friday Jan 2020

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance, Missouri Governor

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governor, James Neely, Mike Parson, missouri, Republican

Cameron physician makes a run at Missouri governorship
By Ken Newton News-Press NOW Sep 26, 2019

CAMERON, Mo. — State Rep. Jim Neely, a physician, got some three-pronged advice from a patient about his decision to run for Missouri governor next year…

Representative James Neely (r) [2018 file photo].

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C121277 01/17/2020 Citizens For Neely James Neely 5433 NW State Road D Cameron MO 64429 Cameron Regional Medical Center physician 1/16/2020 $184,557.82

[empasis added]

That’ll pay for a lot of bumper stickers.

Think of the possibilities.

Campaign Finance: not quite local

15 Wednesday Jan 2020

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance

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campaign finance, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, PAC, Republican, Washington D.C.

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission

C051039 01/15/2020 RSLC-MISSOURI PAC Republican State Leadership Committee 1201 F Street, NW Suite 675 Washington DC 20004 1/13/2020 $50,000.00

[emphasis added]

Washington, D.C. Go figure.

Rep. Jason Smith (r): Puerto Rico is America!

17 Thursday Jan 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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8th Congressional District, Jason Smith, missouri, Republican, social media, Twitter

So, this happened today:

smoky eye @shewhopersists
Replying to @RepJasonSmith

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1
The Hill IDs the congressman who yelled “go back to Puerto Rico” at Rep. Tony Cardenas (who’s not from P.R.) as Republican Rep. Jason Smith.

Cardenas: “It’s sad that anything even remotely close to that would be said to me…

4:39 PM – 17 Jan 2019

Oh, my.

Jason Smith (r) represents the 8th Congressional District in Missouri.

“…Nobody knows in America
Puerto Rico’s in America!…”
– West Side Story (1957)

There are a lot of responses on Jason Smith’s (r) Twitter account:

You do realize literally everyone in the world would rather go to Puerto Rico than Missouri right? Fodor’s actually ranked you between Myanmar and Honduras in awfulness.

Respectfully, where’s your decorum as a House of Representatives’ member?

Complete lapse of manners to yell “go back to Puerto Rico” while on the floor of our Congress.

You owe the citizens of this nation, and their representatives, an apology for your rudeness.

Shameful!

IOKIYAR*

* it’s okay if you’re a republican

I can’t believe I have to admit you are my rep. You are also a racist ass. Resign you don’t represent our state.

Talk about embarrassing, your behavior is inexcusable.

You really shouted “go back to Puerto Rico?” To a minority colleague on the floor of the house? Boo.

Putz

Your crazy is showing buddy, might wanna tuck that back in.

Didn’t you know Puerto Rico is a part of the United States? You should be ashamed of your behavior. It was not befitting a U.S. Representative.

Heh.

Reprehensible behavior on the House floor today. Extremely disappointed but sadly not shocked. #racism

Thanks for making sure none of us would mistake you for a good person.

Ouch, that one left a mark.

Actually have you been to Puerto Rico? Lately? Helped out much?

I truly hope everyone calls you out repeatedly for your bad behavior. I read people didn’t know who you were, I guess we do now. Congratulations, you’re “that guy that yelled go back to Puerto Rico”. Not that impressive.

Does this rep know Puerto Rico is part of the US? That the people there are US citizens? Would he have told a Congressman to “go back to Sioux Falls”?

I heard what you said on the House floor. It was unbecoming of your title to behave in this manner. #PuertoRico = Americans. You spoke in a negative manner about Americans. Apologize then resign.

The people you represent must be so embarrassed by you. Very sad for them.

Resign you racist! Have all of you lost your minds??

You need to be removed from Congress!!
#Racist f*ck
You don’t represent my #America

Oh, my.

So does being from Puerto Rico somehow diminish his ability to legislate, or his humanity? Does it make him any less an American in your view?

Did you yell “go back to Puerto Rico” at a fellow congressman?

Apparently he did.

Republican Congressman is offended at the decorum of a colleague, yet shouts a clearly racist remark at a MEXICAN descended colleague to go back to puerto rico. You can try to spin however you like, but you were clearly going for racism Mr Smith.

Life in the minority is tough.

You shouted “Go back to Puerto Rico” to @RepCardenas.
– Puerto Rico is part of the U.S.
– Mister Cardenas is not born in Puerto Rico.

Did you really yell “go back to Puerto Rico?” Because if you did, I think you should resign.

Ridiculous. You yell at a House Rep to “go back to Puerto Rico” and expect us to take you seriously? Apologize.

You and your behavior today has been identified. I’m guessing you’re cool with your racism considering how comfortable you were screaming “go back to Puerto Rico” at a Hispanic congressmen. Nice to see such great workplace behavior.

There are hundreds of responses.

The main clown show

07 Friday Aug 2015

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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2016, debate, president, Republican

So, the 2016 republican presidential candidate “adult table” had a debate tonight. We weren’t disappointed, from the beginning:

Judy Baker ‏@JudyBaker4MO

Debatetainment!8:01 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Yael T. Abouhalkah ‏@YaelTAbouhalkah

So we’re already out of control! Good job, GOP #GOPDebate 8:05 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Paula Poundstone ‏@paulapoundstone

#GOPDebate Jerry Springer is going to sue for copyright infringement. 8:06 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Brad Friedman ‏@TheBradBlog

Some day I hope to earn the right to be called Jeb. #GOPDebate 8:10 PM – 6 Aug 2015

digby ‏@digby56

They called him Jeb because he earned it? What? 8:11 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Brian Beutler ‏@brianbeutler

Rubio said the words, “If this is a resume competition, Hillary Clinton will be the next president,” without thinking of how it sounds. 8:09 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Ezra Klein ‏@ezraklein

You can almost hear Donald Trump’s poll numbers rising 8:12 PM – 6 Aug 2015

SharkFu ‏@SharkFu

My liver may not survive this… 8:17 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Jennifer Hayden ‏@Scout_Finch

Here we go – Huckabee reiterating his desire to bring in actual federal troops and the FBI to engage a real war on women. #GOPDebate 8:18 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Billmon ‏@billmon1

Uh oh. Huckabee just mentioned “science.” That won’t go over big with his base. 8:19 PM – 6 Aug 2015

J. Elvis Weinstein ‏@JElvisWeinstein

I haven’t hated this many people on my TV at once since Entourage was on! #GOPDebate 8:16 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Jack Kimble ‏@RepJackKimble

We must close our borders to all women of child bearing age. The 14th Amendment makes them ticking time bombs. #GOPDebate 8:23 PM – 6 Aug 2015

American Bridge ‏@American_Bridge

This debate is a textbook example of how Donald Trump is setting the GOP agenda for every. single. candidate. 8:33 PM – 6 Aug 2015

MrJM ‏@MisterJayEm

Is #ProudToBeRepublican trending yet?

8:33 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Michelle Ringuette ‏@Ringuette

How do you know @ScottWalker is lying? He’s speaking. (And using #KochBros talking points) #GOPDebate 8:17 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Yael T. Abouhalkah ‏@YaelTAbouhalkah

Ted Cruz not looking good so far. KC political consultant Jeff Roe not earning his money tonight. #GOPDebate 8:36 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Billmon ‏@billmon1

Rand: “Oh yeah? Well you hugged Obama! You have cooties!” 8:39 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Yael T. Abouhalkah ‏@YaelTAbouhalkah

Ted Cruz: On Day One, I will utter the world “radical Islamist terrorist.” And ISIS will be gone! Um, right? #GOPDebate 8:41 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Christopher Hayes ‏@chrislhayes

If you stand before ISIS and say “Radical Islamic Terrorism” they all melt like marshmallows in the sun. 8:41 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Billmon ‏@billmon1

Shorter Jeb: “Invading Iraq was a mistake but it was Obama’s fault.” 8:43 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Wayne Johnson ‏@WJohnson68

Tuned in just in time to see the doctor supporting torture. #GOPDebate 8:46 PM – 6 Aug 2015

PZ Myers ‏@pzmyers

Ben Carson: God likes a flat tax. 8:52 PM – 6 Aug 2015

All that’s missing is an actual food fight.

Previously:

Prelude to tonight’s main clown show (August 6, 2015)

Oh, my: #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear (August 6, 2015)

Oh, my: #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear

07 Friday Aug 2015

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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2016, debate, president, Republican

A Twitterverse hashtag:

Ellastractia ‏@ellastractia

Who put the bop in the bop shoo wop shoo wop? Conversely, who put the ram in the rammalammadingdong? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:45 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Steve Sobel ‏@steve_sobel

Do you recycle? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:42 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Apinak ‏@Apinak

If I donate $100 to your campaign & a billionaire donates $10 million, whose phone call will you pick up? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:39 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Uh, I think we all already know the answer to that one.

manandcat ‏@manandcat

#DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear Aren’t all you guys going to catch hell from the NRA for prohibiting guns in the debate venue tonight? 5:38 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Eric Muller ‏@Handsome_Cheese

I know you are all against abortions, but how many have you all paid for? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear #GOPDebate 5:37 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Holly Tooker ‏@kellabeck

The VRA was signed 50 yrs ago today. What’ll you do to keep Democrats from voting? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:36 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Bob Scofield ‏@scof_nyc

Will you appoint Bristol Palin czar of your abstinence only initiative, and if not, why do you hate America? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:30 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Uh, republicans aren’t supposed to like that White House czar stuff.

Speedy Gonzales ‏@SpeedyAmnesty

#debatequestionswewanttohear Will you publicly acknowledge the two Mississippi men who bravely fought off the Jade Helm 15 invasion force? 5:27 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Haruko Haruhara ‏@HarukoHaruhara3

What kind of dinosaur did Jesus ride? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:18 PM – 6 Aug 2015

AB Campbell ‏@BisonBlaine

Have your answers in tonight’s debate been vetted by Bibi Netanyahu? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 5:17 PM – 6 Aug 2015

The ‘House ‏@WoolyWoolhouse

What is your favorite Jesus quote from the Bible on gay marriage? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 6:10 PM – 6 Aug 2015

MyDiscontent ‏@MyDiscontent

Have all of you brought your long form birth certificates with you today? #DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear 6:09 PM – 6 Aug 2015

And for the Internets win:

Yaucolion ‏@Yaucolion71

#DebateQuestionsWeWantToHear What will be your first accomplishment after your inauguration on January 1957? 6:07 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Previously:

Prelude to tonight’s main clown show (August 6, 2015)

Prelude to tonight’s main clown show

07 Friday Aug 2015

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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2016, debate, president, Republican

The folks who didn’t make the main table cut for the first 2016 republican presidential candidate debate had a kiddie table debate. The Twitterverse documented the atrocities:

Paula Poundstone ‏@paulapoundstone

I’m watching the 2nd string debates. I think someone just said married couples are trying to get nuclear weapons. 5:17 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Jennifer Hayden ‏@Scout_Finch

Give everyone a “participant” ribbon and let’s move on to the real debate. #GOPDebate 5:25 PM – 6 Aug 2015

digby ‏@digby56

Poor Huckleberry. His espresso high wore off right in the middle of his closing statement. 5:19 PM – 6 Aug 2015

Yael T. Abouhalkah ‏@YaelTAbouhalkah

Bobby Jindal sounds like an absolute imbecile. And he’s insulting as well. 5:16 PM – 6 Aug 2015

emptywheel ‏@emptywheel

Santorum is a child of Ronald Reagan? Does Nancy know? 5:09 PM – 6 Aug 2015

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The Libertarian Lesson

27 Wednesday Mar 2013

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Libertarian, Pot Smoking, Republican

Posted by Michael Bersin | Filed under Uncategorized

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Shane Schoeller (r): all you need to know

05 Sunday Aug 2012

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2012, missouri, Primary, Republican, Secretary of State, Shane Schoeller

Friday, October 07, 2005

Lunch Discussions #145: The Crazification Factor

….John: Hey, Bush is now at 37% approval. I feel much less like Kevin McCarthy screaming in traffic. But I wonder what his base is —

Tyrone: 27%.

John: … you said that immmediately, and with some authority.

Tyrone: Obama vs. Alan Keyes. Keyes was from out of state, so you can eliminate any established political base; both candidates were black, so you can factor out racism; and Keyes was plainly, obviously, completely crazy. Batshit crazy. Head-trauma crazy. But 27% of the population of Illinois voted for him. They put party identification, personal prejudice, whatever ahead of rational judgement. Hell, even like 5% of Democrats voted for him. That’s crazy behaviour. I think you have to assume a 27% Crazification Factor in any population….

An endorsement banner from the front page of Shane Schoeller’s campaign web site.

State Senator Jane Cunningham Endorses Schoeller

[….]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo – Republican Secretary of State Candidate Shane Schoeller, R-Willard, has been endorsed by State Senator Jane Cunningham, R-St. Louis County….

We rest our case.

Campaign Finance: charity

01 Wednesday Aug 2012

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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2012, Axiom Strategies, Bill Stouffer, campaign finance, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, Primary, Republican, Secretary of State

Yesterday, at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

CONTRIBUTION OF MORE THAN $5,000.00 RECEIVED BY ANY COMMITTEE FROM ANY SINGLE DONOR – TO BE FILED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF RECEIVING THE CONTRIBUTION

C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER [pdf] 7/31/2012

AXIOM STRATAGES, LLC

1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY

KANSAS CITY, MO 64116 7/31/2012

$25,000.00

MONETARY

[emphasis added]

Or is that just a giant rebate? Via the Missouri Ethics Commission:

Search Results for Expenditures

C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER 8 Day Before Primary Election-8/7/2012 AXIOM STRATAGES

1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULANT 07/03/2012 $3,300.00 Paid

C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER 8 Day Before Primary Election-8/7/2012 AXIOM STRATAGES

1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 PHONE CALLS 07/03/2012 $2,057.02 Paid

C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER April Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES

1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULTANT 03/13/2012 $2,500.00 Paid

C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER April Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES

1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 campaign material 03/13/2012 $1,118.86 Paid

C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER July Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES

1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULANT/BUMPER STICKERS 04/12/2012 $2,891.11 Paid

C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER July Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES

1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULANT 05/07/2012 $3,300.00 Paid

C041627 FRIENDS OF BILL STOUFFER July Quarterly Report AXIOM STRATAGES

1251 NW BRIARCLIFF PKY KANSAS CITY MO 64116 CONSULANT 06/13/2012 $3,300.00 Paid

[emphasis added]

Or a just a prediction for next week? That’s a total $18,466.99 in 2012.

Another push poll?

29 Sunday Jul 2012

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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This is apparently the group that called me: Target Point Consulting.  The caller said she was in Orem, Utah.  She sounded Indian.

I said, because I think, I an independent.

It was focused on the Senate race. Was it a push-poll?  

I was told to say how angry (from 0-100)I was when I heard the a number of statements about McCaskill.

The topics after the fold.  

Here are the topics I wrote down:

McCaskill did not pay certain taxes on time.

McCaskill voted to cut Medicare.

McCaskill voted to raise the debt ceiling 7 times.

McCaskill’s husband profited by the stimulus because of the provision on Section 8 housing.

McCaskill voted for a stimulus package that paid for studying ants in Africa.

McCaskill voted to raise the price of energy.

McCaskill voted to raise the number of bureaucrats determining our health care.

I was asked whether I was pro-life and whether the NRA endorsement would make me more likely or less likely to vote for a candidate.

I was not pushed to say who I would support for president. As an independent, of course I don’t know yet.  I am neither a Republican or a Democrat.

I was not given any name of a Republican candidate against McCaskill.

I was asked my race, not my age, not my martial status. I was asked how often I vote.

So, a push poll or the Republican National Committee or the Club for Growth trying to figure out how to attack McCaskill?  

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