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• Blog CCP - Resting Up for Election Season!

  Blog CCP performed a valuable service during the past election season, and was a widely-read instrument for getting out the word on the views of the CCP. Until the next election season, the Executive Committee of the CCP feels that it would be best to allow the blog to take [...]
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  Posted: September 21, 2009, 9:49am EDT
  

• CCP Endorses Robin Carnahan for US Senate

  At a membership meeting yesterday evening celebrating the end of the Missouri Legislative Session, the Committee for County Progress loudly and enthusiastically endorsed Robin Carnahan's candidacy for the US Senate Seat to be vacated by Kit Bond. This endorsement is Ms. Carnahan's first endorsement by a major local political [...]
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  Posted: May 21, 2009, 5:41am EDT
  

• Which Republican Supports an Impartial Judiciary?

  
  Which Republican lawyer state representative dislikes the selection of fair and impartial judges - Rep. Bryan Pratt.
  
  Which Republican lawyer state representative respects a neutral, fair and impartial third branch of the government called the judiciary - Rep. Brian Yates.
  
  Since Matt Blunt has [...]
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  Posted: April 08, 2009, 10:08am EDT
  

• CCP Calls For Ethics for All

  COMMITTEE FOR COUNTY PROGRESS
  P.O. Box 10462
  Kansas City, Missouri 64171
  info@committeeforcountyprogress.org
  
  
  For immediate release:
  March 18, 2009
  CONTACT: Pat McInerney
  (816) 983-8364
  pat.mcinerney@huschblackwell.com
  
  CCP Calls For Uniform Application of Jackson County Ethics Code
  
  The Committee for County Progress, Jackson County's' [...]
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  Posted: March 19, 2009, 1:49pm EDT
  

• A False Choice at the Sports Complex

  Yesterday, in his attempt to imitate a classic National Lampoon cover, the mayor sought to pit public safety against sports in a town that has no reason to brag about either. "Every dime spent at the ballpark means a better chance someone will crawl in your window" seemed [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2009, 3:54pm EDT
  

• Pork: The Other White Meat

  The retirement of Senator Kit Bond, a senior ranking member of the Appropriations Committee, creates both an opportunity and a dilemma for those vying to fill that vacancy in the United States Senate.  Love him or hate him, Jackson County has benefited from his tenure in the senate. 
  Bond was [...]
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  Posted: March 06, 2009, 11:52am EST
  

• Rep. Blunt and Sen. Stevens

  
  You know what they say about birds of a feather . . .
  
  Just a little flash back to 2006. The group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington came up with a list of the 20 most corrupt politicians in DC. Guess who came [...]
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  Posted: February 26, 2009, 1:40pm EST
  

• Musings About Eastern Jack

  
  Jeff Roe is talking trash about Eastern Jackson County races over at The Source.
  
  A slightly more intelligent analysis can be found over at the Jackson County Democratic blog.
  
  Where do you think Missouri Democrats should focus their resources? Matt Bartle's senate' [...]
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  Posted: February 25, 2009, 10:08am EST
  

• The Dream Shall Never Die

  Today's New York Times' article about Senator Edward M. Kennedy is a great reminder of the tremendous contribution he has made to our country, what a legendary senator he has been, and the critical and timely importance of his hallmark issue: healthcare. There has been no greater advocate, no [...]
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  Posted: February 21, 2009, 7:20pm EST
  

• Robin Carnahan - Standing up for the Elderly

  
  Secretary of State Robin Carnahan comes by some things naturally, like standing up for the elderly.
  
  The St. Louis Biz Journal has an article about Robin sticking up for an elderly St. Louis woman who was ripped off by some shady financial companies. OK, [...]
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  Posted: February 20, 2009, 2:43pm EST
  

• Roy for Senate

  
  It's about time we returned to real Missouri values.
  
  You know, we need more of the Blunt family in our state. Matt Blunt has shown himself to be a leader in ethics and open government during his four years as Governor. His father, Congressman' [...]
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  Posted: February 20, 2009, 9:41am EST
  

• Defending the Jackson County Home Rule Charter from the Jackson County Legislature

  The Committee for County Progress was formed in 1964 "to reform and restructure Jackson County government." Members of the organization helped draft the Jackson County Charter, known as the "Home Rule Charter", and worked to secure its passage with the voters of Jackson County in 1970. In the Preamble to [...]
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  Posted: February 14, 2009, 8:28am EST
  

• The Source, Siettman and Gay Bashing

  
  Mayor Funkhouser recently hired Mark Siettman away from Jeff Roe's blog, The Source.
  
  The Source is the mouthpiece for all things ultra-conservative. Which is fine, the 1st Amendment is a great thing. CCP Blog readers may not recall (but I do) that the Source' [...]
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  Posted: February 12, 2009, 1:57pm EST
  

• War of Northern Aggression

  
  The War of Northern Aggression - haven't heard that one in a while. For all you Yankees, that is the Civil War. You know, the one you thought was fought over slavery.
  
  Seems like some in the leadership of the Republican Party in the' [...]
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  Posted: February 12, 2009, 9:56am EST
  

• Economic Crisis Will Cause Health Crisis

  Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize-winning economist, published a thought-provoking piece about the economic crisis and its effect on urgency of universal health care. I'll quote the first and last paragraphs, but you really should read the whole article to understand the excellent analysis:The whole world is in recession. But' [...]
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  Posted: January 30, 2009, 7:32am EST
  

• Fair Pay for My Daughter and Yours

  It's been only nine days? Every single day brings a sharp break with where our country was under the administration that ended just nine days ago - and today was no exception. Today, President Obama signed into law the Lillie Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - blocked by Bush and' [...]
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  Posted: January 29, 2009, 11:28am EST
  

• Apparently, I am being missed, so...

  ...I do have a few observations:
  
  First, legitimate criticisms of policy are appropriate. Cheap shots at the personal appearance of officeholders are not. One of the problems with allowing the Frat Boys on both sides to play is that they really do not know the difference.
  
  Second, anyone [...]
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  Posted: January 28, 2009, 4:30pm EST
  

• Mike Sanders Named to Aspen Institute-Rodel Fellowship in Public Leadership

  The CCP recognized Mike Sanders' leadership potential back when he was running against Charles Wheeler for the County Executive post, and the Aspen Institute has finally recognized the same thing.
  
  The Aspen Institute chose Sanders for inclusion in a group of “America’s most promising young political leaders”, and' [...]
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  Posted: December 08, 2008, 6:45pm EST
  

• Much To Be Thankful For - What Can Santa Bring for Christmas

  Looking back over the past year provides plenty of good feelings for the CCP. 5 of the 6 statewide offices are held by Democrats, and the legislature has some strong new progressive voices. Our out-going chair was chosen as chair of the Jackson County Democratic Committee. A heck of a [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2008, 9:24am EST
  

• Purging Stevens

  As a good Democrat, I hope that Sen Stevens loses the senate election. As a citizen who worries about our rush to police state status, I am concerned about his treatment by the Bush Justice Dept.
  
  To the Rapture Republicans that dominate the GOP, Stevens was an embarrassment -- [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2008, 11:26am EDT
  

• Presidential Legacy

  As his legacy, FDR told the American people that we have nothing to fear but fear itself.
  
  W's legacy? To leave Americans with nothing left but fear.' [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2008, 1:53pm EDT
  

• Judicial Retention

  While almost everyone in the State of Missouri knows how they will vote in the "big" elections, many of us get thrown off our game when we get "down ballot". It's easy to know who you're voting for at the President and Governor level, but when you get down to [...]
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  Posted: October 10, 2008, 7:06am EDT
  

• Debate Winners!

  How can both participants win a debate that is not a draw?
  
  Gov. Palin was rapidly becoming a joke because of her lack of depth. Expectations were so low that finishing the debate without piddling on herself would be declared victory. But, this debate gave her the chance to [...]
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  Posted: October 03, 2008, 2:20pm EDT
  

• Debate Time!

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  Posted: October 03, 2008, 2:20pm EDT
  

• VP debate prep

  [www.funnyordie.com]
  
  Tells you all you need to know. [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2008, 11:15am EDT
  

• Last night I saw JFK.

  One of the few advantages of being a 61 year old lifetime political junkey is what I experienced last night: I saw the next generation's JFK.
  
  OK, I was for Hillary. And I never saw this in Obama when he and she were debating their own differences -- which' [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2008, 3:46pm EDT
  

• Last night I saw JFK.

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  Posted: September 27, 2008, 3:46pm EDT
  

• Brief summery of W's speech:

  "My fellow citizens:
  
  "Okey, you caught us trying to make off with $700 billion in the next 4 months. Dick thought it was worth a try. But seriously we probably do need to do something to fix the mess.
  
  "Of course, it is not the fault of the" [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2008, 2:20pm EDT
  

• Brief summery of W's speech:

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  Posted: September 25, 2008, 2:20pm EDT
  

• Daily KO's Knock One Out

  This is a great insider story on Palin. Too bad she isn't taking questions from the media. The third star isn't recognized outside the state - EXCEPT FOR RETIREMENT PAY!!
  
  A Sneak Peek at Palin as C-in-C.
  by Kagro X
  Tue Sep 09, 2008 at 11:30:54 [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2008, 4:37pm EDT
  

• the Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance

  As we approach the election -- here in the Democratic heart of a swing-state -- look for the Repubs in KC and St.Louis to hold press conferences about "voter fraud", with all the implied threats meant to discourage minority voter turnout. That was the centerpiece of the US Atty firing [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2008, 2:15pm EDT
  

• No Questions, No Answers, No Substance - Day 2

  
  
  Day 2 of still no accountability, no questions, no answers, no substance. Steve Kraske even wrote about it in the KC Star today.
  

  Palin relied on a teleprompter Monday, and she faced renewed criticism over the weekend that she wasn’t ready for the job [...]

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  Posted: September 09, 2008, 9:53am EDT
  

• Jon Stewart - put them side by side

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  Posted: September 08, 2008, 2:19pm EDT
  

• No Questions, No Answers, No Substance - Day 1

  
  Why won't the McSame campaign let Sarah Palin talk to reporters? We all know why - she doesn't know ANYTHING about running our country. She landed in KC on Sunday at 4:00, didn't have a rally until 10 on Monday, but was too busy to talk [...]
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  Posted: September 08, 2008, 10:03am EDT
  

• A non-partisan challenge to all Americans

  A friend of mine sent out her first "forward it on" email. A call to inform ourselves? What's next vote with intelligence, not fear?
  
  

  As I'm sure you're aware, the political climate in the United States is very charged right now. Americans today feel a resurgence of the political [...]

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  Posted: September 08, 2008, 9:03am EDT
  

• Quote of the Day

  Sarah Palin mocked Barack Obama for leaving the comforts of a big firm and becoming a community organizer. "I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities."
  
  Quote of the Day - "Or, you know, maybe [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2008, 4:09pm EDT
  

• Bad Theology

  Sarah Palin says it is God's plan to go to war in Iraq. Let me summarize the entire Bible - love your neighbor ("red, yellow, black and white"). It is NOT God's plan to go to war. The Christian tradition says to also love your enemy - Matthew 5:43:
  
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  Posted: September 04, 2008, 2:23pm EDT
  

• Messy Facts

  Damn the truth, man the swiftboats!
  
  By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Writer
  
  ST. PAUL, Minn. - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her Republican supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering praise on her credentials to be vice president. [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2008, 11:34am EDT
  

• Why Federal Judges Matter

  
  The Republicans get it, the president appoints federal judges for a lifetime. 10 trillion in debt, who cares. Endless war, no biggie. No substantive law, all is forgiven.
  
  Federal judges and the Supreme Court - Thanks, W!! [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2008, 10:42am EDT
  

• Karl Rove is Right

  
  Rove is no idiot - he's responsible for the horrible public opinion about Bush and Republicans - but he's no idiot.
  
  Rove is right - picking Palin is a brillant political move. Rove got Bush elected by dividing our nation with religion and guns. [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2008, 8:26am EDT
  

• What the Republicans Say When The Mike is Off

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  Posted: September 04, 2008, 8:25am EDT
  

• Not Even An American

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  Posted: September 02, 2008, 3:48pm EDT
  

• Missouri Needs Nixon

  
  Guess where this came from? No, not Nixon. No, not the Missouri Democratic Party. This was a solicitation for a donation from Operation Breakthrough. Operation Breakthrough provides a warm and safe place for kids to go during the day. They often feed them 2 out of [...]
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  Posted: September 02, 2008, 1:53pm EDT
  

• Palin No Longer Unknown

  
  Obama says the kids are off limits - as it should be.
  
  Gov. Sarah Palin, however, is fair game. If the Republicans are going to ask Missouri swing voters to elect the oldest president ever, we should at least know who we are electing as [...]
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  Posted: September 02, 2008, 11:27am EDT
  

• Church and State

  I heard something yesterday that really ticked me off. If I see the guy again, I will have a little conversation.
  
  This Democratic party leader said "God is on our side." You know what; he's wrong. God didn't create Republicans or Democrats on the 7th day. God didn't even [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2008, 12:48pm EDT
  

• Nixon Will Be Our Governor

  
  Attorney General Jay Nixon and Rep. Clint Zweifel were two more of our speakers this morning at the Missouri delegation meeting.
  
  Rep. Zweifel is one of those very rare politicians that you can put in the social studies books where they teach our children that [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2008, 12:18pm EDT
  

• Cleaver Has the Gift

  
  Congressman Cleaver was one of the speakers at the Missouri delegation meeting this morning.
  
  Frequent readers to this blog know I have deep respect for this man. His politics are my politics, his theology is my theology, his beliefs are my beliefs. I am [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2008, 12:06pm EDT
  

• A Picture Tells It All

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Senator Joe Biden gave a great speech, but you saw that.
  
  Here's what I think will stick out in my mind - that kid holding his grandpa's hand. We all know that [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2008, 12:05am EDT
  

• And she's a class act

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  I missed much of the roll call vote (bumped into MLK III), but got there after Missouri voted (Missouri, where our hard working, intelligent people demand that you Show Me . . .").
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  Posted: August 28, 2008, 11:52pm EDT
  

• Hillary is Amazing

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  I went to the "release the delegate" speech by Hillary today.
  
  There I was, an Edwards then Obama supporter; would someone tell on me? This wasn't nationally televised, this was a [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2008, 11:43pm EDT
  

• The Carnahans Rock

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  This morning's Missouri delegation meeting featured not one, not two, but three Carnahans.
  
  Congressman Russ Carnahan told of how he graduated from college a semester early and drove his dad to every [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2008, 11:34pm EDT
  

• Josh Reed Can Eat

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Like that swimmer in the Olympics, Josh Reed can eat. With all the door knocking and hard work from Reed this election, he is back to his high school football playing shape [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2008, 11:24pm EDT
  

• Unity

  
  Despite the media attempting to make a fight, everyone that I met at the convention is unified behind Barack Obama.
  
  I'm glad Hillary got to speak - she lit up the place. People of all stripes (i.e. Obama people too) were trying to get the [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2008, 12:03am EDT
  

• Faith Caucus at DNC

  
  In what I hear is a first time ever, there was a 2 hour faith caucus today at the Democratic National Convention.
  
  The moderator for both sessions was Rev. Jim Wallis (God's Politics; Why the Right is Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it). The [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2008, 11:43pm EDT
  

• Who Do You Want in Charge? I Like Ike!

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Every morning, the Missouri folks meet, pick up credentials and get to hear some great speakers.
  
  This morning was Congressman Ike Skelton. He talked about when he first ran for Congress in [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2008, 11:42am EDT
  

• You Know You're Unimportant when . . .

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The really cool folks are staying downtown. Big hotels, walking distance to the meetings, great food. The folks who are not cool, well I get to take some really nice pictures of prairie [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2008, 11:37am EDT
  

• Brush With Greatness

  We even get some of the A-List celebs up in the nose bleed section. Barney Frank is a great liberal and a great Democrat.
  
  I also spoke with Tim Kaine (go Hawklets!). He seemed really nice. Told him we were rooting for him for VP [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2008, 8:21am EDT
  

• Claire Makes Us Proud

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  I brag on Claire to everyone I meet at the Convention. She was a state representative from my Brookside neighborhood. She was my Jackson County Prosecutor, my Missouri state auditor, now my US [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2008, 12:35am EDT
  

• Our First Family

  
  If we had a Buckingham palace, the Kennedy's would be in it.
  
  Pepsi Center was too full, all the seats were taken. I was standing in a hallway watching speeches when every living Kennedy started walking by. I even got a smile from Ethel Kennedy. [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2008, 12:27am EDT
  

• Lion of the Senate

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  With Claire, Michelle Obama and Ted Kennedy all in one night, everyone is going to have a different favorite.
  
  Ted Kennedy is an icon. Senator McCaskill calls him the lion of the [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2008, 12:22am EDT
  

• Pepsi Arena

  
  The DNC is being held at the Pepsi Center. The place is pretty amazing, very similar to the Spring Arena. Journalists line the walk ways, over-priced hot dogs are generally available and two many tickets were handed out. The fire Marshall politely moved people out of [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2008, 12:17am EDT
  

• Late to the Party

  
  
  As is par for the course, I'm late to the party. Aimee is obviously doing the hard work. However, my son had his 5th birthday party and the DNC would have to wait. [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2008, 12:14am EDT
  

• Michelle Takes It Home

  She was gorgeous in green. She knocked it out of the Park and the whole Convention was electrified by her speech. You can see the speech here and the tex of the speech can be found here.
  
  A great day! [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2008, 10:51pm EDT
  

• Platform Passed and view from the Nose Bleed Section

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  I am in the Pepsi Center. No lines whatsoever and was whisked through security with no problems. I think it pays to get here early because I think the lines will be held up later.
  
  My alternate pass gets me to the upper level [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2008, 5:24pm EDT
  

• HRC slams against the media meme of a divided house.

  The media meme of a divided house is picked up by the McCain campaign with a new ad.
  
  
  
  Upon hearing of the ad, Hillary hit back and said, ""I'm Hillary Clinton, and I do not approve that message." Hillary is a great Democrat and is [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2008, 2:48pm EDT
  

• Monday Morning Breakfast. Go Claire!

  
  Delegate breakfast this morning. The delegate breakfast is not limited to delegates but also alternates (like myself), honored guests (such as former Governor Bob Holden) and many family members and friends. It was a real delight to be part of a Fired Up group of [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2008, 10:43am EDT
  

• Brought to you by Budweiser

  The Bud folks have graciously agreed to host a Happy Hour every night for the Missouri delegation. As I arrived last night, I shared a beer with some great Democrats. Everyone is excited to be here.
  
  The media is attempting to drive the narrative [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2008, 8:20am EDT
  

• Eye on the Swing States

  Don't you love swing states - like Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia.
  
  Maybe the #1 Senate race in the country - where a Dem could knock off an R - is North Carolina. How's this for a report to make you smile.
  
  InsiderAdvantage/Poll Position: McCain holds narrow [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2008, 4:34pm EDT
  

• Thank you, Mr. President, Mr. Chairman, Whatever

  Congratulations to CCP president, Steve Bough -- the new chair of the Jackson County Democratic Committee. He'll do a great job. [...]
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  Posted: August 20, 2008, 6:28pm EDT
  

• Name One

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  Posted: August 15, 2008, 3:09pm EDT
  

• AG Race Ain't Over Yet

  Here's a press release from a few minutes ago
  
  

  Representative Margaret Donnelly, 2008 candidate for Attorney General in the state of Missouri, today announced her intention to file a formal request for a recount of the Democratic ballots cast in the state’s primary election August 5. Donnelly was second [...]

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  Posted: August 15, 2008, 11:08am EDT
  

• CONVENTION FRENZY

  
  Our US Senator continues to shine!!
  
  St. Louis Post-Dispatch
  
  McCaskill speaking on opening night at Dem convention
  
  By: Jo Mannies
  
  The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the campaign of presumptive presidential nominee Barack Obama plan to announce shortly that Sen. [...]
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  Posted: August 12, 2008, 4:34pm EDT
  

• Blogging the Convention

  
  
  
  
  
  I have been asked to begin contributing to the CCP Blog about my experience as an Obama delegate to Denver. I am more than thrilled to share what I believe will be a high-light of my life and political activism. Already [...]
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  Posted: August 12, 2008, 12:30pm EDT
  

• The Women Who Know Chris Koster Best

  (Admin's note - this came in the email from someone named Greg Liebovitch. Normally, we only post things from CCP members, but this is a pretty good compilation of some of the issues faced by one of the candidates in the Democratic primary for AG.)
  
  Usually a candidate’s family, [...]
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  Posted: August 01, 2008, 7:16pm EDT
  

• Submitted by Councilperson Beth Gottstein

  Aug 1
  
  Four days out. The Friday before election day is always a crucial time. It is the last full business day to collect checks, finalize GOTV details, and sadly, launch the negative. I have always approached this time with both relief and dread. Relief as I know that [...]
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  Posted: August 01, 2008, 7:01pm EDT
  

• What endorsement?

  I went to Roe's link, and I see no endorsement of Kandar. Nothing even close.
  
  I voted to endorse Amy, but I do not think this kind of "guilt by association" with Roe would help much, even if it were accurate.
  
  This has become a race long on [...]
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  Posted: August 01, 2008, 1:27pm EDT
  

• Jeff Roe Endorses Jason Kander for the 44th

  It's often said you're judged by the company you keep. If that's true, voters who are undecided about whom to support in the race for the 44th District should take a look at The Source, the blog operated by Republican political consultant Jeff Roe. Roe has now publicly thrown his [...]
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  Posted: August 01, 2008, 9:20am EDT
  

• Koster's Ex-Wife Won't Just Go Away

  The Star is reporting that Koster's ex-wife is spending $200,000 to ensure he's not elected to anything in our state, ever again. Nice investigative reporting, Kit Wagner.
  
  It was long been known that the marriage ended on less than friendly terms (that's every divorce though, right). Casenet [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
  

• 56% Democratic Performance District Ready for the Taking

  
  Wanna know the answer to the House Democrats questions? Barbara Lanning.
  
  The 36th House District (Ray and Clay Counties) has a 56% Democratic performance. It is currently held by Bob Nance. Nance is not a bad guy, but he tows the party line (kicking [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2008, 3:29pm EDT
  

• Donnelly Makes Frontal Attack

  Rep. Margaret Donnelly is making a frontal attack on Chris Koster. No mention of Jeff Harris in her spot. Obviously, her polling shows that the more a Democratic primary voter knows about Koster, the less likely they are to vote for him. Will this ad help or hurt CCP endorsed [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2008, 3:18pm EDT
  

• Un-American

  Let's face it, telling lies about a person's patriotism is wholly Un-American.
  
  Here's the lie:
  
  

  Hello everyone,
  
  As you know I am not a very political person. I just wanted to pass along that Senator Obama came to Bagram Afghanistan for about an hour on his [...]

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  Posted: July 29, 2008, 12:59pm EDT
  

• Surprise! Bush Justice IS corrupt...

  ...just like anybody paying attention should have known.
  
  Turns out that there is way more evidence that Brad Schlozman conspired to violate federal law than there ever was against the Democrats he filed charges on -- and his is in writing, signed by him, & in the Justice Dept [...]
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  Posted: July 29, 2008, 11:57am EDT
  

• Graves' Energy Policy

  
  Lee Judge's cartoon is only funny because it is true. [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2008, 8:49am EDT
  

• Star Endorses Jeff Harris

  
  The KC Star endorsed Rep. Jeff Harris in his bid for the Democratic nomination for attorney general. After saying nice things about Margaret Donnelly, the KC Star sings Jeff's praises and gets in a few digs at Koster.
  
  

  Harris and Donnelly both show integrity. [...]

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  Posted: July 28, 2008, 8:17am EDT
  

• Grubb for the House

  
  We can take back the House. It will require a lot of work, a little luck and a few great candidates like Dr. Beth Grubb.
  
  The 122nd District is a swing district. Rep. Mike McGhee is the current occupant of the seat. He’s taking his [...]
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  Posted: July 25, 2008, 1:47pm EDT
  

• Clint Zweifel is NOT Matt Blunt

  Wanna know what Democratic primary voters want to hear?
  
  "I'm Clint Zweifel - and this is Matt Blunt.
  
  We don't agree on anything. I'm running for Treasurer to fix the things Matt Blunt's broken."
  
  [...]
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  Posted: July 25, 2008, 11:48am EDT
  

• Barb Shelly Hits Koster Out of the Park

  Barb Shelly has always been one of my favorite writers with the Star. This piece on Koster is a great summary on Chris Koster's political career.
  
  Is Koster ambitious for himself or for the people?
  

  By BARBARA SHELLY
  The Kansas City Star
  
  Chris Koster is visible in [...]

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  Posted: July 25, 2008, 9:45am EDT
  

• Kinder Now National Embarrassment

  Kinder has always been Missouri's little embarrassment. Most people couldn't tell you who our Lt. Gov. is and only see Kinder doing silly little things like doing Matt Blunt's dirty work.
  
  Well, that's all done now. Kinder's many mistakes have now made Daily KOs - one of the [...]
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  Posted: July 25, 2008, 9:25am EDT
  

• AG Candidates on KCUR

  
  The Democratic candidates for Missouri Attorney General will appear in a live debate on KCUR-FM's "Up To Date" show in Kansas City. The program is hosted by Kansas City Star political correspondent Steve Kraske.
  
  Please tune in tomorrow at 11 AM to listen to [...]
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  Posted: July 24, 2008, 3:05pm EDT
  

• CCP Endorsements

  
  
  We screened 'em, we took questionnaires (and posted them on our web site) and we had a big open meeting and voted on them. These are the CCP endorsements that we are proudly supporting and voting for. Ain't democracy grand! [...]
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  Posted: July 23, 2008, 11:55am EDT
  

• Kinder Plays Finance Games

  Fired Up Missouri reports that Kinder has played some finance games of his own by setting up the Better Leadership for Missouri PAC to funnel donations.
  
  Here's the deal, this is a classic Republican game. Do Democrats take donations from committees - yes. What we don't see [...]
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  Posted: July 23, 2008, 9:33am EDT
  

• Barnes One of Top 10 Races Nationwide

  I'm a lawyer, so I am prone to overstating my case. Kay Barnes, however, is running one of the top 10 campaigns in the nation. The #1 reason is that she is a wonderful person, a great candidate and has assembled a winning team.
  
  The #2 reason is [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2008, 8:53am EDT
  

• Coffman Proud of Endorsements

  
  The CCP has endorsed Amy Coffman. This is a piece I got in the mail on Saturday. Even my friend Dan at Gone Mild will have to admit this is a professional looking piece. The CCP logo looks great along side the other progressive groups in [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2008, 8:34am EDT
  

• Where's the Beef?

  
  
  Koster says - The MEC said it was ok.
  
  Harris' Press Release - Where's the Beef?
  
  Harris Calls on Koster to Document Ethics Commission Approval of Campaign Fundraising Methods
  
  Columbia - Dogged by repeated questions about his campaign's fundraising practices, Senator Chris Koster's campaign [...]
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  Posted: July 21, 2008, 4:11pm EDT
  

• Viagra or Birth Control

  Where did John "McBush" McCain's independent streak go?
  
  [...]
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  Posted: July 18, 2008, 1:05pm EDT
  

• Wheeler Can Throw a Party

  MoScout is Missouri political insider's daily email. Dave Drebes does a really nice job of just keeping track of what is going on inside Missouri politics. Every Friday he sends a summary that can be shared. Today's MoScout Weekly Summary had this interesting tidbit.
  
  

  Party of Five
  
  They [...]

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  Posted: July 18, 2008, 11:36am EDT
  

• Roe Can Muscle WSJ

  
  I'm impressed, Jeff Roe can get articles placed in the Wall Street Journal for his paying clients.
  
  Let's be honest, the WSJ is very conservative. When Roe got the WSJ to bad-mouth the Missouri Non-Partisan Court Plan, I knew he had influence. Roe's [...]
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  Posted: July 18, 2008, 10:01am EDT
  

• The Smell Test

  
  Kinda like the stench of a corporate pig farm, people start to move away from the smell. Here's an interesting article from the Post-Dispatch's web site about Democrats returning Koster's contributions.
  
  

  Dem candidate returns Koster contribution
  By Jo Mannies
  
  Dr. Vernon (Doc) Harlan, [...]

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  Posted: July 18, 2008, 9:50am EDT
  

• Bush's Legacy

  
  President Bush leaves a legacy - trillion dollar debt, a never-ending war, corruption, a damaged Constitution, the Abramoff scandal. McCain seeks to continue on this legacy for a 3rd term. Some folks in San Fransisco want to honor that legacy.
  
  
  US News: San Francisco [...]
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  Posted: July 18, 2008, 9:42am EDT
  

• BARNES: Kick Graves out With Bush

  
  You couldn't buy this kind of press from the St. Joe News:
  
  
  

  Democratic congressional candidate Kay Barnes came to St. Joseph Tuesday night with a set of directions for Republican officeholders: President Bush is headed for the door, and incumbent Rep. Sam Graves [...]

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  Posted: July 17, 2008, 8:57am EDT