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Missouri Senate Straw Poll Shows Narrow Lead for Greitens
Straw poll results from the Defense of Liberty Dinner 2021.
The 2021 Defense Of Liberty Straw Poll drew 2,188 responses. This was a rank choice poll meaning voters were not asked to vote for only their candidate of choice, but they were instead asked to rank the candidates in order of preference. The value to a rank choice poll is that it provides insight into how people would vote if candidates were systematically eliminated until the two remaining candidates faced each other in a run-off election. This is a straw poll – these numbers only indicate the pulse of the people participating at the time and anyone could have participated since the poll was made public.
Paul Curtman and former Speaker of the House Tim Jones analyze the results here.
SLU Poll Takes Missouri’s Pulse on Wide-Array of Issues
Saint Louis University polled Missourians on everything from Covid-19 to Critical Race Theory. You can see the issues polled, results, and cross-tabs at https://www.slu.edu/research/research-institute/big-ideas/slu-poll/index.php
Judge Mandates Obamacare Expansion in Missouri
This week Cole County Judge Jon Beetem said the Missouri Department of Social Services cannot deny individuals who qualify for Medicaid under the recent expansion ballot initiative from enrolling in the MO HealthNet program. Conservative legislators have decried the decision and are calling for a special session from Governor Parson. The ruling made clear that the legislature has the ability to defund the expansion, but because there was not a specific budget line item indicating they would be providing no more for expansion they would have to expand to those who qualify. Common belief is that there is enough money already appropriated to cover the expansion until January, but many conservative legislators are hoping to address the issue before then. If no special session is called, expect this issue to be address early in the budget process next January.
Eigel Launches Show, Brown Slams Page
Yesterday Senator Bill Eigel debuted his new radio show, “The Echo Chamber”, with special guest Ben Brown. Ben Brown is the owner of Satchmo’s Bar & Grill who made a name for himself by opposing the St. Louis County shutdowns and mandates in the wake of Covid-19. Ben has successfully led efforts to prevent shutdowns and mandates throughout the region and across the state in cities, counties and schools. After realizing the impact government was having on his ability to provide for his family, Ben launched a campaign for State Senate and will be on the 2022 ballot. You can learn more about Ben at BenBrownforMissouri.com
You can listen live to “The Echo Chamber” Monday- Friday from 2-4pm on 93.3 REAL Talk Radio using this LINK.
Fitzpatrick Announces Endorsements in Campaign for Auditor
Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick rolled out a series of endorsements today from current and former republican leaders throughout the state. Fitzpatrick made a name for himself in the legislature as Budget Chair where he took on tax credit reform as the primary issue of his tenure. He is joined in the race for Auditor by Missouri State Representative David Gregory. Learn more about Fitzpatrick at: ScottFitzpatrick.com
Republican Legislators Set Target on SAPA
Three Republican legislators have announced their intentions to role back key provisions of the Second Amendment Preservation Act in the upcoming legislative session. Senator Jason Bean, Rep. Hardy Billington, and Rep. Darrell Atchison have all announced their intentions to undue a key provision of the act which prevents Missouri tax-payer funded law enforcement officials from assisting the federal government in gun seizures of Missouri citizens. You can expect strong pushback on the issue from several more conservative members of the legislature who viewed the provision as essential during the last legislative session.
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