THE 100 REPORT
Mark Alford Announces Campaign for CD-4
Longtime Kansas City news anchor Mark Alford announced his congressional campaign on a talk radio show on Oct. 27. Alford worked for Fox 4 for 23 years as an anchor before departing a few weeks ahead of his campaign launch.
“Each district is due the strongest voice they can elect who represents their will and their beliefs. I am that strongest voice for the 4th congressional district of the state of Missouri,” Alford said on his campaign website.
In a video posted to his Facebook page, Alford said “it has not been easy being in the media while also being a conservative Christian who respects law enforcement and wants to promote local entrepreneurs and small business owners.”
It is uncertain whether or not Alford currently lives in the congressional district, which does not include Kansas City.
Other candidates in the race include rancher Kalena Bruce, former Boone County Clerk Taylor Burk, and State Representative Sara Walsh.
Missouri School Board Association Leave National Counterpart
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) caused ire when it referred to “domestic terrorists” in a letter last month to the White House regarding contentious school board meetings. The letter quickly drew condemnation by those who thought it likened parents concerned about mask mandates or the teaching of critical race theory as “domestic terrorists.” In response to the controversy and calls from state and local leaders, the Missouri School Board Association decided to dissociate with their national group.
Dr. Sam Alexander Releases Bio-Ad Highlighting Humble Beginnings
In the race for CD-4 Dr. Sam Alexander has released a new ad highlighting his humble beginnings on a farm in rural Missouri and his journey to becoming an emergency room physician. In the ad he highlights the need for a new “Prescription for America”.
State Rep Primaries Begin to Take Shape
Ann Moloney, creator of Motivating Mom and mother of nine — including seven military service members — has announced her candidacy for the Missouri legislature. Running to replace term-limited Rep. Becky Ruth, Moloney will appear on the 2022 Republican primary ballot on August 2nd for the Jefferson County-based seat.
“While this is my first time running for office, I am no stranger to being in the public eye. From my time as the Motivating Mom with Covenant Network to working with non-profit and religious causes, I’m very active in our community. With Rep. Ruth headed for her final term in the House, I want to ensure that conservative values continue to be championed for our district. My mission is to preserve our freedoms and roll back unconstitutional mandates that have crept into our lives.”
Jefferson County Clerk, Ken Waller, is also expected to run in the republican primary for this seat.
Democrats Still Trying to Get Illegal immigrants provisions into stalled $3.5 trillion spending bill
Congressional Democrats are still trying to include immigration provisions into their multi-trillion-dollar climate change and social-safety-net spending bill already stuck on Capitol Hill over how to pay for the measure.Illinois Sen Dick Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, is still working on a provision that would give illegal immigrants government benefits, allow them to work legally and require them to pay taxes. Durbin said Monday the proposal – known as the "Parole Option” – would also give such immigrants protected status so that they could live without fear of deportation and that the Congressional Budget Office has given the plan a preliminary score, according to The Washington Post. Though all 50 Senate Republicans will likely not support the proposal, it is expected to have the support of all 50 Senate Democrats, all of whom are needed to pass the bill through the so-called budget reconciliation process that will require no GOP votes for passage.The larger and long-standing hurdle will be whether the Senate parliamentarian allows the proposal to be included in the reconciliation process, which is for spending bills and whether it violates the so-called Byrd Rule, which prohibits the Senate from considering extraneous matter as part of a reconciliation bill or resolution or conference report.