Saturday, January 5, 2013
Cindy Erickson, the CEO of the American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region leaves for New York Saturday.
One day after Congress passed a $9.7 billion dollar 'Sandy' relief bill that had been the subject of criticism by east coast lawmakers including New Jersey Governor Chris Christie because of an inability to get it done sooner, the head of the St. Louis chapter of the American Red Cross will be en route to the New York area impacted by the superstorm Saturday as part of the organization's longer-term recovery efforts. According to a news release, Cindy Erickson "could serve in the areas of community partnerships and government operations in the region." The Red Cross has also been criticized in the wake of the storm. In the immediate aftermath, one Staten Island official called for people to stop donating to the Red Cross because of a lack …
Monday, July 30, 2012
Patch's 'Red Arch' survey shows 'Other' ties or outpolls prime contenders like Ohio Senator Rob Portman or former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.
If Missouri Republican activists had their way, Mitt Romney would select Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio or former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as his running mate. That's according to findings in the latest Patch "Red Arch" survey. More than 60 influential Republicans, primarily from the St. Louis area, were asked using an automated survey tool what they thought about the GOP vice presidential options. When asked who they would like to see as Mitt Romney's running mate, 31 percent answered Rubio, the first term United States Senator from Florida who has been a Tea Party favorite. Condoleezza Rice, the former Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, was next with 23.8 percent. U.S. Representative Paul Ryan and Louisiana …
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wagner campaign responds to speculation from Politico that she may switch races.
Ann Wagner wowed political observers with her latest fundraising quarter. So much so, in fact, that at least one politico speculated that she might be eyeing another contest. Wagner, a Ballwin Republican who previously served as Missouri Republican Party chairwoman and ambassador to Luxemburg, raised $532,093.07 in the 3rd quarter for her 2nd Congressional District bid. That was far more than what the other GOP contender for the seat, Republican attorney Ed Martin, brought in during the fundraising quarter. “I am honored to have earned the trust and support of so many citizens across the 2nd District,” said Wagner in a statement. “I am energized by the strength and momentum of our campaign. And I intend to answer the call of the people to …
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The former Massachusetts governor announced a raft of endorsements from Missouri political figures, including a number from the St. Louis area.
As former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney continues his comeback in the polls, he’s also picking up support from Republicans in the Show Me State. Romney's campaign – which already grabbed endorsements from U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and former U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo. – rolled out a press release this week showcasing more endorsements from Republican politicians. That includes a few from the St. Louis area. “I am honored to have these Missouri leaders behind my campaign,” Romney said in a statement. “With their help, I look forward to getting America back to work. Earning the support of Missouri voters will be critical in this campaign.” Included in the list are: “I am proud to stand behind Mitt Romney in his campaign for president,” …
Thursday, September 29, 2011
The 2nd District candidates are set to debate each other this week.
When is it too early to get fired up about a congressional race? If you’re addicted to the sweet, sweet nectar that is Missouri politics, the answer is never. Still, “early” was admittedly the first word that came to mind with debate season starting up between GOP congressional aspirants Ed Martin and Ann Wagner. The two are running for the Republican nomination in the 2nd Congressional District, which encompasses St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County. For what it’s worth, filing for the race doesn’t begin until early next year. And the primary itself isn’t until August 2012. The candidates are expected to debate at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Chesterfield. Wagner sent out an email on Wednesday asking …
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Rep. Todd Akin (R-Wildwood) caused a stir with statements he made at a Fulton campaign event on the government health care program.
Two GOP candidates seeking to dislodge Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) are in a spat over the constitutionality of Medicare. Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO), running for the U.S. Senate, gained attention last weekend because of comments he made in Fulton, MO. Akin was quoted in the Columbia Daily Tribune saying that he doesn’t “find in the Constitution that it is the job of the government to provide health care.” Akin added as a practical matter, Medicare can’t be repealed. “Now people have contributed their money to it. Now people are dependent on it,” Akin told Tribune reporter Rudi Keller. “Now we have an obligation, and we are between a rock and a hard place on it. I want to manage it to give people who depend on it the best quality health care we …
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