Monthly Archives: October 2004

The James Carville of Kansas City

Posted on Oct 29, 2004 by BlogKC

The Star has a profile of Steve Glorioso, the city’s most powerful political consultant. In addition to sitting in the inner circles of Mayor Barnes and Claire McCaskill and monitoring overseas elections, Glorioso also works for Pat Gray’s NorthStar Marketing … Continue reading →

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Show Me the drug discounts

Posted on Oct 28, 2004 by BlogKC

Today Governor Bob Holden announced that Missouri is joining the I-SaveRx program, Illinois’ service for buying prescription drugs from Canada, the UK, and Ireland. Residents can sign up at www.i-saverx.net or 866-472-8333. Governor’s office press release. KC Star: Missouri to … Continue reading →

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Bistate 2 debate today

Posted on Oct 28, 2004 by BlogKC

Steve Kraske will host supporters and opponents of Bistate 2 on KCUR’s Up To Date today. 11:00 a.m. on 89.3 FM. Pro: Think Big Con: Taxpayers Against Bistate 2 and Kansas Against Bistate

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New Missouri polls

Posted on Oct 27, 2004 by BlogKC

KMBC-TV 9 has dribbled out some more results from their latest opinion poll, stretching it into three news cycles. This installment features Missouri statewide races. The Governor’s race is a statistical tie with Blunt at 47%, McCaskill at 44%, and … Continue reading →

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Dueling gubernatorial web sites

Posted on Oct 27, 2004 by BlogKC

The Missouri Republicans put up McHolden.com after the August primary to reinforce their argument that Claire McCaskill and Bob Holden are virtually the same person. Now the Dems have finally responded with their own sarcastic site, JustNotReady.com. It continues the … Continue reading →

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Arts to be renewed at Paseo Academy

Posted on Oct 27, 2004 by BlogKC

The KCMO School District is planning to once again renew the emphasis on arts at the Paseo Academy. While a top-notch performing arts academy was created during the desegregation era, the district’s support of that mission has wavered in recent … Continue reading →

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White Tiger?

Posted on Oct 26, 2004 by BlogKC

Local blogger Joe over at KC Soil has a great post on Emanuel Cleaver, his campaign for Congress, and the politics and power of race in KC. There are two good ol’ boy clubs in Kansas City — one black, … Continue reading →

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