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Democrats are putting together plans for their own version of tickets to Missouri's Jan. 10 inaguration. David Ferrucci has more from Jefferson City.
Invitations to the January inaugural ceremonies are being sent out by John Hancock, former chief spokesperson for Missouri's Republican party. Hancock has requested that all legislators provide the contact information of those they wish to invite. Senate Minority Floor leader Maida Coleman said she is uncomfortable with the request.
Hancock said Democrats are free to do their own mailing but have nothing to fear in handing the information over to his office.
However, you don't even need a ticket to attend; the inauguration ceremonies are open to the general public.
From the state capital, I'm David Ferrucci.Date: 12/03/04
By: David Ferrucci
State Capital Bureau
Some Democrats are coming up with their own version of tickets to Missouri's January 10 inauguration ceremonies. David Ferrucci has more from Jefferson City.
Some Missouri Democrats are refusing Governor-elect Blunt's request to hand over the contact information of those they wish to invite to the upcoming inaugural ceremonies.
And House Minority Floor Leader Jeff Harris, is offering them an alternative--sending out their own invitations.
John Hancock, a former Blunt campaign adviser whose organization is leading the invitation drive, said Democrats are free to do their own mailing but have nothing to fear in handing the information over to his office.
However, initiations are only a formality; the inauguration ceremonies are open to the general public.
From the State Capital I'm David Ferrucci. Date: 12/03/04
By: David Ferrucci
State Capital Bureau
Some Democrats are critical of Governor-elect Blunt's handling of invitations for Missouri's Jan. 10 inauguration. David Ferrucci has more from Jefferson City.
The Blunt transition team cam under criticism from some Missouri Democrats for asking elected officials to hand over the contact information of their invited guests for the upcoming inaugural ceremonies.
Paul Slocka, spokesperson for the Blunt transition team denied the accusation they were trying to obtain political mailing lists.
Slocka said the transition team was only interested in providing an official invitation for the friends and supporters of congressional members without any additional cost to the state. Lost amidst the partisan wrangling however is that fact that you don't even need a ticket to attend the inaugural events.
From the state capital, I'm David Ferrucci.