Sarah D. Wire

Posted October 1, 2008: 

Posted September 26, 2008:

3:20 p.m.- The governor's office sent out a news release Friday afternoon criticizing the editorial page of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In the news release, the Governor sent an open letter to all Missouri media outlets stating that the "liberal" St. Louis paper had refused to print opinion pieces from the governor's office regarding corrections to the paper's editorials on the state budget.

The release also charged that "the Post-Dispatch is the preferred source for budget information for the liberal candidates who want to use their false assertions to television ads that are equally misleading."

Posted September 11, 2008:

4:24- Nixon and Hulshof spoke about the need for a broad range of energy options in the state. Nixon said the state must also protect consumers, Hulshof said the state could potentially drill locally and even build a refinery in the state.

4:02 p.m. On a question about higher education, only one candidate, Libertarian Andy Finkenstadt, directly answered how he would help end a hiring freeze at the university. Hulshof challenged Nixonâ019s Missouri Promise program and said it would push kids into community college.

 3:47- Thompson says he strongly supports choice in health care which he says will help solve problems.

3:46- Nixon says he wants increase competition for health care in the state

Nixon says he plans to restore the health care cuts made during the administration of Gov. Matt Blunt.

 3:32- "We're all keenly aware of today's date," Nixon says.

3:20- This blog will focus on Constitution Party Candidate Gregory Thompson and Democrat Candidate Jay Nixon. See Valerie Insinna's blog for information on the other two candidates.

September 9- 11:40 a.m.

UM-System Student Curator Bill fails to get necessary votes in Senate for an over-ride

Despite efforts by Columbia senator and Democrat Chuck Graham to change legislator's minds the Senate voted 16-17 not to over-ride the veto of a bill that would have created a voting position for the student curator on the UM-System Board of Curators.

September 5- Morning

Back to the Grind

Work at the capitol is speeding up right now. The new writers have arrived, they've been given the tour and trained and now we are settling into the fall coverage routine.

My work this semester will focus on the governor's race. I'm currently working on a piece about the role of social networking and video web-sites in statewide campaigns.

Updates from the DNC

August 27- 4:19 p.m.
Barack Obama was officially nominated as the Democratic Party pick for the 2008 Presidential election.
More to follow.

August 26
DENVER--- Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy made a surprise visit at the tribute in his honor at the Democratic National Convention Monday night.

In the first emotional high point of the convention Kennedy, who has stayed largely out of the public eye since undergoing brain surgery June 2, spoke with the passion known and expected from the Kennedy family. Although his voice occasional shook, the senator was reminiscent of the young man who took up the political reins after the death of his older brothers.

Colleagues and friends brushed aside implications that the speech was a farewell, a sentiment echoed by Kennedy who pledged to be back in the Senate to greet the new president in January.

If you missed Kennedy's speech check it out here.

Michelle Obama used her keynote speech to mold her image to the American public. Speaking of her childhood on Chicago's south side and her role as a mother and sister, Obama portrayed herself as a product of the American dream.

Tuesday's schedule includes the keynote speech by Sen. Hillary Clinton, (D-NY) amid rumors of party division and the second appearance of Missouri Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill.