http://www.joplinglobe.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:28:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_187162909.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_187162909.html Former Missouri Gov. Bob Holden became a joke eight years ago after he threw the most lavish inauguration ever seen in the state. The man spent more than $1 million and found himself almost immediately scurrying to raise money to pay off everything but the $125,000 allowed by state law. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:13:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_183174607.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_183174607.html Standing near a sign that advertised gasoline for $3.79 a gallon, Missouri Treasurer Sarah Steelman called for a repeal of Missouri’s 10 percent ethanol mandate, which she said is partly responsible for high gas and food prices. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:47:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_180174800.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_180174800.html Rep. Steve Hunter, R-Joplin, is once again the area’s top receiver of lobbyists’ attention, according to the latest reports on file with the Missouri Ethics Commission. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:40:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_177134415.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_177134415.html Republican John McCain said Tuesday the federal government should practice the energy efficiency he preaches, pledging as president to switch official vehicles to green technologies and do the same for office buildings. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:04:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_177134013.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_177134013.html Democratic nominee-in-waiting Barack Obama is sharing one his most valuable assets — his top fundraisers — with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton to help her pay off her debt, the latest effort to heal the wounds of a bruising primary campaign. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:24:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_172144841.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_172144841.html Barack Obama may look at women in politics in Kansas or Missouri as his choice for a running mate. Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., each have been mentioned as possible running mates for the presumed Democratic presidential nominee. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:17:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_173171641.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_173171641.html People have a right to know who is contributing money to politicians and what those donors want. But proving that those donations bought something can be difficult. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:04:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_170230308.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_170230308.html SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that the United States must end a growing dependence on foreign oil that is weakening the country economically and strategically. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:55:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_165150320.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_165150320.html PITTSBURG, Kan. — Some members of the Crawford County Democratic Party said they believe the timing of state Sen. Jim Barone’s announcement last week not to seek re-election was aimed at his critics in his own party. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:16:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_166171645.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_166171645.html What will the possible sale of Anheuser-Busch mean for politicians used to lining up at the tap? I mean the money tap. Sat, 31 May 2008 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_152172555.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_152172555.html With all the attention on campaign fund-raising and the repeal of limits, lobbyists and their gifts slipped under the radar. It’s still too early for April reports, but we can catch up with what local legislators received in February and March. Sat, 24 May 2008 17:30:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_145173101.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_145173101.html Many American presidents have been men of wealth, born to it or self made, from George Washington to George W. Bush. There have been exceptions, of course, the most notable being Abraham Lincoln. Sat, 17 May 2008 16:49:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_138164844.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_138164844.html The last day of the 2008 Missouri Legislative session was a whirlwind of hurried action, particularly in the House. Infighting between the House and Senate over a repeal of the village law stalled much action in the House, so it was a mystery which bills would get passed on Friday. Sat, 10 May 2008 17:34:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_131173500.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_131173500.html How much information about a candidate is too much? Where is that line between their personal life and their professional life? Is there even a line? Sat, 03 May 2008 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_124165833.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/Campaigns_and_Politics/local_story_124165833.html Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon can claim a victory in the fund-raising race for the governor’s office. Taking advantage of Matt Blunt’s abrupt exit from the race, Nixon outraised the two Republican gubernatorial candidates, U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof and state Treasurer Sarah Steelman.