Comments on: Missouri Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Bill to Move Independent Petition Deadline from July to March

By: Betty Ward

Betty Ward — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:59:16 +0000

Barbara you might not have had support in the committee but you do have the support of 38% to 40% of independents nationally and its growing! Americans are opting out of the two parties as shown in the current presidential primary and the statement of the sponsor of this bill illustrates one of the many reasons citizens are becoming independents. I think the Missouri legislature better open a newspaper or start listening to the news or even better listen to the indies that testified at the hearing. America is not a monopoly but a DEMOCRACY! An independent in NH thanks you Barbara!

By: Barbara Woodruff

Barbara Woodruff — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:51:06 +0000

Sadly David, this is not an Aprils Fool joke but the reality of Missouri politics I suppose. This bill was first introduced last session after two indies had the gall to run against long standing state senators and did very well. It passed the Senate last year but stalled in the House and was reintroduced by a House member this time around.
It’s currently sitting in committee and has not moved since the hearing. The Post Dispatch said I had little support at the hearing…….that my friend is an understatement. :o)

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:47:12 +0000

No. Politics1 today has a good April Fools joke, though.

By: David Gaines

David Gaines — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:17:05 +0000

A Missouri state senator actually stated, in public and on the record, that for all intents and purposes the reason he is sponsoring this bill is because he doesn’t want anyone to run against him? Is this an April Fool’s Day joke?