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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMissouri has a chance to elect a Democrat for the US Senate.
That Democrat is Jason Kander and as someone who lives in this state, I'm asking all who can to please give a thought and perhaps donate to his campaign. Roy Blunt is one of the most obnoxious, despicable republicans in the senate and if we can make this happen, we are one step closer to taking back the Senate. Jason has out raised Blunt in this last cycle and his poll numbers are improving almost daily. Just a reminder what Blunt has been doing in the Senate just on Veteran's issues.
Blunts voting record for veterans is despicable. Missouri deserves someone who will stand up for the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep America safe. Instead, nearly every year since hes taken office, Blunts votes have hurt veterans, making it more difficult to access the benefits they need and deserve:
Last year, Blunt effectively voted against additional Veterans Affairs funding to hire more doctors and nurses.
In 2014, Blunt effectively voted against expanding veterans health care, education benefits and job training aid. The bill would have provided dental care to 30,000 veterans and cut public education tuition for vets.
In 2013, Blunt voted against providing $27 million for the Veterans Health Administration.
As a representative in the House, Blunt voted against increasing bankruptcy protection for members of the military, veterans, and their families.
In 2008, Blunt voted against expanding education benefits for veterans.
In 2007, Blunt voted against increasing veterans and defense health care spending by $4.8 billion.
https://americanbridgepac.org/on-his-re-election-kickoff-day-a-reminder-of-blunts-terrible-record-on-veterans/
I know that American Bridge is a pac started by David Brock and it's first big contributor was George Soros, so I'm putting that out front before everyone starts the screaming. This is about taking back the Senate and Jason is probably one of the most popular elected officials in Missouri and we need to work to make this happen. Nothing would make me happier than to see Roy Blunt go down.
https://www.jasonkander.com
Help make Missouri blue!
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)doesn't help.....if democrats are energized and get out and vote, no telling how this race would shape up...2016 could be a huge landslide year for democrats if sanders works his ass off to support hillary and all the down ballot democratic candidates....I'm not that hopeful with what I have seen come from this guy over the past few weeks, knowing he has lost the race more than a month ago....
but....you never know....I would love not to hear about conservative obstruction for the rest of my lifetime and my kids lifetimes
B Calm
(28,762 posts)now you want him to work his ass off for Hillary.
Loki
(3,825 posts)Do you live here? You know that it's ok to disagree even with people of your own party? I expect him to work for us. Roy Blunt isn't and hasn't worked for Missouri......ever.
DonRedwood
(4,359 posts)Need proof? Um...who is the other Senator from Missouri?
I just made a little donation to Kander. Thank you for letting us know.
Loki
(3,825 posts)When I lived in Texas for 18 years, I was proud to witness the downfall of Tom Delay. Nothing would please me more than to see Roy Blunt go down. He's corrupt and a callous, pompous ass. Thanks DonRedwood
Jeffersons Ghost
(15,235 posts)I can't afford to donate money
Loki
(3,825 posts)Every race where there is a Democrat running against a incumbent republican should get publicity and support. This will probably be the most important election of my lifetime and it certainly will have far reaching effects for my children, for everyone's children.