Oakville Democratic Organization

Our next meeting will be June 2 at 6:30 in Bee Tree Park, the Lower Pavilion.

We have special guest, Missouri Democratic Director, Michael Buttler, to speak about the state party and anticipated trends. 

Word Of The Week:  Sleazy

Glenn Koenen                                                          14 May 2021

The week that was in Jefferson City – the final week of the 2021 legislative session – can be summed up in one word:  Sleazy.

Let’s go chronologically…

On Thursday, May 13^th, Governor Mike Parson ignored his oath – taken twice – to uphold the Constitution of the State of Missouri:

“Although I was never in support of MO HealthNet expansion, I always said that

I would uphold the ballot amendment if it passed,” Parson said. “However,

without a revenue source or funding authority from the General Assembly, we

are unable to proceed with the expansion at this time and must withdraw our

state plan amendments to ensure Missouri’s existing MO HealthNet

program remains solvent.”

NPR 5/13/21

Yes, His Accidency really, really, really wanted to follow the will of the people and enforce the Constitution, but, gosh darn, he just can’t do it.

Friday, May 14 – the last day of the legislative session the Missouri Senate’s minority leader threw in the towel four hours before closing time.  No one objected because, well…

“It’s just a situation of broken promises throughout the session from

leadership in one way or another, and I think the Senate Democratic

Caucus is just done with that,” [Senator John] Rizzo [D – Jackson Co.]

told reporters after adjournment.

Rizzo slammed Republican leadership for being a “problem within

the entire Senate for the entire session.” He said they were in

disarray, throwing the minority party curveballs while being dishonest. 

Session derails in upper chamber on final day over claims of dishonesty

The curveballs included a move to restrict contraceptives paid for by Medicaid.  That was a demand of the tyrannical head of the Conservative Caucus, Sen. Bob Onder [R – St. Charles Mars].  Agreeing to that nonsense doomed the FRA, a tax on medical providers which yields a big chunk of the money to pay for the existing Medicaid program.  Big as in billions of dollars which Washington won’t send to Missouri if our state doesn’t follow federal regulations.  The Senate knew the consequences and still kissed Onder’s behind.

As the work day drew to a close, the Missouri House of Representatives suspended its Rule 44:  “No House bill shall be taken up for consideration by the House unless it has been upon the calendar for at least one legislative day.”

In other words, no surprise legislation.  The bill so honored offers blanket Covid liability protection to business – including nursing homes – which didn’t do all they could to protect their workers/customers/patients.   It passed after about 13 minutes of “consideration” without the support of the gatekeeping committees (Fiscal Review, Rules and such).

You see, Missouri Republicans have supermajorities in the House and Senate and statewide offices.  It would be too much to expect them to use their super powers for good.  At least they honor their oaths of office and their word.

Of course, repeated bad behavior by the GOP carries no penalty in Missouri.  The same voters who enacted Medicaid Expansion also maintained that super majority opposed to Medicaid Expansion.

This has been noticed.  A couple of weeks ago I talked to folks in the advocacy realm based in Washington.  For them and their colleagues, Missouri is “out of play.”  They don’t expect our state to change.

Oh, the national GOP had a sleazy week too.  Ask Rep. Liz Cheney.

Still, for the most flagrant and abundant sleaze, you have to come to Missouri.

Glenn

Bee Tree County Park – Lower Pavilon

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 6 PM CDT – 8:30 PM CDT

Join us and bring a friend to our first “In Person” meeting of the year at Bee Tree Park, Lower Pavilion on May 5th at 6:00 Former State Senator Scott Sifton will be our guest speaker.

There are several ballot initiatives in addition to Mehlville School Board and Fire Board Candidates.

To get a copy of your sample ballot go to this link and put in your address to see what what is there.

My name is Scott Sifton, and I have a big announcement to share.

I love Missouri. And I can’t sit back and watch our two senators embarrass our state. One of them — Josh Hawley — spent the weeks after the election spewing dangerous conspiracy theories and trying to overturn the will of the people. And on January 6th, he pumped his fist in support of the very people who rioted at the Capitol.

And Senator Roy Blunt was too afraid to stand up to him and speak out.

Personally, I’ve had enough. We have big challenges here in Missouri. We don’t have time for senators more concerned with their own ambition than doing right by our families.

That’s why today I’m announcing my campaign for the United States Senate. Bob, I am asking for your support as we launch this race because Missouri deserves better >>

I know first-hand the challenges facing our working families. Growing up in Kansas City, my dad lost his job and we faced some tough times — we lost our home and even the family minivan. I started waiting tables at age 15 to help out, worked my way through college and then law school, eventually becoming a state legislator to help create opportunity for Missourians.

That kind of experience sticks with you.

I’ve taken on some of the toughest fights in Jefferson City, from going after corruption, defending women’s rights, standing up for equality and protecting Missouri workers.

Missourians deserve better than we are getting from Josh Hawley and Roy Blunt.

I know this race won’t be easy. Republicans have a large, expansive network of corporate and special-interest money at their disposal. We have to send a clear message that Missouri is worth fighting for and that we are capable of so much better than what our current Senators show the nation.

That’s why I’m asking for your help today >>

I look forward to hearing from you. I hope to earn your support as we build a campaign that Missouri can be proud of.

Thank you,

Scott Sifton

PAID FOR BY SCOTT SIFTON FOR US SENATE

Scott Sifton For US Senate

PO Box 191046

St. Louis MO 63119 United States

Our initiative to help Nurses for Newborns was successful. Here are pictures from our presentation on January 17th. Our members came through with donations and the club donated a check for $250.

The Oakville Democratic Organization is collecting items and funds for Nurses For Newborns.   The group’s 35 nurses help 2,000 new families each year care for their newest members.  They share parenting skills, provide health checks and help outfit the families with everyday things they need.   Among the items needed…   Disposable Diapers (especially size 3 & up) Baby Wipes and Ointment Baby Lotion and Shampoo Formula and Baby Bottles   Nurses For Newborns also collects items for new moms – such as shampoo, lotion and toiletries.  The group also needs money to buy items for new families.   Through the middle of January the Oakville Democrats will be buying things for the families, as well as collecting funds.   The items will be shared with Nurses For Newborns the week of January 17 – in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day and the inauguration of President Joe Biden.   If you’d like to contribute, please contact odonews@earthlink.net to arrange drop off donations or a pickup if necessary or you can send a check.  Please get your donations in by January 17th. If you make the check to Oakville Democratic Organization, please put in the memo field Nurses for Newborns.  All checks to the club will be combined to publicize the donation to show that Democrats care!  In addition, monetary donations will be used to fill in “gaps” of physical items. If you prefer to write your check to Nurses for Newborns, please also send to the PO box so we can count  your donation toward our total. Oakville Democratic Organization P.O. Box 510271 Saint Louis, MO 63151-0271

From Ann Zimpfer

It’s Lit Drop time! We are looking for volunteers for upcoming lit drops. We have already placed 2,000 pieces of informational literature on doors in the 95th. Please feel free to join us for upcoming lit drop events.

Sat., Aug. 22nd 10-12

Sunday, Aug. 23rd 1-3

Wednesday, Aug. 26th 5:00-7:00

Sat., Aug. 29th 10-12

Sun., Aug. 30th 1-3

Tuesday, Sept. 1st 5-7

You can send me an email at az4rep95@gmail.com or sign up on our website on the support page/volunteershttps://www.zimpferforrep.com/supportThanks, in advance, for all of your help!

Ann Zimpfer

President – Joe Biden Vice President – Kamala Harris https://joebiden.com/#

U.S House 2^nd District – Jill Schupp https://jillschupp.com/

Governor – Nicole Galloway https://nicolegalloway.com/

Secretary of State – Yinka Faleti https://yinkafaleti.com/

Attorney General – Rich Finneran https://www.richfinneran.com

Treasurer – Vicki Lorenz Englund https://www.vickienglund.com/

State Senate 1^st District – Doug Beck https://beckformo.com/

State Representative 94^th District – Jean Pretto https://jeanpretto.com/

State Representative 95^th District – Ann L Zimpfer https://www.zimpferforrep.com

County Executive – Sam Page https://sampage.com/