Author: Justus for State Senate

Justus’s challengers suffer bad reviews after candidate forum

Is Jason Klumb “the most obnoxious candidate in Missouri?” One Kansas City journalist who covered the recent candidates’ forum in the Historic Northeast opined that Klumb is “in the running” for that title.
According to Bruce Rodgers, editor and publisher of eKC, neither Klumb nor Mike Flaherty offer much to 10th District voters: “Flaherty – a conservative Democrat who repeatedly bought up the name of former state Sen. Harry Wiggins as his mentor; and Klumb – who, in my opinion, is a sound-bite machine, well in the running as the most obnoxious candidate in Missouri. Here’s a guy who repeatedly uses such meaningless phrases as ‘get things done for us,’ ‘protecting our citizens,’ ‘I will fight for you,’ ‘I view this (race) as destiny,’ ‘I have the ability to get things done’ and ‘We need to cut waste, reduce waste.’ What is even more annoying is that Klumb says such tripe behind a plastic smile plastered on his boyish face. Despite conjuring up the ghost of former Gov. Mel Carnahan, Klumb reflects everything that is wrong with the majority of Democratic, and Republican, Party candidates – condescending, lacking in ordinary real-life working experience, heavily in debt to special interests, implying a right to hold office because of who one has known or knows, and assuming language will hide a lack of ideas when it comes to addressing issues before the public.”

Rodgers assessment of Jolie Justus presents a positive reflection of the 10th District that she seeks to represent in the Senate: “an unabashed liberal and an idealist wanting ‘social advancement for everyone.” Sounds like just the prescription for what ails Jefferson City.

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Below the fold is the latest appeal from the Jolie Justus for Missouri State Senate campaign. Jolie is the only true progressive in this race and the Democratic primary is August 8. We could use any help – financial or otherwise – that you can throw our way. If you’re in the Kansas City area, we’re definitely looking for volunteers to canvass and phone bank.

Kansas City Star’s summary of primary race

June 26, 2006

Dear Friend:

We only have 41 days until the August 8th Primary. You have helped create the most aggressive and visible campaign for Missouri’s 10th District Senate Seat. Your political support and generous financial contributions have already had a tremendous impact on the campaign. I write today because I need your help now more than ever.

To date we have exceeded our initial fundraising goals, knocked on thousands of doors and campaign volunteers are busy phoning voters to secure their support. I have been endorsed by the Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus, NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri, Four Freedoms Democratic Club, KC PRIDE Democratic Club, PROMO, Missouri ERA PAC, Missouri Women’s Leadership Coalition, The Victory Fund, Missouri State Representative Beth Low, former State Representative Vicki Walker, as well as rank and file Democrats throughout the district.

Last week the Kansas City Star recognized our efforts by reporting that we are running the most aggressive campaign for this seat. It is crucial that we capitalize on our successes by stepping up our efforts to raise money and reach even more voters.

My opponents are also working hard – two of them have dumped huge sums of their own money into the race in an attempt to buy this seat. One of my opponents has already sent several district-wide mailings and his TV ads started to air this weekend. The people of the 10th District deserve to have a progressive leader who reflects all of our values. We simply cannot afford to have our positive, progressive message silenced by conservative Republican-like candidates.

I need your continued political support and financial contributions to fight the conservative Democrats’ attempt to buy this seat. If you have already contributed to the campaign, I am asking you to make another contribution. If you are unable, or if you have already given the maximum contribution allowed, I am asking you to help me raise additional money from your friends and family.

Your additional support can make the difference and time is of the essence. The next campaign finance deadline is June 30th. Any contributions made by the deadline will be contained in that report and will help demonstrate the strong depth of support for my campaign.

To make an online contribution online please visit www.JustusforSenate.com.

Thank you for your continued support and confidence in my message. I will not let you down.

Jolie Justus