Roy Blunt and his non-denial denial

I saw this first linked over at Tony's Kansas City Blog and then went to the original news site--KSHB--to see the video and get this link, above.

It seems like Roy Blunt's actions are, in fact, being badly reported.  One said he "stormed out" and if you see the video, that seems a bit harsh, if not out-and-out untrue.

But here's the flip side:  To Michael Mahoney's question of whether Mr. Blunt knew this Hispanic woman who worked for the family--a yes or no question--he says it's "desperation politics" and that his campaign "put out a statement at the time and it was accurate at the time..." and he and the statement trail off.

Wow.  Really, how much more a "non-denial denial" can you get?  He didn't say "No, Mike, I didn't know her", he just goes off in a completely different direction and doesn't answer the easy, up or down question.

The fact is, Roy, we think you're clearly hiding something here.

Between this "NDD" and the woman's statement that she did work for the family, it doesn't look good.

Come on, people, vote this clown out of office.  Don't make Roy Blunt our next, new Senator from Missouri. He's as dirty as a politician can be and still be in office.

For the love of pete and all that is good, don't vote for Roy Blunt.

In the meantime, thank God for video cameras on the campaign trail.

Links:  http://www.nbcactionnews.com/dpp/news/political/blunt-rolls-through-area-on-bus-tour;
http://20poundsofheadlines.wordpress.com/2010/10/27/blunt-gets-testy-with-reporter-over-immigration-charge/;
http://www.firedupmissouri.com/content/cmon-guys-blunt-stormed-out-his-own-campaign-stop-because-he-has-nothing-hide

More reasons why Roy Blunt shouldn't be our Missouri Senator

You've heard about Roy Blunt's "housekeeper-gate", haven't you?

How, reputedly a woman worked for their family, years ago, and he filed papers for her to remain in the country and blah, blah, blah?

Well, first Roy says it's no big deal:

(ST. LOUIS, Mo.) The Missouri Democratic Party released documents Tuesday that they say paint Blunt as hiring an illegal immigrant and working to expedite her case during his time as Missouri Secretary of State.

“Blunt clearly states in the letter that dora has done some work for his family, and blunt attaches a letter clearly showing Blunt knew of her status,” said Corey Platt, with the MDP.

In the letter, sent on official state letterhead, Blunt writes to Gene McNary, then Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, explaining the situation.

“Dora Narvaez has done some work for Roseann [Blunt],” Blunt wrote. He wrote that Roseann Blunt, Blunt’s previous wife, received a letter from Narvaez expressing her “concern regarding her status in the United States.”

A woman who identified herself as “Narvaez” told the Kansas City Star she worked as a housekeeper for the Blunt’s for some time in 1990, but declined further comment.

Then--now, actually--he says he "doesn't remember" her.  From Steve Kraske and The Kansas City Star yesterday:

Blunt can't recall meeting Nicaraguan woman he helped with immigration matter
U.S. Senate candidate Roy Blunt said Wednesday that he could not recall meeting a Nicaraguan woman he helped with an immigration matter in 1990.

Well, Roy, I gotta' tell ya', on this one, we believe the first story, that she worked for you and that you plead her case to the government, that's all there is to it.

It's just one more reason we don't want you in the Senate, representing us, too.  It isn't your housekeeper, either.  It's the fact that you seem, clearly, like you have a problem with truth--and telling it.


But wait--there's more.  Check this out from Mike Mahoney's page and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:


Blunt spoke to the editorial board by phone. He was scheduled to appear in person, but changed plans after a small group of protesters — maybe half a dozen — gathered outside the Post-Dispatch building downtown, holding signs accusing Blunt of hypocrisy on immigration.


Six people are holding up signs and you can't show up to talk to the editors of the paper, Roy?


What a wienie.

Links:  http://politicmo.com/2010/10/19/mdp-alleges-blunt-hired-illegal-worker-expedited-her-proscess

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/20/2336796/blunt-cant-recall-meeting-nicaraguan.html


http://20poundsofheadlines.wordpress.com/2010/10/20/blunt-says-he-doesnt-remember-immigrant-woman/

Could this be the shooting in town that finally gets people to react?

This may be it. This may, possibly, be the event that gets the mayor, Mrs. Mayor, the City Council, City Hall and the community and church leaders to finally, finally wake up and react to shootings, "drive-bys", murders and killings in the area. Breaking news today: Man Killed At KC Bus Stop-- Area Packed With Lunch Crowd, Convention Goers A man was killed at a Kansas City bus stop early Thursday afternoon, police said. The shooting happened at 12:28 p.m. The bus stop is at 12th Street and Brooklyn Avenue. Police department spokeswoman Stacey Graves said the man died at the scene. Police tell KMBC's Micheal Mahoney that the man was in his 30s. Mahoney reported the shooting has all the hallmarks of a targeted killing at one of Kansas City's best known corners. A Gates BBQ restaurant and a popular soul food restaurant are at the intersection, which was packed with lunch goers. Among those in the area at the time of the shooting were convention goers from a national Baptist convention in Kansas City. Marlayne Henderson was inside her hair salon when she heard the gun's roar. "It sounded like the Fourth of July. That's what it sounded like," she said. "It was so heavy we could feel the vibrations and we were inside the shop! And that's about 100 yards away." Police said someone in a gray or silver car fired the shots at the man. The initial investigation indicates that at least 11 shots were fired in an area no bigger than a closet. Maybe, just maybe people will do something now. If this doesn't do it, I don't know what will. But then I thought they would have before now. Especially and specifically Mr. and Mrs. Mayor and the City Council. Link to original story: http://www.kmbc.com/news/24942664/detail.html

Todd Tiahrt and the Republicans: having it both ways

So Todd Tiahrt and his band of Republicans are supposed to be for "small government" and nearly no government at all, to hear them say it. Heck, the way they talk, you'd think they were all "slash the government" Libertarians. But right now, ol' Todd is running like a banshee for office, so what does he come up with? Check it out: Todd Tiahrt, who is running for U.S. Senate in Kansas, said he will press for a federal law to require cell phone companies to help find missing persons... The issue involving cell phone companies arose in the case of the late Kelsey Smith. She was abducted and killed in 2007... The proposal would require cell phone companies to release records to investigators working on missing persons cases. So, sure, the Republicans are for "small government." Unless they're running for office. Or trying to help their big, corporate friends... Or... Apparently, Republican George W. Bush's intrusive and far-reaching "Patritot Act" just isn't enough for these people. Link to original post: http://www.kmbc.com/news/24408955/detail.html