Roy Blunt for Senate

St. Joseph News-Press Endorses Roy Blunt for U.S. Senate:

St. Joseph - The St. Joseph News-Press endorsed Roy Blunt for U.S. Senate, praising Roy as "the best chance for a change in direction that would do us good." The newspaper lauded Blunt "for doing at least as much listening as talking while visiting with constituents."

In their editorial endorsement, the St. Joseph News-Press stated that "Blunt’s positions on the critical issues of the economy, taxes and government’s control over people’s lives are the views of the majority of Missourians."

Of Roy's opponent, the liberal Democrat Robin Carnahan, the newspaper said that Carnahan's positions went against the views of Missourians on the issues.

The St. Joseph News-Press drew attention to Roy's support for "extending the existing tax cuts for all taxpayers, winning backing from small business owners who know their ability to expand and create new jobs is dependent on a favorable tax climate"

On health care, The St. Joseph News-Press said: "Blunt seeks to replace the “Obamacare” plan with something less costly and intrusive. In particular, he would advocate for continued focus on reining in high costs of medical malpractice insurance that drive up costs to consumers and limit access to health providers."

On cap and trade, the newspaper said: "His stance on the “cap and trade” climate control legislation is pragmatic: Global warming is a concern, but a phased-in shift in energy sources is a must to soften the economic blow to consumers in states like Missouri where coal is still a leading fuel."

"Roy Blunt is the clear choice for voters who seek a strong and seasoned advocate to succeed Bond and speak for Missouri," the editorial stated.

In addition to the the St. Joseph News-Press, Roy Blunt has been endorsed by the Quincy Herarld-Whig and the Sikeston Standard Democrat.

Posted on 2010-10-18 CONTINUE READING

Quincy Herald-Whig Endorses Roy Blunt for Senate: "Roy Blunt is the clear choice for voters"

The Quincy Herald Whig endorsed Roy Blunt for U.S. Senate, praising Roy as the "best choice" and the only candidate with "the experience and judgment to represent Missouri well in the U.S. Senate."

In their editorial endorsement, the Quincy Herald-Whig stated that Roy's stances on the issues "resonate with Missourians who see government as a partner in development and not as the chief author of economic growth."

Of Roy's opponent, the liberal Democrat Robin Carnahan, the newspaper said that Carnahan's "views and policy proposals do not provide the best solutions to issues facing Missouri and the nation." The Herald-Whig said that Roy, as a conservative, will provide the "constructive and service-oriented" approach to the job followed by three-term Senator Kit Bond, who is retiring.

The Herald-Whig drew attention to Roy's view of job creation and prosperity, noting a campaign white paper in which the candidate said, "The government doesn't 'create' freedom or prosperity, or solid private jobs, or a future of opportunity. The government can help and must. But the American people will do the rest, given half a chance."

The Herald-Whig said: "Blunt's conservative approach to governance will more closely approximate the approach that Bond, a fellow Republican, has pursued during his time as governor and then in the Senate. Democratic nominee Robin Carnahan, by contrast, would pursue a more liberal course that would be out of step with the majority view in the Show-me State."

The editorial describes Roy as a staunch advocate for Missouri agriculture and the quality of life in rural Missouri; a champion of alternative and clean energy sources; and an advocate of "smaller government that fosters the business growth needed to drive the U.S. economy."

"Roy Blunt is the clear choice for voters who seek a strong and seasoned advocate to succeed Bond and speak for Missouri," the editorial stated.

In addition to the Quincy Herald Whig, Roy Blunt has been endorsed by the Sikeston Standard Democrat.
Posted on 2010-10-16 CONTINUE READING

Sikeston Standard Democrat Endorses Roy Blunt as the Right Choice To Fight for Jobs and Prosperity, Fiscal Sanity, Sound Social Values

The Sikeston Standard Democrat endorsed Roy Blunt for U.S. Senate, calling for voters "to fight for our future" by sending Roy to the Senate.

The editorial says that by electing Roy "we in this region will have done our part to reverse the dismal trend in the federal government."

A vote for Roy, wrote Michael Jensen, publisher of the Sikeston Standard Democrat, will mean that, "Perhaps sanity will be somewhat restored. And maybe we have a small chance to undo some of the harm inflicted on our pocketbooks and social structure."

"The American people - despite an avalanche of mistruths coming from the mainstream media - are finally waking to the fact that the promises of 2008 are turning into the nightmares of 2010 and beyond. It's less important to now discuss how this massive mistake was made. It's important only to fight for the changes that will return this nation to prosperity and cultural sanity."

"Don't ever believe that elections are unimportant. Surely we have learned by now."

Posted on 2010-10-15 CONTINUE READING

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