Monthly Archive for July, 2010

The Saint Louis University College Democrats are proud to endorse the following candidates and propositions that will appear on the ballot for SLU students voting in the August 3rd Democratic Primary/Special Election:

For United States Senate: Robin Carnahan

Robin is the daughter of Mel and Jean Carnahan, former governor and senator of Missouri, respectively. She became Secretary of State in 2004 and was reelected in 2008 with more votes than any candidate for statewide office in Missouri history. As a consumer advocate, she has made significant strides cutting back financial abuse in Missouri. She has returned billions of dollars to would-be-victims of fraud throughout the state.

Robin has been a tireless advocate for our generation. She has demonstrated an understanding of our interests and concerns. Through her work to establish Missouri’s first statewide voter registration system, she has given young people a voice that they have never had before. Without her leadership in protecting college students’ rights as voters, it is unlikely that students at Saint Louis University would have gained access to their first on-campus polling place for the 2008 elections. That polling place turned out over 1000 SLU voters that would otherwise have had to walk miles and wait hours to vote.

Robin looked out for us as Secretary of State, and she will look out for us as a United States Senator. Check out her campaign website, get involved with the College Democrats, and we will send this amazing candidate to Washington!

(http://www.sludems.com/2010/01/05/2010-here-we-come/)

For State Auditor: Susan Montee

Since being sworn in as State Auditor in 2007, Susan has consistently demonstrated the traits of good and responsible governance. She has saved taxpayers millions of dollars by not only fighting waste and abuse across the state, but also by streamlining her own office to ensure that it functions as efficiently as possible. By creating an instantaneous electronic alert system, she has shown a commitment to transparency and allowed Missouri citizens to keep track of current audits.

Furthermore, Susan has worked closely with young Democrats across the state and ensured that they have a voice in Missouri government. We look forward to using that voice to reelect Susan as Missouri’s State Auditor. Check out her campaign website and let your voice be heard!

For United States Representative District 1: Lacy Clay

Representative Clay holds several prominent positions in the U.S. House of Representatives, including the chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives. His work on the Census this year focused on counting traditionally under-counted minorities, ensuring that our country’s promise of equality will be carried out with fair representation. Rep. Clay has also been a strong and consistent voice for civil rights legislation during both his 17 years in the Missouri Legislature and his 4 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. He will continue to be a resilient voice for progressive values when re-elected, and we happily give him our support. Check Rep. Clay’s website for more info about him and his campaign.

For State Representative District 58: James T. Morris

Representative Morris has been a powerful voice in the Missouri House since being elected in 2008. As a member of the Budget Committee, he took on the challenge of drafting the state’s budget at a time of economic struggle. He has been a fierce advocate for increased funding of public transportation in Saint Louis, successfully curbing layoffs and route cuts for the underfunded Metro system. Through his work to develop a more vibrant Metro system and his support of Missouri and Saint Louis’ poor and uninsured populations, Rep. Morris has demonstrated the kind of strong progressive values that the SLU College Democrats like to see in our State Representative.

For Clerk of the Circuit Court: Jane Schweitzer

The Circuit Clerk must have a relationship of respect and trust with judges in order to operate effectively, and Schweitzer has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to reconstruct those relationships that the incumbent has recklessly dismantled. She has promised renewed transparency and efficiency that is much needed in this position. View her website for more information.

NO on Proposition C

Proposition C seeks to overturn the groundbreaking reforms passed by the Obama administration in HR3590, the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” After a year of work making sure that Americans can not be denied insurance protection because of pre-existing conditions, ensuring that children can stay on their parents insurance plans until the age of 26, and ensuring that no American will ever go bankrupt because they got sick, Proposition C will attempt to dismantle these critical reforms. While it is not likely to have its intended effect due to Federal supremacy, it does reflect poorly on Missouri and our state’s priorities. Rather than using our resources to create jobs and grow our economy, Missouri is spending all its time trying to pass symbolic measures to score political points with Tea Party radicals. Get out and vote for Missouri priorities, vote NO on Proposition C.

YES on Proposition S

Proposition S is a win-win. We invest in Saint Louis’ public schools and we do so without increasing property taxes. Proposition S will provide students with newly renovated facilities, a safe school environment, and a healthy education experience, and it will do so with funding from Federal subsidies. Our vote for Proposition C is all that is needed to invest in the next generation’s future.