Wes Shoemyer, Munzlinger’s senatorial opponent for the November 2nd election, has drawn the first blood in the campaign. An attack advertisement against Brian Munzlinger began airing October 9th on KTUF 93.7. This advertisement, paid for by friends of Shoemyer, states that Munzlinger voted to raise salaries for legislators in 2006 and that this is a contradiction to the stance he is taking now. The problem is, Munzlinger maintains that he does not want more salary increases for the legislature, not that he never wanted any salary increases!
Munzlinger responded with an ad focusing on how he will strive to make positive changes in the state citing many of the same issues listed on his campaign website. He ended the spot with the quote, “because it’s time we put taxpayers first again.” His advertisement was paid for by friends of Munzlinger. Airing an ad putting himself in a positive light instead of running an attack ad could prove to be another mark in Munzlinger’s favor as election day draws closer.
In other news, Rep. Munzlinger has been campaigning diligently. He has hosted several “Old Fashioned Family Picnics” across the district, the first occurred on September 23rd in Shelbina. Later picnics were held in Monroe City, Hannibal, and there will be one tonight in Edina at 5:00 p.m.
Finally, to anyone who is interested on Munzlinger’s stance on Proposition B, I have done a bit more research on the topic, more specifically on the Missouri Farm Bureau and I found this editorial that might better explain why someone might be against this measure. From what I have read so far, anyone against Proposition B has been demonized, some Prop B supporters even go as far as to call their opponents “anti-puppy”. This editorial shows that there are two sides to every issue.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Munzlinger's Plan
As social issues have cycled in popularity over the last few years, the creation and more ensured stability of jobs has maintained its status as a top issue to Americans. During this election, it is no different. Supporters of Brian Munzlinger’s opponent, Wes Shoemyer, boast of Shoemyer’s commitment to job creation, but recently Munzlinger laid out his plan to protect jobs in Missouri as well as the Missouri taxpayers.
First, Munzlinger believes in the continuation and increase in funding for learning programs such as vocational schools and technology training. There is no substitution for a well-trained work force, and excellent training will help current Missouri business survive and flourish while simultaneously attracting new businesses to the state.
Munzlinger has also firmly joined the fight against wasteful spending by the government. As a family man, he knows what it means to live within your budget and to exercise reasonable responsibility. Waste of taxpayer dollars must be stopped, and Munzlinger is steadfastly opposed to job-killing tax raises. Munzlinger has recently supported a bill which exempted motor fuel used by school buses for educational buses from the motor fuel tax, and he also supported a bill which authorized a sales tax exemption for certain farm products. In the same vein, Munzlinger also opposes any raises to legislators. In these economically difficult times, every dollar our government receives from the loyal American taxpayers must be used efficiently.
Last, Munzlinger knows that agriculture is at the heart of the majority of this state. More aggressive promotion of agriculture products in the area and support for farm cooperatives will help the Missouri people. Our location in the middle of the country should also enable us to focus long term plans on making our transportation resources into a regional hub, increasing the money brought into the state.
Read Munzlinger’s Missouri Jobs and Taxpayer Protection Plan in its entirety.
First, Munzlinger believes in the continuation and increase in funding for learning programs such as vocational schools and technology training. There is no substitution for a well-trained work force, and excellent training will help current Missouri business survive and flourish while simultaneously attracting new businesses to the state.
Munzlinger has also firmly joined the fight against wasteful spending by the government. As a family man, he knows what it means to live within your budget and to exercise reasonable responsibility. Waste of taxpayer dollars must be stopped, and Munzlinger is steadfastly opposed to job-killing tax raises. Munzlinger has recently supported a bill which exempted motor fuel used by school buses for educational buses from the motor fuel tax, and he also supported a bill which authorized a sales tax exemption for certain farm products. In the same vein, Munzlinger also opposes any raises to legislators. In these economically difficult times, every dollar our government receives from the loyal American taxpayers must be used efficiently.
Last, Munzlinger knows that agriculture is at the heart of the majority of this state. More aggressive promotion of agriculture products in the area and support for farm cooperatives will help the Missouri people. Our location in the middle of the country should also enable us to focus long term plans on making our transportation resources into a regional hub, increasing the money brought into the state.
Read Munzlinger’s Missouri Jobs and Taxpayer Protection Plan in its entirety.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Register to Vote
Election Day is coming up fast, have you registered to vote? In order to be eligible to vote in the November election you must register by October 6th (this Wednesday!). If you are a Truman student (or even just a college student) be sure to register here in Adair County. This is extremely important and most college students don't do it. This is where you will be potentially for four years, and the items that get passed can and will affect your life in Kirksville.
So what do you need to do to register? It’s simple! Visit Vote Missouri and click on the ”Register to Vote” button at the top right. You can easily print a registration form there!
So what do you need to do to register? It’s simple! Visit Vote Missouri and click on the ”Register to Vote” button at the top right. You can easily print a registration form there!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Vote Munzlinger, Vote Consistency
If you are pro Second Amendment rights, then Brian Munzlinger should be your choice for Missouri State Senate. Time after time he has campaigned relentlessly in support of gun rights and has fought tirelessly against attempts to take the very basic “right to bear arms” away from law abiding citizens.
In 2007, Munzlinger was a strong sponsor of a provision eliminating the need to obtain a permit before being allowed to purchase a concealable weapon. "In some counties, it was basically used as a way to throw up another roadblock for law-abiding citizens to legally obtain a handgun," Munzlinger said.
On June 26, 2010 House Bill 2034 was signed into law. This was an extremely important bill for gun activists and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA thanked Representative Munzlinger specifically for facilitating the passage of the bill.
Also, for the past few years, Munzlinger has put his support behind an effort to pass a bill allowing concealed weapons to be carried on college campuses. While this is a controversial issue, even for someone who has grown up in a rural community and who supports gun rights, he makes several good points on the issue; number one being the belief that allowing concealed weapons on campuses will deter such tragic events as the Virginia Tech shootings. "I think they're (the presidents are) just fearing law-abiding people when they should be fearing criminals."
For more information on Brian Munzlinger’s gun activism please see the following articles:
Letter from NRA
Law axes local permits for small guns
Gun Fight
Students for conceal and carry on campus
In 2007, Munzlinger was a strong sponsor of a provision eliminating the need to obtain a permit before being allowed to purchase a concealable weapon. "In some counties, it was basically used as a way to throw up another roadblock for law-abiding citizens to legally obtain a handgun," Munzlinger said.
On June 26, 2010 House Bill 2034 was signed into law. This was an extremely important bill for gun activists and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA thanked Representative Munzlinger specifically for facilitating the passage of the bill.
Also, for the past few years, Munzlinger has put his support behind an effort to pass a bill allowing concealed weapons to be carried on college campuses. While this is a controversial issue, even for someone who has grown up in a rural community and who supports gun rights, he makes several good points on the issue; number one being the belief that allowing concealed weapons on campuses will deter such tragic events as the Virginia Tech shootings. "I think they're (the presidents are) just fearing law-abiding people when they should be fearing criminals."
For more information on Brian Munzlinger’s gun activism please see the following articles:
Letter from NRA
Law axes local permits for small guns
Gun Fight
Students for conceal and carry on campus
Monday, September 27, 2010
Munzlinger to speak on Prop B tomorrow in Moberly
Representative Munzlinger will be joined by Sen. Bill Stouffer (R-Napton) at a dinner meeting Tuesday for the Randolph Area Pachyderm Club to discuss the immediate future of Missouri agriculture and agribusiness. The two Missouri leaders will also be addressing the controversial Proposition B, which will be on the November ballot.
Prop B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, has been the recipient of debate and controversy, both within the General Assembly and among the Missouri voting public. The Missouri Farm Bureau, of which Munzlinger is a member, has led a strong campaign against the passing of the November measure. The organization is concerned that the ballot measure is just the first step taken by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in a greater plan to eliminate all animal agriculture.
Advocates of Prop B have rooted their message in pathos, certain that a strongly worded ballot measure — Who do you know would say they’re against the prevention of puppy mill cruelty? — would be an easy emotional sell in a state infamous for its puppy mill rings. It will be interesting to hear the viewpoints Rep. Munzlinger and Sen. Stouffer present to those in attendance Tuesday evening, as well as the feedback from the agriculturally-based crowd of voters.
The dinner meeting is open to all interested citizens, regardless of political affiliation. More information and reservations are available by contacting Pachyderm secretary Laurel Seeley at 660-277-4425 or laurels@cvalley.net.
All of this information can be found in this article.
Prop B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, has been the recipient of debate and controversy, both within the General Assembly and among the Missouri voting public. The Missouri Farm Bureau, of which Munzlinger is a member, has led a strong campaign against the passing of the November measure. The organization is concerned that the ballot measure is just the first step taken by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in a greater plan to eliminate all animal agriculture.
Advocates of Prop B have rooted their message in pathos, certain that a strongly worded ballot measure — Who do you know would say they’re against the prevention of puppy mill cruelty? — would be an easy emotional sell in a state infamous for its puppy mill rings. It will be interesting to hear the viewpoints Rep. Munzlinger and Sen. Stouffer present to those in attendance Tuesday evening, as well as the feedback from the agriculturally-based crowd of voters.
The dinner meeting is open to all interested citizens, regardless of political affiliation. More information and reservations are available by contacting Pachyderm secretary Laurel Seeley at 660-277-4425 or laurels@cvalley.net.
All of this information can be found in this article.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Introducing, Brian Munzlinger!
Despite the odds stacked against him, Missouri Representative Brian Munzlinger has accepted the task of going head to head with current 18th District State Senator Wes Shoemyer in the upcoming election. Munzlinger, a resident of the rural community Williamstown, Missouri, has been a state representative since 2002. He is a third-generation farmer, a graduate of the University of Missouri, and a member of many agricultural organizations. Munzlinger is a member of the NRA and once worked as a rifle and pistol instructor for 4-H. He is a Second Amendment supporter and is also in favor of stronger immigration laws. He is firmly against the recent national healthcare bill, a stance in sync with Missourians who voted against Obamacare in August.
Read more about Munzlinger’s position on healthcare.
Although Shoemyer has held the Senate seat since 2007—and only one Republican has won the seat in the last 40 years—Munzlinger has the best chance of winning in a long time. His strong, rural background combined with his staunch position on issues (such as Obamacare) are points in his favor.
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