Branson Native Jolie Justus Among Missouri Lawmaker Threatened
JEFFERSON CITY — Orange stickers with an image of rifle cross hairs were found yesterday on the office nameplates of several Democratic state senators, prompting an investigation by Missouri Capitol Police, Senate Administrator Jim Howerton said.
“We are taking all the precautions we can,” Howerton said.
One similar sticker was found on the nameplate outside the door of state Rep. Scott Dieckhaus, R-Washington. He was the only Republican and the only House member who found one of the stickers.
The stickers were near the doors of all four Democratic women in the Senate — Jolie Justus and Kiki Curls, both of Kansas City, and Maria Chapelle-Nadal and Robin Wright-Jones, both of St. Louis. A sticker also was found near the door of Sen. Victor Callahan, D-Kansas City and the Democrats’ floor leader.
“If anyone thinks this was a prank, it is not a prank,” Justus said after discussing the discovery of the stickers on the Senate floor. “You don’t joke about someone’s personal safety.”
There was no explanation of the significance of the stickers, and as of this morning, no leads had been reported to Senate leaders. Lawmakers yesterday were debating a Republican-sponsored bill to block implementation of the federal health care overhaul. Democrats were leading the opposition.
“It is unsettling, especially since we have no protection, no metal detectors in this building,” Curls said. Her staff found a small sticker, removed it and later found a much larger one in its place, she said.
“We don’t have any explanation,” Justus said on the Senate floor. “Many of us when we came back to our office this afternoon had gun targets on our nameplates. A few of the senators removed them, only to have them replaced by larger stickers later.”
Justus said Capitol Police and the Missouri State Highway Patrol had been contacted to conduct the investigation.
House Chief Clerk Adam Crumbliss said Capitol Police removed the nameplate from the fourth-floor office where a sticker was found on the House side. He did not name the lawmaker, but Dieckhaus’ office was the only one missing a nameplate. House leadership had been told, but rank-and-file members had not, Crumbliss said. “Frankly, we hope it is nothing more than” a prank.
Worry about targeting female politicians is heightened because of the recent anniversary of the shooting of Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona. Giffords has been in the news lately because of that anniversary and her announcement that she would step down after attending yesterday’s State of the Union speech in Washington.
Cross hairs over pictures of Giffords in a political context have been cited as helping to incite the attack that left her critically wounded and killed six and wounded 12 others.
“I don’t think it is funny,” Justus said of yesterday’s incident.
Sen. Kevin Engler, R-Farmington, said he thought the stickers were “disgusting. It is unacceptable in this body and this building. I hope whoever did this is caught so we can properly attribute this to him.”
There will be additional security in the Capitol while the investigation continues, Howerton said. “Until we know more or it goes away, we will take precautions,” he said.
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COX, JIM BRANSON,MO 65616 | 12/29/09 | $500 | Hastert, Ethan (R) | |
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COX, RUSSELL BRANSON,MO 65616 | 6/30/09 | $200 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
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CUSHMAN, AMANDA M BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/RENT ON ROAD SIGNS | 2/5/08 | $500 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
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Cushman, Amanda Mrs Branson,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/RENT ON ROAD SIGNS | 9/29/08 | $1,000 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
Cushman, Amanda Mrs Branson,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/RENT ON ROAD SIGNS | 12/31/08 | $500 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
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DANNER, LOUANNE BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/REALATOR | 10/26/10 | $250 | Carnahan, Robin (D) |
DAVIS, PEGGY BRANSON,MO 65616 | RETIRED SCHOOL TEACHER/RETIRED SCHO | 4/30/10 | $1,100 | Davis, Timothy Sean (D) |
DAVIS, PEGGY BRANSON,MO 65616 | RETIRED SCHOOL TEACHER/RETIRED SCHO | 7/29/10 | $930 | Davis, Timothy Sean (D) |
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DAVIS, PEGGY BRANSON,MO 65616 | RETIRED SCHOOL TEACHER/RETIRED SCHO | 5/26/10 | $400 | Davis, Timothy Sean (D) |
DAVIS, PEGGY BRANSON,MO 65616 | 7/29/10 | $-530 | Davis, Timothy Sean (D) | |
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DILLMAN, MELVIN LOUIS MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | 9/7/11 | $500 | Republican National Cmte (R) | |
DIXON, WAYNE BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/DEVILLE STEEL CO. | 10/28/08 | $500 | National Republican Trust PAC |
DOWDELL, RICHARD C MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | YEAR ROUND POOL COMPANY INC./BUSINE | 9/30/09 | $750 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
DUNTON, WILLIAM BRANSON,MO 65616 | DUNTON & ASSOC./CPA | 8/27/07 | $250 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
EARLS, CHARLES C BRANSON,MO 65616 | CHARLES C. EARLS & ASSOC., INC/CEO/ | 10/15/07 | $2,300 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
EARLS, CHARLES C BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/BROADCASTER | 4/10/07 | $2,300 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
EARLS, CHARLES C BRANSON,MO 65616 | KOMC-KRZK/CEO | 6/29/09 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
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EARLS, SCOTTIE BRANSON,MO 65616 | KOMC KRZK, LLC/ KHOZ, LLC/GENERAL M | 10/15/07 | $2,300 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
EARLS, SCOTTIE BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/BROADCASTER | 7/7/09 | $1,000 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
EARLS, SCOTTIE BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/BROADCASTER | 4/10/07 | $700 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
EARLS, SCOTTIE BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/BROADCASTER | 12/13/10 | $500 | Steelman, Sarah H (R) |
EARLS, SCOTTIE BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/BROADCASTER | 9/17/09 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
EARLS, SCOTTIE BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/BROADCASTER | 6/30/11 | $500 | Steelman, Sarah H (R) |
EARLS, SCOTTIE BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/BROADCASTER | 6/30/10 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
EARLS, SCOTTIE BRANSON,MO 65616 | KOMC KRZK, LLC/KHOZ, LLC/GENERAL MA | 10/9/08 | $500 | Huck PAC |
ETHERIDGE, ELIZABETH BRANSON,MO 65616 | NONE/HOUSEWIFE | 6/9/10 | $1,000 | Long, Billy (R) |
ETHERIDGE, PAUL BRANSON,MO 65616 | STATE OF MISSOURI/STATE TROOPER | 6/9/10 | $1,000 | Long, Billy (R) |
FARRIS, ERIC A MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | FARRIS & ASSOCIATES L.L.C./ATTORNEY | 9/13/07 | $750 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
FAST, JOE BRANSON,MO 65616 | VACATION WORLD/SALES MANAGER | 12/11/09 | $250 | Long, Billy (R) |
GARRISON, DENNIS BRANSON,MO 65616 | GARRISON ACCOUNTING/ACCOUNTANT | 11/8/07 | $250 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
GARRISON, DENNIS BRANSON,MO 65616 | GARRISON ACCOUNTING/ACCOUNTANT | 8/13/07 | $250 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
GARRISON, DENNIS BRANSON,MO 65616 | GARRISON ACCOUNTING/ACCOUNTANT | 9/7/07 | $250 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
GERKEN, DUANE BRANSON,MO 65616 | GERKEN REALTY/REALTOR | 3/16/10 | $200 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
GERKEN, DUANE H BRANSON,MO 65616 | GERKEN & ASSOCIATES/REAL ESTATE BRO | 12/4/07 | $291 | National Assn of Realtors |
GERKEN, DUANE H BRANSON,MO 65616 | GERKEN & ASSOCIATES/REAL ESTATE BRO | 6/4/09 | $253 | National Assn of Realtors |
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GERKEN, KAY L BRANSON,MO 65616 | GERKEN & ASSOCIATES/REAL ESTATE BRO | 6/8/11 | $295 | National Assn of Realtors |
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GITZOW, FLOYD BRANSON,MO 65616 | UPPER WHITE RIVER BASIN FOUNDA/EXEC | 11/21/09 | $200 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
GIVENS, JERRY S MD BRANSON,MO 65616 | 6/10/10 | $200 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
GRAHAM, MARY E BRANSON,MO 65616 | 5/17/11 | $300 | Obama, Barack (D) | |
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HALL, JOE BRANSON,MO 65616 | BLAKE MORE SALES COMPANY/PRESIDENT | 12/30/09 | $1,000 | Long, Billy (R) |
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HALL, JOE P BRANSON,MO 65616 | BLAKEMORE SALES CO./PRESIDENT | 3/31/09 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
HALL, JOE P MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | BLAKEMORE SALES CO./PRESIDENT | 3/23/10 | $2,400 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HALL, SANDY BRANSON,MO 65616 | BLAKEMORE SALES CORP., INC./OWNER | 4/15/10 | $200 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) |
HALL, SANDY M BRANSON,MO 65616 | BLAKEMORE SALES CO./CO-OWNER | 3/23/10 | $2,400 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HALOPOFF, PATRICIA A MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | HOUSEWIFE/HOUSEWIFE | 10/21/08 | $800 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HARRIS, JANICE K BRANSON,MO 65616 | N/A/HOMEMAKER | 3/30/09 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
HART, SARAH BRANSON,MO 65616 | 11/30/07 | $2,300 | Huckabee, Mike (R) | |
Hartley, E June Mrs Branson,MO 65616 | 12/31/08 | $500 | Republican National Cmte (R) | |
HEDRICK, BRENT BRANSON,MO 65616 | VACATION SERVICES OF AMERICA/EXECUT | 6/30/09 | $1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
HEDRICK, CRISTAL BRANSON,MO 65616 | VACATION SERVICES OF AMERICA/EXECUT | 6/30/09 | $1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
HERSCHEND, JACK BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND ENTERTAINMENT/CO-OWNER | 7/30/10 | $2,400 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
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HERSCHEND, JACK BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND ENTERTAINMENT CORP/EXECUT | 7/16/07 | $700 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
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Herschend, Peter Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment | 9/26/08 | $575 | Republican Campaign Cmte of New Mexico (R) |
Herschend, Peter Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment | 9/29/08 | $575 | Republican Party of Minnesota (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/OWNE | 6/6/08 | $500 | Emerson, Jo Ann (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 4/4/07 | $500 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
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HERSCHEND, PETER BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/OWNE | 3/31/10 | $500 | Emerson, Jo Ann (R) |
Herschend, Peter Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment | 9/26/08 | $375 | Republican Campaign Cmte of New Mexico (R) |
Herschend, Peter Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment | 9/29/08 | $375 | Republican Party of Minnesota (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND/OWNER | 9/30/09 | $250 | Stouffer, Bill (R) |
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HERSCHEND, PETER BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 4/24/07 | $200 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
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HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | SILVER DOLLAR CITY INC./PRESIDENT | 2/26/07 | $15,000 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHERD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/VICE | 9/15/10 | $10,000 | 7th Dist Congressional Republican Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHERD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/VICE | 6/13/11 | $10,000 | 7th Dist Congressional Republican Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHERD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/VICE | 5/23/08 | $7,500 | 7th Dist Congressional Republican Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHERD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/VICE | 9/19/07 | $7,500 | 7th Dist Congressional Republican Cmte (R) |
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HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANDON,MO 65616 | SILVER DOLLAR CITY/PRECIOUS METAL R | 10/1/10 | $5,000 | GOJO PAC (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHERD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/VICE | 10/30/09 | $3,750 | 7th Dist Congressional Republican Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHERD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/VICE | 8/25/09 | $3,750 | 7th Dist Congressional Republican Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/PRIN | 9/29/11 | $2,500 | Akin, Todd (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/CO-O | 3/20/08 | $2,300 | Akin, Todd (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | SILVER DOLLAR CITY/PRINCIPAL | 4/13/07 | $2,300 | Akin, Todd (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTNMT/OWNER | 5/1/07 | $1,050 | Hulshof, Kenny (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTNMT/OWNER | 11/9/07 | $1,050 | Hulshof, Kenny (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HFE/FOUNDER/OWNER | 9/17/10 | $1,000 | Luetkemeyer, Blaine (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTNMENT/OWNER | 9/30/11 | $1,000 | Mandel, Josh (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/PRIN | 5/25/09 | $1,000 | Akin, Todd (R) |
Herschend, Peter F Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment | 9/30/08 | $575 | Colorado Republican Campaign Cmte (R) |
Herschend, Peter F Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment | 9/29/08 | $575 | Republican Party of Wisconsin (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | SILVER DOLLAR CITY/EXECUTIVE | 6/25/07 | $500 | Hastert, Dennis (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/CO-O | 9/29/10 | $500 | Young, Todd (R) |
Herschend, Peter F Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment | 9/30/08 | $375 | Colorado Republican Campaign Cmte (R) |
Herschend, Peter F Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment | 9/29/08 | $375 | Republican Party of Wisconsin (R) |
Herschend, Peter F Mr Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment Corp | 9/26/08 | $25,400 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/CO-F | 5/31/11 | $10,000 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 6/4/09 | $9,600 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORP | 4/20/10 | $5,000 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORP | 8/29/08 | $5,000 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SILVER DOLLAR CITY/PRINCIPAL | 12/4/08 | $5,000 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
Herschend, Peter F Mr Branson,MO 65616 | Herschend Family Entertainment Corp | 9/26/08 | $3,100 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/EXECUTIVE | 2/24/11 | $2,500 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 6/4/09 | $2,400 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORP | 9/26/08 | $2,300 | McCain, John (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | H.F.E. CORPORATION/EXECUTIVE | 2/22/07 | $2,300 | Romney, Mitt (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 6/4/09 | $-2,400 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER F MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 6/4/09 | $-4,800 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER FREDERICK BRANSON,MO 65616 | 2/29/08 | $-2,300 | Romney, Mitt (R) | |
HERSCHEND, PETER FREDERICK MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | H.F.E. CORPORATION/EXECUTIVE | 5/16/11 | $2,500 | Romney, Mitt (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER FREDERICK MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | H.F.E. CORPORATION/EXECUTIVE | 1/9/08 | $2,300 | Romney, Mitt (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/OWNE | 4/19/07 | $4,000 | Dole, Elizabeth (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT | 10/13/10 | $2,400 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/OWNE | 4/19/07 | $1,700 | Dole, Elizabeth (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SILVER DOLLAR CITY/PRINCIPAL | 7/26/10 | $1,000 | Toomey, Pat (R) |
HERSCHEND, PETER MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/CO-F | 11/5/07 | $800 | Intl Assn Amusement Parks & Attractions |
HERSCHEND, PETER MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/OWNE | 4/19/07 | $-1,700 | Dole, Elizabeth (R) |
Herschend, Ronald J Branson,MO 65616 | Taney County Com Thow | 7/31/08 | $250 | Obama, Barack (D) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND ENTERTAINMENT/CO-OWNER | 7/30/10 | $2,400 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | 2/15/08 | $2,300 | Huckabee, Mike (R) | |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | THEME PARK OWNER/OWNER | 4/15/10 | $1,000 | Boozman, John (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | HOUSEWIFE | 8/10/09 | $500 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | HOUSEWIFE | 7/6/07 | $500 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | HOUSEWIFE | 6/24/08 | $500 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | HOUSEWIFE | 6/25/10 | $250 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | NONE/HOUSEWIFE | 6/20/11 | $250 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND ENTERTAINMENT/CO-OWNER | 7/30/10 | $200 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON BRANSON,MO 65616 | 9/10/10 | $-200 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
HERSCHEND, SHARON J MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/THEME PARKS OWNER | 7/10/07 | $1,000 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON JUNE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/THEME PARKS CO-OWNER | 6/24/08 | $1,000 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON JUNE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/THEME PARKS CO-OWNER | 6/29/10 | $1,000 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON JUNE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/THEME PARKS CO-OWNER | 8/25/09 | $1,000 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON JUNE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/THEME PARKS CO-OWNER | 6/27/11 | $1,000 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON JUNE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED | 11/11/08 | $250 | McCain, John (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON JUNE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/THEME PARKS OWNER | 10/21/08 | $250 | McCain, John (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON JUNE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/THEME PARKS CO-OWNER | 6/20/11 | $200 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON JUNE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/THEME PARKS OWNER | 11/11/08 | $-250 | McCain, John (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-HERSCHEND FAM ENTRTAINMNT/THEM | 6/23/08 | $1,000 | Campaign for Working Families |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-HERSCHEND FAM ENTRTAINMNT/THEM | 7/9/07 | $1,000 | Campaign for Working Families |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTR. CORP./THEME | 8/7/09 | $1,000 | Campaign for Working Families |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTR. CORP./THEME | 6/30/10 | $1,000 | Campaign for Working Families |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/OWNER | 8/10/09 | $500 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/OWNER | 6/23/08 | $500 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/OWNER | 7/9/07 | $500 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/OWNER | 6/25/10 | $250 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/OWNER | 6/20/11 | $250 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/OWNER | 10/27/08 | $200 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORP | 7/10/07 | $1,000 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORP | 7/11/08 | $500 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORP | 7/11/08 | $500 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHARON MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORP | 10/24/07 | $200 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHERRY BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERPRISES/OWNER | 7/16/07 | $1,800 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHERRY BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERPRISES/OWNER | 4/6/07 | $500 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHERRY MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 6/30/09 | $4,800 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHERRY MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 6/30/09 | $2,400 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHERRY MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 6/30/09 | $-2,400 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HERSCHEND, SHERRY MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT GROU | 6/25/10 | $200 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
HERSHEND, JODEE BRANSON,MO 65616 | HOMEMAKER/HOMEMAKER | 9/3/10 | $2,400 | Martin, Edward R Jr (R) |
HERSHEND, PETER BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INC. | 9/3/10 | $2,400 | Martin, Edward R Jr (R) |
HRUSKA, JERRY BRANSON,MO 65616 | 11/21/08 | $-20 | Citizens United | |
HUFFMAN, RICHARD BRANSON,MO 65616 | 12/29/09 | $500 | Hastert, Ethan (R) | |
HUFFMAN, RICHARD BRANSON,MO 65616 | HCW, LLC/EXECUTIVE | 12/11/09 | $500 | Long, Billy (R) |
HUFFMAN, RICHARD E BRANSON,MO 65616 | HCW LLC/CEO - OWNER | 3/31/09 | $4,800 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HUFFMAN, RICHARD E BRANSON,MO 65616 | HCW LLC/CEO - OWNER | 3/31/09 | $2,400 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HUFFMAN, RICHARD E BRANSON,MO 65616 | HCW, INC./CEO | 9/10/09 | $1,000 | Nodler, Gary (R) |
HUFFMAN, RICHARD E BRANSON,MO 65616 | HCW LLC/CEO - OWNER | 3/31/09 | $-2,400 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HUFFMAN, RICHARD MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HCW LLC | 6/30/08 | $2,300 | McCain, John (R) |
HUFFMAN, RICK BRANSON,MO 65616 | HWC LLC/OWNER | 6/13/11 | $5,000 | Steelman, Sarah H (R) |
HUFFMAN, RICK BRANSON,MO 65616 | HWC LLC/OWNER | 6/13/11 | $2,500 | Steelman, Sarah H (R) |
HUFFMAN, RICK BRANSON,MO 65616 | HCW LLC/CEO - OWNER | 4/2/07 | $2,300 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HUFFMAN, RICK BRANSON,MO 65616 | HWC LLC/OWNER | 6/13/11 | $-2,500 | Steelman, Sarah H (R) |
HUFFMAN, SUE ANN BRANSON,MO 65616 | N/A/HOMEMAKER | 6/30/10 | $2,400 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HUFFMAN, SUE ANN BRANSON,MO 65616 | N/A/HOMEMAKER | 4/3/07 | $700 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
HUFFMAN, T L BRANSON,MO 65616 | 6/4/08 | $500 | McCain, John (R) | |
JACK HERSCHEND, MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERPRISES/OWNER | 4/6/07 | $250 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
JOHNS, ROB BRANSON,MO 65616 | MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY/PROFESSOR | 3/31/10 | $500 | Emerson, Jo Ann (R) |
JONES, BILL W BRANSON,MO 65616 | BRANSON BANK/PRESIDENT | 3/31/10 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
JONES, ELDA FAY BRANSON,MO 65616 | 11/21/08 | $-10 | Citizens United | |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP./PRESID | 2/28/08 | $2,300 | Obama, Barack (D) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP./PRESID | 6/11/07 | $2,300 | Obama, Barack (D) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP./PRESID | 3/21/07 | $2,000 | Obama, Barack (D) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP./PRESID | 6/11/07 | $2,000 | Obama, Barack (D) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | CEDAR BAY ENTERTAINMENT/EXECUTIVE | 6/27/10 | $1,400 | Nodler, Gary (R) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | CEDAR BAY ENTERTAINMENT/EXECUTIVE | 7/21/09 | $1,000 | Nodler, Gary (R) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | CEDAR BAY ENTERTAINMENT/PRESIDENT/C | 6/21/10 | $1,000 | Skelton, Ike (D) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | CEDAR BAY ENTERTAINMENT/EXECUTIVE | 1/19/10 | $1,000 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | CEDAR BAY ENT./EXECUTIVE | 2/8/10 | $500 | Missouri Democratic State Cmte (D) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP./PRESID | 2/28/08 | $300 | Obama, Barack (D) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | TITANIC EXHIBIT/BUSINESS OWNER | 8/30/07 | $250 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP./PRESID | 6/11/07 | $-2,000 | Obama, Barack (D) |
JOSLYN, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP./PRESID | 2/28/08 | $-2,300 | Obama, Barack (D) |
JOSLYN, JOHN A BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP./PRESID | 3/20/09 | $2,500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
JOSLYN, JOHN A BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP./VICE P | 4/20/09 | $2,000 | Carnahan, Robin (D) |
Joslyn, John A Mr Branson,MO 65616 | 9/30/08 | $10,000 | Republican National Cmte (R) | |
JOSLYN, MARY I KELLOGG BRANSON,MO 65616 | N/A/HOMEMAKER | 6/21/10 | $1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
JOYCE, JOSEPH MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SUMMERWINDS RESORT LLC/OWNER | 7/24/07 | $700 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
JUNGE, BETH BRANSON,MO 65616 | HOMEMAKER/HOMEMAKER | 1/1/10 | $750 | Davis, Timothy Sean (D) |
JUNGE, DAVID BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/BUILDER | 1/1/10 | $750 | Davis, Timothy Sean (D) |
JUSTUS, JEFFERY BRANSON,MO 65616 | 10/21/08 | $200 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) | |
Justus, Jeffrey Mr Branson,MO 65616 | L. & J. Plumbing Supply/Manager | 10/24/08 | $500 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
KANTER, ALEXANDER BRANSON,MO 65616 | CELEBRITY CRUISES/PERFORMER | 9/16/08 | $250 | Obama, Barack (D) |
KAY, LA N BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/REALTOR | 10/9/09 | $1,000 | Murkowski, Lisa (I) |
KAY, LA NORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | BRANSON HOMES AND LAND/REAL ESTATE | 7/7/07 | $855 | National Assn of Realtors |
KAY, LA NORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER HOMETEAM REAL/REAL | 12/4/07 | $636 | National Assn of Realtors |
KAY, LA NORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER HOMETEAM REAL/REAL | 4/21/08 | $580 | National Assn of Realtors |
KAY, LA NORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | CB HOMETOWN REAL ESTATE/REAL ESTATE | 10/30/10 | $500 | McCarthy, Kevin (R) |
KAY, LA NORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER/REALTOR | 3/31/10 | $500 | Tiberi, Patrick J (R) |
KAY, LA NORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER HOMETEAM REAL/REAL | 6/4/09 | $478 | National Assn of Realtors |
KAY, LA NORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER HOMETEAM REAL/REAL | 6/8/11 | $303 | National Assn of Realtors |
KAY, LA NORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER HOMETEAM REAL/REAL | 5/27/10 | $297 | National Assn of Realtors |
KAY, LA NORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER HOMETEAM REAL/REAL | 4/20/10 | $232 | National Assn of Realtors |
KAY, LA NORA MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/REAL ESTATE | 5/23/11 | $500 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
KAY, LANORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER/REAL ESTATE | 9/28/11 | $500 | Posey, Bill (R) |
KAY, LANORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/SELF-EMPLOYED | 5/16/11 | $500 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
KAY, LANORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER/REALTOR | 6/1/11 | $500 | Miller, Gary (R) |
KAY, LANORA BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER/REALTOR | 3/31/10 | $500 | Miller, Gary (R) |
KELLOGG-JOSLYN, MARY L BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP/VP | 3/21/07 | $2,000 | Obama, Barack (D) |
KELLOGG-JOSLYN, MARY L BRANSON,MO 65616 | WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP/VP | 2/28/08 | $300 | Obama, Barack (D) |
KELLOGGJOSLYN, MARY BRANSON,MO 65616 | NOT EMPLOYED/NOT EMPLOYED | 2/20/08 | $2,300 | Clinton, Hillary (D) |
KILROY, JAMES J BRANSON,MO 65616 | FOREVER GRAND VACATIONS/OWNER | 3/11/10 | $800 | Nodler, Gary (R) |
LIES, NELDA J BRANSON,MO 65616 | ERA TABLE ROCK REALTY/REAL ESTATE B | 7/7/07 | $373 | National Assn of Realtors |
LILLEY, CAROLYN BRANSON,MO 65616 | LILLEY'S LANDING RESORT/OWNER AND M | 8/28/07 | $500 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
LILLEY, CAROLYN BRANSON,MO 65616 | LILLEY'S LANDING/OWNER | 2/11/11 | $500 | Hankins, Travis (R) |
Lilley, Carolyn Mrs Branson,MO 65616 | Self/Resort Owner | 12/31/08 | $200 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
LILLEY, JERRY BRANSON,MO 65616 | LILLEY'S LANDING/OWNER | 2/12/11 | $500 | Hankins, Travis (R) |
MARTINEZ, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | BRANSON NEPHROLOGY/PHYSICIAN | 5/15/08 | $250 | McCain, John (R) |
MASON, ALLEN (CHIP) BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINME/DIRECT | 6/30/10 | $200 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
MASON, CHIP BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINME/DIRECT | 2/17/10 | $200 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
MASON, STEPHEN P BRANSON,MO 65616 | BRANSON HOMES AND LAND/REAL ESTATE | 7/7/07 | $646 | National Assn of Realtors |
MASON, STEPHEN P BRANSON,MO 65616 | COLDWELL BANKER HOMETEAM REAL/REAL | 12/4/07 | $349 | National Assn of Realtors |
Mc Daneld, Kent Mr Branson,MO 65616 | Self-Employed/Real Estate | 10/23/08 | $200 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
MCDANELD, KENTON BRANSON,MO 65616 | 7/16/07 | $200 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) | |
MCDANELD, KENTON BRANSON,MO 65616 | 11/19/09 | $200 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) | |
MCDANELD, KENTON ALLEN MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED | 12/21/07 | $200 | Thompson, Fred (R) |
MCGREGOR, PHILIP BRANSON,MO 65616 | EDWARD JONES/FINANCIAL ADVISOR | 3/31/10 | $1,000 | Emerson, Jo Ann (R) |
MCGREGOR, PHILLIP BRANSON,MO 65616 | 6/21/10 | $1,000 | Blunt, Roy (R) | |
MRS CHARLES C EARLS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/BROADCASTER | 4/10/07 | $1,150 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
MRS JACK HERSCHEND BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERPRISES/OWNER | 4/6/07 | $250 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
MRS PETER F HERSCHEND BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 4/24/07 | $1,000 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
MRS RICHARD HUFFMAN BRANSON,MO 65616 | HCW LLC/CEO - OWNER | 4/2/07 | $1,150 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
MURRAY, CYRUS BRANSON,MO 65616 | WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC/DIR - BUSINESS | 10/9/08 | $250 | Bond, Christopher "Kit" (R) |
MURRAY, CYRUS E BRANSON,MO 65616 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY ELEC. CO-OP/DEVE | 11/15/10 | $885 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
MURRAY, CYRUS E BRANSON,MO 65616 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY ELECTRIC/GOVERNM | 9/17/07 | $500 | 7th Dist Congressional Republican Cmte (R) |
MURRAY, CYRUS E BRANSON,MO 65616 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY ELEC. CO-OP/DEVE | 3/27/09 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
MURRAY, PATRICIA A BRANSON,MO 65616 | RETIRED/RETIRED | 6/30/10 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
MYER, MARY A BRANSON,MO 65616 | MYER HOTELS/OWNER | 11/17/09 | $250 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
MYER, MARY ANN BRANSON,MO 65616 | 6/30/10 | $200 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
NEWELL, KIM BRANSON,MO 65616 | 9/18/08 | $1,000 | Obama, Barack (D) | |
NEWKIRK, DENNIS MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/FINANCIAL PLANNER | 4/13/07 | $250 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
NOEL, FREDERICK BRANSON,MO 65616 | RETIRED | 8/3/09 | $200 | National Rifle Assn |
PAGE, LAWRENCE V DR , DO BRANSON,MO 65616 | SKAGGS MEDICAL CENTER/ORTHOPAEDIC S | 3/16/10 | $500 | American Assn of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
PAGE, LAWRENCE V DR , DO BRANSON,MO 65616 | SKAGGS HOSPITAL/ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON | 2/5/09 | $500 | American Assn of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
PETER F HERSCHEND, MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HERSCHEND FAMILY ENT. CORP./OWNER | 4/24/07 | $1,000 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
PETERS, DANIEL BRANSON,MO 65616 | 1/26/07 | $500 | Romney, Mitt (R) | |
PETERS, RENAE MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/MARKETING | 1/8/07 | $1,000 | Romney, Mitt (R) |
PETERS, RENAE MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/MARKETING | 1/26/07 | $-500 | Romney, Mitt (R) |
PORTER, JOHN BRANSON,MO 65616 | PORTERS SUPER MARKET | 10/28/10 | $200 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
PRESLEY, RAEANNE BRANSON,MO 65616 | PRESLEYS INC./CO-OWNER | 6/16/08 | $350 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
PRESLEY, RAEANNE BRANSON,MO 65616 | PRESLEY'S INC./CO-OWNER | 6/13/10 | $312 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
PRESLEY, RAEANNE BRANSON,MO 65616 | PRESLEY'S INC./CO-OWNER | 3/26/09 | $300 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
PRESLEY, RAEANNE BRANSON,MO 65616 | PRESLEYS/OWNER | 9/19/07 | $300 | 7th Dist Congressional Republican Cmte (R) |
PRESLEY, RAEANNE BRANSON,MO 65616 | PRESLEYS/OWNER | 4/10/08 | $300 | 7th Dist Congressional Republican Cmte (R) |
PRESLEY, RAEANNE BRANSON,MO 65616 | CITY OF BRANSON | 5/1/08 | $245 | Missouri Republican State Cmte (R) |
PRESLEY, RAEANNE BRANSON,MO 65616 | CITY OF BRANSON/MAYOR | 3/31/10 | $200 | Emerson, Jo Ann (R) |
PRESLEY, RAEANNE MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | PRESLEYS INC./CO-OWNER | 12/29/09 | $200 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
PRIDE, JIM BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/FRANCHISE OWNER | 12/21/07 | $2,300 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
REGIER, CARL BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/PHYSICIAN | 10/7/10 | $250 | Carnahan, Robin (D) |
RICHARD HUFFMAN, MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | HCW LLC/CEO - OWNER | 4/2/07 | $1,150 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
ROMINE, RODAN BRANSON,MO 65616 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY ELECTRIC CORP/OF | 5/28/10 | $250 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
RUDA, DANIEL BRANSON,MO 65616 | THOUSAND HILLS GOLF RESORT/PRESIDEN | 3/31/10 | $2,400 | Emerson, Jo Ann (R) |
RUDA, DANIEL BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/REAL ESTATE | 12/11/09 | $1,000 | Long, Billy (R) |
RUDA, DANIEL BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/REAL ESTATE | 9/10/10 | $600 | Long, Billy (R) |
RUDA, DANIEL BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/REAL ESTATE | 6/30/09 | $500 | Long, Billy (R) |
RUDA, DANIEL BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/REAL ESTATE | 11/2/09 | $500 | Long, Billy (R) |
RUDA, DANIEL BRANSON,MO 65616 | THOUSAND HILLS GOLF RESORT/REAL EST | 10/29/10 | $500 | Hartzler, Vicky (R) |
RUDA, DANIEL BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/LAND DEVELOPER | 5/28/10 | $500 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
RUDA, DANIEL BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/REAL ESTATE | 9/10/10 | $400 | Long, Billy (R) |
RUDA, DANIEL MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/REAL ESTATE | 9/10/11 | $1,000 | Long, Billy (R) |
SALAMA, AHMED A MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/PRESIDENT | 2/7/08 | $1,000 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
SCHANZ, BOB BRANSON,MO 65616 | NOT APPLICABLE/RETIRED | 4/1/07 | $250 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
SCHANZ, BOB MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | RETIRED | 7/16/07 | $750 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
SCHANZ, BOB MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | RETIRED/RETIRED | 4/17/08 | $750 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
SCHENEWERK, RUSSELL BRANSON,MO 65616 | LAW OFFICE/ATTORNEY | 4/29/08 | $250 | Allen, Joseph William (D) |
SCHENEWERK, RUSSELL BRANSON,MO 65616 | LAW OFFICE/ATTORNEY | 4/29/08 | $250 | Allen, Joseph William (D) |
SCHENEWERK, RUSSELL BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/ATTORNEY | 4/29/08 | $250 | Allen, Joseph William (D) |
SCHNEIDER, JEFF MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | KANAKUK KAMPS | 6/18/07 | $250 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
Simmons, Bob Mr Branson,MO 65616 | 10/21/08 | $500 | Republican National Cmte (R) | |
SMIMOFF, YAKOV BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF EMPLOYED/PERFORMER | 12/30/09 | $250 | Blunt, Roy (R) |
SMIRNOFF, YAKOV BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF/PERFORMER | 5/10/10 | $500 | Emerson, Jo Ann (R) |
STAFFORD, ANN B MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | STAFFORD THEATER/CO-OWNER | 10/24/07 | $750 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
STAFFORD, ANN B MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | STAFFORD THEATER/CO-OWNER | 10/16/08 | $300 | National Republican Congressional Cmte (R) |
STAFFORD, ANN B MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | JIM STAFFORD THEATRE/BUSINESS OWNER | 2/23/11 | $300 | Republican National Cmte (R) |
STAFFORD, ANN B MS BRANSON,MO 65616 | JIM STAFFORD THEATRE/BUSINESS OWNER | 6/5/09 | $300 | Republican National |
WILLIAMS, DEBBIE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | 3/31/07 | $4,600 | McCain, John (R) | |
WILLIAMS, DEBBIE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | 4/30/07 | $2,300 | McCain, John (R) | |
WILLIAMS, DEBBIE MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | 4/30/07 | $-2,300 | McCain, John (R) | |
WILLIAMS, DEBORAH MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFO | 10/27/10 | $2,600 | National Republican Senatorial Cmte (R) |
WILLIAMS, DEBORAH MRS BRANSON,MO 65616 | INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFO | 10/21/10 | $2,400 | Fiorina, Carly (R) |
WILLIAMS, HOWARD ANDREW BRANSON,MO 65616 | 3/31/08 | $-2,300 | McCain, John (R) | |
WILLIAMS, HOWARD ANDREW MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/ENTERTAINER | 3/31/07 | $4,600 | McCain, John (R) |
WILLIAMS, HOWARD ANDREW MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/ENTERTAINER | 4/30/07 | $2,300 | McCain, John (R) |
WILLIAMS, HOWARD ANDREW MR BRANSON,MO 65616 | SELF-EMPLOYED/ENTERTAINER | 4/30/07 | $-2,300 | McCain, John (R) |
WOMACK, BOB BRANSON,MO 65616 | THE MOUNTAIN DATA CENTER LLC/PRINTI | 3/30/09 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
WOOD, CINDY BRANSON,MO 65616 | 6/30/09 | $1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
WOOD, CINDY BRANSON,MO 65616 | 8/13/09 | $-1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
WOOD, DEBORAH BRANSON,MO 65616 | 6/30/09 | $1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
WOOD, DEBORAH BRANSON,MO 65616 | 8/13/09 | $-1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
WOOD, DENVER BRANSON,MO 65616 | VACATION SERVICES OF AMERICA/OWNER | 6/30/09 | $1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
WOOD, DENVER BRANSON,MO 65616 | 8/13/09 | $-1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
WOOD, THOMAS BRANSON,MO 65616 | VACATION SERVICES OF AMERICA/OWNER | 6/30/09 | $1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
WOOD, THOMAS BRANSON,MO 65616 | 8/13/09 | $-1,000 | Goodman, Jack (R) | |
WOODWARD, DAN BRANSON,MO 65616 | SKAGGS HOSPITAL/PHYSICIAN | 9/28/07 | $250 | Obama, Barack (D) |
WOOLERY, DAVID BRANSON,MO 65616 | MO DNR/OMBUDSMAN | 8/28/07 | $500 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
WOOLERY, DAVID R BRANSON,MO 65616 | N/A/RETIRED | 6/30/10 | $500 | Goodman, Jack (R) |
WOOLERY, JEAN BRANSON,MO 65616 | RETIRED | 8/28/07 | $500 | Huckabee, Mike (R) |
South Carolina Republican Primary Results
Results for South Carolina Republican Primary (U.S. Presidential Primary) |
Jan 21, 2012 (100% of precincts reporting) |
Newt Gingrich | 243,153 | 40.4% | |
Mitt Romney | 167,279 | 27.8% | |
Rick Santorum | 102,055 | 17% | |
Ron Paul | 77,993 | 13% | |
Rick Perry | 2,494 | 0.4% | |
Other | 8,192 | 1.4% |
Branson's Queer Politics
Branson's first openly gay politician is a sitting senator in the Missouri Statehouse. Senator Jolie Justus lives in Missouri's 10th, a liberal district in Kansas City, and after being elected joked that her orientation was a benefit.
Before a senator, she was our daughter, our friend, our neighbor. At the time she was elected to serve the Missouri legislature she had worked as a reporter for KZRK, was student at Branson High School and shockingly to some a "hetero". When living in Branson she was married and after divorce still stood by her side. During an interview I conducted she called her former husband "best friend."
The newsroom was abuzz when the story of Justus becoming the first lesbian senator in the state of Missouri was breaking - at the time I was the only reporter in Southern Missouri with the scoop. After conducting nearly six hours of interviews during her first week in Jefferson City, I decided not to report the headline, "Missouri's First Lesbian Senator..." I was afraid it might take from the honor she and her family deserved.
My editors, there were three outlets I was serving with the story, left the decision up to me whether the shocker would be delivered to the Branson public.
At the time there were relatives that weren't aware of her orientation. In the backroom of her father's office, a sitting judge in Taney County, there was some shock. Judge James Justus revealed that some family members weren't aware.
In the end, I decided to run the story "First Female Senator From Missouri's 10th". It wasn't out of cowardice, nor timidity that the juicy sex centered story was held. It was changed to deliver honor to our sister, our neighbor our daughter our friend.
Today, Justus is one of the most respected senator's in the state. Her orientation is of little discussion, her achievements celebrated.
Since Justus we've actually had a known lesbian serve our community at the state level. While whispers reach the local elite her sexuality has never been of media discussion. It was never a part of the politician's public identity thus making a public discussion unnecessary.
It's because of these two stories that I was shocked to read an article written by Tony Messenger. The article was written at the request of Lucas Case. According to Messenger, Case asked for help with the story. Case wanted to come out of the closet and air his disgust at hypocritical politicians.
Generally, a gay American of our generation, goes through a period of denial followed by a period of promiscuity. This is generally hidden from the public as the hidden orientation reveals itself through the closeted individual getting a "fix" whenever they can. Over the past few years Case has traveled in political circles. I imagine Case's decision to discus his orientation publicly has a few people - scared.
From my view, Case appeared on the political scene as a volunteer for Mitt Romney's campaign in 2008. It was nearly two years later that comments he made appeared in a national publication. Ironically, the notation was penned by a gay journalist, whose name I won't mention because he isn't outed. The journalist noted a tidbit of information came from a "political operative". It was easy to tell who the operative was because political intel was coming from the same circles. He used the identification for himself shortly thereafter.
Case was widely active in the following years, specifically for the Republican Party in Missouri's 7th District. He was seen in newspaper advertisements with a local journalist/preacher Ronny Prophet as a member of a quartet that sang gospel music.
The perspectives Case shared were very positive regarding his baptist church and spoke frequently about an interactive and intervening God. At one point I remember him stating that recent reports of natural disasters were occuring because of what he believed was, "disobedience to God."
He was the first person I know to use the word "RINO' (Republican In Name Only). His rebuttals were sharp and the political cast surrounding him, and his political efforts were socially conservative - the most radically social conservative.
The problem I have with Tony Messenger's article is this. In response to a former client; Senator Sarah Steelmans' stance against gay marriage Messenger mentions Case has a place as long as it's on the back of the bus.
From my conversations with Case I'm led to believe that he became a player focused on gaming candidates rather than focusing on staunch principals.
I'm never seen him as a man who wanted to rid politics of corruption but rather assist a horse to a win. An effective social agent and candidate supporter granted him high status in political circles. In terms of democracy he's been riding for years on the front of the bus in the passengers seat. His fundraising and candidate marketing skills give him extraordinary access.
Few local citizens have the type of priveldged access to people and resources meant to serve all of us. In a sense, he's a supercitizen.
Two major events have taken place this year with Case. There has been excitement at the opportunity to see Case serve in Taney County. Supporters, and there are a few I know of, believe in Case to bring some fiscal accountability and conservative principles to boards where radical liberalism is shielded by loose political affiliations. As Case might say, this is RINO country.
Case's orientation has never been an issue. In fact, most people don't care and really don't want to hear about it. After all, Case helps candidates run for office, generate revenue and hopefully win races. It has little to do with what happens behind closed doors.
This year Case found a lifemate which seems to have changed his focus. His writings of late address gay marriage in the tone of Hillary Clinton who states that LGBT issues are the greatest human rights challenge o our day.
People who go to church more than twice a month are overwhelmingly Republican. The issue of gay acceptance is as much a matter of the church as state.I haven't seen it reported , but I know firsthand of military clergy who've left the armed services because directives instructing religious guidelines passed down from the Obama administration.
Priests have left the military because of strict guidelines on how they're able to deal with issues of sexual preference. Apparently, advising soldiers through an Evangelical lense is now against the law due to new directives. These ministers have left because they believe the new initiatives conflict with their religion. As a sidenote the most recent defense bill backhandedly addresses the issue noting military clergy are not required to perform marriages they don't feel morally able to conduct.
The trends of our nation are moving in Case's direction. A generation rising has little concern for the social issues that ensure social conservative turnout.
Case has stated that he's come out to potentially save lives. I commend Case for this. If he can save the life of a brother, son or neighbor - what could be a better use of power ?
The problem I have with Messenger's Rosa Parks reference is that Case isn't unempowered. The notion is ludicrous.
I have no doubt that Case is experiencing a backlash from members of his community. By community I mean the conservative church he attends and the socially conservative politicians he's helped. But to disavow the fact he's helped raise and empower anti gay marriage politicians seems contradictory to the fact.
Nevertheless, Case is our brother, our neighbor and our friend and his orientation has never been a great mystery it wasn't a notable issue either.
Before a senator, she was our daughter, our friend, our neighbor. At the time she was elected to serve the Missouri legislature she had worked as a reporter for KZRK, was student at Branson High School and shockingly to some a "hetero". When living in Branson she was married and after divorce still stood by her side. During an interview I conducted she called her former husband "best friend."
The newsroom was abuzz when the story of Justus becoming the first lesbian senator in the state of Missouri was breaking - at the time I was the only reporter in Southern Missouri with the scoop. After conducting nearly six hours of interviews during her first week in Jefferson City, I decided not to report the headline, "Missouri's First Lesbian Senator..." I was afraid it might take from the honor she and her family deserved.
My editors, there were three outlets I was serving with the story, left the decision up to me whether the shocker would be delivered to the Branson public.
At the time there were relatives that weren't aware of her orientation. In the backroom of her father's office, a sitting judge in Taney County, there was some shock. Judge James Justus revealed that some family members weren't aware.
In the end, I decided to run the story "First Female Senator From Missouri's 10th". It wasn't out of cowardice, nor timidity that the juicy sex centered story was held. It was changed to deliver honor to our sister, our neighbor our daughter our friend.
Today, Justus is one of the most respected senator's in the state. Her orientation is of little discussion, her achievements celebrated.
Since Justus we've actually had a known lesbian serve our community at the state level. While whispers reach the local elite her sexuality has never been of media discussion. It was never a part of the politician's public identity thus making a public discussion unnecessary.
It's because of these two stories that I was shocked to read an article written by Tony Messenger. The article was written at the request of Lucas Case. According to Messenger, Case asked for help with the story. Case wanted to come out of the closet and air his disgust at hypocritical politicians.
Generally, a gay American of our generation, goes through a period of denial followed by a period of promiscuity. This is generally hidden from the public as the hidden orientation reveals itself through the closeted individual getting a "fix" whenever they can. Over the past few years Case has traveled in political circles. I imagine Case's decision to discus his orientation publicly has a few people - scared.
From my view, Case appeared on the political scene as a volunteer for Mitt Romney's campaign in 2008. It was nearly two years later that comments he made appeared in a national publication. Ironically, the notation was penned by a gay journalist, whose name I won't mention because he isn't outed. The journalist noted a tidbit of information came from a "political operative". It was easy to tell who the operative was because political intel was coming from the same circles. He used the identification for himself shortly thereafter.
Case was widely active in the following years, specifically for the Republican Party in Missouri's 7th District. He was seen in newspaper advertisements with a local journalist/preacher Ronny Prophet as a member of a quartet that sang gospel music.
The perspectives Case shared were very positive regarding his baptist church and spoke frequently about an interactive and intervening God. At one point I remember him stating that recent reports of natural disasters were occuring because of what he believed was, "disobedience to God."
He was the first person I know to use the word "RINO' (Republican In Name Only). His rebuttals were sharp and the political cast surrounding him, and his political efforts were socially conservative - the most radically social conservative.
The problem I have with Tony Messenger's article is this. In response to a former client; Senator Sarah Steelmans' stance against gay marriage Messenger mentions Case has a place as long as it's on the back of the bus.
From my conversations with Case I'm led to believe that he became a player focused on gaming candidates rather than focusing on staunch principals.
I'm never seen him as a man who wanted to rid politics of corruption but rather assist a horse to a win. An effective social agent and candidate supporter granted him high status in political circles. In terms of democracy he's been riding for years on the front of the bus in the passengers seat. His fundraising and candidate marketing skills give him extraordinary access.
Few local citizens have the type of priveldged access to people and resources meant to serve all of us. In a sense, he's a supercitizen.
Two major events have taken place this year with Case. There has been excitement at the opportunity to see Case serve in Taney County. Supporters, and there are a few I know of, believe in Case to bring some fiscal accountability and conservative principles to boards where radical liberalism is shielded by loose political affiliations. As Case might say, this is RINO country.
Case's orientation has never been an issue. In fact, most people don't care and really don't want to hear about it. After all, Case helps candidates run for office, generate revenue and hopefully win races. It has little to do with what happens behind closed doors.
This year Case found a lifemate which seems to have changed his focus. His writings of late address gay marriage in the tone of Hillary Clinton who states that LGBT issues are the greatest human rights challenge o our day.
People who go to church more than twice a month are overwhelmingly Republican. The issue of gay acceptance is as much a matter of the church as state.I haven't seen it reported , but I know firsthand of military clergy who've left the armed services because directives instructing religious guidelines passed down from the Obama administration.
Priests have left the military because of strict guidelines on how they're able to deal with issues of sexual preference. Apparently, advising soldiers through an Evangelical lense is now against the law due to new directives. These ministers have left because they believe the new initiatives conflict with their religion. As a sidenote the most recent defense bill backhandedly addresses the issue noting military clergy are not required to perform marriages they don't feel morally able to conduct.
The trends of our nation are moving in Case's direction. A generation rising has little concern for the social issues that ensure social conservative turnout.
Case has stated that he's come out to potentially save lives. I commend Case for this. If he can save the life of a brother, son or neighbor - what could be a better use of power ?
The problem I have with Messenger's Rosa Parks reference is that Case isn't unempowered. The notion is ludicrous.
I have no doubt that Case is experiencing a backlash from members of his community. By community I mean the conservative church he attends and the socially conservative politicians he's helped. But to disavow the fact he's helped raise and empower anti gay marriage politicians seems contradictory to the fact.
Nevertheless, Case is our brother, our neighbor and our friend and his orientation has never been a great mystery it wasn't a notable issue either.
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