In an introduction, former state Sen. Sidney Johnson spoke of her accomplishments while in state office.

“I’ve never been disappointed in a Carnahan,” Mr. Johnson said. “She values people and she values families.”

In her speech, Ms. Carnahan outlined what she called three problems that need resolution: partisan bickering, a broken economy and a lack of accountability.

“I think Washington right now is broken,” she said. “If something breaks, what do you do? You fix it. Nobody really wants to fix anything.”

Consumer protection and safeguarding senior citizen interests were two accomplishments she listed as qualifications for the higher office.

“We know this is going to be really hard,” Ms. Carnahan said of the campaign. “This election is really the test. This is the time to be more determined than ever.”

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Today, I’m officially filing as a candidate for US Senate. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for all your encouragement and support in the months since we launched this journey.

Everywhere I go, folks tell me about their frustration with the non-stop partisan gridlock and the fact that those who are “too big to fail” or can afford a high-powered corporate lobbyist still have a stranglehold on what gets done in Washington.

Any system where insiders get rewarded and we get stuck paying the bill is wrong and needs to be fixed. That’s why I’m running for Senate. I’m running because Missourians deserve a senator who will work for them, NOT the big corporate interests…a senator committed to restoring fairness to our economy and creating jobs, not giving excuses to protect the status quo. And a senator committed to bringing accountability back to Washington and Wall Street by ending the financial abuses of the past.

That’s why I’m working so hard to reach out to people in all parts of the state. In the past few weeks alone, we’ve logged a lot of miles - including visits in Hannibal, Mexico, Springfield, Williamsburg, Nevada, Fulton, Kansas City, Columbia, Linn, Boonville, Perry and St. Louis. Our grassroots team is a real inspiration…and will make all the difference in this campaign.

With just over eight months until Election Day, we can’t waste a single day. Our race remains one of the most competitive in the nation and every volunteer, every dollar raised, and every vote is going to count.

I know this is the right fight. And I know we can win. But, as I’ve said before, I’ll need your help every step of the way. Please think about ways you can help and drop me a note here: http://www.RobinCarnahan.com/involved/how_can_i_help/. I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks for all you do,
Robin

Contact:
Linden Zakula
314-367-2004

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Saint Louis, MO – Robin Carnahan released the following statement today regarding the announcement of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform – a bipartisan commission designed to address the growing national debt:

Unfortunately, Congress has shown an unwillingness to make tough decisions when it comes to getting a handle on our long-term deficit, so a bipartisan debt commission is a commonsense step that I hope will force Washington to get serious about cutting spending.

But deficit spending has been around for a long time in Washington, and both Republicans and Democrats share responsibility.

Despite all his recent talk about deficit spending, Missourians should know that as one of the top leaders in Congress, Congressman Blunt helped turn a $128 billion surplus into a $1.2 trillion deficit. Year after year, he supported wasteful government spending, earmarks and favors for corporate special interests.  And just this year he opposed a commonsense “pay-as-you-go” measure to rein in spending. Just like most Missourians, for me, actions speak louder than words.

Robin Carnahan Statement Regarding Bipartisan Commission on National Debt:

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Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced a grant of $29,814 to Adair County Clerk Sandy Collop to support efforts to ensure fair, accurate and secure elections. The funds will help ensure Adair County voter lists remain up to date and improve the efficiency of elections through well-trained poll workers and up-to-date technology.

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Contact:
Linden Zakula, (314) 367-2004

Saint Louis, MO – Robin Carnahan released the following statement today regarding the White House’s budget proposal:

From where I stand here in Missouri, I’m disappointed in the President’s budget recommendation. Budgets are about setting priorities and it’s time Washington started making fiscal discipline and tackling the long-term budget deficit higher priorities.

For too long, officials in Washington, including Congressman Blunt, have contributed to our country’s growing deficit with their wasteful government spending, earmarks and favors for corporate special interests.  In fact, as part of the Republican Congressional leadership, Congressman Blunt helped turn a $128 million surplus in 2001 into a $1.2 trillion deficit by 2009.

Missouri families have to balance their checkbooks and our government should be no different, so I urge our elected officials in Washington on both sides of the aisle to work together to get our country’s long term deficit under control.

Contact:
Linden Zakula, (314) 367-2004

Saint Louis, MO — Today Robin Carnahan released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on campaign finance limits:

The last thing we need in politics is more money and more attacks from corporate special interests and this ruling will allow that. I’m frankly disgusted that, at a time when more and more working families just want their voices heard, the Supreme Court in Washington, DC basically just put them on mute and gave big corporations and power brokers a megaphone.  Washington corporate special interests and lobbyists will get to continue to game the system, buy off members of both parties and amass more power at the expense of everyone else and that’s just plain wrong.

Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan said 1,200 Stifel clients nationwide are owed a total of $180 million.

Partial payments will be made to investors as early as Jan. 15, said Carnahan, who oversees securities in the state.

“This is a win for investors, and we’re pleased to have helped investors get their money back a lot sooner,” she said.

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Contact:
Linden Zakula (314) 367-2004

St. Louis, MO – U.S. Senate candidate Robin Carnahan released the following statement today regarding health care reform passing the U.S. Senate early this morning:

Like so many Missouri families, I understand the importance of health care in a very personal way; and as a breast cancer survivor, I understand that it is not a partisan issue.

From day one, I made it clear that hard hit middle class Missourians need health care reform that provides accessible, affordable and stable health care for our families and small businesses.  For too long, big insurance companies have been raking in profits while the rest of us are left holding the bag—it’s long past time to help Missouri families.

While more needs to be done to get tough on insurance companies by creating more competition to drive down costs for all consumers, this legislation takes important steps to stop insurance companies from denying people insurance due to preexisting conditions, and to insure nearly 800,000 more Missourians.

The alterative offered by Congressman Blunt, not only would increase premiums and push more Missourians onto the rolls of the uninsured but it also would let insurance companies continue their worst abuses like denying Missourians the care they need for the sake of profits. That is completely unacceptable.

There are lots of ways to make a difference in your community. And this holiday season, Team Robin is asking you to join us in making a difference for Missouri families who are in need.

Hunger is a growing problem, and food banks are in greater need of food this year. A recent story in the Columbia Daily Tribune pointed out the troubling fact that hunger is a real problem for many families—right here in Missouri.

So we here at the campaign talked with Robin about what we could do to help address this problem, even in some small way. We decided to do two things: 1) personally donate non-perishable food items ourselves; and 2) spread the word to others state-wide—through an interactive holiday e-card—to also donate food. Click here to send your e-card!

Will you join us, share with others and pass the word? Personalize and send your holiday e-card to family members and friends. After you send your card, you’ll also see a link to help you find your local food bank.

As Robin often says, “one person can really make a difference.”

Thank you for making a difference for others. We wish you a wonderful holiday season.

Best regards,
Mindy Mazur
Campaign Manager, Robin Carnahan for US Senate

PS - Feel free to send e-cards to more than one friend! Click here to get started.