David Barklage

A voter sits in a chair to cast her ballot

Missouri Republicans aren’t giving up on making state constitution harder to amend

Jason Rosenbaum

Critics of the idea believe that Missourians won’t buy a plan that would make it more difficult to pass policies that the General Assembly doesn’t like.

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens speaks to reporters after the 2017 adjourned. Greitens didn't have the smoothest relationship with legislators, including Republicans that control both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly.

Government, Politics & Issues

Greitens railed against 'career politicians,' now few are coming to his rescue

Jason Rosenbaum

Eric Greitens used his personal backstory and resume, not alliances with elected officials, to carry him to the Missouri governorship. The Republican made…

Government, Politics & Issues

Politically Speaking: David Barklage on Missouri's unpredictable political landscape

Jason Rosenbaum

On this week’s edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome GOP political consultant David Barklage to…

Government, Politics & Issues

Jetton's legislative losses could be other consultants' gains

Jo Mannies

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 9, 2009 - After the initial shock over former Missouri House Speaker Rod Jetton's arrest on…