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I pray for the brave lady who exposed this corruption. 🙏

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Thank you for bringing light to a very dark and shady business. With open primaries, we will always have a way for weak Republican candidates (RINOs) to get elected. District one is a heck of a lot more purple than red sadly. As long as we have those open primaries candidates, deep purple lackies will continue to win the day (just look at the LACK of candidates; why run a Democrat for Dist. 1 when you have a wolf if sheep's clothing already). The data certainly supports this; all one needs to do is look at the primary counts vs general. Either in the 2022 or the current cycle. Between pedigree and lack of conservative conviction the milk-toast will win everytime.

I would encourage you to speak to the winning candidate (assuming you can reach him) to see where he stands on issues; I had some buddies do the same on two sides of an issue and got different answers (at a parade; they were stunned that I was right). I feel, a true politician unhindered by the moral chains or conservatism.

His Co-sponsoring of HB32, voting down of HB 1169 in committee really needs to heard by the public at large. As a county commissioner and friend of Farnan told me, you don't get Freshman Legislature of the year by Legislating.

God Bless.

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I love Republican on Republican violence, but one has to ask the question: why did your wife receive $90,000 from the American Federation for children? A group that wants to privatize all public schools and shut them down in rural areas. I am no fan of Jeff Farnan, but at least he won’t leave our children without school buildings. Every single member of the Republican party is a grifter. Michele was willing to give up our children for the grift. God bless.

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Thanks for the questions. Big fan.

I have zero idea what you're talking about. The campaign never got above about $10,000 (see link below). Additionally, the reason we have elections is to allow for opportunities to change should folks feel or want alternatives. Strikingly there were no Democrat challengers. Zero.

That said, the AFC organization you mentioned did purchase flyers and distribute them. I presume they didn't like something Rep. Farnan voted for/didn't vote for, no telling they didn't contact the campaign. Certainly not going to look a gift horse in the mouth though (noting the ancient proverb, "Enemy of my enemy is my friend"). I can tell you one of the flyers didn't even have the position correct (I believe it read Senate) so I'm a little sketchy regarding it's sincerity or motivation as it seemed to play better to the incumbent's play on being the victim rather than running on merit. It's interesting your "Republican on Republican violence" statement was used. That's in keeping with the Farnan campaign reaction to criticism of his record and characterizing it as "negative".

The devil you know seems very palatable to both democrats and establishment folks. I was not surprised that there was no democrat challenger, why would you when you can keep milk toast in office. The icing on that cake was the op-ed the forum posted that Farnan praised. Doesn't take long internet snooping to find pictures of that woman putting up Hillary signs. Certainly some cross-over voting; common in open primaries with unprincipled candidates; Joplin has a similar problem.

Your toss away grift comment was comical, non-sensical, and without merit. Either you needed/wanted to actual prop up Rep Farnan, tear down Michelle, get hits, ready a campaign, no idea. Honestly, anyone with 20 minutes to spare can read the financials (listed below), compare and see your statement is inaccurate; to be kind. Further investigation shows why we are starting the tropes early, am I right?

It is true that AFC spent money in the race. It's also fair to say that they spent FOR Horner and AGAINST Farnan. However, your failed attempt at hasty generalization is both grossly inaccurate and comical. But it did get me to take a look at MEC more closely.

Rather than prop up a weak and easily swayed politician I would seriously encourage, hell, any democrat to run. Then perhaps we can get a strong principled, morally sound candidate from a primary run.

I'm pleased to see you filed for next cycle and look forward to more from you as a resident of District 1. Best of luck.

Michelle Campaign:

https://mec.mo.gov/MEC/Campaign_Finance/CommInfo.aspx?MECID=C242843

Farnan Campaign:

https://mec.mo.gov/MEC/Campaign_Finance/CommInfo.aspx?MECID=C221944

Piper Campaign:

https://mec.mo.gov/MEC/Campaign_Finance/CommInfo.aspx?MECID=C222319

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Sep 5Liked by David Rice

Excellent interview.

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Thank you. I learned a lot about Maryville. There is more to be said. Pray people in Maryville will have the courage to speak out. I could have a dozen interviews to expose the truth.

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The fact that probably a quarter of Republicans up here think Farnan is a RINO tells me how fucking dumb those people really are.

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As in 100% should know he is?

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He's not a RINO. Taking everything that woman told you as truth is dangerous because it was nothing but an endless stream of falsehoods and exaggerations. Maybe there's some truth, but it's obvious this woman and Michelle Horner are upset that they lost and that they're losers, plain and simple.

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I've done more research into Farnan beyond what was offered in the interview. He's not only a RINO, he may as well be a Democrat. The fact you can't recognize that is your issue. Now, go away uninformed Troll who won't use their real name or face.

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I highly doubt that since you didn't challenge her on easily searchable things she lied about.

https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?year=2024&code=R%20&district=001&category=past

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Oct 25·edited Oct 25

Please tell me how voting for banning DEI initiatives, voting to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, voting to ensure minors don't have gender transition surgeries, voting against tax credits for Marxist film companies, and voting to ensure only legal citizens vote in elections makes Farnan a Democrat? All things you can fact check with that link I provided above. Or do you have some "trust me, bro" interviews that say otherwise? Also, using basic math, if you subtract the number of Democratic voters in District 1, Farnan still clobbers the two-time loser known as Horner. She couldn't even get more votes in a contest involving college liberal Logan.

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Furthermore, The Pattons and Jeff Farnan are NOT RELATED whatsoever, so you all are seeing what I mean about pack of lies. I'm not sure where Pam is getting her info, but they either have dementia or hard of hearing or both!

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As friends of Pam Rue and Michelle Horner, I find it distressing and sad the amount of lies in this podcast. I cannot let this defamation of the NCFRW go. There are lots of lies, but let me just address a few. Pam resigned due to inappropriate use of a club debit card. Connie McGinness as well as other officers were voted into office. We have the minutes to prove. While some of us may be related, and while we all had our favorites in the primary, Jeff Farnan was never endorsed. (same with Governor, down to Coroner, we did not endorse any candidate in the primary. )Again, we have the minutes to prove. At the Nodaway County Fair, Jeff was coincidently lined up behind our float. I was on the float. Once the parade started, he drove ahead and we never saw him again. $2500. was voted on and given to the Nodaway County Republicans. This money was to be used in the General Election for an office and expenses to get Republicans voted into office, from Trump down. This is a mutual ideology and what we all strive for. This office will open after Oct 1, per city ordinance. Again, was voted on, in the minutes and did not go to any primary candidate. Lastly, what I know is a lie, because I am the one who emailed Jeff in August and asked him to speak at our September meeting, because we needed a speaker. I asked him to speak about whatever he wanted. I have that email string and will gladly provide it if you will email me : pride@grm.net Jeff was never a speaker during the primary and if Michelle would have asked, we would have worked her into the schedule, as some of us supported her. Lastly, it is sick and disgusting to label NCFRW as full of “Incestous Politics” and Jeff as "inbred" Pam, I will keep praying for you as you clearly need help from God with truth. Joyce Pride, Treasurer, NCFRW

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While I understand that most Republicans lie, you need to make a correction before I send you some paperwork. I was not fired from the Maryville school district. I gave my notification and resignation in February of that year. Would you like to correct it now or would you like papers in the mail? Your column is a steaming pile of shit and there is a reason that you guys are the laughing stock. I am also reporting your Substack for disinformation.

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