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Presley, Palin and the Heartland
The New York Times - October 16th, 2008 - By Roger Cohen -
I never imagined that a Republican mayor from Bible-belt Missouri would revive my faith in American democracy, but Raeanne Presley did just that.
As a high-energy brunette running a small town, she’s been ribbed since Sarah Palin became her party’s nominee for vice president. “Guess you’ll be moving on to governor soon,” she gets told. “And up from there.”
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Branson Mayor to receive Missourian Award
Branson Mayor Raeanne Presley will be honored with the 2009
Missourian Award at a black tie ceremony on Saturday, September 26,
2009 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, Mo.
Goodman Announces “Season of Hope”
Mt Vernon, MO – Senator Jack Goodman (R-29) announced today that he will be organizing a new effort to combat hunger in the Ozarks during this year’s holiday season. The goal of this effort will be to coordinate a food drive in the 29th Senate district, called “Season of Hope” that will help provide families in need with groceries to prepare a traditional Christmas dinner.