By Antonio D. French
Filed Friday, September 8 at 2:37 PM
From the press release:
Unable to sellout a full stadium, the St. Louis Rams and their fans faced the possibility of not having their kickoff game for the 2006-7 season televised. A big Rams fan, U.S. Senate Candidate Claire McCaskill stepped in and bought the 100 remaining tickets, ensuring that all of St. Louis would be able to enjoy the first game of the season.
Earlier today, McCaskill raffled off 90 tickets to the Clyde C. Miller Career Academy to reward those students for having the highest attendance rate in the St. Louis Public School system and she will also give 10 tickets to George Washington Carver House, a crisis intervention center serving youth and their families.
"This is a great opportunity to reward students for working hard to get the most out of their education and allow Rams fans to see their home team kick-off the season," McCaskill said.
10 Comments:
Here we go again, doing anything just to get a vote. These people kill me. They are in your face in election year then there stealing your tax money the rest of the year. The nature of an execellent plan and productive vision should attract voters not gimmicks, this is a large problem I have with democrates.
Friday, September 08, 2006 4:33:00 PM
well--you can re-elect Talent and help president Bush with his no key lobbyist left behind concept of furthering education.
Saturday, September 09, 2006 12:28:00 AM
Regardless of political affiliation, I am certainly pleased that the criteria for receiving the tickets was something that is measured for accreditation. Of course, attendance also affects achievement.
Saturday, September 09, 2006 9:05:00 AM
While I realize you should never mix facts with politics, the Kansas City Star is reporting that:
"On Thursday, McCaskill's campaign paid $4,400 for 100 $44 tickets.
Still, a handful of tickets remained before the game was finally sold out around 10 a.m. Friday."
Based on that report, it doesn't appear accurate to state the campaign:
"bought the 100 remaining tickets, ensuring that all of St. Louis would be able to enjoy the first game of the season"
Of course, if the St. Louis Lambs show up on Sunday, we might wish she hadn't purchased some of the last remaining tickets.
Sometimes blackouts do serve a purpose.
Saturday, September 09, 2006 9:12:00 AM
Once again, sports takes precedence over scholastic or academic achievement. Time for us, especially on this particular blog, to get priorities set correctly, i.e., scholastic achievement.
Saturday, September 09, 2006 2:43:00 PM
Philo-Teknos:
I was actually thinking the same, when I realized that there has been little other reporting related to the schools, on this site or elsewhere in the media. Is this a harbinger of quiet, progressive times to come? I hope so!
Sunday, September 10, 2006 8:09:00 AM
Now that's funny! "W" has changed the focus, and not worrying about MAP would result in vouchers for sure!
Sunday, September 10, 2006 10:04:00 PM
Good grief! Quit being so cynical and how about giving it up for those kids, who it appears, deserved those tickets? Good Job Kids!
Monday, September 11, 2006 11:16:00 AM
mccaskill doesnt care, shes just trying to get votes and generate attention, HELLO!
Monday, September 11, 2006 10:02:00 PM
You know what? I'M going to focus on the KIDS! I don't give a crap WHY McCaskill did it! HELLO!
Tuesday, September 12, 2006 10:41:00 AM
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