Ryan Silvey
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Christian. Husband. Father. Former-Senator. Former-Representative. Former-Chairman MOPSC. RODEL Fellow. Crypto Enthusiast. EV infrastructure professional.
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You guys should see the tweets I don’t send. 😂
My drafts folder is straight 🔥🔥🔥
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It only takes ONE juror to hang a jury. Juror
#2
answered that Trump’s Truth Social was their only source of news and not even THAT person voted Not Guilty on even ONE charge.
Please save your rigged/sham/kangaroo takes for your echo-chamber friends & donors.
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If you’re mad when players sit during the anthem, but not when 80,000 fans scream
#Chiefs
at end, you might need to reflect.
#ChiefsKingdom
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@jennafischer
As an elected official who has to deal with misinformation regularly, I genuinely appreciate this. Hopefully this new dialogue you’ve started on good facts and responsibility will set the tone for 2018. Thank you. (Also, teachers still need our help, too)
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Man, the internet is wild. Me, a former R office holder who refused to drink the Kool-Aid, just trying to live my life, makes a simple observation about the trial without tagging anyone: 4M views in 18 hrs.
100’s of officials & candidates w/ talking points & consultants: Meh.
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@senorrinhatch
trolling Sen
@BenSasse
with
@Nickelback
is the best thing you will see today. Or, perhaps any day.
"Look at this photograph. Every time I do it makes me laugh." -
@BenSasse
's favorite band.
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For a country founded by religious pilgrims seeking religious freedom, religion alone should not be a barrier to entry.
#MuslimBan
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This is a thread worth reading from my friend, the Republican Gov. Utah. Washington, Lincoln & Reagan knew the politics of division would destroy us from within. We would do good to remember their wisdom.
This rhetoric is destructive and wrong and—honestly—evil. We don’t need a divorce, we need marriage counseling. And we need elected leaders that don’t profit by tearing us apart. We can disagree without hate. Healthy conflict was critical to our nation’s founding and survival.
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I’m sorry, but if you take up arms for this country and put your life on the line for our flag, citizenship should be automatic. This is a travesty and an embarrassment.
JUST IN: Marine Corps vet who served in Iraq deported to El Salvador, where he left at 3, his lawyer says
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Congrats to
@RepLaurenArthur
on being elected the next Senator for the Northland. Looks like she will need a new Twitter handle! She ran a heckuva race and I look forward to watching her in the Senate.
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Fun Fact: You can’t change the Constitution by Executive Order. Furthermore, the idea that some concepts are so important that they can’t be changed by one person at any given time is the very purpose of its existence.
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What a strange turn of events that, if convicted of a felony, the guy who got himself elected Governor by shooting a machine gun won’t be able to vote or own guns.
#GreitensIndicted
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1/10 Some thoughts on Medicaid Expansion & the passage of Amendment 2.
#MoLeg
6 yrs ago, a couple R’s & I had a conservative plan for expanding Medicaid. It was modeled after what then Gov. Pence had done in IN, but even had additional budgetary protections beyond that.
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So the Cole County Prosecutor, who refused to prosecute an open & shut case against the former Gov that was handed to him by AG Josh Hawley, lost his Republican Primary tonight. Lesson?
Do. Your. Job. 🤷♂️
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I cannot for one second take anyone seriously who thinks the Founders, who rebelled against a King, would turn around and create a government where the top official is immune from any criminal or civil liability, up to and including assassinations & coups.
Yet, here we are.
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5/10 Voters raised Min Wage due to legislative inaction.
Voters legalized Medical Marijuana due to legislative inaction.
Voters reversed Right to Work because the legislature forced it when they didn’t want it.
Now, voters expanded Medicaid due to legislative inaction
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Over at the Capitol this morning and saw this as I walked by the Gov’s office.
@GovParsonMO
has his inner office doors open so Missourians can see their Gov’s office. This is so cool and I don’t remember another Gov giving Missourians this much access both here & at the Mansion.
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Some in my party call me a RINO. I have news for you; if you would knowingly vote for or defend a pedophile, you, my friend, are the RINO. I’m old enough to remember when R’s believed “Character Counts.”
Top Alabama GOP official: I'd vote for Roy Moore even if allegations are true
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Out walking around Jeff City Porch Fest and look who Kally ran into. I love that
@GovParsonMO
is just out enjoying the festival with no pomp & circumstance. He &
@FirstLadyTeresa
are the best!
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So, Greitens agreed “that prosecutors had sufficient evidence to make the case “submissible” to a jury — and that reasonable jurors could conceivably find him guilty.”
Where’s your witch hunt now? Admitted he could be convicted without admitting guilt. Political to the end.
Greitens secret deal acknowledged prosecutor had enough evidence to take case to jury
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6/10 Seems like this would blowback on legislators, right? Wrong. The electorate is so polarized and entrenched for “their team” that they will directly enact their will on ballot measures, but candidates keep winning so nobody learns and the cycle is just rinse/repeat.
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It’s official. As of today, I am simultaneously the newest ex-Senator and the newest Public Service Commissioner. What a long strange trip it’s been.
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@EricGreitens
the more this sinks in, the more it bothers me. God is neither R nor D & prayer is not a political stunt.
#moleg
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We need more of this & less of what we have. We can & will disagree as Americans. We shouldn’t stand for the spreading of outright lies about the other side and John McCain showed true honor & grace in that regard.
Undoubtedly one of the most memorable John McCain clips.
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One of the most thorough articles I’ve seen to date describing the market failures/fallout in TX and how it differs from the rest of the country. Also, of the 46Gw of energy that failed to show up, 16Gw was renewable and 30Gw was coal/gas/nuke.
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Well, I guess our journey to the Dark Side is complete. All of the moral outrage taught to me by the Right during the Clinton Admin & after was convenience not conviction. This is why people don’t respect politicians.
#sad
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10/10 I hope this is the awakening needed to tackle problems as they arise instead of avoiding them for some philosophical purity test. Otherwise, the voters have shown they will tackle them for you & make you deal with the fallout.
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Really disappointed not to see
@nlbmprez
on this list for "local hero." He’s been instrumental in bringing attention to KC on the national & international stage for an important part of our national history. But, hey, 2 politicians at least 🤦♂️
Hey, KC! We need your favorites! Voting is now open for the
#BestofKC18
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Conservatives want gov't to run more like business. No business would veto the UMKC deal. Soundbites over substance once again.
#moleg
Politicians are addicted to spending your money. We're changing the way things are done. Find out more here:
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So much winning! Sure glad we passed Right to Work to rejuvenate skilled manufacturing in MO....oh, wait...wrong narrative. 🤦♂️
(Heart) Breaking: Harley-Davidson will close its KC assembly plant, with a loss of 800 jobs.
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The Guv loves to say he's an "outsider." Today, he made 8,000 seniors & disabled unwilling outsiders as well.
#moleg
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When Catherine was US Atty, she came to speak to the R House Caucus. She lectured us on ethics & public corruption. She told us if approached by Feds to share EVERYTHING you know b/c obstruction was deadly serious. My how times have changed.
#TrueStory
The part of this statement I can't get over: A former U.S. attorney is actually discouraging state lawmakers who hear evidence of a possible crime from sharing that information with the FBI.
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4/10 I’m glad people will finally get covered and MO will see an influx of Fed funds, but this could/should have been handled years ago and with much more legislative ability to shape; which highlights another disturbing trend I see in my Party...
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ProTip: If a candidate claims to be an “Outsider,” yet they are being backed by hundreds of thousands of dollars in untraceable dark money...they’re probably not that outside. 🤔🤷♂️
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So dumb. Literally ANY straight line across the country would have the same result. Don't have to be
@LarrySabato
to know that.
The path of viewing spots for this month’s solar eclipse cuts overwhelmingly through places that voted for Trump.
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Who is Kansas at war with? These pithy, yet ignorant, political soundbites are out of control. The other side isn’t the enemy. They are Americans with different opinions. 🤦♂️
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The
@MissouriTimes
selected me as one of the best legislators of 2017. My friend texted to ask "When does the album drop?" 😂😂😂
#moleg
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0 wins.
Same number of wars the Confederacy won.
No wonder he’s offended. 🙄
NASCAR driver Ray Ciccarelli announced that he's quitting because NASCAR banned the Confederate flag.
He finished his career with 0 wins.
He went on a long rant shaming kneeling during the anthem & banning the flag:
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Well, after a couple of decades off, looks like I’m heading back to school. Today, I was accepted into the inaugural online MBA class for Boston University. The program is designed for working professionals without disrupting work life. Looking forward to classes this fall!
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Glad to see that MO was granted a REAL ID extension by the Feds until Oct. 2018. Your current license will continue to work to fly until then.
#moleg
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First in the State this morning to swap my license for a REAL ID. It only took 8 yrs to get that law passed 😳 Will be way more convenient for those with Passports and Veterans who have already given the Feds way more information than this already.
#moleg
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Hyper-partisanship is making us dumber by the day. 🤦♂️
Facebook forgot who Barry Sanders is and is freaking out at Garth Brooks for wearing a jersey and I’m dying.
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I hope the Senate is ready for my new jacket. Somebody has to be the one to bring balance... 😎
#moleg
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By a vote of 93-6, the US Senate has shown the world that our Republic is bigger than the ambitions of any one man. As it should be.
#AmericaFirst
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3/10 Not only did it not pass, my colleagues at the time wouldn’t even allow it to come to a vote. Now, 6 yrs later, the voters have bypassed the
#MoLeg
entirely and put the expansion in the CONSTITUTION. Thanks to inaction, their hands are tied.
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President Trump:
COVID-19 Coronavirus
U.S. cases: 1,329
U.S. deaths: 38
Panic level: Mass hysteria
President Obama:
H1N1 Virus
U.S. cases: 60.8 MILLION
U.S. deaths: 12,469
Panic level: None
38/1,329=3.65% mortality
3.65%x60.8M cases=2.2M deaths
Be smart.
Math > Memes
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Fact: the Governor’s recommended budget did not fully fund schools. The legislature did. This is not opinion, it is fact.
Some of this statement from the Gov is good, but taking credit for things they didn’t do is what those “politicians” do. 🤷♂️
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Confused by all the legislators asking for special sesh for their bills. Constitution says "extraordinary." Bill dying isn't extraordinary.
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I wake up to news of a gunman shooting congressmen at a baseball practice. The hatred infecting our politics is out of control.
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I’m honored to be appointed Chairman of the
@MissouriPSC
this week by
@GovParsonMO
& Comm. Kenney administered the oath. I look forward to guiding the agency to fulfill its mission effectively and efficiently for all Missourians. It’s an exciting time to be in energy policy!
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This morning, I was honored to swear in my good friend Sen
@JasonHolsman
as the newest Commissioner at
@MissouriPSC
. I look forward to once again working together for all Missourians. Thank you
@GovParsonMO
for making an excellent pick!
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After 18 yrs & 3 offices, this was my final week with the State of MO. I’m eternally grateful to the constituents who trusted me to represent them, my colleagues who allowed me to craft policy with them &
@GovParsonMO
for letting me Chair the PSC. New adventure begins Tuesday!
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After working on this for 8 yrs, I'm glad REAL ID finally got fixed. Good policy trumps photo ops every time
#moleg
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People always seem surprised when I tell them this, but the happiest politicians I know are former politicians. 🤷♂️
Losing an election sucked. Not being a Senator has been pretty rad.
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Had a blast this week working with these young men in the
@AmericanLegion
MO Boys State Senate. The future is in good hands!
#MBS2017
#moleg
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Congrats, Senator!
Today, I was sworn in as the State Senator for District 17. It was a special and humbling day. I am proud to represent Clay County in the State Senate. I am grateful to everyone, including friends, family, volunteers, and voters, who made it all possible.
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Sounds just like what R’s said about Obamacare. Compromise is a lost art in today’s politics. One side sticks it to the other & when the tables turn, they get stuck back. We need leaders who understand & respect diversity of thought, not just blind tribalism of Party.
I’m mad. And sad. We need to work together, compromise, and produce thoughtful results for frustrated families. Not a one-party-behind-closed-doors-no-time-to-debate-no-hearing-jam-it-through-in the-middle-of -the-night-mess.
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Got my signed REAL ID bill. Thanks
@KevinCorlew
for snagging me one. I enjoy working with you on good legislation. You're a statesman
#moleg
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Love this! Patriotism is not partisan.
Honored to present Senator
@JillSchupp
with a U.S. flag on behalf of her father, a courageous WWII veteran. This flag was flown over the Capitol in his memory.
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Right outside on my back porch is one of the strongest rainbows I’ve ever seen. All the way to the ground!
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Gotta love it when your HS English teacher sees you on TV & calls your cell to correct your grammar. Pay attention in school, kids. 😬
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Great to see
@GovParsonMO
in Eastside KC today at Morningstar Community Center. Love having a Gov that shows up in the community for real interaction, not just planned rallies. He took questions & told the crowd “I have no more ladders to climb.” Truly putting MO first.
#MoLeg
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House has passed the
#REALIDfix
by 112-39. Congrats
@KevinCorlew
& on to Gov
@EricGreitens
#moleg
#BuildingConsensus
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8/10 When I left the Senate, my seat flipped. When
@mojeanevans
left the House, her seat flipped. Last night, Clay, Platte, St. Charles & Greene Counties put Amendment 2 over the top. Ignore the suburbs at your own peril.
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Ang & I are making healthy dietary lifestyle changes. No more eating out all the time for us. Tonight it’s fresh fish & baked potato w/ vegan butter. I call it “Mostly 30.”
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Meet Vader, my new
@Tesla
P3D. I got tired of waiting for the future they promised us as kids, so I decided the future is today.
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Yeah, that last guy was a bum.
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The decision to leave the Senate early is bittersweet & one I never anticipated, outside of the context of another race, nor one taken lightly. Being a Senator has been a great honor & I will miss it, but I appreciate Gov
@EricGreitens
asking me to serve MO in this new capacity.
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No offense, but KC being a hot town for jobs has more to do with Google than Governors. That foundation took more than 9 months to build.
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Looks like the Silvey’s aren’t done running for office just yet. This morning Ang filed to run for Municipal Judge in Jeff City! She will make a phenomenal Judge and I’m excited to be ALL IN for the march to victory in April!
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I met with
@MayorSlyJames
about this last week & am committed to help however I can. We need a new
#BuckBridge
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9/10 I know some will react poorly and be upset at me pointing these things out, but I hope it’s a teachable moment. Thanks to term limits, many serving now don’t remember these things.
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Sometimes people tell my my tweets are too sharp or cut too deep. You should see the ones languishing in my draft folder! 😏🤷♂️
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This wins the internet today. Gov Parson will restore dignity to the people’s office.
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Thank you for trusting me with another term in the Senate. I will continue to hear your voice & carry it to Jeff City.
#BuildingConsensus
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Hey, guys! Joplin Republican mega-donor David Humphreys and I agree on something! Neither of us think Roy Moore should be in the US Senate. Maybe this will be the beginning of a blossoming friendship.
#BuildingConsensus
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It’s refreshing to see this kind of clear and decisive leadership in my party. This man is a credit to Congress, the Republican Party and the SEALs.
GOP lawmaker and former Navy SEAL Scott Taylor unleashes on Roy Moore: “The 14-year-old girl that was there, I can tell you right now if it was my daughter, I'd break his face, I'd break his fingers, and I'd probably do a lot worse.”
#RoyMooreChildMolester
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❤️Today's our 7th wedding anni. We're celebrating in a place of beauty worthy of my bride. So glad we found each other in this crazy life!❤️
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