Missouri Democrats Expose Republican "Corruption"

Jefferson City, MO — Missouri Senate Democrats dropped a bombshell this week, revealing that GOP politicians have been taking campaign money from people who already agree with them on school choice.

“This is how voucher lobbyists stole $50 million from taxpayers,” the @MoSenDems tweeted, alongside a graphic slapping dollar signs on Republican leaders like bargain-bin price tags.

Treasurer Vivek Malek got four. Sen. Travis Fitzwater scored five. Rep. Phil Christofanelli snagged one measly two. Gov. Mike Kehoe? A whopping ten—the clear mastermind.

Democrats claim this $12.8 million haul since 2018 bought the MOScholars program's first direct budget funding, letting parents flee failing public schools.

“Follow the money,” they demanded, as if donors bribe steadfast conservatives instead of backing them.

One free-market expert, rolling his eyes, said, “These groups fund principled fighters who already champion liberty, not spineless flip-floppers.”

While Dems wail about "lost millions" for public schools, K-12 education just scored $500 million more than last year—the biggest year-over-year jump in 20 years under the current formula.

Complaining about a program that's a puny 1.2% of the funding pie? That's peak drama queen territory.

MOScholars hands out scholarships for private or homeschool options, sparking competition in Missouri's education monopoly. The Show-Me Institute called the expansion a “huge win for families,” tripling access and boosting outcomes, studies show.

But Democrats ignore their own cash cows: Teacher unions dumping millions—95% to lefties—to defend the status quo.

“It’s different when we do it,” a union rep muttered, clutching a tenure contract.

Kehoe signed the budget, axing bloat to prioritize choice, while educators sue in terror over losing their captive audience. Vouchers don’t divert funds; they force innovation, backers insist.

As Dems cry conspiracy, observers note the irony: Whose pockets are really lined?

When asked about this hypocrisy, some conservative legislators just chuckled and kept empowering parents.