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Anheuser-Busch drops support of Holden over guns
St Louis Post-Dispatch ^ | 10/01/2003 | Jo Mannies

Posted on 10/02/2003 11:16:45 AM PDT by RogueIsland

Edited on 05/11/2004 5:34:55 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc., the top corporate player in Missouri politics, is no longer backing Gov. Bob Holden - in large part because of their differences over concealed weapons.

Republican and Democratic sources say the brewery's decision not to support the governor's re-election next year is highly unusual in light of its long-standing reputation as a donor which gives generously to both parties and their candidates, regardless of their views.


(Excerpt) Read more at stltoday.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Politics/Elections; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: anheuserbusch; bang; banglist; beer; bobholden; concealedcarry; guns; onetermbob; rkba
I may just have to buy some A-B tonight...
1 posted on 10/02/2003 11:16:46 AM PDT by RogueIsland
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To: bang_list
Didn't find this posted. Apologies in advance if I missed it.
2 posted on 10/02/2003 11:17:28 AM PDT by RogueIsland
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To: *bang_list
That should be *bang_list....
3 posted on 10/02/2003 11:17:51 AM PDT by RogueIsland
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To: RogueIsland
Truly, the King of Beers!!
4 posted on 10/02/2003 11:18:34 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I will defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: RogueIsland
Well, I don't drink any more, so all you beer-drinkers, have a Bud for me.
5 posted on 10/02/2003 11:18:41 AM PDT by old3030
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6 posted on 10/02/2003 11:19:14 AM PDT by Support Free Republic (Your support keeps Free Republic going strong!)
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To: old3030

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7 posted on 10/02/2003 11:40:43 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("The evils of tyranny are rarely seen but by him who resists it." -- John Hay, 1872)
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To: RogueIsland
As a stockholder in A-B, I'm proud of "my" company standing up for 2nd Amendment rights.
8 posted on 10/02/2003 11:44:44 AM PDT by CapnMcK
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To: CapnMcK
Bought BUD a few years back, Love Busch IV, you should see them at the Ozarks, Truly all American family. Puts the money where the mouth is...Go St. Louis!
9 posted on 10/02/2003 11:49:38 AM PDT by jmq
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To: RogueIsland
Whew! What a relief!Wasn't sure what political side they were on when I clicked on this thread...I was sweating and trembling waiting for this to load. Busch Light is the only beer I can drink that doesn't make me ill and/or give me a hangover. Been drinking Busch since I was a baby, my Grandpa used to put it in my baby bottle to keep me quiet. Now I am looking forward to beer-thirty...a toast to A-B!
10 posted on 10/02/2003 12:33:30 PM PDT by ravingnutter
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To: RogueIsland
A-B has ALWAYS been pro-2a as far as I remember.

I'll refrain comment on their beer....

11 posted on 10/02/2003 12:38:13 PM PDT by Dan from Michigan (A vote for McClintock is a vote for Kyle Reese...and a vote against Cruz.)
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To: RogueIsland
First good news I've heard all day-another reason to drink beer!
12 posted on 10/02/2003 12:42:44 PM PDT by Spok
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To: RogueIsland
Alright A-B!
13 posted on 10/02/2003 12:44:37 PM PDT by stevio
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To: RogueIsland; wardaddy
Now Holden isn't so happy that he was toeing the Marxist line last year...
14 posted on 10/02/2003 12:48:46 PM PDT by Southack (Media bias means that Castro won't be punished for Cuban war crimes against Black Angolans in Africa)
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To: RogueIsland
It is uncommon to see a corporation show such principle.

Now I have another reason to proudly drink my Adkins-approved Michelob Ultra.

Sigh. If they could only learn to brew better beer by the time I reach my target weight. Or maybe buy Cerveceria Moctezuma.

15 posted on 10/02/2003 1:29:12 PM PDT by white trash redneck
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To: RogueIsland
They've "said it all!"
16 posted on 10/02/2003 1:34:29 PM PDT by Atlas Sneezed
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To: Southack
some nice news....a business leader showing some stones...like old man Coors used to.

in an otherwise abysmal day for our side.
17 posted on 10/02/2003 1:34:37 PM PDT by wardaddy (The Lizard King it was.....)
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To: wardaddy
Take heart. Check http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/993379/posts
18 posted on 10/02/2003 3:04:46 PM PDT by neverdem (Say a prayer for New York both for it's lefty statism and the probability the city will be hit again)
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To: wardaddy
Also here http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/993597/posts
19 posted on 10/02/2003 3:10:50 PM PDT by neverdem (Say a prayer for New York both for it's lefty statism and the probability the city will be hit again)
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To: neverdem
yes....rationally speaking, that too was GREAT news!

thanx
20 posted on 10/02/2003 3:12:39 PM PDT by wardaddy (The Lizard King it was.....)
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