Campaign Updates

Friends,

Extreme partisanship is tearing our country apart, and today I decided that we’ve all had more than enough.

This afternoon, I was presiding over the House floor debate on a resolution to condemn the President’s comments over the weekend. When Republicans moved to strike Speaker Pelosi’s statement that our President’s tweets were racist from the record, it was painfully obvious that they were more concerned with escalating than actually doing any real work for the American people.

Like many Americans, I am taking some time today to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Dr. King’s life was dedicated to opening American eyes to the horrors of racism and bigotry, while tirelessly working toward his dream of equality and civil rights for all.

Friends,

This Veterans Day, we honor and recognize the sacrifices of Missouri’s returned soldiers.

Our district is home to nearly 50,000 veterans. It is our privilege to call these brave men and women our neighbors, and to support them as they live and thrive in civilian life.

Missouri is already making strides to improve the lives of our returned soldiers, but our work is far from over.

Our veterans deserve the best healthcare, education, and housing — and in Congress, I pledge to do my part to make that happen.

To all Missouri veterans and their families, thank you for your service.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today endorsed Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) for re-election to Congress.

“Rep. Cleaver knows that housing is critical to a strong and prosperous nation and has worked tirelessly to champion policies to keep housing a national priority and to advance the housing recovery,” said NAHB Chairman Randy Noel, a custom home builder from LaPlace, La. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Cleaver (second from right) joined in the christening ceremony for the USS Kansas City. Read More

Friends,

Like many, I have been following the recent news about Brett Kavanaugh with a sense of deep shame over how low our country’s politics have fallen.

Last Sunday, Professor Christine Blasey Ford bravely came forward to share important information on why Judge Kavanaugh should not sit on the Supreme Court. Still, Republicans in the Senate are pushing ahead with his nomination, putting politics over country and over common sense.

I’m calling on the GOP to withdraw Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination from consideration and I need 1,500 people to join me by midnight Friday.

Click here to sign on →

Professor Ford sacrificed her privacy and sense of security to protect our nation’s welfare in a true act of patriotism. Without her story, the Senate could have confirmed a man accused of serious crimes to a lifelong term on the Supreme Court.

Our country deserves honest Supreme Court justices of good moral character. We deserve better than the likes of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

I’m proud to join a bipartisan coalition of voices to speak up against Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Sign your name to join me and demand that Republicans withdraw Kavanaugh’s nomination immediately.

Thank you,

Congressman Cleaver with Kansas City Area Realtor Leaders Derek Ramsey, Dan O’Neill, Congressman Cleaver, Zack Brown. 

Happy Labor Day! I hope that you and your family have been able to enjoy the long holiday weekend and a short respite from school and work.

Labor Day was first celebrated 136 years ago today. At the time, many Americans worked up to twelve hours a day, six days a week, in conditions that would be unacceptable in modern times.

Thanks to the strength of the labor movement, we have made great progress over the last century. Last month, Missouri voters overwhelmingly rejected anti-union “right to work” legislation, showing that our state stands firmly behind working people.

Still, there is much more to be done. When Congress comes back into session tomorrow, I’ll be focused on a legislative agenda that puts working families front and center.

It’s my firm belief that our government has an obligation to help each and every person in our country achieve the American dream. If you work hard and contribute to your community, you should not have to worry about putting food on the table, paying for your child’s education, or saving for retirement. 

I’m running for reelection because I know that there’s so much progress we can make to help American families achieve their dreams. I hope you’ll take a moment to honor working people today, and follow along on Twitter and Facebook to stay up-to-date on my legislative efforts.

Thank you,

The Missouri Cattlemens Association announced its endorsement of Congressman Cleaver:

“Your actions speak louder than words. Through your actions, you have demonstrated a sincere appreciation for Missouri farm and ranch families and we believe you will work to defend and advance agriculture — the number one industry in the state. You value and understand the importance of what our members do each and every day. Again, this association is honored to return your staunch support of us in the form of an endorsement of your candidacy.”

Photo: Congressman Cleaver with SEIU leaders at a recent reception.