Legislators Poll Question Title * 1. Legislator Who Does Their Homework Jay Barnes – “I pity the fool who comes under his ruthless cross examination.” Maria Chappelle-Nadal – “She researches the legislation she is interested in more than any legislator has since Jason Crowell.” Scott Fitzpatrick – “Willing to read the bills, and willing to ask tough questions.” Ryan Silvey – “Anyone willing to carry the most hated bill in the Senate (Medicaid expansion) needs to be prepared at the drop of a hat to defend himself.” Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Best on the Floor - House Kevin Engler – “His debate style is assertive, informative, and humorous.” Stacey Newman – “May not change minds (or hearts), but she’s the Dems best voice to articulate their outrage at the Republican agenda.” Holly Rehder – “When Roorda called her a Nazi on the floor last year she was composed, cool, and collected.” Todd Richardson – “No one else combines the respect of the majority caucus and the lobbying corps with an adroit ability to convey complicated concepts and easily parry any jabs the opposition throws his way.” Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Best on the Floor - Senate Mike Parson – “Senators trust him and have allowed him to pass several omnibus bills.” Rob Schaaf – “Dude kills things.” Kurt Schaefer – “Kurt can speak intelligently and run circles around most, if not all other Senators when he is dug in on an issue.” Scott Sifton – “Nonabrasive tone keeps Republicans thinking he’s a reasonable Democrat even as he filibusters.” Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Gets Things Done - Republican John Diehl – “The most talented legislator in the building. Oh, also he’s speaker.” Caleb Jones – Is this really a question? He has always been in leadership without really being in leadership... more amendments passed than any other House members. Jones is the caucus Batman. He operates in the dark, under cloak and dagger, and is shockingly effective.” Eric Schmitt – “Primarily because he’s been given huge legislative lifts every year, he’s the most experienced with it now.” Jay Wasson – “The poor man’s Ron Richard. Unencumbered with a leadership role, he drives the vehicle of legislation better and more efficiently than anyone.” Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Gets Things Done - Democrat Keith English – “Third floor office. Boom. All he needs now is an agenda.” Jason Holsman – “The tireless efforts to build cross-aisle relationships pays dividends, even if they’re small, they’re something.” Joe Keaveny – “Who’d have thought early childhood would become a Republican priority?” Jamilah Nasheed – “She did it in the House and continues in the Senate...political parties mean nothing to Jamilah. She's there to serve STL and brings home wins that others in her caucus couldn't get referred to a committee.” Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Most Likely to Ascend to Leadership Caleb Rowden – “Look for him to put together a strong coalition for a leadership run in the future. Solid member who strives to get along with the entire Caucus. Definitely someone I would have an eye on as a future top leadership prospect.” Elijah Haahr – “Continues down the well-worn path to the top position that other lawyer/legislators have taken in the past (Tim Jones, John Diehl, Todd Richardson), understanding tough complicated issues, solid committee and floor work, raise lots of money for HRCC.” Jon Carpenter – “One of the few stars in the Dems’ future.” Jill Schupp – “With the dwindling Democratic caucus, her fundraising abilities, floor skills, and leadership make her a near sho-in for her caucus leadership.” Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Freshman to Watch Travis Fitzwater – “He has the demeanor and skill set to lead and has been working in the building longer than anyone currently serving in the House.” Justin Alferman – “He understands the process better than anyone in his class and is highly likable.” Dan Hegeman – “Don’t underestimate (Sen-elect) Hageman's prior experience.” Kevin Corlew – “He’s going to be a force in KC if he wants to be.” Other (please specify) Done