The Save Our Secret Ballot group is comprised of out of state right wing political activist bent on interfering with how Missouri workplaces operate. The group funded by outside special interests from Utah, Arizona, and Oklahoma continues to cloak itself in secrecy.

Refusing to disclose the source of thousands of dollars in political contributions - these elite oursiders include Ernest Istook an ally of convicted felon Jack Abramoff, Clint Bolick a leader in the movement to bankrupt public schools, and Jonathan E. Johnson III a Cooperate CEO who was under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission believe you shouldn’t have a choice when it comes to how Missouri conducts our elections. Tell these special interests that Missourians done need their help with our Constitution, and to take their political games somewhere else.

Ernest Istook (Oklahoma) - SOS National Chairman

Staff Guilty of Conspiracy to defraud. The Congressman received donations from Jack Abramoff, his office used an Abramoff company skybox, and his former chief of staff John Albaugh pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the House in connection to gifts from Abramoff clients. Court documents "also allege that Istook called Abramoff in 2003 to thank him in advance for use of one of Abramoff's suites at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., for a fundraising event. During the call, the government alleges, Istook asked Abramoff which projects his clients wanted in the upcoming transportation bill. The documents refer to an e-mail Abramoff sent to his lobby colleagues saying Istook 'had basically asked what we want in the transportation bill,' and instructing the lobbyists to 'make sure we load up our entire Christmas list.'" [foxnews.com, June 2, 2008]

Clint Bolick (Arizona) - SOS National Advisory Board

Clint Bolick is a well recognized name in national right wing politics. He is a lead advocate in campaigns designed to divert funding from public schools, and has led campaigns to this end in states across the country. Bolick is also a national leader in efforts to repeal programs that help minorities find quality employment opportunities. Bolick has made a carrier out of opposing government programs to level the playing field for disadvantaged communities.

 Jonathan E. Johnson III (Utah) - SOS National Advisory Board Member

Jonathan E. Johnson III, President, Overstock.com. Overstock.com was under SEC investigation in early 2008, and Johnson was accused on financial blogs of lying about the company's accounting practices and engaging in improper sales of stock.