Is Blunt’s exit an opening for ex-Gov. Greitens to return?
Associated Press— Eric Greitens’ political future seemed doomed by scandal when he resigned as Missouri governor. They want somebody who’s willing to stand up, especially stand up against the lunacy that we’re seeing out of the left.” Like Trump, Greitens was a political outsider when both ran in 2016. In February 2020, the Missouri Ethics Commission found “probable cause” that Greitens’ campaign broke the law by not reporting that it cooperated with a political action committee in 2016. Beyond Ashcroft, Webster University political scientist Bill Hall cited the GOP’s deep roster of candidates that also includes Attorney General Eric Schmitt, Lt. Gov. But Missouri Republican Party Treasurer Pat Thomas said Greitens retains “a definite following” among state Republicans.
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Missouri AG Schmitt beats Greitens in GOP Senate primary
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“Resounding third place loss”: Eric Greitens goes down in flames after behind-the-scenes GOP effort
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Greitens fans shrug off scandals threatening GOP Senate seat
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Lawyer who left Jan. 6 panel seeking Missouri US Senate seat
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Greitens undeterred by abuse allegations in GOP Senate race
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GOP split on alternative to Greitens in Missouri Senate race
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Ex-Missouri Gov. Greitens announces 2022 US Senate bid
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