A woman with whom he admitted having an extra-marital affair told a Missouri house investigative committee Greitens restrained, slapped, shoved and threatened her during a series of sexual encounters that at times left her crying and afraid. He was alleged to have taken a compromising photo and threatened to blackmail the woman. Greitens said the allegations amounted to a “political witch-hunt” but eventually bowed to Republicans and Democrats who called for his resignation. His departure elevated Republican Mike Parson, the lieutenant governor, to the governor’s office.
Politicomanaged to find some anonymous Republican campaign officials to meep about how terrible it would be were Greitens to win the nomination. But, make no mistake. If Missouri Republicans want Greitens, they’ll get him, and if they do, the national Republican Party will be lined up right behind them, scattering campaign money in his path.
Republican Josh Mandel s Hometown Paper Warns He ll Lie His Way Through Senate Campaign
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Republican Josh Mandel s Hometown Paper Warns He ll Lie His Way Through Senate Campaign
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