The Associated Press reports:
Eric Greitens resigned as Missouri governor amid criminal charges and legislative investigations, is accused by his ex-wife of abuse and bullying and has run a widely condemned ad suggesting he was hunting members of his own party with a gun. And the Republican is still a leading contender for election to the U.S. Senate.
If anything, the onslaught of criticism has made Greitens even more popular among his followers. They say they either do not believe the allegations against him or care more about his overarching message opposing the “radical left” and embracing former President Donald Trump.
The contest is emerging as the latest test of the GOP’s apparent willingness to embrace deeply flawed candidates who, before the Trump era, may have struggled to win their party’s nomination.
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Eric Greitens resigned as Missouri governor in 2018, was accused by his ex-wife of abuse and bullying, and was condemned for an ad about “RINO hunting.” Still, the Republican remains a leading contender for election to the U.S. Senate this year. https://t.co/oElWqg2gRg
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 10, 2022
As Gov Greitens had an affair w his hairstylist. Bound her naked in his basement, took photos, blackmailed her w them to keep her quiet.
MO Atty. Gen. JOSH HAWLEY chose not to prosecute.
Impeachment hearings began. Greitens resigned.
Now accused of Spousal Abuse.@LucasKunceMO https://t.co/op6JvLxrYL— Billy Ray (@BillyRay5229) July 7, 2022
The woman @EricGreitens blindfolded in his basement testified at least 3x under oath:
-StL Grand Jury.
-9-Hour deposition grilled by Greitens’ attorneys.
-Bipartisan #moleg investigative panel, which called her “credible.”
Greitens verbally abused her again last week.#MOSEN https://t.co/jZlfRZtRJV— Scott Charton (@ScottCharton) July 5, 2022