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The state of Missouri is defending itself with an argument that could deliver "fatal blows" to the Sunshine Law: As long as officials don’t bother to keep records in the first place, they can’t be held responsible for refusing to turn them over to the public.
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Sheena Greitens’ attorney says phone logs show no calls to Karl Rove, Mitch McConnell or the Associated Press to push out her allegations of child and spousal abuse by former Missouri governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens.
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The former Missouri governor, who is now running for U.S. Senate, claims that Sheena Greitens conspired with his political enemies to write the affidavit that contained explosive allegations of child and spousal abuse.
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Kansas lawmakers returned to the capitol last week for a whirlwind veto session, notable not only for what passed but also for what failed to make it across the finish line. Also, why former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is stoking concern among Republican political insiders.
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Many worry that Greitens could present enormous problems for Missouri Republicans — even if he manages to win the U.S. Senate race later this year.
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Kansas City Police said they did not give permission for U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens to post a video of his ride-along, which he later deleted. The department also clarified that it “is an apolitical organization and we do not promote or support political candidates.”
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Missouri’s primary is slated for August 2, and the field of U.S. Senate candidates are stocking up on funds for the race. But the candidates' fundraising totals don't include the political action committees that have been raising and spending millions on their behalf.
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Candidates such as Eric Greitens, Herschel Walker, and Max Miller have been accused of abusing partners and, in some cases, children. But some party leaders aren't convinced voters will reject them.
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A state hearing panel was asked to issue a reprimand, the lowest level of formal disciplinary action, to St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. It will issue its decision in the next 30 days, though the Missouri Supreme Court will have the final say.
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Vicky Hartzler, Billy Long and Mark McCloskey made Senate pitches at Boone County Lincoln Day dinner. Former Gov. Eric Greitens didn’t attend.
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In an affidavit last month, Sheena Greitens stated that then-governor Eric Greitens repeatedly threatened to commit suicide unless she showed “specific public political support” for him, and was physically violent against their children.
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Even as the Missouri Republican Party itself keeps quiet about the domestic violence allegations against U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens, a handful of women with prominent roles within the party started calling on him to drop his campaign.