Really, we weren’t expecting it so soon.

Previously:

Campaign Finance: Catherine Hanaway (r) isn’t really an option? (February 16, 2014)

Catherine Hanaway (r) is running for Governor in 2016 (February 8, 2014)

That’s okay, we’re held together with spit, baling wire, and duct tape (June 11, 2013)

Today, at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C141055 02/17/2014 HANAWAY FOR GOVERNOR Matthew Bartle 10817 Wildflower Drive Lees Summit MO 64086 Self-employed Lawyer 2/15/2014 $10,000.00

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Matt Bartle? Matt Bartle? Where have we seen that name before. Oh, yeah, right. So, can we assume Catherine Hanaway’s (r) campaign views on stem cell research, adult clubs, and the Ford Claycomo Plant? Just asking. After all, $10,000.00 could qualify as a ringing endorsement.

The committee:

C141055: Hanaway For Governor

7509 Nw Tiffany Springs Parkway Suite 300 Committee Type: Candidate

Kansas City Mo 64153 Party Affiliation: Republican

[….]

Established Date: 02/14/2014

[….]

Candidate Treasurer

Catherine Hanaway James C Thomas Iii

[….]  

[emphasis added]

Brand new. It’s official!