And what a large amount of money that would be.

Today, at the Missouri Ethics Commission, from Vicki Schneider (r), one of three republicans running in the 2nd Senate District:

C091042 04/01/2014 COMMITTEE TO ELECT VICKI A SCHNEIDER FOR STATE SENATE Vicki Schneider 806 Emge Rd OFallon MO 63366 V. Schneider Enterprises ltd Self 3/21/2014 $245,000.00

[emphasis added]

Voilà, instant campaign!

Only three individuals are running for the seat – they’re all republicans. The race will be decided in the August primary.