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He doth protest too much, methinks…

20 Friday Apr 2018

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[….]
35. Witness 1 testified that Greitens then said, “You’re not going to mention my name. Don’t even mention my name to anybody at all, because if you do, I’m going to take these pictures, and I’m going to put them everywhere I can. They are going to be everywhere, and then everyone will know what a little whore you are.”39
[….]

[….]the Missouri Ethics Commission fined Governor Eric Greitens (r) and his campaign $1,000.00 for a campaign reporting violation. According to the Missouri Ethics Commission at some point [pdf] in early 2015 the Greitens campaign received a donor list which it did not initially report and which was used by someone in the campaign to contact potential donors.[….]

Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

From Eric Greitens (r):

Eric Greitens
[….]
Two months ago, a prosecutor brought a case against me.
She claimed she had evidence of a crime—but she’s produced none.
She said her investigator would find the truth. Instead, her investigator lied under oath and created false evidence.
She is wasting thousands and thousands of taxpayer dollars to do all of this.
Her original case is falling apart—so today, she’s brought a new one. By now, everyone knows what this is: this prosecutor will use any charge she can to smear me.
Thank goodness for the Constitution and our court system. In the United States of America, you’re innocent until proven guilty. In the United States of America, you get your day in court.
And when I have my day in court, I will clear my name. People will know the truth.
The latest charge is about my work at the Mission Continues. When I came home from Iraq after service as a Navy SEAL, I started the Mission Continues to help veterans. In the seven years I ran that organization, we helped thousands of veterans, won national awards for excellence, and became one of the finest veteran’s charities in the country.
Those were some of the best years of my life, and I am grateful every day for the chance to help the men and women I served with. I stand by that work.
I will have my day in court. I will clear my name. This prosecutor can come after me with everything she’s got, but as all faithful people know: in time comes the truth. And the time for truth is coming.

Keep talking.

Previously:

Campaign Finance: that’s a fine mess he’s gotten into (April 29, 2017)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Seriously, just go away already… (April 20, 2018)

Seriously, just go away already…

20 Friday Apr 2018

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Kimberly Gardner [2016 file photo]

Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Josh Hawley [2016 file photo].

Just breaking:

ABC 17 News @ABC17News
#BREAKING Governor charged again. Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner charged Governor Eric Greitens with Felony Tampering with Computer Data: Modifying or Destroying, Disclosing or Accessing for an incident that took place #abc17news-@DeborahABC17

April 20, 2018
Today, Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner charged Missouri Governor Eric Greitens with Felony Tampering with Computer Data: Modifying or Destroying, Disclosing or Accessing for an incident that took place on or about April 22, 2015 in the City of St. Louis.
Prosecutors found probable cause to believe that Governor Greitens violated Missouri State Statute 569.095 that was in place at the time of the incident. The law has a three-year statute of limitations
Given the Invasion of Privacy charges currently pending for the Governor, we will not be holding a press conference or providing any additional information other than what is in the probable cause statement.
If anyone has any information related to this matter, I encourage them to contact the Circuit Attorney’ Office immediately.

5:37 PM – 20 Apr 2018

Next…

From the Attorney General:

AG Hawley Releases Statement on New Charges Filed by St. Louis Circuit Attorney
Apr 20, 2018, 17:45 PM
Jefferson City, Mo. (April 20, 2018) – Attorney General Josh Hawley released the following statement regarding the newly filed charges against Governor Eric Greitens by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner:
“St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner reviewed the evidence turned over to her by my office and determined that there is probable cause to file criminal charges against the Governor. The Office stands ready to assist the Circuit Attorney’s Office where appropriate and if needed. These are serious charges—and an important reminder that no one is above the law in Missouri. Like all criminal defendants, Governor Greitens is presumed innocent under the law until proven guilty.”

Next…

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into… (April 17, 2018)

Really, just go away… (April 17, 2018)

HR 6783: Impeachment (April 18, 2018)

Unhinged (April 19, 2019)

Really unhinged (April 19, 2019)

Really unhinged

19 Thursday Apr 2018

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Jefferson City. We’d heard the rumors over a day ago. Then we saw this:

Jane Dueker @JaneDueker
Missouri Capitol security concerns raised by @SenatorNasheed to the Department of Public Safety re: @EricGreitens. Add these to suspicious package and arrest of accused pedophile staffer. No everything is not ok in JC.
[….]
3:48 PM – 19 Apr 2018

Senator Jamilah Nasheed (D) sent a letter to the Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety yesterday asking for increased security at the capitol complex. There’s this paragraph in the letter:

“…There are additional unconfirmed rumors circulating the Capitol involving an incident at the Greitens’ Innsbrook home involving troubling behavior, the presence of firearms and a member of the Governor’s cabinet. While these reports are unconfirmed…”

It’s long past time to clean up this mess. The Missouri House of Representatives has the authority and the obligation to do so.

Previously:

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into… (April 17, 2018)

Really, just go away… (April 17, 2018)

HR 6783: Impeachment (April 18, 2018)

Unhinged (April 19, 2019)

Unhinged

18 Wednesday Apr 2018

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What the hell?

Erics Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].

In Cole County Circuit Court:

18AC-CC00143 – ERIC R GREITENS V STATE OF MO, EX REL. HAWLEY (E-CASE)
Judge/Commissioner Assigned: BEETEM, JON EDWARD
Date Filed: 04/16/2018
Location: Cole Circuit
Case Type: CC Temporary Restraining Order

GREITENS , ERIC R , Petitioner
represented by
NASSER , MICHELLE , Attorney for Petitioner
100 MADISON STREET
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101
[….]
7733 FORSYTH BLVD
SUITE 1900
ST LOUIS, MO 63105
[….]
MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL , Respondent
PO BOX 899
207 W HIGH ST
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65102
[….]

04/18/2018
Summons Issued-Circuit
Document ID: 18-SMCC-208, for MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL.Attorney to print two copies of service document created to issue for service and return. Service copy to include filings to serve, if applicable. msh
04/16/2018
Filing Info Sheet eFiling
Filed By: MICHELLE NASSER
Pet Filed in Circuit Ct
Verified Petition for a Temporary Restraining Order and Request for Appointment of Special Prosecutor; Case Information Sheet. msh
Filed By: MICHELLE NASSER
On Behalf Of: ERIC R GREITENS
Judge Assigned

Issued To:MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL
Date Issued: 04/18/2018
Document Issued: Summons Civil Case-To Dft-Res
Due Date: 05/18/2018
Document ID: 18-SMCC-208

Apparently the republican governor of the State of Missouri has filed for a restraining order against the republican Attorney General of the State of Missouri.

We couldn’t make this shit up.

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into… (April 17, 2018)

Really, just go away… (April 17, 2018)

HR 6783: Impeachment (April 18, 2018)

HR 6783: Impeachment

18 Wednesday Apr 2018

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Minority Floor Leader Gail McCann Beatty (D) [2017 file photo]

Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Introduced yesterday by House Minority Floor Leader Gail McCann Beatty (D):

HR 6783
Authorizes the Special Investigative Committee on Oversight to introduce articles of impeachment against Gov. Eric Greitens upon a finding of good cause
Sponsor: McCann Beatty, Gail (026)
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2018
LR Number: 6828H.02I
Last Action: 04/17/2018 – Offered (H)
Bill String: HR 6783
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: Bill currently not on a House calendar

The text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution No. 6783 [pdf]
99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MCCANN BEATTY. 6828H.02I D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk

WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the House of Representatives of the Ninety ninth General Assembly of the State of Missouri that Eric R. Greitens, Governor of the State of 3Missouri, is alleged to have committed certain acts and omissions which, if true, would constitute grounds for impeachment under the law of Missouri; and

WHEREAS, on March 1, 2018, the Missouri House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 5565 by a unanimous vote; and

WHEREAS, H.R. 5565 charged the Special Investigative Committee on Oversight with “investigat[ing] allegations against Governor Eric R. Greitens and report[ing] back to the House of Representatives.”; and

WHEREAS, on April 11, 2018, the Committee submitted a report, along with transcripts of testimony and exhibits received by the Committee, which consisted of detailed actions taken by the highest official in the state that are disturbing, abusive, and criminal; and

WHEREAS, House Rule 64(3) states that “[a]ny resolution offered to request an investigation of a state official for the purposes of impeachment shall be referred to any committee designated by the Speaker. Articles of impeachment shall only be introduced by the committee designated to investigate the matter and shall be read by title on three separate days.”;

WHEREAS, the Special Investigative Committee on Oversight was designated to investigate allegations related to the actions of Governor Eric R. Greitens:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, Ninety-ninth General Assembly, Second Regular Session, hereby authorize the Special Investigative Committee on Oversight to introduce, upon a finding of good cause, articles of impeachment against Governor Eric R. Greitens.

Time’s a wastin’.

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into… (April 17, 2018)

Really, just go away… (April 17, 2018)

Really, just go away…

17 Tuesday Apr 2018

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The republican leadership in the Missouri General Assembly is calling for Eric Greitens (r) to resign.

Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

This evening, from Eric Greitens (r), via Twitter:

Eric Greitens @EricGreitens
I will not be resigning the Governor’s office. In three weeks, this matter will go to a court of law—where it belongs and where the facts will prove my innocence. Until then, I will do what the people of Missouri sent me here to do: to serve them and work hard on their behalf.
7:35 PM – 17 Apr 2018

Some of the responses:

Resign. Missourians deserve better than a manipulative, sexually abusive man in the Governor’s Mansion.

Wait. All of your crimes go to trial in three weeks? The sexual assault stuff and the charity stuff? It’s hard to keep up so please forgive me for not knowing which alleged crimes we’re talking about here, Governor.

Well, this is one Republican who worked to get you elected, and I now believe very strongly you need to resign for the good of this state. I made a mistake. It is now time to do what is right. Please step aside. I pray for God to forgive you.

I didn’t vote for you, and I think you should leave. #ResignNow

Then let the impeachment proceedings begin.

Please. Resign.

If you had any concern for the people of Missouri then you would resign.

No do the right thing and resign.

Look at what constituents are saying ! Grovel out !

If only you realized that impeachment does not require a conviction in a court of law. You are an embarrassment to our state and if you had a shred of integrity you would resign.

You don’t need to resign, the General Assembly is going to fire you.

you are a pathetic fool. No shame. Seek mental health counseling.

You’re only serving your ego and the dark money that got you elected.

RESIGN

Resign. Or be impeached. Take your pick, Eric. #TimesUp

I can’t believe I voted for you. You’re putting yourself before missourians you about to have another case against you a very strong case. Let the impeachment process begin.

@MOHouseGOP: impeach him now. Save Missouri from further embarrassment.

You need to resign. Your arrogance and toxic, sick macho act are the last things we need in government. God willing, your political career has been raptured.

This will be your legacy, governor.

Ok, Blagojevich.

You’re going to jail

I voted for you. I’m sorry I did. You do NOT have a mandate to lead. Step aside so #Misssouri can get to work.

Impeachment works wonders.

By all means, don’t. It will be so much more satisfying to watch you lose every shred of dignity on the way out.

Cool. They’ll just forcibly remove you then.

I can’t believe this guy is clinging to power.

Nobody Believes You Eric.

Get over it Greitens, we don’t trust you, a liar, no character! We do not want a person like you running the state of Missouri. It’s called consequences for your behavior

Step down Dude. It’s over.

You’re not serving the people of Missouri very well under these circumstances.

The consensus begs to differ.

I think you are being pretty foolish. You need to step down.

Walk out or booted out, the end result will be that you’ll be out. It’s coming.

You sir are a complete moron and you will be removed by impeachment. Good day!

Why? To spread those good family values you preached on the campaign trail?? Resigning would be the last bit of pride you have left. Disgraceful.

Resign dude, it’s over

On behalf of Sen. McCaskill thank you for the smooth road to a Dem Majority.

Let the impeachment begin.

Yeah, good luck with that. People really hate you.

the facts are, that you are not fit to serve in office.
Do the right thing and resign.

Know when to call it quits, Governor. For reference, that was three weeks ago.

You don’t work on my behalf. Go away.

Now what?

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into… (April 17, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into…

17 Tuesday Apr 2018

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Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].

Late this morning:

STL Public Radio @stlpublicradio
BREAKING: AG Hawley says he has uncovered a potential felony violation by Gov. Greitens and turned evidence over to @stlcao. The violation is related to his nonprofit, The Mission Continues.
10:53 AM – 17 Apr 2018

Whereupon Missouri government and politics Twitter blew up.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) [2017 file photo].

A press release from Senator Claire McCaskill’s (D) U.S. Senate campaign:

April 17, 2018 Press Releases
McCaskill for Missouri Statement on Hawley Press Conference Regarding Statute of Limitations for Greitens’ Use of The Mission Continues Donor List

MISSOURI — McCaskill for Missouri Communications Director Meira Bernstein released the following statement on Attorney General Josh Hawley’s press conference today, during which he claimed that the statute of limitations is approaching on Governor Greitens’ use of The Mission Continues donor list:

“We’re glad that Hawley has come out of hiding to acknowledge the existing evidence of criminal behavior of the Governor. However, the sad truth is that this shows gross incompetence on the part of the Attorney General. The evidence in this case has been publicly available since October 2016 — what excuse could Josh Hawley possibly have for failing to pursue an investigation and allowing this evidence to languish for over a year? The only reason the statute of limitations is now a problem in this case is because Hawley was trying to protect his friend and large donor for as long as possible.”

Background:

October 10, 2016: Press reports that Greitens used a donor list from his charity, The Mission Continues, to solicit donations for his campaign.

April 28, 2017: Greitens is fined by the Missouri Ethics Commission and admits wrongdoing for his use of the charity donor list.

February 27, 2018: Press reports that St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner may be looking into the Governor’s use of the charity donor list.

March 1, 2018: Press reports confirm that St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is looking into the Governor’s use of the charity donor list.

March 1, 2018: Hawley announces he is investigating Greitens’ use of the charity donor list after press reports confirm the prosecuting attorney’s investigation, despite declining to investigate for nearly a year.

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Uh, what took Josh Hawley (r) so long?

Previously:

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2017)

Previously:

Eric Greitens (r) – April 2018 Quarterly Campaign Finance Report

16 Monday Apr 2018

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We expected it wouldn’t be a particularly great campaign fundraising quarter, especially after January 11th.

Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

The April 2018 Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports are due today at the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Eric Greitens’ (r) report:

C151053: Greitens For Missouri
Committee Type: Candidate
Po Box 144
Jefferson City Mo 65102
Party Affiliation: Republican
Established Date: 02/24/2015
[….]
Information Reported On: 2018 – April Quarterly Report
Beginning Money on Hand $2,774,583.78
Monetary Receipts + $31,777.55
Monetary Expenditures – $261,590.97
Contributions Made – $1,000.00
Other Disbursements – $31,348.21
Subtotal ($262,161.63)
Ending Money On Hand $2,512,422.15

[emphasis added]

Not a particularly stellar quarter.

Some of the contributions:

13. TOTAL MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM PERSONS GIVING $100 OR LESS $3,530.55

We don’t know when those came in.

Some of the itemized contributions (after January 11th):

MISSOURI ETHICS COMMISSION CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED – SUPPLEMENTAL
4/16/2018 Greitens For Missouri

William Busch 2000 Swift St. North Kansas City MO 64116 North Kansas CIty Dental — Dentist 1/30/2018 $2,000.00

John Ferguson 3988E Villa Way Springfield MO 65809 Retired — Retired 2/21/2018 $250.00

John Qualy 13 Brentmoor Park Clayton MO 63105 Retired — Retired 3/2/2018 $2,600.00

Beth Berra 3 Clayton Estates Dr St. Louis MO 63131 Community Wholesale Tire Dis Inc. — Owner 3/22/2018 $2,600.00

Phil Berra 3 Clayton Estates Dr St. Louis MO 63131 Community Wholesale Tire Dis Inc. — Owner 3/22/2018 $2,600.00

Michael Birkel 652 Trade Center Blvd Chesterfield MO 63005 MVB Contracting — Owner 3/22/2018 $2,600.00

Christopher Yelich 461 Locust St Laguna Beach CA 92651 Brooks Street — Owner 3/23/2018 $250.00

Michelle Carr 2429 S Edgewater Dr Springfield MO 65804 The Closet Co LLC — Owner 3/24/2018 $1,000.00

Carl Bolm 2340 Verna Ave Maryland Heights MO 63043 Investa Management LLC — Owner 3/27/2018 $2,600.00

Gabriella Bolm 2340 Verna Ave Maryland Heights MO 63043 Cedar Lake Cellars — VP 3/27/2018 $2,600.00

Bickel Gil 3 Glocca Mora Lane St. Louis MO 63124 Wells Fargo Advisors LLC — Financial Advisor 3/28/201 $1,300.00

Travis Liebig 5 Berkshire Drive St. Louis MO 63117 St. Louis Bank — CEO 3/30/2018 $2,000.00

Danielle Wilcox 10806 W 148th St Overland Park KS 66221 Revolve Managment Co LLC — Owner 3/30/2018 $2,000.00

Anna Cacioppo 9419 NE 91st Kansas City MO 64157 Industrial Salvage & Wrecking — Accountant 3/31/2018 $1,000.00

Charles Cacioppo 9604 NE 90th St Kansas City MO 64157 Industrial Salvage & Wrecking — VP 3/31/2018 $1,000.00

Not very many, but they are the writing a check equivalent of a standing ovation.

There are some interesting expenditures:

MISSOURI ETHICS COMMISSION
ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES OVER $100 SUPPLEMENTAL FORM
4/16/2018 Greitens For Missouri

Jimmy Soni 301 Hicks St #3 Brooklyn NY 11201 2/16/2018 Communications Consultant $2,000.00

Jimmy Soni 301 Hicks St #3 Brooklyn NY 11201 2/23/2018 Communications Consultant $2,000.00

The Tarrance Group 201 North Union St Suite 410 Alexandria VA 22314 2/23/2018 Research $35,207.00

[That must have been a rough week.]

BK Strategies LLC 320 23rd St S#1003 Arlington VA 22202 3/16/2018 Research $20,083.00

Research, eh? Polling, eh?

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2017)

Quid pro quo

16 Monday Apr 2018

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This morning, via Twitter:

Gregg Keller @RGreggKeller
Whoa: #MOLeg State Rep from estimable @missouriscout today: “Lots of people, including me, have been threatened that if we go against the Governor, we will never get financial support from any of the major donors in MO.”
6:48 AM – 16 Apr 2018

One of the best arguments ever for campaign finance and ethics reform in Missouri.

Previously:

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Standing ovation

14 Saturday Apr 2018

Posted by in Missouri Governor, social media

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This afternoon:

Platte County GOP @PlatteCountyGOP
Gov. @EricGreitens got a standing ovation from the @PlatteCountyGOP at #SpringToVictory in @parkvillemo.
[….]
2:58 PM – 14 Apr 2018

One of the responses:

That’s appalling. Have you read the House Committee report — written and endorsed, as you well know, by many members of the GOP?

Previously:

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)