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Tony Monetti (r): exploratory committee for Governor in 2020

21 Friday Sep 2018

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The field looks to be getting crowded.

Tony Monetti (r), a 2016 candidate for U.S. Senate who came in (checks Missouri Secretary of State web site)…a distant second – by close to 49 percentage points – in an eleven candidate field, has formed an exploratory committee for running as a republican candidate for Governor in 2020.

At the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C180637: Citizens For Monetti For Governor
Committee Type: Exploratory
Po Box 914
Warrensburg Mo 64093
Established Date: 09/17/2018
[….]

And, on social media:

Tony Monetti
September 18 at 5:30 PM
In the moment where I knew I lost the Primary, what I felt was certainly not defeat.
Around the room patriot after patriot stood as one, disappointed but determined. Down but never out.
The movement we built had raised over $500,000, reached millions online, and united 65,000 conservatives under our mission.
I was the current leader but I could never create something like this, not alone.
We united as Americans and in that unity our victory could not be questioned. An election result could never undo what we built.
I had lost, but we had won.
As long as the mission continues, as long as our ideals persist and we stand together, we cannot be defeated.
United as patriots we will free Missouri from the establishment, we will honor our Constitution, and we will bring this country to target.
We will oust the swamp. We will change Missouri politics. It’s already happening.
I deal in actions, so I will always offer you more than words on paper.
I want your mandate to continue to lead this mission, to create a Pro-Conservative, Pro-America, Pro-gun Missouri.
I am launching an exploratory committee for the Governor’s office, and if it is what the people want, I will run!
However, a patriot does not hesitate to defend their country in the face of danger, and Missouri is under siege.
Regardless of whether or not I make my bid for Governor, together we will improve this state.
If approved by you the people, this will be unlike any other campaign in history. Want to learn more? Do you want to join the mission?

“…the mission continues…” Wait, haven’t we heard that somewhere before?

Previously:

Oh please, make it so (September 17, 2018)

Oh please, make it so

17 Monday Sep 2018

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Former Governor Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

This weekend, via Twitter:

Jeff Smith @JeffSmithMO
Former Gov. Greitens has called at least one donor to test the waters re: a 2020 gubernatorial primary.
9:21 PM – 15 Sep 2018

Back in the old days he would only need one donor.

It’s too soon to tell what the primary crossover vote would be like.

Eric Greitens (r) – quarterly campaign finance report – July 2018

16 Monday Jul 2018

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Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Quarterly campaign finance reports were due in at 5:00 p.m. today at the Missouri Ethics Commission. Former Governor (yes, he resigned) Eric Greitens (r) had a campaign committee with a balance of several million dollars. The committee still has a substantial balance, but it did spend a lot of money this past quarter. The summary:

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 – July Quarterly Report
Beginning Money on Hand $2,512,422.15
Monetary Receipts + $2,330,030.96
Monetary Expenditures – $1,362,637.00
Contributions Made – $700.00
Other Disbursements – $2,331,352.88
Subtotal ($1,364,658.92)
Ending Money On Hand $1,147,763.23

Let’s look at some of the expenditures:

MISSOURI ETHICS COMMISSION
ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES OVER $100 SUPPLEMENTAL FORM
7/16/2018 Greitens For Missouri

Victory Phones 190 Monroe Ave NW 5th Floor Grand Rapids MI 49503 4/7/2018 Statewide Survey $3,250.00
Something Else Strategies 212 Golden Willow Court Easley SC 29642 4/7/2018 Media Production $6,740.00
Bask Digital Media 225 Broadway Suite 420 San Diego CA 92101 4/11/2018 Digital Media Services $20,000.00

Chalmers Burch & Adams LLC 5805 State Bridge Road #G77 Johns Creek GA 30097 4/18/2018 Legal fees $13,892.50
Bask Digital Media 225 Broadway Suite 420 San Diego CA 92101 4/18/2018 Digital Media Services $15,000.00
Graves Garrett LLC 1100 Main Street Suite 2700 Kansas City MO 64105 4/26/2018 Legal fees $12,374.95
Husch Blackwell LLP 235 E High Street PO Box 1251 Jefferson City MO 65101 4/26/2018 Legal fees $27,685.70

Jimmy Soni 397 Degraw St Brooklyn NY 11231 5/2/2018 Communications Services $30,000.00
Something Else Strategies 212 Golden Willow Court Easley SC 29642 5/10/2018 Media Production $12,790.00
Chalmers Burch & Adams LLC 5805 State Bridge Road #G77 Johns Creek GA 30097 5/15/2018 Legal fees $10,991.13
Bask Digital Media 225 Broadway Suite 420 San Diego CA 92101 5/22/2018 Digital Media Services $75,000.00

Target Enterprises 15260 Ventura Blvd Suite 1240 Sherman Oaks CA 91403 5/22/2018 Advertising $509,431.50
Something Else Strategies 212 Golden Willow Court Easley SC 29642 5/25/2018 Media Production $5,215.00
Husch Blackwell LLP 235 E High Street PO Box 1251 Jefferson City MO 65101 5/25/2018 Legal fees $46,199.20
Jimmy Soni 397 Degraw St Brooklyn NY 11231 5/31/2018 Communications Services $10,000.00

Something Else Strategies 212 Golden Willow Court Easley SC 29642 6/15/2018 Media Production $13,615.00
Chalmers Burch & Adams LLC 5805 State Bridge Road #G77 Johns Creek GA 30097 6/15/2018 Legal fees $21,850.00
Husch Blackwell LLP 235 E High Street PO Box 1251 Jefferson City MO 65101 6/15/2018 Legal fees $477,392.94
Jimmy Soni 397 Degraw St Brooklyn NY 11231 6/20/2018 Communications Services $8,000.00
Jimmy Soni 397 Degraw St Brooklyn NY 11231 6/30/2018 Communications Services $10,000.00

There you have it, Eric Greitens’ (r) career in politics in a nutshell – public relations, advertising, and legal fees.

Thus endeth the lesson.

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, 2018)

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, 2018)

Really unhinged (April 19, 2019)

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

He doth protest too much, methinks… (April 20, 2018)

No, Chuck Raasch, nobody’s giving Eric Greitens’ scandals short shrift (April 22, 2018)

Does somebody want to tell them? (April 25, 2018)

Our life on the “D List” (April 30, 2018)

The Report – supplement (May 1, 2018)

HR 7432: Impeachment (May 1, 2018)

The second report (May 2, 2018)

Rep. Gina Mitten (D): shining a light in the dark money campaign finance neighborhood (May 2, 2018)

The process begins (May 4, 2018)

The Petition for a Special Session of the General Assembly to consider “disciplinary actions against Governor Eric R. Greitens” (May 4, 2018)

Campaign Finance: in the news (May 6, 2018)

Oxford coma (May 7, 2018)

A definition (May 13, 2018)

Felony invasion of privacy case against Eric Greitens (r) dropped (May 14, 2018)

“So far, so good…” (May 14, 2018)

Jean Peters Baker appointed as special prosecutor in Greitens (r) case (May 21, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – transcript of witness deposition – cross examination (May 23, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – transcript of witness deposition – on Koster and Greitens (May 22, 2018)

HR 2: Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – the process for impeachment (May 22, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – Scott Faughn (May 23, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – not going to allow “cherry picking” (May 25, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – Michael Hafner (May 29, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) resigns as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Senator Jill Schupp (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Statement by Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Representative Stacey Newman (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D): about those legal bills for Eric Greitens (r) submitted to the state… (June 9, 2018)

Gov. Mike Parson (r): I really don’t care. Do U?

22 Friday Jun 2018

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No distance whatsoever.

Yesterday, via Twitter, from Governor Mike Parson (r):

Mike Parson @mikeparson
Honored to have lunch with @realDonaldTrump today – great working discussions on key issues like workforce development and infrastructure. #MissouriForward
[….]
3:02 PM – 21 Jun 2018

Some of the responses:

Using the word “honored” to be in the presence of Trump worries me.

You said that we in Missouri are proud of the leadership in Washington. You better just speak for yourself. You don’t know what we think. A large number of us are angry, not proud. Don’t presume to speak for me.

Please tell me you are better than this. Please. I’ve lowered my expectations to just basic human decency at this point.

You weren’t even voted in. And you are shaking hands with someone who thinks children are political pawns. #MissouriBackward

How does it feel to shake hands with the Devil?

Haven’t heard much from you since taking over, Mike…not a great start.

Did you visit any Kiddie Konsentration Kamps on your trip?

Wrong answer, Mike. #ChildrenInCages #Shame

Guessing you didn’t discuss tariffs that are shuttering jobs all across Missouri?

Well Gov. you just shook the hand of the man that’s gonna be TOXIC to your political career!!!

Are you serious? That is ghastly.

Let’s just put babies on spikes, then, shall we? …… Do you have a flag?

You know he’s a terrible person right? #notagreatstart

I had high hopes you would be a consensus builder, instead you associate with a racist babysnatcher. You’re just like the rest of them.

Working with a person who locks kids in a cage.

Can’t get much more tone deaf than dining with him while children are in cages in this country because of him.

You have a sad barometer for measuring honor.

That’s what you call starting off on the right(wingnut) foot.

Gov. Mike Parson (r) appoints Sen. Mike Kehoe (r) as Lieutenant Governor

18 Monday Jun 2018

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This afternoon, via Twitter:

Governor Mike Parson @GovParsonMO
Honored to appoint Mike Kehoe as the next Missouri Lt. Gov — This is an important position, not just because of duties assigned by MO law & the state constitution, but also to reassure Missourians that all operations of state government will continue. #MissouriForward
[….]
1:38 PM – 18 Jun 2018

Interestingly, there’s no announcement (as of this posting) on the Governor’s web site.

Well, he probably still thinks he’s going to be president some day…

15 Friday Jun 2018

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Former Governor Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Nice hair cut.

This, today, via Twitter:

1310kzrg @1310kzrg
Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens could be back in the political spotlight a lot quicker than most thought.
The Republican is entertaining the idea of running for one of Missouri’s two U.S Senate seats, but not on the Republican ticket, but as…
[….]
12:49 PM – 15 Jun 2018

…an independent. He’s that arrogant. Please, [insert name of deity of your choice], make it so.

If he asks nicely I bet Claire McCaskill (D) will pay his filing fee.

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, 2018)

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, 2018)

Really unhinged (April 19, 2019)

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

He doth protest too much, methinks… (April 20, 2018)

No, Chuck Raasch, nobody’s giving Eric Greitens’ scandals short shrift (April 22, 2018)

Does somebody want to tell them? (April 25, 2018)

Our life on the “D List” (April 30, 2018)

The Report – supplement (May 1, 2018)

HR 7432: Impeachment (May 1, 2018)

The second report (May 2, 2018)

Rep. Gina Mitten (D): shining a light in the dark money campaign finance neighborhood (May 2, 2018)

The process begins (May 4, 2018)

The Petition for a Special Session of the General Assembly to consider “disciplinary actions against Governor Eric R. Greitens” (May 4, 2018)

Campaign Finance: in the news (May 6, 2018)

Oxford coma (May 7, 2018)

A definition (May 13, 2018)

Felony invasion of privacy case against Eric Greitens (r) dropped (May 14, 2018)

“So far, so good…” (May 14, 2018)

Jean Peters Baker appointed as special prosecutor in Greitens (r) case (May 21, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – transcript of witness deposition – cross examination (May 23, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – transcript of witness deposition – on Koster and Greitens (May 22, 2018)

HR 2: Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – the process for impeachment (May 22, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – Scott Faughn (May 23, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – not going to allow “cherry picking” (May 25, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – Michael Hafner (May 29, 2018)

Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight – Michael Hafner – afternoon (May 29, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) resigns as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Senator Jill Schupp (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Statement by Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Representative Stacey Newman (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

Following the money (May 31, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D): about that dark money (May 31, 2018)

It’s Resignation Day (June 1, 2018)

He knew. We knew. They knew. Everyone knew. (June 1, 2018)

And…scene (June 1, 2018)

Stipulate this (June 6, 2018)

Really? No, they couldn’t have. Yes, they did. (June 11, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D): about those legal bills for Eric Greitens (r) submitted to the state… (June 9, 2018)

It’s your bill to pay, Eric. (June 14, 2018)

It’s your bill to pay, Eric.

14 Thursday Jun 2018

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Over $150,000.00 for private attorneys.

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D) [2017 file photo].

A statement this evening from State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D):

Statement from Auditor Galloway on the decision regarding bills submitted ex-Governor’s private attorneys
June 14, 2018
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released the following statement on the decision by the Office of Administration not to pay legal bills submitted by Eric Greitens’ private attorneys.
“As Auditor, it is my duty to protect Missourians and their tax dollars. I’m glad the administration addressed the concerns I first brought forward in May. Taxpayer dollars should not be wasted by paying for Eric Greitens’ private attorneys.”

Previously:

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D): about those legal bills for Eric Greitens (r) submitted to the state… (June 9, 2018)

Really? No, they couldn’t have. Yes, they did.

11 Monday Jun 2018

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This evening, via Twitter:

Yahoo Finance @YahooFinance
What to consider before you change your residence because of the new tax law [….]
7:45 PM – 11 Jun 2018

Uh, that’s a photo of the moving van behind the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City on the day Eric Greitens (r) resigned from office.

He didn’t change his residence because of the new tax law. Or did he?

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D): about those legal bills for Eric Greitens (r) submitted to the state…

09 Saturday Jun 2018

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State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D) [2016 file photo].

A press release today from State Auditor (D) Nicole Galloway:

Statement from State Auditor Nicole Galloway on legal bills submitted for Greitens’ legal defense
June 9, 2018
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released the following statement on the legal bills of Eric Greitens. Recent reports indicate the state has been billed more than $150,000 for representation for the former governor during the special session to consider disciplinary action:

“Though there is a new administration, it does not change my responsibility to protect taxpayers. I have ongoing concerns about using taxpayer dollars to pay the ex-governor’s private attorneys, and I’m going to continue to work to get answers.”

Auditor Galloway first questioned using taxpayer dollars for the payment of private attorneys representing the former governor in May…
[….]

$150,000.00, eh? He got away cheaply and the state is holding the bag.

Previously:

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D) – Johnson County Democrats – James Kirkpatrick Dinner – Warrensburg – March 31, 2018 (April 1, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D): about that dark money (May 31, 2018)

Jean Peters Baker (D): no new charges for Greitens (r) case

08 Friday Jun 2018

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A press release from special prosecutor and Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker:

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announces decision in Greitens case
For Immediate Release
June 8, 2018

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today that after a diligent review of evidence, she is declining to file further charges in the Eric Greitens case referred to her office last month.

Baker’s office received a file from the Circuit Attorney of St. Louis on May 22, 2018. Since then, she and a team of assistant prosecutors have exhausted potential leads in examining submitted evidence and enlisting the Missouri Highway Patrol to investigate issues in this case.

As of today, with a statute of limitations set to expire this weekend, Baker stated that her office did not have sufficient evidence to consider filing new charges in the Greitens case. Still missing was corroborating evidence for an invasion of privacy case, Baker noted.
[….]

There it is.

Previously:

Jean Peters Baker appointed as special prosecutor in Greitens (r) case (May 21, 2018)

Statement by Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)