Apparently, Eric Greitens (r) and John Brunner (r), two of the 2016 republican gubernatorial candidates, aren’t happy with each other:

‘Oh my God, you are such a weasel!’ and other things pols say to each other behind the scenes

….Both campaigns confirmed this week that the recording is genuine, and Brunner’s campaign confirmed it made the recording….

Chris Koster (D) has got to be the luckiest politician in the history of civilization.

Update:

From Eric Greitens’ (r) campaign site:

When Leaders Refuse To Take Responsibility

Leaders don’t record private conversations and leak them to the media, sleazy politicians do. I’ve been in a lot of fights – in the boxing ring, in Navy SEAL training and in war zones. I can take a hit — but at least own up to it. What’s disgusting about politics is all the so-called “leaders” who hide behind others and refuse to take responsibility for their actions. That’s called cowardice. I have repeatedly challenged John Brunner to accept responsibility for these recent attacks, but like a typical politician, he has ducked and dodged. We don’t need more of that in Jefferson City. And that’s exactly why I’m running — to call out and defeat those who would rather play politics than tackle problems. Join us in this important fight for Missouri’s future. I can assure you we will win.

Catherine Hanaway (r) is probably really going to enjoy her Thanksgiving holiday.

Update II:

From someone associated with John Brunner’s (r) campaign:

Michael Hafner
‏@MichaelFHafner 1st Phone Call: Candidate (trained Navy SEAL) threatens/wants to meet at boxing gym. 2nd Call: Of course I’m going to advise to record. 2:13 PM – 24 Nov 2015

Pass the popcorn.

Peter Kinder (r) and Chris Koster (D) are probably really going to enjoy Thanksgiving this year, too.

Previously:

Campaign Finance: it’s like a campaign contribution, only smaller – part 13 (November 13, 2015)

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission for two of the 2016 republican gubernatorial candidates:

C151053 10/06/2015 GREITENS FOR MISSOURI Scott Kamber 10 Stewart Rd Short Hills NJ 07078 KamberLaw, LLC Owner 10/6/2015 $5,100.00

[emphasis added]

Can’t vote in the primary, right?

151077 10/06/2015 MISSOURIANS FOR JOHN BRUNNER Kelly Ranches LLC 1059 N 190th Street Arcadia KS 66711 10/5/2015 $5,001.00

[emphasis added]

Probably not this one, too.

Pass the popcorn.

Previously:

Campaign Finance: Me, too, too! (September 30/October 2, 2015)

Campaign Finance: Why the difference when there is no difference? (September 30/October 2, 2015)

Previously posted at the original Soapblox site on Wed Sep 30, 2015 at 19:02:10 PM CDT

Today is the last day of the third quarter for campaign fundraising reporting purposes. The quarterly reports are due at the Missouri Ethics Commission on October 15th.

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission for John Brunner’s (r) 2016 exploratory gubernatorial campaign:

C151077 09/30/2015 MISSOURIANS FOR JOHN BRUNNER Janell Brunner 11939 Manchester Rd. #151 St Louis MO 63131 Homemaker Homemaker 9/30/2015 $50,000.00

C151077 09/30/2015 MISSOURIANS FOR JOHN BRUNNER John Brunner 11939 Manchester Rd. #151 St Louis MO 63131 Retired Retired 9/30/2015 $50,000.00

C151077 09/30/2015 MISSOURIANS FOR JOHN BRUNNER William Becker 5304 Sunset Ln Chevy Chase MD 20815 Self-employed Real Estate 9/30/2015 $10,000.00

C151077 09/30/2015 MISSOURIANS FOR JOHN BRUNNER Virginia Becker 5304 Sunset Ln Chevy Chase MD 20815 Homemaker Homemaker 9/30/2015 $15,000.00

C151077 09/30/2015 MISSOURIANS FOR JOHN BRUNNER Anthony Kelly PO Box 717 Seymour MO 65746 Dynamite Fireworks Executive 9/30/2015 $5,001.00

[emphasis added]

We await the announcement of his announcement announcement.

Previously:

Campaign Finance: You were expecting anything other than $5,001.00? (April 24, 2015)

John Brunner (r): something or another (April 28, 2015)

Campaign Finance: It’s a good thing yesterday was a slow news day… (May 14, 2015)

Campaign Finance: that’s a lot of exploration (May 16, 2015)

Campaign Finance: probably not the singer (June 8, 2015)

John Brunner (r) – July 2015 Quarterly Campaign Finance Report (July 15, 2015)

Campaign Finance: think of it as motivation (August 13, 2015)

Campaign Finance: the power of a positronic contribution (August 20, 2015)

Campaign Finance: it’ll never end (September 1, 2015)

Campaign Finance: Everyone thinks they’re so cute when they’re little… (September 4, 2015)

Campaign Finance: back in the day this would have been a really big deal (September 23, 2015)

The 2016 republican gubernatorial hopefuls in aggregate aren’t slouches when it comes to those big dollar contributions.

Yesterday at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C151053 08/31/2015 GREITENS FOR MISSOURI Keith Strope 1901 Wilson Ave. Chesterfield MO 63005 TricorBraun CEO & President 8/31/2015 $5,001.00

[emphasis added]

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C151077 09/01/2015 MISSOURIANS FOR JOHN BRUNNER Kevin Childress 1001 W 57th St Kansas City MO 64113 My Freight World Technologies Inc. CEO 8/31/2015 $5,100.00

[emphasis added]

Previously:

Campaign Finance: What else is new? (August 25, 2015)