Posted on Apr 4, 2022
Women within Missouri GOP speak out against Eric Greitens while party remains silent
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Even as the Missouri Republican Party itself keeps quiet about the domestic violence allegations against U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens, a handful of women with prominent roles within the party started calling on him to drop his campaign.
In just two weeks since allegations of domestic violence surfaced, Eric Greitens’ campaign for the U.S. Senate has been under siege from fellow Republicans urging him to drop out of the race.
With one notable exception.
The state party, which in recent years has denounced several candidates running under the GOP banner for behavior it considered beyond the pale, has remained silent on allegations by Greitens’ ex-wife that he physically abused her and their children.
In just two weeks since allegations of domestic violence surfaced, Eric Greitens’ campaign for the U.S. Senate has been under siege from fellow Republicans urging him to drop out of the race.
With one notable exception.
The state party, which in recent years has denounced several candidates running under the GOP banner for behavior it considered beyond the pale, has remained silent on allegations by Greitens’ ex-wife that he physically abused her and their children.
Women within Missouri GOP speak out against Eric Greitens while party remains silent
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
LTC (Join to see) He's a Scumbag and Freak, Embarrassment to the Seal Community. You're Right Not Limited to One Party. We got One Here a Democrat for Wyandotte County as a Representative to the State House. Aaron Coleman. Takes Scuzzy to a Whole New Level.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel doesn't matter what party they are, if they or a dirtbag, they've committed criminal offenses, they should be voted out by their constituents. All those accused are allowed due process and appeal. Once they have exhausted all appeals and they're found not guilty, then maybe they could run again.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."In just two weeks since allegations of domestic violence surfaced, Eric Greitens’ campaign for the U.S. Senate has been under siege from fellow Republicans urging him to drop out of the race.
With one notable exception.
The state party, which in recent years has denounced several candidates running under the GOP banner for behavior it considered beyond the pale, has remained silent on allegations by Greitens’ ex-wife that he physically abused her and their children.
But even as the Missouri Republican Party itself keeps quiet — its executive director, Charlie Dalton, did not respond to several requests seeking comment about Greitens — a handful of women with prominent roles within the party have begun speaking out.
“I’m appalled that the Missouri Republican Party hasn’t put out a statement calling for Eric Greitens to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race,” said Rene Artman, a member of the party’s executive committee who also serves as chairwoman of the Republican central committee of St. Louis County.
“Eric Greitens disgraced the state as governor,” Artman continued, “and has somehow taken that disgrace to a new level with highly credible reports that he beat his then-wife and three year-old son. Eric Greitens does not have the character to represent Missouri.”
Joining Artman in publicly calling for Greitens to abandon his campaign are Carla Young, another member of the Missouri GOP’s executive committee; Pat Thomas, the party’s longtime treasurer; and the two women who led the party during the last election cycle, former Chairwoman Kay Hoflander and former Executive Director Jean Evans.
“By asking for our former governor to stop his campaign and focus on his family, I’m asking him to do the right thing for everyone,” Young said. “This is not the scandal-ridden leadership we need in Washington.”
Each has made it clear in their public statements that they are not speaking on behalf of the party.
Those familiar with discussions by Missouri GOP leaders told The Independent there was concern that a formal denouncement by the party itself would likely backfire and help Greitens’ anti-establishment campaign strategy. Any attempt to block him from the ballot, as the party has done with two state legislative candidates this year, was likely no longer possible since he’d already paid his filing fee."...
..."In just two weeks since allegations of domestic violence surfaced, Eric Greitens’ campaign for the U.S. Senate has been under siege from fellow Republicans urging him to drop out of the race.
With one notable exception.
The state party, which in recent years has denounced several candidates running under the GOP banner for behavior it considered beyond the pale, has remained silent on allegations by Greitens’ ex-wife that he physically abused her and their children.
But even as the Missouri Republican Party itself keeps quiet — its executive director, Charlie Dalton, did not respond to several requests seeking comment about Greitens — a handful of women with prominent roles within the party have begun speaking out.
“I’m appalled that the Missouri Republican Party hasn’t put out a statement calling for Eric Greitens to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race,” said Rene Artman, a member of the party’s executive committee who also serves as chairwoman of the Republican central committee of St. Louis County.
“Eric Greitens disgraced the state as governor,” Artman continued, “and has somehow taken that disgrace to a new level with highly credible reports that he beat his then-wife and three year-old son. Eric Greitens does not have the character to represent Missouri.”
Joining Artman in publicly calling for Greitens to abandon his campaign are Carla Young, another member of the Missouri GOP’s executive committee; Pat Thomas, the party’s longtime treasurer; and the two women who led the party during the last election cycle, former Chairwoman Kay Hoflander and former Executive Director Jean Evans.
“By asking for our former governor to stop his campaign and focus on his family, I’m asking him to do the right thing for everyone,” Young said. “This is not the scandal-ridden leadership we need in Washington.”
Each has made it clear in their public statements that they are not speaking on behalf of the party.
Those familiar with discussions by Missouri GOP leaders told The Independent there was concern that a formal denouncement by the party itself would likely backfire and help Greitens’ anti-establishment campaign strategy. Any attempt to block him from the ballot, as the party has done with two state legislative candidates this year, was likely no longer possible since he’d already paid his filing fee."...
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No police reports or convection were quoted. NPR hasn't been a free and fair Media outlet for decades. Is being accused the same as being convicted. Do you remember the Cavana (SP) supreme court bogus charges? It wasn't phony when our current Supreme court nominee couldn't explain what a woman is. And not being able to describe the definition of a woman. Some how doesn't disqualify her go figure?
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SrA John Monette
I suppose we can't believe all these women who are saying he's a dirt bag. And as for comparing this jerk to Judge Jackson, apples and oranges.
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SPC Les Darbison
Apples and oranges, We had a VP on the ballot, not because of her success but to check two boxes, #1black #2woman. Hows is that working out for America? Her staff is running away from her. What are all those BLK Ppl working for her racist? And what were the #1 and #2 qualifying achievements for Judge Jackson? You guessed it A black woman. Who couldn't tell us what it means to be a woman! And being a woman was the #2 reason she was put forward as a Supreme Court nominee. That didn't bother you?
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