Supporting Eric Greitens
In the Aug. 2 Republican primary, the race for governor is essentially between three candidates who between them have been involved in about 20 elections and a new, conservative outsider, Eric Greitens.
For me the choice is clear: Greitens for governor.
His background reflects impressive intellect, a compassionate character, and inspiring leadership. He is a former Rhodes Scholar, Navy SEAL, and White House Fellow; a humanitarian who has worked in behalf of struggling veterans here at home and the sick, orphaned, or disabled in various places around the world; a person who has successfully started and run a non-profit organization as well as his own business; and a world-class leader as acknowledged by both Time and Fortune magazines.
It is, therefore, not surprising that the other candidates have resorted to false, inaccurate, and misleading attacks against Eric. It just shows how desperate the political class is when their efforts to win involve tearing down the character of a good man.
To his credit, Eric has not resorted to such attacks, but has stuck to explaining his background and his position on the issues. Moreover, unlike the other candidates who have essentially ignored Maryville and are focused on the big cities, Eric has been here twice meeting with people, listening to them, and explaining his qualifications and positions.
Eric Greitens is for protecting religious liberties, the lives of the unborn and infirm, and the second amendment. He wants to root out corruption in politics, advance programs that elevate people from welfare instead of trapping them in it, and reduce the size of government. He laments the lack of executive leadership in government and is committed to providing it.
Perhaps the characterization of him by Admiral Mike Mullen, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, best summarizes why I support him: “Eric combines the ethos of sacrifice and service with a passion for helping people. He has a clear vision of a better future and a keen sense of how to achieve it.”
We have the privilege and responsibility to vote on Aug. 2. I trust you will do so and hope you, too, will ask for a Republican ballot and vote for Eric Greitens.
Joe Cornelison
Maryville
