John Brunner forms committee to study running for governor in 2016
John Brunner
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John Brunner, a business owner and unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senate in 2012, announced Thursday he had formed a committee to explore running for governor in 2016.
"With tested and proven leadership, Missouri again can show the nation how to grow its economy, create new jobs, and provide world-class education for its children," the Frontenac Republican said in a statement. "We need new leadership in the Governor’s office."
Brunner lost a three-way primary in 2012 won by Rep. Todd Akin, who lost to incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill after making controversial comments about abortion.
St. Louis attorney Catherine Hanaway, a former Missouri House speaker and U.S. attorney, is also running in the Republican primary. So was state Auditor Tom Schweich, who killed himself last month after complaining of an alleged whispering campaign regarding his religion.
Brunner made a reference to such negative campaigning, which has included a radio ad criticizing Schweich for his appearance.
"As a candidate, I make the following pledge: I will not personally participate, nor will I condone any person employed by my campaign to engage in a campaign of personal destruction," Brunner's statement reads. "I challenge all candidates for Governor to join with me and take the high road."
State Attorney General Chris Koster is the only declared Democratic candidate in the race.
Other Republicans, including former Navy SEAL Eric Greitens and some members of the Missouri Legislature, also are considering running.
Brunner is chairman of Vi-Jon Inc., the St. Louis company that produces the ubiquitous Germ-X hand sanitizer.
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