Missourians have always been and always will be pioneers and innovators. Missourians were once the leaders in the design and production of the Mercury, Gemini, and Saturn space programs. Missouri was once one of the largest automobile-manufacturing powerhouses in the world. Missouri agriculture is being plowed under by federal bureaucrats at the EPA.So where are we today? Missouri ranks near the bottom of the economic ladder. Our high school and college graduates are leaving Missouri to find their future. Lack of leadership equates to lack of opportunity. Continuing to do more of the same and expecting different results is the hallmark of Democrat politicians. I believe Missourians deserve better. 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. We need new leadership in the Governor’s office.Missourians are fed up with campaigns that have little to offer other than the politics of personal destruction. It is time to change the caustic culture of campaigning. 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. I challenge all candidates for Governor to join with me and take the high road.I’m not a career politician. I’m a manufacturer and a job creator. I’m a problem solver who will roll up my sleeves to get the job done. The citizens of Missouri are seeking common sense, conservative leaders who will defend the U. S. Constitution and the Missouri Constitution, charging forward with a vision for a stronger and economically prosperous Missouri.
Brunner’s announcement comes as questions linger about whether the field will become crowded for the Republican bid governor following the death of State Auditor from Tom Schweich. Catherine Hanaway, former House speaker, and former state Rep. Randy Asbury, have already officially announced. Author and veteran Eric Grietens and state Sen. Mike Parson are also considering perusing a run for the highest state office. Attorney General Chris Koster is leading the way to the Democratic bid and is unlikely to face significant opposition.
Rachael Herndon was the editor at The Missouri Times and also produced This Week in Missouri Politics, published Missouri Times Magazine, and co-hosted the #MoLeg podcast. She joined The Missouri Times in 2014, returning to political reporting after working as a campaign and legislative staffer.
Rachael studied at the University of Missouri – Columbia. She lives in Jefferson City with her husband, Brandon, and their two children.