From "green balloons" to cash questions . . . The Missouri House Speaker gig often proves dangerous for ambitious politicos.
Why???
It seems tough for elected officials who party hard to get ready to tone it down for prime time.
Take peek . . .
"While many remember the 2018 resignation of former Gov. Eric Greitens following accusations of sexual misconduct and improper fundraising actions, which garnered national attention, there have been a handful of Missouri House Speakers involved in scandals prior to Plocher.
"This list, which is by no means exhaustive, spans back to the 1970s, and includes former speakers Richard Rabbitt, Bob Griffin, Rod Jetton and John Diehl."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Dean Plocher's not the first - MO House Speakers have a history of landing in hot water
As Rep. Dean Plocher faces allegations of wrongdoing, here's a look back at some of Missouri's most scandalous past Speakers of the House.
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