KCMO Councilman Slams Graves After Losing Endorsement To Stigall

Let's start with a slap in the face . . . 

Here's what Congressman Sam Graves noted this afternoon on his campaign FB page — An endorsement of political activist & podcaster Chris Stigall that passes over Northland Councilman Nathan Willett who had, until now, garnered momentum going into this contest  . . .  

"As I enter my next chapter, I am proud to pass the torch to the next generation. My friend, Chris Stigall, is the best suited to represent North Missouri in Congress. Chris was born and raised in Missouri’s Sixth District where he and his wife, Christine, are raising their children today. 

"He is ready to work for the people of the Sixth District. I’m proud to support him and hope you will join me." 

More context on this fight  . . . 

Missouri GOP loyalists are claiming this move is about a connection to political consultant Jeff Roe who is aligned with Stigall . . . Maybe . . . But that overlooks the reality is Stigall is a far more talented communicator & conservative operative who might connect with constituents in a way that's more meaningful than Willett can reasonably achieve . . .  

Meanwhile, Willett is taller and better looking than Stigall and, no matter how much informed voters don't like it . . . That will earn A LOT of votes from a big segment of the electorate. 

Also . . . 

Willett also has the advantage of earning elected office . . . Albeit, the Northland gig is just one notch above school board with very little influence given that he was shut out of his recent all-gender toilet vote and even lowly 4th District Council dude Eric Bunch rhetorically smacked him around in the aftermath. 

The most fun fact from our vantage . . . 

Like every young dude, Councilman Willett is bouncing around trying to find his place in the world and he MIGHT look back and see that his State Senate bid was a safer bet . . . But "nothing ventured, nothing gained" and he COULD have a fighting shot in this tumultuous era wherein the GOP will likely be outnumbered in the House after midterms.

Even more hilariously . . .  

Little more than a few days ago the KCMO council dude was praising the "integrity & class" of Rep. Graves and now he's calling him out as a member of the swamp . . . 

“For 26 years Congressman Sam Graves has represented North Missouri. He and his anti-Trump (Jeff Roe) political consultant are trying to hand pick the next person to come after him for the next 26 years. As conservatives, we don’t believe in rigging elections - he tried to with his last minute retirement announcement but I am giving the voters a choice. 

"The people of North Missouri should get to decide their next Congressman - not the DC swamp." 

After we win August 4th, I will work to build back a relationship with Congressman Graves. Until then, I will work to earn the votes of North Missourians with our team & win all 33 counties.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Council Dude Nathan Willett on FB: "After we win August 4th, I will work to build back a relationship with Congressman Graves. Until then, I will work to earn the votes of North Missourians with our team & win all 33 counties.”

Developing . . .