Hanaway Visits Mcdonald County
The campaign trail led former federal prosecutor, ex-State House speaker, and gubernatorial candidate Catherine Hanaway into McDonald County this week.
Hanaway made a stop in Pineville on Monday, July 18, where she visited the McDonald County Republican Club.
Hanaway spoke about her candidacy for Governor — addressing hot topics such as Planned Parenthood funding, state’s rights, and the Second Amendment.
Hanaway prides herself on being a strong advocate for pro-Second Amendment values. She recently received an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association, was actively involved in instituting concealed carry within Missouri and has vocally supported Constitutional Carry numerous times.
Hanaway discussed the Tenth Amendment and the need to emphasize a locality’s right to choose how to govern. If elected, she vowed to work against Common Core teaching procedures, the recent transgender bathroom order, and Obamacare.
Hanaway voiced concern about threats to this country, both foreign and domestic. She touched on the terror attacks across the globe, radical Islam, and the influx of refugees allowed into Missouri by current Gov. Jay Nixon.
“The government is welcoming these refugees,” Hanaway said. “I would not accept them.”
She also spoke about the dangerous environment that law enforcement officers face each day when donning the uniform.
“It began in Ferguson,” she said. “‘Hands up, don’t shoot’ was a lie that Jeff City perpetuated with legislation.”
She noted that Attorney General and Democratic candidate Christ Koster was not willing to step up and encourage the indictment of rioters.
“We need to stand up against political correctness.”
She then took a moment to speak with a number of voters, answering questions about the issues that effect them.
A local poultry and cattle farmer spoke about the strict regulations and numerous hoops that those in the agriculture business are required to jump through, noting that it took nearly a year to secure the paperwork to begin the operation.
“It’s so hard to conduct day-to-day business dealing with DNR, EPA and HSUS,” the individual said. “How are you going to change this?”
Hanaway said that she would begin by “fighting the right fights.” She said she would require that every state agency respond to any public inquiries within 90 days.
The State Primary will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Hanaway will be running against John Brunner, Eric Greitens and Peter Kinder.