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The Implications Of Abuse Allegations Against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens

Eric Greitens visits Whiteman Air Force Base in this photo from May 20, 2015. He allegedly participated in an abusive extramarital affair between March and October of 2015.
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Eric Greitens visits Whiteman Air Force Base in this photo from May 20, 2015. He allegedly participated in an abusive extramarital affair between March and October of 2015.

An explicit report was released yesterday by a Missouri House committee with testimony from the woman who was involved in an extramarital affair with Governor Eric Greitens. The report details alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by Greitens during their relationship. In its wake, more state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for his resignation. Today, we asked about the role of consent in the claims, and what these allegations could mean for the governor's future.

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Steve Kraske is an associate teaching professor of journalism at UMKC, a political columnist for The Kansas City Star and has hosted "Up to Date" since 2002. He worked as the full-time political correspondent for The Star from 1994-2013 covering national, state and local campaigns. He also has covered the statehouses in Topeka and Jefferson City.
Claire Verbeck