Today, Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director Lauren Gepford released the following statement on Governor Parson’s failure to denounce Rick Roeber:

“The allegations against Rick Roeber are horrific and over the past day, leaders in both parties have made clear that Mr. Roeber is unfit for office. Yet even as other Republican leaders have spoken out against Mr. Roeber, Governor Mike Parson has been silent. As the leader of the Missouri Republican Party, Governor Parson should immediately denounce Rick Roeber and make clear that Mr. Roeber has no place in Missouri politics. The Governor has a moral obligation to speak out — and his silence over the past day has been deeply disappointing.” 

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