Eric Greitens's loss is a Republicans’ win

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Missouri Attorney General Eric Smith won the Republican US Senate primary.

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Meanwhile, former Missouri governor Eric Greitens came in third

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 And another man named Eric received less than 1% of the vote in a crowded primary.

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So when former President Donald Trump endorsed "Eric" in this primary, without specifying which, the best Eric won

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Republicans should have a little problem retaining the US Senate seat in Missouri.

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Sen. With Roy Blunt retiring, running a weak candidate for an open seat even in a right-leaning state like Missouri poses a threat

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And Eric Greitens would bring a lot of baggage to the race if he were the Missouri Republican candidate

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Greitens has been governor for about a year and a half since Missouri voters elected him in 2016.

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He took office in January 2017 and left in June 2018, resigning during his first term amid allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations.

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