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Catherine Hanaway: When an elected official treats public office like their personal playground, betraying the public trust, ignoring legal…

On the recordJuly 21, 2026
When an elected official treats public office like their personal playground, betraying the public trust, ignoring legal obligations, and putting self-interest first, removal isn’t a suggestion, it’s a necessity.
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Catherine Hanaway
Missouri

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Commenting on the misconduct of a county prosecutor.

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