Greitens, Koster square off in <b>Missouri</b> governor debate

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BRANSON MO NEWS: Eric GreitensBRANSON, Mo. — The two major-party candidates for Missouri governor squared off Friday in their first debate, aggressively exchanging barbs about each other’s record and qualifications.
Republican Eric Greitens accused Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster of being a career politician, a big-spending liberal and a rubber stamp for the president’s health-care initiative. Koster painted Greitens as someone so unprepared to lead the state he needs a team of helpers.
The two major-party candidates, along with two minor-party candidates and an independent, spoke at a forum during the Missouri Press Association convention in Branson.
Greitens, a former Navy SEAL officer, became animated as he attacked Koster, raising his voice to emphasize his points. He frequently referred to Koster as a “career politician,” said he opposes right-to-work efforts because he has taken $8 million from “union bosses,” and said he will further the Affordable Care Act in a state that doesn’t want it.
Koster mostly didn’t take the bait, at least early on. He called for more funding for roads and schools, and economic incentives to lure more business.
Chris KosterBut Koster seized on Greitens’ comment that, if elected, he would bring in a chief operating officer and others to help …