Lager spends $1.3 million in July

For heaven's sake, the race is for lieutenant governor, not president.

Sen. Brad Lager, R-Savannah, has spent more than $1.3 million in July, according to his eight days before election report, filed today with the Missouri Ethics Commission, with more than $1.1 million of that going into a statewide television advertising blitz.

The report indicates Lager received his biggest contribution this month, $10,000 from Smithfield Foods. He has received $81,130 since June 30 and still has $142,466.79 in his account.