Tom Schweich fatally shot himself in November 14 after announcing his candidacy for governor . David Humphreys released an affidavit claiming GOP chairman John Hancock made negative mention of Schweich 's Jewish background . Former US Senator John Danforth said Schweich believed himself to be the victim of an anti-Semitic whisper campaign .
Tom Schweich fatally shot himself in February a month after announcing his candidacy for governor . David Humphreys released an affidavit claiming GOP chairman John Hancock made negative mention of Schweich 's Jewish background . Former US Senator John Danforth said Schweich believed himself to be the victim of an anti-Semitic whisper campaign .