Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey surprised his supporters and opponents when he announced this month he was leaving his post to become co-deputy director of the FBI.

Those who have watched Bailey closely say he possesses the right combination of honorable personal characteristics and an eye for attention-grabbing issues to develop a significant presence in national politics. He’s also shown his loyalty to President Donald Trump, including filing lawsuits as attorney general that sought to help him and his allies.

“Andrew Bailey's sterling when it comes to his background,” said St. Louis University law professor Anders Walker. “He's what Eric Greitens could have been if Greitens hadn't gotten involved in an illicit affair. And compared to people like [Defense Secretary] Pete He

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