Guide Note

Claire McCaskill is a United States Senator from Missouri. McCaskill is one of only two Democratic senators, along with Russ Feingold, to denounce the use of Earmarks.

Fast Facts

Born: July 24, 1953
Birthplace: Rolla, Missouri
United States Senator: January 3, 2007 to present
Political Party: Democratic
Graduated from University of Missouri in 1975
Graduated from University of Missouri Law School in 1978
Religion: Catholic
Against pork-barrel spending
Focused on raising minimum wage
Against the Anheuser-Busch bid by InBev
One of the speakers at the 2008 Democratic Convention
Supporter of Barack Obama's presidential campaign

Campaign Issues

Her campaign in 2006 focused primarily on raising the national minimum wage. Since taking office, she has lobbied for better veteran health care and benefits management and also opposed the Department of Defense on, what she has called, "loose spending" and budget irresponsibility. She has also been a strong and public supporter of the Barack Obama campaign for president.

Michal J. Fox Controversy

During her 2006 campaign for senate, a television ad featuring Michael J. Fox in support of Stem Cell Research and McCaskill aired in Missouri. The ad attracted extensive criticism from McCaskill's opposition, most notably from Rush Limbaugh who stated on his radio show that, in the ad, Fox was "moving all around and shaking" and that his physical appearance was "purely an act."

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Claire McCaskill

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Official Site: ClaireOnline.com
Wikipedia: Claire McCaskill
Senate.gov: Senator Claire McCaskill: Missouri
YouTube Video: Michael J. Fox ad
YouTube Video: Claire McCaskill Federal Drug Investigation
Kansas City Star: Claire McCaskill Recent News
News-Leader.com: McCaskill: Missouri Democrats more united than ever (August 25, 2008)

Claire McCaskill News and Articles

Official Site: Newsroom
Google News: Claire McCaskill
News-Leader.com: McCaskill calls new McCain ads 'stupid' (August 25, 2008)
KHQA: McCaskill leading RV tour to promote Obama (August 18, 2008)
The Huffington Post: Senator Claire McCaskill for Vice President (July 14, 2008)
Sky News: Guide To The Vice Presidential Selection Process (July 14, 2008)
News-Leader.com: Is McCaskill on Obama's short list for VP? (July 13, 2008)
Denver Post: Resistance to beer deal rises (June 13, 2008)
USAToday.com: Sen. McCaskill to endorse Obama (January 12, 2008)
WashingtonPost.com: Immigrant Crackdown Falls Short (December 25, 2007)
KansasCity.com: McCaskill turns a deaf ear to earmarks (December 8, 2007)
RealClearPolitics: An Attempt to Find Common Ground by Claire McCaskill (2007)
Senate.gov: Newsroom
WashingtonPost.com: Votes Database
MSNBC.com: Discussion with Chris Matthews on Hardball (2006)
FoxNews.com: Transcript: Missouri Senate Candidate Claire McCaskill on FNS (2006)
New York Magazine: Show Me Purple (2006)
STLtoday.com: McCaskill puts hold on immigration nominee (November 7, 2007)

Claire McCaskill Biographies

Senate.gov: Claire McCaskill Biography
National Journal: 2006 New Member Profiles
Congresspedia: Claire McCaskill Profile

Claire McCaskill Videos

YouTube: ACORN and McCaskill
YouTube: McCaskill Victory Speech
YouTube: DeMint challenges McCaskill TSA amendment
YouTube and Google Video: Claire McCaskill

Claire McCaskill Photos

Google Image Search: Claire McCaskill
Flickr: Claire McCaskill Photos

Claire McCaskill Blogs and Message Boards

Politico: The Crypt: Senators go after lobbying loophole (June 13, 2008)
Debbie Schlussel: Sen. Claire McCaskill to the Rescue on ICE Princess Nom. (November 7, 2007)
TPMmuckraker: Wartime Contracting Commission (Finally) Created (September 28, 2007)
RealClearPolitics: McCaskill Posts
Blog: Fired Up! Missouri
Give 'Em Hell Harry: Claire McCaskill's Blog
The Huffington Post: Claire McCaskill Blog Posts
Redstate: McCaskill Posts
Google Blog Search: Claire McCaskill

Claire McCaskill Criticism and Controversy

Human Events: Claire McCaskill: 'Camouflage Candidate' (2006)
Hugh Hewitt blog: On That Michael J. Fox ad
Media Matters: Limbaugh still defending his Michael J. Fox attacks (2006)
Protein Wisdom: Claire McCaskill’s ACORN Connections

Claire McCaskill Timeline

July 24, 1953: Born in Rolla, Missouri
1978: Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia Law School
1998: Elected Missouri State Auditor
August 3, 2004: Defeats Governor Bob Holden in Democratic primary
November 2, 2004: Loses general gubernatorial election to Matt Blunt
November 8, 2006: Narrowly defeats Republican Jim Talent in Senate race

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