Claire McCaskill

McCaskill Hopes For Compromise On 'Fiscal Cliff'

Frank Morris — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:17:51 +0000

Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill, a Democrat, says that falling over the so-called fiscal cliff, the deep program cuts, and big tax increases set to hit January 1st wouldn’t be as dramatic as some people imagine.

Blunt, McCaskill Take Opposing Views On Senate Rule Changes

Frank Morris — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:42:00 +0000

Averting big, abrupt tax increases and spending cuts isn’t the only issue pressing in Washington this week.

Missouri Senators Disagree About Gun Control

Chris McDaniel — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:14:49 +0000

After the tragedy in Connecticut, many are now looking to Congress and the President to enact legislation that will curb gun violence. But Missouri’s Senators don’t agree on what that response should be.

McCaskill Frustrated Over Farm Bill, Health Exchanges

Julie Bierach — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:32:11 +0000

Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill says she’s frustrated with the House of Representatives for not taking up three pieces of legislation that she calls “bipartisan” and “vitally important.”

McCaskill On Winning The Election, Fiscal Cliff & Wartime Contracting

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:25:09 +0000

When Sen. Claire McCaskill defeated Rep. Todd Akin a few weeks ago, everyone was surprised by the 16-point margin of victory.

McCaskill Beats Akin In Race That Was Not Even Close

Frank Morris — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:16:42 +0000

Senator Claire McCaskill did something few thought possible last night - she won a decisive re-election victory over Representative Todd Akin in one of the most closely watched Congressional races in the country.

Battle Comes To An End In US Senate Race

Frank Morris — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:43:21 +0000

Suburban Missouri has been a battleground in the U.S. Senate race. KCUR’s Frank Morris was in Chesterfield, outside St. Louis, with the Akin campaign, before he conceded to Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill.

Predicting Results In Missouri, Clay County As Bellwether

Steve Bell — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:00:00 +0000

It's Election Day, and the polls close at 7 p.m. in Kansas and in Missouri.

Campaign Accelerators Pressed In Missouri Senate Campaigns

Dan Verbeck — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:48:49 +0000

Leading into weekend campaigning, supporters of the two leading candidates for the U.S. Senate race in Missouri show no sign of slackening efforts.

McCaskill Looks To GOP Votes

Dan Verbeck — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:22:18 +0000

Seeking re-election, Mo. Democratic U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill said she expects crossover support from Republicans who will vote for Mitt Romney for President and are displeased with her opponent, Todd Akin.

Gingrich Boosts Akin In Missouri

Dan Verbeck — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:02:31 +0000

Former House Speaker and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich called the Missouri Senate race unique among other contests in the country.

McCaskill's Mother, A Stalwart Missouri Democrat, Dies At 84

Dan Verbeck — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:13:44 +0000

An announcement from the campaign staff of Missouri U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill said the Senator's mother has died.

Family Illness Sidelines McCaskill, Akin To Tout Newt

Dan Verbeck — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:49:08 +0000

Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill continues to let surrogates campaign for her reelection bid.

Akin On ‘Dog’ Comment: Everybody Knew What I Meant

Chris McDaniel — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:55:45 +0000

Republican Congressman Todd Akin is defending his statement comparing his opponent, Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill, to a dog.

McCaskill And Akin Face Each Other In Final Debate

Chris McDaniel — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:39:00 +0000

Incumbent Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill and Republican challenger Todd Akin squared off in their final debate of the campaign Thursday night. Those hoping for a slugfest were probably disappointed.