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dem4decades

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24. Republican Governor, 2 Republican US Senators and 6 of 8 Republican Reps. Your state ain't great.

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Wed Nov 20, 2019, 10:13 PM

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Claire McCaskil on MSNBC [View all] samplegirl Nov 2019 OP

She understands a huge amount about the process in the Senate. elleng Nov 2019 #1

Important point. That demonsrated Senate expertise over time is rare. empedocles Nov 2019 #8

For the most part, I appreciate her commentary. riversedge Nov 2019 #2

my ex senator who won against two extremely weak opponents. does that explain it? Kurt V. Nov 2019 #3

also its mccaskill but that's not important. Kurt V. Nov 2019 #6

I actually like her as a pundit, which has surprised me nt Celerity Nov 2019 #4

I'm with you. rufus dog Nov 2019 #9

+1 Baitball Blogger Nov 2019 #30

McCaskill mcar Nov 2019 #5

+2 zonkers Nov 2019 #31

I think she's an excellent commentator StarfishSaver Nov 2019 #7

I never liked her samplegirl Nov 2019 #11

She represented Missouri Generic Brad Nov 2019 #13

y'all really need to check HOW she won in Missouri. for me, she was a complete embarrassment Kurt V. Nov 2019 #18

How do you like what you've got now? redstateblues Nov 2019 #37

i am not in a deep red state. big misconception. 2010 wasn't that long ago.9 Kurt V. Nov 2019 #64

One of the reasons samplegirl Nov 2019 #41

I know exactly how she won in Missouri. xmas74 Nov 2019 #43

she did do that and that's the mark of someone who genuinely cares. but both of her opponents Kurt V. Nov 2019 #62

Do you like Josh Hawley better? pintobean Nov 2019 #17

this thread is crazy. yes she was hard working but her ideas didn't fit the mood. they were 1990s. Kurt V. Nov 2019 #19

Lol. pintobean Nov 2019 #22

People in blue states have no idea what it's like to redstateblues Nov 2019 #35

People in blue states have no idea what it's like to Live in a red state. LenaBaby61 Nov 2019 #51

You have obviously not spent much time in the Deep South redstateblues Nov 2019 #55

"Something about her I can't stand" Beringia Nov 2019 #39

Don't like the way she voted samplegirl Nov 2019 #42

You have to he cautious here. It was amazing leftyladyfrommo Nov 2019 #23

I always liked Claire. xmas74 Nov 2019 #44

Honestly what did you not like about what she said today? dsp3000 Nov 2019 #10

Also wondering this. Was she just not lefty enough? She's a centrist. What were you hoping for? NCLefty Nov 2019 #25

She was from a tough state, free from that burden she's been pretty good. She knows what works in dem4decades Nov 2019 #12

this is not true. she ran against 2 weak opponents who shot themselves in the foot. when elitists Kurt V. Nov 2019 #14

Don't blame her,blame that shitty state. She saying the Republican Senators suck ass. She's right. dem4decades Nov 2019 #15

my state isn't shitty. no more than any other. *crazy democrats* ad absolutely sunk her. She Kurt V. Nov 2019 #16

Republican Governor, 2 Republican US Senators and 6 of 8 Republican Reps. Your state ain't great. dem4decades Nov 2019 #24

hardly an indicator of *greatness* to my state overall. You're looking at individuals. Kurt V. Nov 2019 #59

Thank you for some information on your state. It's encouraging. dem4decades Nov 2019 #63

I also live in Missouri. xmas74 Nov 2019 #67

I live in TN. I would be happy with Claire or even the hated Manchin redstateblues Nov 2019 #38

Can't argue with that. Kurt V. Nov 2019 #61

She spent quite a bit of time in St Louis. xmas74 Nov 2019 #45

bc there are more votes there to be had. and no she did not spend a lot of time in stl or kc. she Kurt V. Nov 2019 #60

My daughter worked in St Louis. xmas74 Nov 2019 #65

I live in Missouri. xmas74 Nov 2019 #66

we have plains and moutains, rivers everywhere. great state parks. Awesome fall festivals Kurt V. Nov 2019 #68

And horrible politics. xmas74 Nov 2019 #69

i agree with every single word. Kurt V. Nov 2019 #71

Including Go Mules!? xmas74 Nov 2019 #72

my youngest sister went to warrensburg. so hell yeah! :) Kurt V. Nov 2019 #73

It's isn't basketball, soccer or baseball. xmas74 Nov 2019 #74

You can get an AOC progressive elected statewide in Missouri? brooklynite Nov 2019 #20

She was a better senator than the RWNJ that has that seat now. BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #21

Yes... obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2019 #29

Not sure any one can show she was not a good senator. beachbumbob Nov 2019 #26

She's not my favorite but she's good at explaining processes in Congress. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2019 #27

She's just a bit raw. Give her time to grow into it. SKKY Nov 2019 #28

K n R JoeOtterbein Nov 2019 #32

I enjoy her analysis. She's pragmatic in her approach. nt Kahuna7 Nov 2019 #33

I Completely Disagree with you ! nt UniteFightBack Nov 2019 #34

she's improving. she's finding her groove. I like her. EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #36

I like her. Ilsa Nov 2019 #40

I like her too. Always have. Greybnk48 Nov 2019 #46

I like her. xmas74 Nov 2019 #47

I think she's great! Cracklin Charlie Nov 2019 #48

This included dark money-and lots of it. xmas74 Nov 2019 #57

Like her far better now. She can now say what she wants. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #49

She was a fine senator in a red state...we were lucky to have her and consider we may not have a Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #50

She was a no show samplegirl Nov 2019 #53

Without her, we wouldn't have the ACA...consider that. A red state Senator votes for the Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #54

Networks love anyone that can help push their horse-race and both sides narratives pecosbob Nov 2019 #52

She seemed to know where she came from, who she represented, and what she was up against DFW Nov 2019 #56

I've always enjoyed my interactions with Claire. xmas74 Nov 2019 #58

Moderates Spouting Normalization and Both-Siding Criminality pecosbob Nov 2019 #70