Count Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill among those who could potentially fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court.
While McCaskill’s name does not appear on a list of six candidates being reported by The Associated Press, her name is being reported on CNN and elsewhere as having come under consideration.
The junior senator from Missouri worked as a prosecutor before winning her Senate seat in the 2006 election. She is also known as a staunch supporter of President Obama.
A representative from McCaskill’s office declined to comment on the CNN and other reports.
“While it’s extremely flattering and an honor to be mentioned as a potential candidate for one of the highest offices in the land for a lifetime appointment, Claire really isn’t talking about it at all,” said McCaskill spokeswoman Maria Speiser.
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