Frankly, earmarking is not the problem. It is a symptom of the problem. Claire McCaskill earmarkfranklyproblem Change image and share on social
You know I think the president has to really focus on getting elected to a second term in 2012. And I need to focus on making sure I'm accountable to the people of Missouri. Claire McCaskill accountableelectfocus Change image and share on social
Clearly, a large number of African-Americans don't have faith that the laws are being executed fairly in Ferguson, and that's a problem... We need to ensure Africans-Americans feel confident in the rule of law. Claire McCaskill africanamericanconfident share on social
I don't know how anyone can keep a straight face and say they are for deficit reduction while they insist on a permanent tax cut for the wealthiest Americans, completely unpaid for. Claire McCaskill americancompletelycut Change image and share on social
I started in the mailroom, literally, as an intern... in 1974. The legislator I was working for at the time said, 'I want you to get your law degree and come back here and get elected and be the first woman governor.' I kind of took that guy seriously - I thought that sounded like a pretty good idea. Claire McCaskill backdegreeelect share on social
You have to be willing to offend in order to make progress. Claire McCaskill makeoffendorder Change image and share on social