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An MU professor says Sen. Claire McCaskill has eyes on the governorship in 2016. Michael Lindquist has more on how a recent political move could indicate larger plans. |
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Wrap: McCaskill said in a statement she opposes Senator Harry Reid's election as the senate minority leader.
MU professor Peverill Squire says her decision sends a message to potential voters and positions herself for a run for governor in 20-16.
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| Description: "But from McCaskill's perspective, it sends a signal back to her constituents that she's independent to some extent of the democratic leadership and that would position her both for running for governor in 2016 or for reelection in 2018." | |
Despite not having McCaskill's vote, Senate Democrats elected Reid as the senate minority leader for the next Congressional session in January.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Michael Lindquist.
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An MU professor says Senator Claire McCaskill's decision not to support Senator Harry Reid as the senate minority leader indicates a future gubernatorial run. |
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Wrap: McCaskill said in a statement that Reid will not get her vote for the senate minority leader because Missouri citizens would not support it.
MU political science professor Peverill Squire says McCaskill's decision to remove her support of a veteran leader sends a message to Missouri citizens that she is not afraid to back away from democratic leadership.
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| Description: "The decision to not support the reelection of your long-time leader is not something that is done lightly." | |
Squire says this shows her aligning with Missouri voters for a possible run at the governorship in 20-16.
Despite not having McCaskill's vote, Senate Democrats elected Reid as the senate minority leader.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Michael Lindquist.