Claire McCaskill

Democrat | Missouri

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Claire McCaskill


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

No


Links

Claire McCaskill websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2016

F


2012

42%


2015-16

27%


2017-18

15%, 18% (cum.)


2016

15%, 17% (cum.)


2017-18

14%


2018

23%, 14% (cum.)


2017

4%, 11% (cum.)


2017-18

11%


2017-18

15%, 10% (cum.)


2018

8% (cum.)


2015-16

8%


2014

0%


2017

0%


2017-19

0%




2017-18

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15%, 18% (cum.)


2016

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15%, 17% (cum.)



2018

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23%, 14% (cum.)


2017

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4%, 11% (cum.)



2017-18

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15%, 10% (cum.)


2018

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8% (cum.)


2015-16

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8%



2017

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0%


2017-19

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0%



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (5)

Emily's List

End Citizens United

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers LOCAL 124 PAC

Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Missouri

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

National Federation of Independent Business


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (30)

ActBlue

Amy Klobuchar

Bill Nelson

Congressional Black Caucus

Council for a Livable World

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (184)

A New Direction PAC

ActBlue

Airline Pilots Association

Amalgamated Transit Union

Amber Mostyn

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Disagree: Voted "Nay" on H.R. 36, a bill to protect pain-capable unborn children.

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

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Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

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Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Disagree: Her quote, "...government should not limit marrying who you love..."

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

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More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Voted "Nay" on S J Res 26 - A Joint Resolution Relating to the Disapproval of the President's Exercise of Authority to Suspend the Debt Limit; Voted "Nay" on H.R.1 Tax Cuts Jobs Act.

Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Disagree: Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill, voted no on confirmation of Brownback. “I just think that it’s really important if you’re going to be the ambassador trying to promote tolerance that you show that kind of attitude,” McCaskill said. “And his difficulty with the question about using religion as an excuse to persecute or prosecute people who are gay, that was a disqualifier.”

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Vote "Nay" on S. 1881, a bill to prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agree: McCaskill backs Obama’s transgender bathroom policy.

I support sanctuary cities.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agree: Voted "Nay" Cloture vote on S. 3100 (114th) Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

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I support the death penalty.

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Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

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The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Somewhat Agree: Voted "Yea" On Passage of the National Defense Bill (H.R. 2810 As Amended ) Vote Number: 199 September 18, 2017; However also voted "Yea" for the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell"

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Voted "Nay" on amendment relating to American Health Care Act of 2017. (Repeal of Obamacare.)

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

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What changes should be made to the tax code?

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Voted Nay on H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

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