Claire McCaskill Off The Campaign Trail Because Of Critically Ill Mother
Campaign confirms the Missouri Senator has called off campaign events for the remainder of the week.
Democrat Claire McCaskill is running for a second term representing Missouri in the U.S. Senate.
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A campaign spokeswoman confirmed late Tuesday afternoon to Patch that Missouri U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is off the campaign trail for the rest of the week as her family rallies around her ailing mother, Betty Anne, 84.
Earlier, the campaign told the Associated Press that "McCaskill and her siblings plan to be with their mother around-the-clock at the hospital and requested prayers and privacy," at a St. Louis hospital's Intensive Care Unit.
Her Republican opponent, U.S. Representative Todd Akin, tweeted a link to the AP story along with words of support. "Our thoughts & prayers are with @clairecmc and her mother," the message said.
Dorinda Marino
5:03 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Our prayers are with the McCaskills family
Gabrielle
5:27 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
That's the toughest....sending good thoughts to the family during this time.
J. Carter (ROGERS)
5:32 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
sending prayers your way Claire.
Karen Howell
5:33 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Already voted for you Clair! Our prayers will be with you at this sad time.
Sarah Webster
6:05 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
We are still out there knocking on doors and answering questions for you. Take this time to be with your family! Sending prayers and love! Webster Groves.
Patricia Dugan
8:02 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCaskills family.
Chris Misdary
9:04 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
My Prayers and thoughts with you Claire, and with all of the McCaskills family. May the Lord will be in your side.
tammy Moorehead
12:59 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family.
LaDonna Appelbaum
1:38 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Our thoughts love and support are with you and your mom. Xoxox
Nancy in Florissant
2:24 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
My prayers are with you. May God give your family strength at his time.
Seeunmo
3:14 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
I wonder if that is really true or is she preparing for her court next week where her and her husband is being sued for sexual harassment? Which none of our local media is talking about
Mr. Completely
5:11 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
After reading your post I'm wondering who read the article to you and if you are actually able to vote.
Heidi C
8:45 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Seeunmo, I do believe you have something, and I AM able to vote.
Hey folks! Search the internet for "McCaskill scandals"....and how the media is now being called out on NOT reporting them...befor the searches are tweeked.
Becca Christensen
5:58 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Heidi C - You are obviously not familiar with how internet searches actually work. Search results (besides the paid results that are clearly demarcated) are determined by a system of computer algorithms that take into account keyword content and a number of other factors. There is no conspiracy to "tweek" search results because there is no direct human involvement in search results.
Scott Simon
6:36 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Seeunmo, that's a pinheaded comment. Claire, be well and hope your mother recovers the same quickly.
Al Mount
7:13 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Prayers & best wishes to Betty Anne.
Hopefully Mr. Akin will arrange it so that Claire has ample time to
spend with her.
Heidi C
8:51 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
http://stpeters.patch.com/articles/political-poll-akin-or-mccaskill-who-has-your-vote
Ashley Anderson
8:53 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Will there be anything on the Patch about local politiians? Lembke vs Sifton or Brown vs Englund?
Nancy in Florissant
9:37 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
I can't believe anyone would like about their mother being gravely ill. Besides it would be too easy to check out the truth.
Olive U
10:04 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Mothers are so precious. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Devon Seddon
10:26 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
I can't see myself voting for Claire, but I will pray for her & her mother.