Senator Claire McCaskill

This election is critical for Missouri and our country. Washington D.C is spiraling out of control. Moneyed interests outweigh the will of the people. A war is being fought without a strategy to win -- or keep us safe. And billions of dollars are being added every day to a deficit our children will have to pay. Meanwhile, the urgent needs of everyday Americans are neglected. It's time for a Senator on our side, standing up for Missouri's families. That's Claire McCaskill.

In the tradition of Harry Truman, Claire McCaskill means it when she says: "The Buck Stops Here." Growing up in rural Missouri, Claire was taught strong, small town values that stayed with her during her 23 years of serving the public. As a Missouri state representative, county prosecutor and state auditor, Claire has dedicated her life to listening to the needs of working families, holding government accountable and ensuring public policies benefit the people, not the special interests.

Claire McCaskill is working hard to become a strong voice of reason in Washington. She is fighting for Missouri values by challenging Jim Talent's weak record on the issues that Missourians care about most: strong leadership when it comes to keeping our nation safe, solutions to our nation's growing energy crisis, quality healthcare for all, and accountability to the people they serve.

At a time when common sense in Washington D.C. is in short supply, Claire is eager and ready to go to Washington to put everyday Missourians ahead of the special interests. It's time Missouri had a Senator who's on our side.

National Security
Missouri is looking for leadership worthy of the sacrifices our uniformed men and women are making in Iraq and Afghanistan. Missouri needs a proven independent voice that will put the safety and protection of Missouri families first. [read more]

Education
Missouri's future and its economy depend on providing high-quality education to all its citizens. [read more]

Jobs and the Economy
Fiscal sanity must be restored in Washington. Economic growth depends on cracking down on our record deficits and reckless spending. [read more]

Affordable Health Care
Our health care system is broken. The rising costs of insurance and prescription drugs are causing heartburn for too many Missourians. We need a Senator who will fight for the interests of everyday Missourians, not HMOÂ’s, drug companies or insurance interests. [read more]

Retirement Security
Claire will be on the side of seniors in defending their Social Security benefits from ill-conceived privatization efforts and saving their pensions from corporate raiders. [read more]

Middle Class Opportunity
Its the middle class that drives economic growth and Claire McCaskill believes we need an economic policy that will help everyday Missouri families. Claire will fight for a tax code that helps families attain the dream of buying their first home, balancing work and family, and paying for college. [read more]

Energy Independence
We must break free from our dependence on foreign oil. [read more]

Israel
In facilitating the peace process, it is absolutely critical that we respect Israeli security concerns, and its sovereign right to protect itself from those who wish its destruction. [read more]

Government Accountability
We need to end corruption and restore accountability in Washington DC to make sure our government represents Missourians, not the special interests. [read more]

Immigration
This Administration has failed to secure our borders and to take seriously the problem of illegal immigration. We need our laws enforced and our borders protected. [read more]

Environment
Conservation and a clean environment are an integral part of preserving our Missouri heritage. [read more]

Agriculture
Missouri's family farmers and ranchers are struggling to earn a decent living and preserve healthy communities with clean air and water. Claire will be on the side of our family farmers and knows they are the best stewards of our land and the key to a prosperous and thriving rural economy. [read more]

From http://claireonline.com/issues/