Politics, where “I’m as confused as you are" about Warren getting spotlight becomes this the day after publication https://t.co/BCKiDpcbep
— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) May 16, 2015
In a NY Times article published yesterday, Sen. Claire McCaskill was quoted as saying Sen. Elizabeth Warren would like to be the center of attention in her trade issue disagreement with President Obama:
“She has sought the spotlight the most,” said Senator Claire McCaskill, Democrat of Missouri. “I’m as confused as you are,” she added, when asked why Ms. Warren had emerged as a central player on the trade issue. For example, she said: “No one has worked harder on these issues over the years than Sherrod Brown. But I remember what my father told me when I got into politics: ‘Remember what you’re doing is not always fair.’”
This morning, McCaskill shifted gears to “backpedal”:
We all seek attention (including me!) in Washington. Elizabeth Warren deserves it. She is strong, smart, and focused,
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) May 16, 2015
In other words…
Translation: "Progressives, don't be mad when you see the quote in today's NYTimes." https://t.co/OUSuXVvuS5
— David S. Bernstein (@dbernstein) May 16, 2015
Bingo!
Will Fauxcahontas forgive McCaskill?
Anti-Hillary blue vs. blue https://t.co/aXq8mjbUDx
— Andy Aplikowski ??? (@AAARF) May 16, 2015
Yes, "strong, smart, and focused", @clairecmc. Especially around the cheekbones.
— VACUOUS CIPHER (@THE_DAILY_BLEAT) May 16, 2015
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