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Senator Claire McCaskill's mom died this afternoon (Original Post) proud2BlibKansan Oct 2012 OP
... Lucinda Oct 2012 #1
Prayers for Senator Claire and her family...I've been there! n/t KelleyD Oct 2012 #2
My deepest condolences to her and her family. gholtron Oct 2012 #3
Let's hope Akin has the human decency to keep his piehole shut for a few days. BlueStreak Oct 2012 #4
I'm sure she died proud of Claire w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #5
Yes I know she was very proud of Claire. proud2BlibKansan Oct 2012 #9
My sympathy to the McCaskill family. LeftofObama Oct 2012 #6
I live in Missouri just 25 miles from KC and I of course am voting for Claire McCaskill...my thought onecent Oct 2012 #7
I know how this feels. It drains the energy out of you. I am so sorry for Claire and CTyankee Oct 2012 #8
... spanone Oct 2012 #10

onecent

(6,096 posts)
7. I live in Missouri just 25 miles from KC and I of course am voting for Claire McCaskill...my thought
Mon Oct 29, 2012, 06:22 PM
Oct 2012

and prayers are with her.

At least this is a 2 or 3 day time she can gather her thoughts and grieve somewhat out of the eye of the public.

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)
8. I know how this feels. It drains the energy out of you. I am so sorry for Claire and
Mon Oct 29, 2012, 06:25 PM
Oct 2012

her family.

she had to take time off of the campaign to be with her dying mother. I credit her with being a human being...

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