MyDD Conversation with MO-Sen Candidate Claire McCaskill

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by Jonathan Singer, Mon Jul 17, 2006 at 12:09:44 PM EST

On Thursday afternoon I had the chance to speak with Claire McCaskill, Auditor of the state of Missouri and Democratic candidate for Senate.

Over the course of our conversation, which you can read below or listen to here (warning: a large .mp3), McCaskill and I discussed a number of topics including stem cell research, Social Security, net neutrality, Iraq, domestic surveillance and McCaskill's message to the progressive blogosphere.

Jonathan Singer: We learned this week that the Senate will soon bring up a vote for funding for stem cell research. Even if the bill passes - and it seems that it has enough votes to do so - President Bush has pledged to veto the bill. As Senator, how would you differ from Jim Talent on this issue?
Claire McCaskill: Obviously, Jim Talent and I have a much different view of stem cell research. Jim Talent has always seen stem cell research as an issue that involves criminalizing scientists and patients and doctors and even families of patients.

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http://www.mydd.com/story/2006/7/17/12945/1070