WASHINGTON (AP) — Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, one of the most vulnerable Democrats up for re-election in 2012, says she will skip the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.
McCaskill’s campaign says she will spend the week campaigning in Missouri instead. She joins a growing list of Democrats in conservative districts who have decided to avoid the convention, which will be a showcase of President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign.
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Probably prudent, but make no mistake – you will be judged by your voting record as all members of congress and state governments will be – we don’t judge on what you say – we judge by what you do. The people have had enough of trusting you – we know we can’t take our eyes off of you. We will find your record and hold you accountable. We the people no longer sleep.