Yesterday the NY Times reported that Charlotte, NC was selected for the 2012 National Democratic Convention. Several cities, including St. Louis, were under consideration for this mega event.
The NY Times also reported that Senator McCaskill (D-MO) argued that having the DNC in St. Louis could complicate her re-election in 2012:
Ms. McCaskill, one of the president's closest friends in the Senate, took her concerns directly to the White House, according to party leaders familiar with the selection process. She argued that her re-election could be complicated if the convention was held in St. Louis, because the Democratic gathering will almost certainly attract protesters and compete for fund-raising.*
The only comment I've been able to find from Claire is this Tweet:
I don't know what could make your re-election more complicated than ticking off your constituents. To think that she may have lobbied against an event that would've brought thousands of jobs, even if only temporary, to the state is repulsive. The last thing Missouri needs in D.C. is a career politician like Claire McCaskill that puts her wants/needs above the good of those she's supposed to be serving. If you don't have a servant's heart, Claire, this job is not for you.
*via Democrats' 2012 Convention Will Be in Charlotte - NYTimes.com.
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