Sen. Claire McCaskill: 'I'm in the middle, Akin is on fringe'

Nov 1, 2012

Claire McCaskill
Sen. Claire McCaskill says she is in the middle of the political spectrum (and of this photo).
Credit Kristofor Husted / KBIA

KBIA’s Kristofor Husted interviews Sen. Claire McCaskill, who is challenging Rep. Todd Akin to keep her seat in the U.S. Senate in the November 6 election.

In the interview (which took place before McCaskill’s mother died), the senator talks about the difference between her and Akin when it comes to women’s issues including equal pay for women and access to emergency contraception. She talks about what she would say to women who have backed Akin after his controversial comment on pregnancy and rape. McCaskill also discusses her plan to make sure small business continues to grow in the state and her stance on keeping federal loans and grants available to students who depend on them.