I think he was demonstrating that he wasn't just about the bright lights, he wasn't just about the amazing oratorical skills. He was about the day-to-day, grind it out, do the work and earn the respect of your peers.
Claire McCaskill: “I think he was demonstrating that he wasn't just about the bright lights, he wasn't just about the amazing oratorical…”
On the recordJuly 3, 2008
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McCaskill reflects on Obama's approach to his work in the Senate.
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