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Former Sen. Claire McCaskill blasts Trump — and Bob Woodward — for COVID-19 inaction

Claire McCaskill criticized Donald Trump and Bob Woodward on Twitter after the release of interviews where Trump admitted to downplaying the threat of COVID-19.

September 9, 2020, 5:09 PM

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Former Sen. Claire McCaskill blasts Trump — and Bob Woodward — for COVID-19 inaction

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Trump told conservative PAC to ‘Stop carving up’ Marshall in Kansas primary, CNN says

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Health science website calls KS Senate race ‘surprisingly close.’ This issue is why

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Sen. Hawley slams Disney’s shout out to China for help with new live-action ‘Mulan’

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Marshall in Kansas Senate race, warns against Kobach

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The Senate race in Kansas: Crowdfunded poll shows Marshall and Bollier in tight race

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Did Ted Cruz convince Trump to stay neutral in race between Kobach and Marshall?

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‘I wasn’t hiding the ball.’ Watkins admits voting at wrong address, but denies intent

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‘Too conservative.’ Are Democrats trying to boost Kobach in Kansas GOP primary?

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce launches pro-Marshall ad; Hamilton leads in TV spending

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Is Kansas in play this fall? Democrat Bollier sets fundraising record in Senate race

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Group run by ex-Yoder staffer launches ads attacking Kobach on white nationalist ties

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Kansas GOP scrubs final Senate primary debate after three candidates boycott over format

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‘Great irregularities.’ Kobach calls on Marshall to release affidavit in 2008 case

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Missouri Sen. Hawley opposes measure to drop Confederate names from military bases

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Hawley wants civil rights investigation of state restrictions on religious gatherings

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Kansans For Life endorses Marshall over Kobach, others in GOP Senate primary

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What’s up, Doc? Marshall appeals to state board to be called ‘Doc’ on Kansas ballot

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Pandemic politics dominate Kansas congressional race as Davids faces GOP challengers