'Blue vs. blue’: Claire McCaskill's quick backpedal regarding Elizabeth Warren translated

Politics, where “I’m as confused as you are" about Warren getting spotlight becomes this the day after publication https://t.co/BCKiDpcbep

— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) May 16, 2015

In a NY Times article published yesterday, Sen. Claire McCaskill was quoted as saying Sen. Elizabeth Warren would like to be the center of attention in her trade issue disagreement with President Obama:

“She has sought the spotlight the most,” said Senator Claire McCaskill, Democrat of Missouri. “I’m as confused as you are,” she added, when asked why Ms. Warren had emerged as a central player on the trade issue. For example, she said: “No one has worked harder on these issues over the years than Sherrod Brown. But I remember what my father told me when I got into politics: ‘Remember what you’re doing is not always fair.’”

This morning, McCaskill shifted gears to “backpedal”:

We all seek attention (including me!) in Washington. Elizabeth Warren deserves it. She is strong, smart, and focused,

— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) May 16, 2015

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In other words…

Translation: "Progressives, don't be mad when you see the quote in today's NYTimes." https://t.co/OUSuXVvuS5

— David S. Bernstein (@dbernstein) May 16, 2015

Bingo!

Will Fauxcahontas forgive McCaskill?

Anti-Hillary blue vs. blue https://t.co/aXq8mjbUDx

— Andy Aplikowski ??? (@AAARF) May 16, 2015

Yes, "strong, smart, and focused", @clairecmc. Especially around the cheekbones.

— VACUOUS CIPHER (@THE_DAILY_BLEAT) May 16, 2015

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