McCaskill's Twitter Mistake: "I Support The Pubic Option On Healthcare Reform"

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) had a long night at her computer on Monday.

Expressing her views on the health care debate late in the evening, she Twittered:

"I support the pubic option on healthcare reform, but must make sure private market can compete. Working on that in the Senate."

About nine minutes later, she corrected herself and added:

"Big mistake, tweetng when dead tired,one more time spelled right....I support public option,as long as private can compete. Now sleep."

Earlier in the night, she was caught up in responding to reports that her staff had flipped off "tea party" protesters at her office in St. Louis on Friday by linking to her tumblr account. That's where she explained that only one staffer, an Iraq war veteran, was working in the office at the time, and asked the protesters to refrain from "banging on the windows and doors continuously."

That explanation didn't satisfy some tea party protesters, who slammed her and called her "an old hag" on their Twitter accounts, causing McCaskill to tweet: "And we wonder why we have a hard time coming together,listenng to each other."

Here's her Twitter faux-pas and correction:

Comments

[maxwellinformed]

If there is too much pubic, then privates can't compete.

[Pete2069]

Why do you believe the Health Empire is paying millions of dollars a day in propaganda and political funds! By Private health insurance cuts now in place with their benefits to the policy holders ,, we know health insurance companies are not generous to say the least.

Now you know why ,,,, we must start NOW ,,, to find a candidate to replace these incumbents in the coming democrat primary election..

We need to replace these corporate officials with candidates ,,, which have the interest of their citizens at heart ,, and not larger profits for their health corporations..

Seems as if the democrats are using Obama's statement to McCain that his health reform bill was a ** bait and switch** ,,, and this is what they are using on us..

They want us to believe this is a Health reform bill for Americans.. When in fact it will let the health Empire , Hospitals off for to the hospitals of the illegal citizens and switching it to us..
To let them off the hook for their refusal for certain tests which doctors may request or just stop doctors from requesting test under new condition THEY supply.
To let the insurance companies to farther restrict prescription drugs for larger profits..
Finally to force Americans to pay for health insurance not matter what the insurance company does...
These changes look like a WIN - WIN for the Health Empire Corporations and well worst their millions of dollars a day investments.

[apoyo]

What's with all this tweeting???

They need to do their freaking jobs!!!!!

[Talossa]

Ah, but does Clarence Thomas?

[magnolialiberal]

It's crap like this that keeps me from taking HuffPost seriously. What, are you 12? Get a life!

[Hollywooddeed]

If she's going with the pubic option, better get Governor Sanford and Senator Ensign involved.

[GetRidOfWires]

I live in Missouri, and I think it's great that she tries to let us know what she is doing/thinking. She Tweets stuff like what committee meeting she just went to or something she is voting on, and she reads her constituents' Tweets also. We should be so lucky to have more in D.C. like her.

And a typo? Even a funny one like this? No biggie. Keep up the good work Sen McCaskill.

[EdgedInBlue]

I agree. I also live in Missouri and whilst I do not agree with her opinion on Cap and Trade, I do agree that Claire is one of the hardworking ones. She had never not answered a call or an email She does get involved.

[therblig]

well, she is from the "Show Me" state. but she's gotta show hers first.

[dididangerlove]

Please don't start reporting on Twitter misspellings - there aren't enough hours in the day.

[BocaMom]

The article is a joke. But so is McCaskill.

[instarx]

I think HP has reached a new low with an "article" about a typo "pubic" instead of "public". And a sophomoric article at that.

Please keep in mind HP writers - some of us are adults out here.

[chameleon59]

Eh. Keep in mind some of us have a sense of humor out here and appreciate a touch of lightness now and then.

[taddles]

That's all this article is about, a typo?!? So the F what.

[Brothaman2k]

It's not significant because of the typo. It's significant because she'd rather look out for the interest for her corporate bosses means more to her than looking out for the American people.

Besides, I find the typo rather Freudian. She sees it as the "pubic" option because she's getting ready to try and f*** us.

[instarx]

What - are you taking Psych 101 in summer school?

[Venicedread]

Single payer IS the best way to go.
Anyone who would tell you different is either part of the insurance industry, getting paid by the insurance industry, or just misinformed.

[TylerRose]

I know you are tired Senator and we appreciate everything you are trying to do but it is time of the American people to fight for what they want, too. People, if you want public option health care reform, then you need to let Congress know. Pres. Obama has a website up right now so you can submit your name to Congress. There are millions of us hurting then there should be millions of us sending our names on the list of health care reform supporters. Here it is:

http://www.democrats.org/declare

Tell everyone you know and post this on every blog you are writing on regarding health care reform. It is obvious it is us against insurance companies. It only take a second to send the message. Congress is not reading these blogs, people.

[Bloggerrogr]

Done! Also Faved. Thank you TR!

[DinSea]

DONE - thanks for the link

[prog]

Health insurance companies are crooked casinos.

IF private health insurance were to part of this "reform," I say that they should all be nonprofit organizations.

f

[taddles]

You might want to read up on the definition of a "non-profit" corporation.

[cordyc]

Not only have the insurance companies made health insurance unattainable for many middle class Americans, they also "skimed" the profits from the suppliers of heath care. For the past decade I have watched many Doctors in private practice have to close their doors or turn to cosmetics just to make ends meet as the reimbursement system has stolen any "profit" necessary to run an office.

It's time to send a strong message to anyone in Congress that if they support the continuing ripoffs by insurance companies we won't support them for reelection.

[TylerRose]

Then tell people where to send a strong message. Here it is:

http://www.democrats.org/declare