Claire McCaskill attacked opponent for private plane in 2004 — now, she owns one

By Emily Jashinsky

Published June 22, 2018 6:01pm ET

Claire McCaskill attacked opponent for private plane in 2004 — now, she owns one — Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., once attacked an opponent for taking taxpayer-funded trips on a private plane. The Washington Free Beacon reported this week on an ad from McCaskill’s 2004 primary campaign against Missouri’s then-Gov. Bob Holden, depicting him as a big spender. The ad highlighted two points: the cost of Holden’s “lavish” inauguration party and […]

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., once attacked an opponent for taking taxpayer-funded trips on a private plane.

The Washington Free Beacon reported this week on an ad from McCaskill’s 2004 primary campaign against Missouri’s then-Gov. Bob Holden, depicting him as a big spender. The ad highlighted two points: the cost of Holden’s “lavish” inauguration party and the cost of his taxpayer-funded trips on a private jet.