[BoBToMatoE]

I would urge caution with Steelman.

In my mind as a Missourian and political observer I would note that she seems to be a political opportunist. How do I define that? She will use what ever argument fits her at the time to win. Just ask former congressman Kenny Hulshoff.

Do not be misled into believing motives.

Unlike many tea party/grass roots activist, she is more of an establishment figure than what you may believe - including working being endorsed by at lease one state union. Her husband was selected for a job for current Democrat governor Jay Nixon. Did I mention she coddled extreme left wing journalist David Catanese?

Let me be up front on why I have no problem breaking Reagan’s 11th commandment when speaking about Steelman. She had no problem doing so with Hulshoff or anyone else, regardless if they deserved it or not.

Is Steelman an upgrade over McCaskill? By far.

I would have trouble voting for her, however. Because its always about her and her self.

[buschbaby]

"she seems to be a political opportunist"

I've seen this first hand. See my previous comment about convention.

[listenhillary]

It’s alway good to kick the tires and look two or three times before committing to a candidate.

[Missouri gal]

You are right BoBToMatoE, not to trust Steelman. After losing badly to Hulshof in the 2008 primary, she not only refused to endorse him, but continued a “sour grapes” performance into the general election. That's not the commitment to conservative values she pretends to have. Did she have it in for Hulshof? Both were assistant state attorneys general 20-plus years earlier, prosecuting sensitive cases. I would guess that there should have been objections to her conduct at the time. Check her bio and do the math, if you want to know more.