McCaskill gets new job as network political analyst

January 15, 2019 at 6:35 p.m. | Updated January 15, 2019 at 8:04 p.m.

by Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018 file photo, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., steps on stage to deliver a concession speech in St. Louis. In a farewell speech on the floor of the Senate, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, McCaskill said the Senate has lost its way due to political polarization and an unwillingness to take on tough issues. The two-term senator was defeated by Republican Josh Hawley in the November election. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson File)
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018 file photo, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., steps on stage to deliver a concession speech in St. Louis. In a farewell speech on the floor of the Senate, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, McCaskill said the Senate has lost its way due to political polarization and an unwillingness to take on tough issues. The two-term senator was defeated by Republican Josh Hawley in the November election. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson File)

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Missouri's former Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill has a new job as a network political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

"Morning Joe" hosts Joe Scarborough and Mike Brzezinski made the announcement Tuesday morning during an interview with McCaskill on the MSNBC show. NBC St. Louis affiliate KSDK-TV reports that McCaskill said she would bring her experience from the Senate and "won't hold back."

Scarborough says McCaskill will "provides critical insights into what ails Washington."

The two-term senator lost to Republican Attorney General Josh Hawley in her re-election bid in November. Her three-decade public service career includes stints as Jackson County prosecutor, state representative, state auditor and senator.

One of her first big assignments will be helping MSNBC during its coverage of President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address.

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