A US senator hilariously live-tweeted her jury duty, then actually got selected to serve
(Reuters)
Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill (D) was called for jury duty in her home state Monday.
So she did what many tech-savvy Americans with a sense of humor would: live-tweet her experience.
And the 62-year-old McCaskill sent out some rich material, if courtroom humor is your thing.
Then, something unexpected happened: McCaskill got selected to serve on the jury in what she said is a civil case.
Here are McCaskill's tweets from her Monday morning appearance:
Yep. Just reported for jury duty.On my bucket list to serve. Betting lawyers boot me...use peremptory challenge. pic.twitter.com/lebEiTiF9Y
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
I'm just part of the big juror pool right now,assuming I'll get moved to a courtroom for voir dire eventually. https://t.co/oQiQ7VB8PT
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
As usual Callow has succinct advice. "@publiceyestl Sit near an outlet." Check. pic.twitter.com/QnfertUqZZ
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Hiding in corner as judge explains to large juror pool that we get paid only $10 a day. That's #moleg not DC folks.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Just called the names of first panel to go to courtroom for jury selection. #notme
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
By rough calculation I count 2 knitters, with rest of the about 150 potential jurors divided equally between reading paper & reading screens
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Drumroll. Another 60 being called for another courtroom. Hoping I get picked. #feelslikejrhigh
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Are you kidding? Comfortable. Definitely. Love you Marcia. https://t.co/9uaWC5WRKd
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
One knitter gone. But not me. Question for Twitter: are they skipping me on purpose?
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Possible. Definitely possible. https://t.co/pQyIa01KA0
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
This is gonna get https://t.co/AGxJhnqDyc in the room where we're waiting.Someone for the remote. Now what channel? #pleasegodnotfoxnews
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Are you crazy? No way I want the remote. I work for these people... https://t.co/3j8X28gLbV
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Boredom is settling over the room. Traffic to vending machines trending up.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Remote person settled on Comedy Central. Not bad, kinda safe choice. But noticed one woman grimacing over off color jokes. #juryroomdrama
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Uh, no. He's in Texas. I'm in Missouri. He had a movie about jury duty, no movie here. #wekeepitsimple https://t.co/qATNQpzust
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Panel #3 being called. Just not gonna get my hopes up.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
OMG. I got called. On my way to courtroom. Yes!
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Waiting outside courtroom. Not optimistic but happy to at least be on this side of voir dire. It will be interesting.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
I will go silent once in courtroom. Will update later.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Still waiting in hallway. Appears this is a criminal, not civil, division.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Every once in awhile I need to repeat Why I Don't Follow You. https://t.co/Ta0hH5izZL https://t.co/FA2NvQ9lbN
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Ninja. Yes. Take that @CoryBooker https://t.co/dCuzbSLtsq
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
A lawyer I know just walked by me in hallway, did double take, said hello and "they don't want lawyers" 😩
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Gonna seat us in courtroom, then dismiss us for lunch. Tease.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
It's a civil case.Voir dire,questioning of jury for selection purposes,after lunch.Question:no matter what can you be fair to both sides?
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
I brought some salad and hard boiled eggs from home. #prepared https://t.co/8AxnEkMCfK
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
I recommend dark casual slacks and gray cardigan. #whatimwearing https://t.co/6cZEOvQrCv
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
A little. But no worries. I will let you know. https://t.co/ZUPihm8PE5
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Put down? No way. I'm here because it's an honor & duty to participate. https://t.co/hxT8opofSc
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
I love Perry Mason! I never missed it when I was a kid. Made me want to be a lawyer. https://t.co/X9IH6ATzx0
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Short recess from jury qualification questioning. Can't and won't talk about case. Should know today if I'm chosen.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
HOLY X@#*! I am on the jury. Now must go social media silent re:trial. Don't worry, I'll share after verdict.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 25, 2016
Good idea. If I could tweet about trial, which I can't, I would use your suggestion. #senatorinthebox. https://t.co/X5Qt9IVnHK
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 26, 2016
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