The Illinois Senator tells the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in an interview that Dems have had trouble winning Missouri because they neglect the parts that aren’t traditionally Democratic.

“In the rural parts of the state, showing up makes a big difference.”

Also had very kind words for supporter Sen. McCaskill, suggested she’d have premiere access to his administration. Read Obama’s key McCaskill quotes here.

Plus: Comes after Obama spent Tuesday in St. Louis. Read transcript of his presser here.