Amy Jean Klobuchar is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Minnesota. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Minnesota's affiliate of the Democratic Party, she previously served as the Hennepin County attorney. In February 2019, she announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2020 election.
With 17 contests at stake over the next week, the night took on a frenetic pace. Sanders faced the most scrutiny yet, Warren continued to bite into her rivals and Buttigieg and Klobuchar faded. NYTimes.com - Published
The Minnesota senator is running for president on her bipartisan record. But some Democrats and civil rights groups say she went too far in supporting judges chosen by the current administration. NYTimes.com - Published
With 100 percent of Nevada precincts reporting, Bernie Sanders emerged with 24 delegates total. Former Vice President Joe Biden came in a distant second place, securing nine delegates. Pete Buttigieg..
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Sen. Bernie Sanders dominated in Saturday's Nevada caucus. Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Amy Klobuchar failed to earn significant support from Hispanic and black voters. Sanders' landslide win..
Bernie Sanders secured a decisive victory on Saturday in the Nevada caucuses with broad-based support that suggests his surging campaign is attracting support from outside its long-standing base. David..
Michael Bloomberg will make a high-risk debut on the Democratic debate stage in Nevada on Wednesday, joining five presidential rivals who have been eagerly awaiting their chance to confront the..
Elizabeth Warren was once the front runner of the Democratic primary. Her political stature has fallen after a disastrous showings in Iowa and New Hampshire. Warren went on the press bus in Nevada and..
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg unveiled new ads aimed at boosting his standing with black Americans as his primary rivals attacked his record on race and his free-wheeling political..
More than 1,100 former U.S. Justice Department officials on Sunday called for Attorney General William Barr to resign over his handling of the trial of a longtime adviser of President Donald Trump...
Democratic presidential contenders Pete Buttigieg, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Bernie Sanders made their case to Hispanic voters in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday on how they would support the Hispanic..
The New Hampshire Primary is over. Here are the big take-aways. Amy Klobuchar finished a surprising third place in New Hampshire. She raised $2.5 million in the hours after the New Hampshire primary...
Bernie Sanders narrowly won New Hampshire’s Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, solidifying his front-runner status in the White House race and dealing a setback to moderate rival Joe Biden,..
From Bernie Sanders' "multi-generational, multi-racial political movement" to Amy Klobuchar's "movement of fired up democrats" to Joe Biden's support "from black and brown voters", Democratic..
Sen. Bernie Sanders is projected to win New Hampshire’s Democratic presidential primary. According to Reuters, Sanders is set to beat Mayor Pete Buttigieg by a slim margin. NBC News described..
Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar told her supporters in New Hampshire on Tuesday that her strong third place finish in New Hampshire proved her resilience in the race.
Senator Elizabeth Warren addressed her supporters early in the evening Tuesday after polls closed in the New Hampshire primary, when it became clear she wouldn't finish in the top tier.
Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg look to seize on their momentum as New Hampshire Democrats go to the polls on Tuesday in a heavily contested primary that could further unsettle the party’s..
A day before the New Hampshire primary, Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren told voters in Rochester, New Hampshire that 'this is our moment to dream big, fight hard and win."
Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Monday campaigned in Rindge, New Hampshire a day before the primary there kicks off, and told voters that 'tomorrow could begin..
Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary may do little to dispel the collective unease or help bridge the deep ideological split between the party’s liberal and moderate wings. This report produced by Jonah..
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar's presidential campaign raised $5.5 million in January, leaving her with $2.9 million at the end of the month, according to disclosures her campaign filed on Thursday. Reuters - Published
Ms. Klobuchar was helped by newspaper endorsements and a relative lack of scrutiny from other candidates — until Wednesday night’s debate. NYTimes.com - Published
Minnesota's primary might turn out a more progressive wing of the DFL party that's drawn to Bernie Sanders rather than to moderate Klobuchar.
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The feud between Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg erupted onstage in Las Vegas over her failure to remember the name of Mexico’s leader. Elizabeth Warren came to Ms. Klobuchar’s defense. NYTimes.com - Published
LULAC, The League of United Latin American Citizens, held a Presidential Town Hall in Las Vegas Thursday night. Tom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar were there. Senator Bernie Sanders.. USATODAY.com - Published
Trump doesn't put much stock in empathy. But the country needs it desperately, and Klobuchar's speech about it made this cynical journalist tear up.
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Despite a strong finish in New Hampshire, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar's path to the nomination remains difficult because she lags in resources and name ID.
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Democratic presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar raised $2.5 million in the hours after her third-place finish in the New Hampshire primary, her campaign said on Wednesday, a boost as she tries to beef up.. Reuters - Published
New Hampshire was the first clean test for the Democratic candidates. Here’s an analysis of the results, and what they mean for the race. NYTimes.com - Published
Here's the latest for Wednesday February 12th: Sanders wins NH, Buttigieg a close second; Klobuchar surprises in third place; Prosecutors quit after Justice Dept. recommends lesser sentence for Roger.. USATODAY.com - Published
After a disappointing fifth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses, the Minnesota senator made a series of bets in the Granite State. NYTimes.com - Published
Sanders topped Buttigieg by about a point when the Associated Press declared him the winner just before midnight. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar came in a surprising third.
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Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire, finishing just ahead of Pete Buttigieg. Amy Klobuchar, who came in third, showed surprisingly strong momentum.
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Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders share a moment in the sun. How will it shape the battle in Nevada and South Carolina?
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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar appear to be locked in a close race for the lead in the New Hampshire Democratic primary,.. Reuters - Published
A black teenager’s murder conviction, handled by Ms. Klobuchar’s office, was “one of the most flawed investigations and prosecutions that I think I have ever seen,” said Sunny Hostin, a co-host.. NYTimes.com - Published
A day before New Hampshire votes in its Democratic presidential primary, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg sought on Monday to build on their strength as front-runners in an up-for-grabs race as an.. Reuters - Published
It was difficult for me to move my support from Joe Biden. But Amy Klobuchar is simply a better candidate for the 2020 race against Donald Trump.
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Elizabeth Warren would have liked more speaking time at the debate. Amy Klobuchar said she had a home-field advantage at an ice arena. Both spent the day after making the case that they’re the ones.. NYTimes.com - Published
Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar and other presidential candidates said at Friday’s debate that if elected, they would put forward only nominees who supported Roe v. Wade. NYTimes.com - Published
Joseph R. Biden Jr. warned that nominating Bernie Sanders would invite the label of socialism. Amy Klobuchar accused Pete Buttigieg of presenting himself as a “cool newcomer.” NYTimes.com - Published
At the Palm Springs satellite caucus, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar won the night. Plus: Seas keep rising across California coastlines. And an In-N-Out Burger can't come back to a community that didn't.. USATODAY.com - Published
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar thanks Iowa supporters for punching above their weight even as results from the caucus were delayed. The Iowa Democratic Party says the delay is the.. USATODAY.com - Published
While the final results of the Iowa caucuses were unclear, there was no shortage of drama inside the Johnston Middle School gymnasium. NYTimes.com - Published
Amy Klobuchar stared intently as the first two House managers spoke and Jane Sanders, Bernie Sanders’s wife, watched the proceedings and her husband from the gallery. NYTimes.com - Published
All three — Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Amy Klobuchar — are expected to return to Iowa in the evening as results roll in. NYTimes.com - Published
Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar plays up her Midwestern roots during a campaign stop in Cedar Rapids on the eve of the Iowa caucuses (Feb. 2)
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Senator Amy Klobuchar cast herself as the underdog in the Democratic primary race, imploring supporters to “have her back” in one of her last appearances in Iowa before Monday’s caucuses. NYTimes.com - Published
The senators will return to Washington on Monday, taking them off the campaign trail in Iowa in the final hours before the caucuses. NYTimes.com - Published
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota spoke of being a uniquely qualified Midwestern unifier, 90 minutes from the Iowa-Minnesota border. NYTimes.com - Published
Joe Biden has a hold on the Democratic establishment. Much of the far left supports Bernie Sanders. Mayors are backing Pete Buttigieg and Mike Bloomberg. And then there are the celebrities. NYTimes.com - Published
Amy Klobuchar has often spoken about her prosecution of the teenager in an 11-year-old girl’s murder. This week, an Associated Press report pointed to flaws in the case. NYTimes.com - Published
"Klobuchar's performance could be a real game changer in the final delegate allocation out of Iowa," said pollster Patrick Murray.
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Amy Klobuchar’s campaign signaled no interest in such a plan, under which each candidate would encourage supporters to back the other in certain precincts. NYTimes.com - Published
An investigation into the 17-year-old case uncovered new evidence and myriad inconsistencies, raising questions about whether Myon Burrell was railroaded by police.
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Myon Burrell has served more than 17 years for the shooting of an 11-year-old girl _ a case originally prosecuted by presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar. But an Associated Press investigation.. USATODAY.com - Published
The weekend is over. The senators on the campaign trail are turning into pumpkins, as Amy Klobuchar put it. And we’re signing off for the night. NYTimes.com - Published
During one of several campaign stops in Iowa before leaving for the impeachment trial, Amy Klobuchar focused on health care and drug prices. NYTimes.com - Published
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