National
The five moments that defined Amy Klobuchar’s Iowa debate performance
From Iran to fracking to “electability,” how Klobuchar attempted to set herself apart from the field.
Amy Klobuchar
National
What’s this ‘we’: How involved was Amy Klobuchar in the campaign to defeat the marriage amendment?
Many DFL politicians were quick to mobilize against the amendment to ban same-sex marriage in 2012, but one prominent DFLer was slower to take up the cause.
Environment
Trump canceled a federal study about the impacts of mining near the Boundary Waters. Rep. Betty McCollum is trying to bring it back
McCollum got language asking for the study into an appropriations bill that passed the House. Sens. Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar are supporting a similar measure in the Senate.
National
Klobuchar’s presidential campaign spent one-and-a-half times more than it raised in the third quarter
The relatively high spending from Klobuchar’s campaign comes as she still needs to reach 3 percent support in three more qualifying polls before Nov. 13 in order to qualify for the next debate.
National
At Iowa LGBTQ forum, Klobuchar backs Equality Act and national conversion-therapy ban
The event was the first LGBTQ-focused candidate forum since 2007, and the first to be hosted in the Midwest.
National
At Houston debate, Klobuchar opposes Medicare-for-All plans
As in prior debates, Klobuchar mostly refrained from calling out other candidates by name.
National
What appeal does ‘Heartland Amy’ have for voters in California?
MinnPost spoke to some of Klobuchar’s Golden State supporters.
National
On judicial nominations, Klobuchar’s bipartisan votes put her out of step with the Democratic field
More than the other Senate Democrats running for president — and much of the rest of her caucus — Klobuchar has voted with Republicans to confirm many of President Donald Trump’s judicial appointments.
Politics & Policy
In second Democratic debate, Klobuchar outlines agenda — 15 seconds at a time
Frequent interruptions by the debate moderators defined this debate.
National
Who — besides Amy Klobuchar — are Minnesotans supporting in the Democratic primary?
Minnesota donors have given over $12 million to various 2020 presidential campaigns.
Environment
Enbridge’s Line 3 project is becoming an issue in the 2020 presidential race
Jay Inslee is the second Democratic presidential candidate to take a stance on Enbridge’s Line 3, a $2.6 billion project that would travel 337 miles across Minnesota.
National
Klobuchar’s presidential bid leans heavily on Minnesota donors
Klobuchar’s fundraising total puts her in the middle of the pack. But to get there, she’s been more reliant on her home state than some other candidates.
National
With fundraising results, third Democratic debate is in reach for Klobuchar
With 100,000 unique donors so far, Klobuchar needs just 30,000 more (and one poll result) to participate in the debate in December.
National
In debate debut, Klobuchar avoids head-on clashes with rivals
Without naming him, at most, it seemed like Klobuchar disagreed most with Sanders. But fate (or more likely randomized selection) did not place him on the debate stage.
Environment
What is Amy Klobuchar’s stance on copper-nickel mining?
Minnesota’s senior senator has long been a champion of the iron industry. Her position on copper-nickel mining, however, remains something of a mystery — to those on both sides of the issue.
