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I'm announcing that my primary favorite is Amy Klobuchar. (Original Post) MoonRiver Jan 2019 OP
I like her too. She's in my top 5 atm. n/t FSogol Jan 2019 #1
she does well against repubs in senate hearings nt msongs Jan 2019 #2
I like her also nmgaucho Jan 2019 #3
I love her, too wryter2000 Jan 2019 #4
+1 Well said. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #16
Amy Klobacher and Julian Castro are at the top of my list. madaboutharry Jan 2019 #5
Yes, and Julian would be a fantastic VP! MoonRiver Jan 2019 #7
She is a keeper. Wellstone ruled Jan 2019 #6
Her line of questioning was so good....at times Barr seemed flustered. State the Obvious Jan 2019 #21
Understand Al's DC staff Wellstone ruled Jan 2019 #23
it's amazing we have so many women running AlexSFCA Jan 2019 #8
Klobuchar invariably impresses me Golden Raisin Jan 2019 #9
Well put! Thanks, you describe my feelings exactly! MoonRiver Jan 2019 #11
Probably the smartest of a pretty smart bunch of candidates redstateblues Jan 2019 #10
She's also my favorite Freddie Jan 2019 #12
I think she's going to grow in popularity over time. MineralMan Jan 2019 #13
That's awesome from someone in her home state! MoonRiver Jan 2019 #14
Likability is a more important characteristic for MineralMan Jan 2019 #15
Yes. And Idiot will have a hard time insulting such an outstanding woman. MoonRiver Jan 2019 #17
Oh, she can turn an insult around very smoothly. MineralMan Jan 2019 #19
I'm sure about that. And, she'll have a sweet smile while brilliantly returning insults. MoonRiver Jan 2019 #22
She needs to be on the ticket exboyfil Jan 2019 #20
She's my number 1. cilla4progress Jan 2019 #18

wryter2000

(46,076 posts)
4. I love her, too
Fri Jan 18, 2019, 01:21 PM
Jan 2019

I don't have a favorite yet. We have so many good people. I only hope we can remain positive during the primaries. All Dems are out for the good of the people.

State the Obvious

(842 posts)
21. Her line of questioning was so good....at times Barr seemed flustered.
Fri Jan 18, 2019, 01:53 PM
Jan 2019

Does she have Al Franken's former research team behind her? (Remember Franken questioning Sessions?). She was so on point!

I agree also. Dems "have so much talent" .....important to take our time in deciding.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
23. Understand Al's DC staff
Fri Jan 18, 2019, 02:03 PM
Jan 2019

moved over to Tina Smith. And knowing Al,sharing of info and process's would be him.

AlexSFCA

(6,139 posts)
8. it's amazing we have so many women running
Fri Jan 18, 2019, 01:23 PM
Jan 2019

kamala, amy, warren, kristen, etc. (not tulsi).
This alone should energize voters and motivate new voters to register.

Golden Raisin

(4,612 posts)
9. Klobuchar invariably impresses me
Fri Jan 18, 2019, 01:29 PM
Jan 2019

every time I see her on TV, either in "guest pundit" mode, or doing her job questioning people in Congressional Committee hearings. She is intelligent, articulate, calm but firm (has a backbone) and for lack of a better word, "likeable". I find myself agreeing with both the content of what she has to say and her delivery.

MineralMan

(146,324 posts)
13. I think she's going to grow in popularity over time.
Fri Jan 18, 2019, 01:36 PM
Jan 2019

Here in Minnesota, she has built a powerful bi-partisan base of support. It's almost impossible not to like Amy Klobuchar, and that's going to work in her favor as she launches her campaign.

People haven't met her yet. They will. They're gonna like Amy. Everyone does.

MineralMan

(146,324 posts)
15. Likability is a more important characteristic for
Fri Jan 18, 2019, 01:41 PM
Jan 2019

a Presidential candidate that many people realize. It's going to give her campaign a real boost, I'm sure.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
17. Yes. And Idiot will have a hard time insulting such an outstanding woman.
Fri Jan 18, 2019, 01:42 PM
Jan 2019

Not that he won't try, of course.

exboyfil

(17,865 posts)
20. She needs to be on the ticket
Fri Jan 18, 2019, 01:52 PM
Jan 2019

I am supporting her in the Iowa caucus. While she is not from one of the three lost firewall states, she should appeal to WI, MI, and PA. Also I think she helps put Iowa into play. In spite of the reelection of our governor, the House races went very well (only the racist King winning in western Iowa).

2020 is still a long way away though.

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