Editorial: Amy Klobuchar can win (Manchester Union Leader)

[brooklynite]

If you are a New Hampshire voter who thinks Donald Trump is doing a good job, you can probably sleep in on primary day, Feb. 11. Try as they might, his Republican challengers have not made a dent in the President’s popularity within the party here.

If you are an independent or Democrat, however, yours may be one of the most consequential votes ever cast in a New Hampshire Primary. If there is to be any realistic challenge to Trump in November, the Democratic nominee needs to have a proven and substantial record of accomplishment across party lines, an ability to unite rather than divide, and the strength and stamina to go toe-to-toe with the Tweeter-in-Chief.

That would be U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. She is sharp and witty, with a commanding understanding of both history and the inner workings of Capitol Hill.

Trump doesn’t want to face her. He is hoping for Bernie, Biden, Buttigieg or Warren. Each has weaknesses, whether of age, inexperience or a far-left agenda that thrills some liberals but is ripe for exploitation in a mainstream general election.

https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-amy-klobuchar-can-win/article_8df3186b-b37f-582a-a676-1307e63dc98c.html

[elleng]

1. 'She is sharp and witty, with a commanding understanding

of both history and the inner workings of Capitol Hill.

Trump doesn’t want to face her.'

[The Valley Below]

2. Biden/Klobuchar 2020

[Dietz]

4. Why should Klobuchar be the running mate?

I don't quite understand why Klobuchar should be the running mate with all the qualities she has. I see that she is currently trailing in the polls, but she still has a chance - Iowa is wide open with many undecided voters. If she is the one who has the best chance to beat Trump - given her success in Trump counties - support should go to her right now.

[squirecam]

5. I am voting for Amy in Nevada

But my head says the strongest ticket is Joe/Amy.

That also leaves Amy as President in 2024 and 2028.

[judeling]

3. Well that was stark.

Between the Register and the Union. Warren for Direction, Klobuchar to Win.

It is really just what the NYT did too.

And it is the choice the entire primary has been about.

I find it interesting that it is these two women who are seen as the essence of those views and wings.

I also vastly find it reassuring as I also think it shows an underlying unity in the party. I find it hard to imagine any one who thinks those two women couldn't work together and do great things.