Thanks for the write up and yes Klobuchar is probably done after Super Tuesday. Another failed Minnesotan making a run for President.
Klobuchar rally in St. Louis Park (suburb of Minneapolis) cancelled over protest by Black Lives Matter. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/01/amy-klobuchar-rally-canceled-protests-118571 Klobuchar rally in Minnesota canceled amid protests The protesters were challenging her for her history as a prosecutor. Sen. Amy Klobuchar canceled a rally in her home state Sunday night as several dozen protesters chanted “Black Lives Matter,” “Klobuchar has got to go” and “Free Myon” — referencing the case of a black teenager convicted of murder after a flawed police investigation. According to videos that emerged on social media, the senator’s rally was set in St. Louis Park, Minn., at a local high school. WCCO-CBS Minnesota reported that the protesters made their way into the rally and on stage, where they continued chanting. After a 40-minute delay, the rally was canceled. A campaign spokesperson told the press: “The campaign offered a meeting with the Senator if they (protesters) would leave the stage after being on stage for more than an hour. After the group initially agreed, they backed out of the agreement and we are canceling the event.” Klobuchar was shifting gears to focus on Super Tuesday after a distant sixth-place finish in the South Carolina primary and fifth-place finish in the Nevada caucuses. Though she had a strong showing in New Hampshire, she has struggled since and faced questions about her campaign’s viability. The pressure grew on Sunday night when Pete Buttigieg suspended his bid for the Democratic nomination. Minnesota is one of 14 states voting Tuesday, along with American Samoa. The senator has particularly had to answer for the conviction of Myon Burrell, who was convicted of a 2002 death of a black girl killed by a stray bullet while doing homework. Burrell was sentenced to life in prison. At the time, Klobuchar served as Hennepin County’s top attorney. But an Associated Press investigation later revealed no gun, fingerprints or DNA were recovered, and there were questionable police tactics used in the case. Over the last month, Klobuchar has said that all new information should be reviewed and immediately brought forward. “Of course what we know now was not the same as what we knew then. And I have always been an advocate for criminal justice reform. That was a tough job,” she said on ABC in February.
It's time for her to bow out. There's no path forward. Do it today so your supporters have a day to figure out who they want to go with.
This doesn’t surprise me. While I sympathize with their general message of fighting institutional racism and raising awareness, one of the central criticisms of BLM is their lack of leadership and a coherent strategy to achieve their goals. Their tactics are confrontational and often times they won’t engage in dialogue or reason with anyone. Just a very unfortunate situation all around. Unfortunate that Myron Burrell is possibly innocent and in prison. Unfortunate that they passed up an opportunity to meet with a US Senator and advance their agenda. Unfortunate that nobody talks about the second trial that also convicted him (Klobuchar had no involvement).
Well, that's very interesting to see. She impressed me when I saw her speak. There was no path forward for her though and I'm interested to see how the Klobuchar/Buttigieg concessions shape Super Tuesday.
Biden making deals left and right..... This saddens me, but she’s in a similar boat as Pete in terms of broad support and appeal. She’s cabinet material, and some time in the national spotlight will improve her support with minority communities. Would be a great choice for VP or AG. I was proud to support her. Was proud to canvas and knock on doors for her. I don’t do that for every candidate.
She just started from a position of too little name recognition in the general public, and then not enough media exposure. She ultimately probably needed more of a varsity media team but had a JV team. Just my guess. Butti got a lot more adoring media coverage (even though that wasn't enough either).
The fact these guys are all doing this BEFORE Super Tuesday is a big signal to Sanders that the Party is gonna throw its full weight behind Biden
Man oh man, get ready. Russia gonna come at those Bernie Bros with a ton of just-add-saliva DNC hate fodder.
This is the last stand for the establishment democratic party. The fencing response before it finally dies.
