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Showing Original Post only (View all)Can somebody explain the rationale for Amy Klobuchar? [View all]
People seem to be quite excited about her run, but I don't associate her with any particular policy or outlook or messaging or anything that I recognize as a compelling rationale to get excited about her. Obviously that's my own ignorance - but can someone pinpoint their rationale for supporting her? Thanks in advance.
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There are plenty of more moderate Democrats and they prefer her approach to policy.
W_HAMILTON
Feb 2019
#1
In total agreement. College is overpriced and overvalued. Trade schools for most of us.
erronis
Feb 2019
#103
That doesn't sound like what she is saying, which is that free healthcare for all, is not an
OnDoutside
Feb 2019
#29
It's quite similar to what Obama has said about the history of the US has been
OnDoutside
Feb 2019
#84
IMHO the majority of people in the US are ready for a government that actually helps them
ProfessorPlum
Feb 2019
#86
It would be great but I fear some of the Democrats haven't thought this one out. For example, I
OnDoutside
Feb 2019
#87
that's good - it sounds like there might be a policy consideration in there
ProfessorPlum
Feb 2019
#15
Gabbard couldn't win a national election in this or any other universe.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2019
#25
It is, but some don't have the privilege to live with her views regarding gay Americans
themaguffin
Feb 2019
#124
Tulsi has about as much of a chance of winning the nomination as I do.
bearsfootball516
Feb 2019
#36
It got us a feminist healthcare pioneer who won our primary then got 3 million more votes
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#118
I'm afraid a 98 would leave you grossly over-qualified. Much like "Not Sure"
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#121
I'm guessing at this point, you'll simply avoid doing any research on your own in regards to her.
LanternWaste
Feb 2019
#55
In last night's town hall on CNN, she called climate change a "Day One Priority"
DesertRat
Feb 2019
#45
She's far from my first choice but that characterization is grossly unfair
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#34
For me, if I were to support her, it would be in large part because I'm...
TreasonousBastard
Feb 2019
#30
Because it'll be fun to try and watch the "BUT NOT THAT WOMAN" types try to derail her
RhodeIslandOne
Feb 2019
#66
When I read that she threw a binder at a staff member (which she didn't deny), and
50 Shades Of Blue
Feb 2019
#102