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dflprincess

(28,057 posts)
Wed Jul 17, 2013, 08:54 PM Jul 2013

"Klobuchar to Iowa, 2016 Speculation Follows"

http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/215906901.html

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a hot ticket on the rubber chicken circuit.

She has spoken to Democratic Party dinners in Ohio, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Indiana of late and now plans to touch down in Iowa, giving her 2016 presidential whiff.

As spotted by the Washington Post, the North Iowa Democrats announced Klobuchar as their 10th Anniversary North Iowa Wing Ding Fundraiser in Clear Lake on August 16.

"It’s worth noting that Clear Lake is just two hours south of Minneapolis, so it’s not like Klobuchar is traveling great distances," the Washington Post wrote. "But any visit to Iowa must be appropriately looked upon as a potential toe in the water when it comes to the next presidential race."

Klobuchar has brushed off 2016 speculation before saying, "I love my job" but her two decisive election victories in Minnesota and her growing national reputation have made some political prognosticators flutter.


I feel ill but, if the PTB are looking for a right leaning centrist other than Clinton, Amykins would fit the bill.

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"Klobuchar to Iowa, 2016 Speculation Follows" (Original Post) dflprincess Jul 2013 OP
I am afraid you are correct. RC Jul 2013 #1
I don't think she has much of a chance. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2013 #2
Well, the powers-that-be seem to like wishy-washy Lydia Leftcoast Jul 2013 #3
That's exactly how James Hacker became Prime Minister FiveGoodMen Jul 2013 #5
I'd guess her obnoxous staffers are writing her non-responsive responses. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2013 #6
Probably Post-2016 Cabinet Post CatholicEdHead Jul 2013 #7
She's a poor public speaker, IMO. Brickbat Jul 2013 #4
There is nothing there. Vapid. Empty. Nothing. No soul. glinda Jul 2013 #8
Not only that but she is not presidential material IMO. She is only a so so Senator. jwirr Jul 2013 #9
Agree. Most voters will say: Klob... who? question everything Jul 2013 #10
Blue Dog annm4peace Jul 2013 #11
and watching her on the floor of the Senate.....she's like a social butterfly.... a kennedy Jul 2013 #12
 

RC

(25,592 posts)
1. I am afraid you are correct.
Wed Jul 17, 2013, 09:03 PM
Jul 2013

Another (D) that should be something else. She looked so good going in, too.
How are we to know when voting for them the first time? Seems to be an on going problem.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,273 posts)
2. I don't think she has much of a chance.
Wed Jul 17, 2013, 09:12 PM
Jul 2013

Even aside from her wishy-washy ideology, she doesn't make a very presidential impression. She gives pretty good TV interviews and comes across as likeable in a church potluck sort of way but she doesn't seem at all decisive (and in fact is not), and her record as a legislator is unimpressive. And her staff is obnoxious. If she wants to take a serious shot at 2016 she will at least have to fire her staff and hire people who aren't assholes.

Lydia Leftcoast

(48,217 posts)
3. Well, the powers-that-be seem to like wishy-washy
Wed Jul 17, 2013, 09:25 PM
Jul 2013

and her ability to write for pages and pages without saying anything is unsurpassed.

FiveGoodMen

(20,018 posts)
5. That's exactly how James Hacker became Prime Minister
Wed Jul 17, 2013, 09:30 PM
Jul 2013

(a reference to the BBC comedy 'Yes, Prime Minister')

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,273 posts)
6. I'd guess her obnoxous staffers are writing her non-responsive responses.
Wed Jul 17, 2013, 09:33 PM
Jul 2013

Which doesn't get her off the hook, of course. But she's a former prosecutor; she knows how to write in a way that actually says something - but because she wants to please everybody, she writes, or approves the writing of, missives that are exquisitely careful not to offend. Except that I am offended by her inoffensiveness.

CatholicEdHead

(9,740 posts)
7. Probably Post-2016 Cabinet Post
Thu Jul 18, 2013, 12:21 PM
Jul 2013

I think this is a requirement for a cabinet post post-2016 if there is another Democratic President (I hope there). Tease and maybe run and drop out early but that puts you high on the list for getting into the cabinet.

question everything

(47,264 posts)
10. Agree. Most voters will say: Klob... who?
Sun Jul 21, 2013, 08:52 PM
Jul 2013

Chris Matthews likes here, and other talk show hosts. She is the nice Midwestern, does not raise her voice, does not say anything revolutionary, has a track record of - I think - farm bill and medical devices tax.

Bachmann was a lot more audacious and generated interest and money from outside the state. I don't see her raising a fraction of that interest.

annm4peace

(6,119 posts)
11. Blue Dog
Tue Jul 23, 2013, 10:33 PM
Jul 2013

I know many progressives in MN won't vote for her, even if a Republican would win.
It is that bad.

a kennedy

(29,462 posts)
12. and watching her on the floor of the Senate.....she's like a social butterfly....
Fri Jul 26, 2013, 07:54 AM
Jul 2013

ugh, not that that's any indication of her presidential manners, but she's funny to watch on TV when on the senate floor.

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