Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota stated on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the Democratic Party would have been “better served by a primary” in 2024, reflecting on former President Joe Biden’s decision to suspend his re-election campaign last year and endorse then-Vice President Kamala Harris shortly before the election. While recognizing mistakes in hindsight, Klobuchar insisted on looking forward and emphasized helping the American public under a potential Trump administration.
Addressing concerns about whether Harris’ defeat signals that women cannot win presidential elections, Klobuchar argued against this notion by highlighting successful female leadership in other countries and in U.S. politics, citing female governors, mayors, and Democratic Senate candidates. She insisted, “If it was easy running as a woman, we could play the game ‘Pick your favorite woman president.’”
When asked if she would run for president again, Klobuchar sidestepped the question, focusing instead on her current role in the Senate where she is third in leadership. She expressed a commitment to vital issues like Medicaid and Social Security, as well as tackling tariffs imposed by Trump that are affecting the American economy.
Klobuchar previously ran in the 2020 presidential race but dropped out before Super Tuesday to support Biden, who later won the nomination and the presidency. If she were to run again in 2028, she might face off against former rivals like Pete Buttigieg and Cory Booker, alongside other potential candidates including governors and members of Congress from various states.
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