Klobuchar looks to keep surge going in Nevada

[DesertRat]

When Las Vegas residents Ken and Jayne Hamm watched Amy Klobuchar tout her surprising third place finish in New Hampshire last week, the Minnesota senator wasn't someone they had seriously considered supporting.

But less than a week later, the couple sat patiently as they waited to see Klobuchar in person at a rally in Las Vegas' Sun City neighborhood.

"She wasn't on the radar," said Ken. "But when she came up in the top tier in New Hampshire, we began to look at more at her and wanted to listen to her."
Jayne, who previously volunteered for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, agreed: "We weren't really considering her. We were firmly with Elizabeth Warren. (New Hampshire) changed our mind."

Voters, in a way to burnish their own independence, often argue that earlier contests do little to influence their vote. But those considering Klobuchar here in Nevada -- like the Hamms -- are proud of the fact they are now considering her and have fully embraced the fact that her third place finish nearly 3,000 miles away has shifted their views.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/16/politics/amy-klobuchar-nevada/index.html

[squirecam]

1. Great

Go Amy.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. She's impressive

or at least I was impressed at her NH primary night speech. Pitched in a friendly, enthusiastic, realistic tone to people just living their lives and not totally in the political fray every day. If she can motivate them about issues that affect them, we Democrats want her on our side! The whole scene indicated you can trust her, the people she surrounds herself with, the ideas they have, the methods of campaigning. Total quality operation. Disciplined without being preachy, respective of time, coherent adherence to common sense. No downside.

Take it to 'em, Amy!

[DesertRat]

3. Very well said. Thanks

[BusyBeingBest]

4. Amy comes across as nice, but is better at attacking opponents than Warren.

Warren is a decent politician in a liberal state, but she struggles a little when outside a progressive bubble, IMO. That said, I like Warren too.

[Fresh_Start]

5. watched her on Maher on HBO

she said that the republicans that she ran against...all retired from politics. I guess she might pull out some long knives at some point.

[obamanut2012]

6. She was torpedoed early one with the "cray, mean woman boss" stuff

Just like they went after Kamala "Not Black Enough/Mean Black Woman" Harris and Elizabeth "DNA Test" Warren. All three have been my top candidates, and not only because they are women.

[judeling]

7. She is haveing the moment of consideration she worked so hard to get.

$12 Million since the NH debate Staff headed to all Super Tuesday states.

I have always thought she would do well. I now think she has a tremendous shot at the entire ball of wax. Nevada is a key but if she over performs just one more time the entire "moderate" wing will collapse towards her very fast.

[DesertRat]

8. More from story

I hope she has a good debate and a good showing this week in Nevada.

Underneath all of these voters leaning towards Klobuchar is an acknowledgment that the electorate is still very unsettled, with one good debate or even a third place showing in a state being enough to knock people off another candidate. Some Klobuchar supporters said they had been Warren, Buttigieg, or former Vice President Biden supporters before beginning toward the Minnesota senator.

And even those voters who say they like Klobuchar also said they are willing to go elsewhere if she sputters here in Nevada.
That is what Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the top Democrat here in Nevada, acknowledged when he spoke to reporters after voting uncommitted on Saturday.

"Take Amy Klobuchar as an example," Reid said. "People kept saying why is she in the race? Well she had two great debates and is coming in second in different polls and so we should not just be forcing people out. We should let it run the course and see how they feel about it."