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Ocelot II

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4. Obviously a performative gesture on the part of whoever the hell that was,

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 07:11 PM

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wanting to make a "statement" knowing they had no chance of getting the endorsement. This kind of thing happens pretty regularly at these gatherings. Reminds me a bit of what's going on in Maine - Do they want a candidate who can beat Collins, or not? Do we in MN want a candidate who can beat Qualls, or not? Democrats have an annoying tendency to let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

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Sources: Sen. Amy Klobuchar threatened to leave DFL convention during challenge from left [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Monday OP

Damn. I really like Klobuchar. She listens and is not so rigid she can't incorporate the views hlthe2b Monday #1

why can she not tolerate other candidates? she would been chosen one anyway msongs Monday #2

It was a Very Klobuchar moment. WhiskeyGrinder Monday #3

Meaning? hlthe2b Monday #5

That she does not love to be spontaneous or meet an unscripted moment. WhiskeyGrinder Monday #6

Obviously a performative gesture on the part of whoever the hell that was, Ocelot II Monday #4

It's also a good way for the presumptive candidate to get a read on how many and from where their less-vocal supporters WhiskeyGrinder Monday #7

If whoever backed this wanted to put on a good performance and actually make a point dflprincess Monday #9

A Primary should not be a coronation! Sweet Rosie Red Monday #8