Sen. Klobuchar's past as prosecutor looms over vice presidential prospects

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In recent months, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been floated as a presumptive top choice for the role of vice president on Joe Biden’s ticket.

ABC’s Linsey Davis speaks with Burrell, who is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards. Burrell has maintained his innocence.In recent months, Minnesota Sen.

"I have said repeatedly -- back when I was the county attorney, the cases we had involved with officer-involved shootings went to a grand jury. That was true across our state and many jurisdictions across the country,” Klobuchar said in a cable news interview Friday. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks at a campaign stop at Jethro's BBQ Steak n' Chop, Jan. 26, 2020, in Ames, Iowa.

Hennepin County confirmed to ABC News that a grand jury declined to indict the officers involved in that incident.

 

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Sounds about white

She’s out.

Unlikely to happen now, as she's been outed as somehow who could've removed the officer who murdered George Floyd from active duty, yet failed to act accordingly. Not to mention she's made a handful of appearances on Fox News. You're either part of the solution, or 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧!

Eh. I think if he were to have a woman as VO I think Warren would be the bet suit.

ELIZABETH WARREN! ELIZABETH WARREN!! ELIZABETH WARREN!!! Democrats who yearn for Amy Klobucher and Kamala Harris must understand that in politics decisions borne of reality bear stronger dividends than decisions borne of emotions!

Really.

If she looked the other way on wayward officers she should be prosecuted.

ABC knows how Klobuchar failed to protect black people in Minnesota and is still propping her up.. it’s good to be a Democrat.

Will have to bea black woman..now more than ever!

The black community will be enraged if Biden does not choose a black woman! And we know what happens when the black community becomes angry!

the correct word is 'had' been.

ANTIFA is designated as a terrorist org, anyone associated with the group like ABC news and Twitter and Fast Company and Hollywood Celebs, could be prosecuted under the RICO statute.

Lol she has no shot after this week.

No prosecutors who let killer cops Walk.

I agree! Now is the best time also to open our minds and hearts for different perspective. I found a site LoveJoyPress com/ It has every news from every stand points, it helps us weigh things before forming a conclusion. It is diverse and unaltered!

Nope. No thanks. Negative

She’s out! Her past caught up with her.

Hahhhahahahhahahahahhaah

Btw, picking someone because of their race & gender is racist and sexist. Just sayin. Pick best candidate!!!

This should be a lesson for all politicians. YOU are your record. Rather votes were cast pacifically or part of a larger agenda, you must own it. When opportunity presented action on issues of systemic racism and you fumbled, you can’t whitewash it away with rhetoric.

You mean the woman who refused to prosecute the cop you blame for the domestic terrorist acts your activism has caused? I suppose thats a good fit to help a senile old man who sharts himself during live podcasts to destroy the country and usher in the socialist wasteland

Amy Klobuchar has the political experience. I see the theory that Klobuchar can maybe help Biden get white voters in the mid west. The problem with Klobuchar she comes across as awkward on race relation issues. Her record on race relations in Minnesota hurts her credibility.

Where is Obama? Someone go call him to speak. We need strong black leaders like MLK Jr to help diffuse the situation. ExPresident Obama has the power to do this like he did during his campaigns.

I think those dreams went up in smoke, don't you?

She is my top choice because I believe she is best qualified & checks all my boxes. Up to a few weeks ago I said absolutely- she's in. Now, sadly, very doubtful. Timing is everything.

Absolutely no one wants her as VP. Klobuchar FAILED to hold Chauvin accountable, why in the world would you all tweet this. This would be a spit in the face to all, we need a VP that will hold violent police officers accountable. Hell no to Klobuchar. Heeeellllll. Noooooo.

It doesn't 'loom over her prospects' it completely rules her out of the running entirely no questions no ifs no ands no buts.

She’s a hell no JoeBiden 🤬

The question is Why Democrats in Minnesota let this happen on their watch? Democrat Governor, Mayor, Attorney General, Rep.’s and Senators! With the state monopolized by Democrats, this cop of 19 years still on the force? Why have they not fixed the divide in their own state?

No! Seen and heard enough of her!

💙Joe Biden 2020💙Let's make Police Blue Again America💙 we need laws to held them accountable

Not anymore.

Jim Clyburn

Elena can sit this and every other election out.

Until everyone learned she didn't go after the Minneapolis cop who was up on charges while she was Attorney General. Put a fork in her. She's done.

KLOBACHAR NEEDS TO HAVE DEREK CHAUVIN's CASE REOPENED AND PROSECUTE HIM LIKE HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PROSECUTED.

She’s done. Y’all can stop. You’re done amyklobuchar

Not anymore.

Not sure how many times we need to repeat this, nonetheless, conservatives Love amyklobuchar and ConservatismIsCancer JoeBiden, Sorry but the American left says HardNoOnKlobuchar

If that happens, Biden can kiss the progressive vote goodbye.

So she would be the first half-turtle VP candidate in American History?

Because she's the only one that's going to tow the line 100% for AIPAC

Amy’s Ambitions, R.I.P.

she has a vagina, maybe so progressive

Americans want bad cops brought to justice and bad police chiefs that turn a blind eye removed. The frustration with the system that shields these bad apples must be revamped. It’s time for a new generation of elected officials. Old out of touch political leaders must go! Youth!

Politricks

It’ll be a black woman.

NO! Not now!!!!!!! She didn't prosecute the police in Minneapolis. We need RepValDemings or KamalaHarris

Her support for terrorist destroying Mpls and other MN cities is glaring and inexcusable Her failing career is over.

No she hasn't stop lying

She’s not the nominee for a reason

She needs to drop out. When you’re explaining you’re losing.

I DO NOT WANT HER!!! I will not vote for this ticket. He better move along and not pick this woman! Black people will stay home if he picks her!!!

Hell No. Susan Rice. Or Barack Obama

Well Kamala Harris is with the protesters at the White House tonight, both these woman suck.

Biden/Harris2020

Sorry, if she’s his VP pick I’d be tremendously disappointed.

Not

No chance for her

Good luck with that.

Def not anymore

Lol no thanks. trump2020

Well that ship just sailed.

No

NO, SHE'S NOT THE ONE...…...….

She’s off the list👎🏻

I am sure SenAmyKlobuchar will gracefully announce that she wants to stay in the Senate.

You mean the one refused to prosecute the murderer that gave antifa an excuse to destroy leftist cities while dem officials sat on their hands? Good choice as running mate for the candidate that sharted on a live podcast (Have to say that was his most coherent statement yet)

Not anymore

She may get it. We know that Biden's not going to pick a woman of color because he feels that he has the black vote locked up tighter than R Kelly. But white women are a demo that could desert him given his history of brazen sexual harassment and child touching.

Wow, Democrats are really trying to let Trump win aren't they? This woman is about to go down for not prosecuting violent crimes by police officers against black people, and they're touting her as a VP candidate?

I love her senator Amy Klobuchar and senator Elizabeth Warren both will make great Vice President

Pass

Not a top choice, not in the running. WarrenforVP

I’ve changed my mind about Amy. Not the right choice.

Hahaha, really

Seems unlikely at this point.

Yeah, I think after she refused to prosecute this cop 12 years ago she is pretty much done.

No to klobuchar

She failed to prosecute Chauvin. Yes? No? Doesn’t matter. That’s what is circulation. She’ll be lucky to get re=elected to the senate

JoeBiden isn’t looking good already, his team will have to pass on you. it’s going to be KamalaHarris she’s bla..I mean bright.

Sorry but no....

No need to post shit like this! It’s not going to happen.

nooooooooooooooo

Y’all know that shit is in the trash where it belongs now right?

Bad timing Senator; I had no idea Minnesota was so full of racial hate and vigilante cops. Though you are a great woman, you would be the wrong choice for VP.

Most definitely qualified. TruthMatters truth

I thought skin color and genitals are the only criteria 🤔

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