Amy Klobuchar Bows out as a Potential Running Mate to Joe Biden
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) is bowing out as a potential running mate pick for 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden . “After what I’ve seen in my state and what I’ve seen across the country, this is a…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) is bowing out as a potential running mate pick for 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
“After what I’ve seen in my state and what I’ve seen across the country, this is a historic moment and America must seize on this moment,” Klobuchar said on MSNBC Thursday evening. “I truly believe, as I actually told the vice president last night when I called him, that I think that this is a moment to put a woman of color on that ticket.”
She continued to stay “if you want to heal this nation,” then “this is sure a hell of a way to do it.”
The Minnesota lawmaker’s remarks come as many are observing Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of African American slaves. It also comes amid weeks of protests to demand an end to police brutality and racism.
Watch Klobuchar’s interview below:
Biden officially took ahold of the Democratic presidential nomination in early July.
The former vice president has vowed to choose a woman as his running mate.
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) has also pushed for Biden to choose a woman of color. He previously said, “I’m among those who feel that it would be great for him to select a woman of color. But that is not a must.”