What kind of governor would Amy Klobuchar be?

By: J. Patrick Coolican

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 1,511

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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My first reaction last year when someone floated Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s name as a potential candidate for governor was laughter.

The open secret of Minnesota Democratic politicos is that her political style and personal attributes are uniquely ill-suited for the office.

She’s an infamous micromanager, known for sending late night emails berating staff over trivial issues. That might be OK when employing a few dozen Capitol Hill aides, but not when you’re managing …

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