Klobuchar’s Rise Brings New Scrutiny to Record as Prosecutor

Senator says raised $12 million since New Hampshire debate
Says racial disparity in criminal justice need addressing

Democratic presidential candidates were on the campaign trail in Nevada at the weekend with the state's caucuses less than a week away.Source: Bloomberg

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By Ryan Beene, Bill Allison, and Hailey Waller

February 16, 2020 at 3:57 PM UTC

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February 16, 2020 at 6:33 PM UTC

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Senator Amy Klobuchar pressed the need to tackle racial disparities in the criminal justice system as scrutiny over her track record as a prosecutor in Minnesota increased following a strong showing in the New Hampshire primary.

Klobuchar also said her campaign had raised more than $12 million online since the New Hampshire Democratic debate on Feb. 7, mostly from new donors, helping to scale up her 2020 presidential effort heading into Super Tuesday.