Patricia Lopez, Columnist

Klobuchar Could Cost Minnesota Republicans Their Shot

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The abrupt end to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’ bid for a third term should have set off a feeding frenzy among ambitious Democrats.

It didn’t. Instead, they are waiting on the decision of one woman: Senator Amy Klobuchar, former presidential candidate, third-ranking member of the Democratic Senate caucus and a uniquely powerful political figure in her home state.