Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Democrats thrilled by prospect of Klobuchar running to replace Walz
The Hill ^ | 01/05/26 | Caroline Vakil

Posted on 01/06/2026 8:26:11 PM PST by MinorityRepublican

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) stunning decision to drop his reelection bid is raising speculation that Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) may run for the seat, thrilling members of her party at a time when they find themselves ensnared in a growing political scandal over widespread fraud.

The New York Times reported that Walz and Klobuchar met on Sunday, a day before Walz officially announced his move to forgo a run for a third term. A source close to Klobuchar told NewsNation she was “considering it” but hadn’t made a final decision yet.

A potential Klobuchar gubernatorial bid is seen as a boon for Democrats, who have struggled to counter Republican attacks over the fraud scandal as they look to win races for governor and Senate this year.

“I think it’s kind of a no-brainer for the Democrats for her to step in this space, and I think it all but assures them victory coming up,” said Sean Oyaas, who served as a top political aide on the Walz-Flanagan campaign from 2018-22.

Walz announced Monday he would forgo his reelection bid for a third term as the widespread fraud scandal roiled his campaign. Prosecutors allege that as much as $9 billion has been stolen as part of a sweeping fraud scheme involving state-administered social welfare programs, such as food assistance for children in need.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: klobuchar; mn; walz
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-23 next last

1 posted on 01/06/2026 8:26:11 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

I still think, Keith Ellison needs to be investigated, even if he we cries “islamo*f*obia”.


2 posted on 01/06/2026 8:29:59 PM PST by Milagros
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

Mike Lindell vs Klobuchar.

That should be interesting.


3 posted on 01/06/2026 8:30:29 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (I have nro answers. Only questions.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

I’ve always despised her. Shows I have good taste.


4 posted on 01/06/2026 8:32:52 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Milagros
"thrilling members of her party"

The "Tingler" is back!

/>

5 posted on 01/06/2026 8:37:15 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: frank ballenger

Klobuchar is a truly vile human being.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/klobuchar-ate-her-salad-comb-report-says-n974746

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is facing additional allegations of abusing her staff after a report Friday said the presidential candidate berated an aide for forgetting to bring utensils — forcing the lawmaker to eat a salad with a comb.

The episode happened in 2008 while the lawmaker was traveling with aides to South Carolina and a staffer bought a salad for Klobuchar while carrying bags through the airport, The New York Times reported.

However, the aide forgot utensils and the flight had none on board, prompting Klobuchar to berate the aide and pull a comb from her bag to eat the salad, the paper reported citing four people familiar with the episode. Klobuchar then directed the aide to clean the comb after she had finished.


6 posted on 01/06/2026 8:38:41 PM PST by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

Does she still comb her hair with a spoon?


7 posted on 01/06/2026 8:40:41 PM PST by bray (It's not racist to be racist against races the DNC hates.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

My favorite Klobuchar Sweeney video... Hope this gets resurrected for a few laughs. 😀

https://youtu.be/9rk0trAPrvY?si=5vp25oqTCMfQIHru


8 posted on 01/06/2026 8:45:46 PM PST by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

What about Lt. Gov. Flanagan. She’s already got her hijab. It’s about time the governor be a true dhimmi


9 posted on 01/06/2026 8:46:14 PM PST by j.havenfarm (25 years on Free Republic, 12/10/25! More than 12,750 replies and still not shutting up!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: DoodleBob

Thanks for that item. So many of those horrible women around.
Husbands get burning hot mashed potatoes dumped on their heads. Stuff like that.

Martha Stewart used to throw silverware and utensils at aides who messed up. David Letterman said when she gets to the penitentiary the skill would become an asset during a prison riot.


10 posted on 01/06/2026 8:46:40 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Governor Dinwiddie

Matthews wasn’t always a liberal...


11 posted on 01/06/2026 8:46:55 PM PST by Milagros
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: bray

Ha. When she isn’t using it to put something up her nose.


12 posted on 01/06/2026 8:47:53 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

They were “thrilled” by Kamala replacing Brandon too. It’s taken our crew less than a day to find multiple tendrils tying her to the Somali fraud never mind what else.


13 posted on 01/06/2026 8:55:40 PM PST by No.6
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican
She's the senior Senator from MN, in her 4th term.

All this time in office, and she was not even remotely aware of all the fraud being perpetrated in her home state?

Did she and Tim never talk?

14 posted on 01/06/2026 8:58:58 PM PST by ZOOKER
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Milagros
Matthews was a Capitol cop (like Jan 6 cop). He also hiked all the way
across Africa, coast to coast, when he was in the peace core.

Somewhere along the line he went screwy.

15 posted on 01/06/2026 9:00:38 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: DoodleBob
Could you imagine waking up in bed next to her? Your first
thought would be, "Dear Jesus, I will never drink again."

16 posted on 01/06/2026 9:03:08 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: All

Tim Walz cited “the need” to focus on a state government
fraud scandal as a reason for his decision to step down.

News reports noted his announcement came amid
scrutiny over his administration’s handling of the fraud.

Kamala Harris expressed her support for Walz’s decision to not seek a third term as Gov,
stating that it “reflects that same selfless commitment to the people he serves”.

She wished him and his family the best in their “next chapter”.

In a statement released on social media following Walz’s announcement
on January 5, 2026, Harris commended his long history of public service:

Kamala Harris’s statement highlighted Walz’s dedication to “public service” and to Minnesotans.


17 posted on 01/06/2026 11:26:11 PM PST by Liz (Jonathan Swift: Government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

That means she’s worse than walz.


18 posted on 01/06/2026 11:29:24 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

Smiling Amy is a RETARD!


19 posted on 01/07/2026 3:29:13 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

I read a substack called Coffee and Covid. The Author, Jeff Childers thinks Amy Klobuchar’s Sunday visit with Walz was only to tell him not run again. And why would she trade a do nothing safe seat in the Senate and jump in to clean up Walz’s mess?


20 posted on 01/07/2026 5:15:00 AM PST by EVO X ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-23 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson