WASHINGTON — Amy Klobuchar’s savvy sense of humor has done more than win legislative victories during her two years in the Senate. It also has put some gloss on what has been an odd predicament both for her and the state of Minnesota.
Klobuchar, a Democrat, has now served more than 100 days as the state’s only senator, courtesy of the protracted recount fight between former Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken. She reacts to the situation with a blend of wit and lament, joking about putting a loft in her office for additional interns to handle a workload that increased so much she had to install extra phone lines.
Klobuchar’s fellow senators say her brand of wit is an asset.
"I can tell you, she’s got a pretty sharp whip,” said Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., who calls Klobuchar a friend and has worked with her on energy issues.
Klobuchar attributes her calm approach to seeing her family every day.
Klobuchar has been careful to stay out of the contentious fight between Franken and Coleman. A panel in Minnesota recently declared Franken the leading vote-getter, but Coleman has vowed to fight on with an appeal.
by the associated press
Klobuchar, a Democrat, has now served more than 100 days as the state’s only senator, courtesy of the protracted recount fight between former Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken. She reacts to the situation with a blend of wit and lament, joking about putting a loft in her office for additional interns to handle a workload that increased so much she had to install extra phone lines.
Klobuchar’s fellow senators say her brand of wit is an asset.
"I can tell you, she’s got a pretty sharp whip,” said Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., who calls Klobuchar a friend and has worked with her on energy issues.
Klobuchar attributes her calm approach to seeing her family every day.
Klobuchar has been careful to stay out of the contentious fight between Franken and Coleman. A panel in Minnesota recently declared Franken the leading vote-getter, but Coleman has vowed to fight on with an appeal.
by the associated press
