Politics & Government
Klobuchar Endorses Atkins at B-52 Campaign Kick-Off
Klobuchar addressed the crowd and lauded Sen. Metzen and Rep. Atkins for their bipartisanship.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) made a surprise appearance at Thursday night to support the campaign of Minnesota Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL-District 52B).
Minnesota Sen. Jim Metzen (DFL-District 52) also showed up to lend his support for the Atkins campaign.
Klobuchar stopped by the Inver Grove Heights locale to catch up with her political colleagues, talk a bit about her time as a Hennepin County prosecutor and laud both Atkins and Metzen for their bipartisanship.
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"I know a lot of Americans are tired of all the fighting in Washington and know Minnesotans are tired of it too. That's why these two (Atkins & Metzen) are in office—to make sure we put an end to partisan politics," Klobuchar told the crowd.
Following Klobuchar's speech, Atkins took a moment to thank his supporters, campaign contributors and Sens. Klobuchar and Metzen.
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Atkins is pitted against Inver Grove Heights native in November's race for the House seat. Metzen will face GOP challenger Dwight Rabuse.
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