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Schmitt’s ‘Gotcha’ Fails as Klobuchar Corrects Hawks/Hawkeyes Mix-Up
politics11 days ago

Schmitt’s ‘Gotcha’ Fails as Klobuchar Corrects Hawks/Hawkeyes Mix-Up

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Sept. 29, 2026, Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt attempted to expose former special counsel Jack Smith for perjury by claiming he attended an NBA game in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 2024. Schmitt’s evidence was flawed; he confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Smith was actually at a women’s college basketball game in Maryland featuring star Caitlin Clark. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) exposed the error, forcing Schmitt to retract his accusation. The incident highlighted a failure in Republican efforts to discredit Smith’s investigations into Trump.

via Los Angeles Times|
#amy-klobuchar#caitlin-clark#eric-schmitt
Klobuchar and Schmitt: The Aftermath of the Jack Smith Hearing’s Viral Blunder
politics12 days ago

Klobuchar and Schmitt: The Aftermath of the Jack Smith Hearing’s Viral Blunder

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 29, 2026, defending his dismissed prosecutions of President Trump. The hearing was dominated by a viral moment where Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a basketball game mix-up, confusing an NBA game in Atlanta with a women’s college game in Maryland. Smith stated he would not be silenced by threats of prosecution. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) later described the moment as a 'slow-mo train wreck' for the GOP, while Schmitt expressed no remorse, claiming he did not know Smith was a fan of Caitlin Clark. Republicans continue to push for a Justice Department inquiry into Smith’s conduct, while Democrats argue the probes were legally justified.

via The Independent|
#amy-klobuchar#eric-schmitt#jack-smith
Schmitt’s Basketball Gaffe Derails Smith Testimony
politics14 days ago

Schmitt’s Basketball Gaffe Derails Smith Testimony

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 29, 2026, Republican Senator Eric Schmitt attempted to trap former special counsel Jack Smith by claiming he attended an NBA game in Atlanta on February 3, 2024. Schmitt argued this proved collusion with Georgia prosecutors. However, Smith was actually at a college basketball game in Maryland. Senator Amy Klobuchar exposed the error, noting Schmitt confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes, leading to a humiliating defeat for the GOP senator.

via Rolling Stone|
#amy-klobuchar#caitlin-clark#eric-schmitt
Walz Accepts Blame for Fraud but Argues It Should Not Define His Legacy
politics15 days ago

Walz Accepts Blame for Fraud but Argues It Should Not Define His Legacy

Outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted responsibility for the state’s fraud crisis in an exit interview, stating he should have acted sooner. However, he argued the $9 billion loss is less significant than the White House ballroom cost and should not overshadow his other policy achievements. Republican lawmakers rejected this view, citing tax hikes, lockdowns, and the pardon of a child rapist as defining moments of his tenure.

via foxnews.com|
#amy-klobuchar#lisa-demuth#minnesota-fraud
Demuth demands firings as Klobuchar pledges audit in MN fraud fight
politics28 days ago

Demuth demands firings as Klobuchar pledges audit in MN fraud fight

Republican gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth demanded the immediate dismissal of two state officials following a Star Tribune investigation into the Walz administration's handling of fraud. Her opponent, Senator Amy Klobuchar, responded by pledging a comprehensive state audit and stricter penalties, while the governor's office defended its recent leadership changes.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|
#amy-klobuchar#election-2026#government-fraud
Klobuchar under fire after rival uncovers receipts in Minnesota governor race
politics1 month ago

Klobuchar under fire after rival uncovers receipts in Minnesota governor race

Republican challenger Lisa Demuth accuses Sen. Amy Klobuchar of campaigning on fraud while not addressing Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future scandal in years of press releases; a Fox News Digital review found Klobuchar’s office urged action on other fraud but did not mention the $250 million Feeding Our Future scheme (prosecutors say the broader fraud could reach up to $9 billion). Demuth says Klobuchar could have pressed hearings and done more, while Klobuchar’s campaign says she will fight fraud and would audit on day one. The controversy unfolds as Walz faces fraud fallout and Klobuchar remains a leading candidate to replace him.

via New York Post|
#amy-klobuchar#feeding-our-future#fraud
Minnesota GOP taps Lisa Demuth over Lindell to face Klobuchar in governor race
politics2 months ago

Minnesota GOP taps Lisa Demuth over Lindell to face Klobuchar in governor race

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for governor, defeating Trump-backed Mike Lindell, and will face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November after Klobuchar easily won her primary; Lindell’s candidacy faltered amid residency questions and intra‑party attacks as Republicans sought a nominee who could beat Klobuchar in Minnesota.

via NBC News|
#amy-klobuchar#governor-race#lisa-demuth
Klobuchar Leads DFL as GOP Field Grows in Minnesota Governor Primary
politics2 months ago

Klobuchar Leads DFL as GOP Field Grows in Minnesota Governor Primary

Minnesota’s governor primary tightens as Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads the DFL field, with six other DFL hopefuls also in the mix, while a spirited Republican contest features Kendall Qualls, Mike Lindell (endorsed by Trump), Lisa Demuth and others vying for the party’s endorsement. The winner will advance to November to face incumbent Gov. Tim Walz, with a Green Party candidate Steven Young also on the ballot amid concerns over a looming state budget deficit and fraud-related issues.

via MPR News|
#amy-klobuchar#governor#mike-lindell
Pressure grows to sign housing bill as prices hit a record high
politics3 months ago

Pressure grows to sign housing bill as prices hit a record high

As U.S. housing costs reach an all-time high, lawmakers urge President Trump to sign the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, which would curb large investors buying single-family homes, streamline NEPA reviews, and fund grants to boost housing; Trump’s refusal to sign—paired with calls from Warren, Klobuchar, and Pappas—has sparked renewed outrage even as the National Association of Realtors reports a record $440,600 median existing-home price.

via Common Dreams|
#amy-klobuchar#chris-pappas#donald-trump
Robbins bows out of Minnesota governor race, citing no path to victory
politics5 months ago

Robbins bows out of Minnesota governor race, citing no path to victory

Minnesota Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins, who chairs the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, is dropping her bid to become governor, saying she doesn’t see a path to defeating Gov. Tim Walz even as Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters the race. Robbins will not endorse any candidate and plans to focus on finishing the current legislative session while pursuing answers about the fraud allegations surrounding Walz’s tenure. The GOP field remains crowded with candidates like Lisa Demuth, Kendall Qualls, and Mike Lindell.

via Fox News|
#amy-klobuchar#governors-race#kristin-robbins
Klobuchar Slams Live Nation Settlement as Backroom Deal That Fails Fans
politics7 months ago

Klobuchar Slams Live Nation Settlement as Backroom Deal That Fails Fans

Sen. Amy Klobuchar criticized the DOJ's settlement with Live Nation, saying it does little to lower ticket costs, preserve venues, or protect fans, and calling the deal a backroom arrangement reached without input from antitrust lawyers. She urged continued oversight and possible breakup actions, noting a four-year cap on exclusivity as a partial concession.

via Rolling Stone|
#amy-klobuchar#doj-antitrust-settlement#fans