Klobuchar's mental health policy inspires Iowa endorsement

[TexasTowelie]

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar's mental health plan has inspired her first Iowa endorsement.

State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines, one of Iowa's four black legislators, is the mother of a son with developmental and mental disorders. She said Klobuchar made a personal impression on her when the two exchanged ideas to improve mental health services during a one-on-one breakfast.

"I really like her, sincerely. She's down to earth and approachable. She's not proud or cocky," Gaines said. "I could see this is a person who, if elected president, will do a great job, not only in the mental health area but primarily in listening to people and understanding their needs and then getting to work on trying to help them."

And that's what Klobuchar did: Following their breakfast meeting, the Minnesota senator connected Gaines with an organization that helps parents of mentally ill children. It was a relief to Gaines, who has struggled to get her son the medical help he needs.

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[pazzyanne]

1. That is our Amy!

Warm, compassionate, and hard working. She does a great job for Minnesota and will do a great job for our nation if she is elected.