At last! Klobuchar takes a firm stand:

[dflprincess]

I may send this to Caroline Kennedy and suggest Klobchar for a "Profiles in Courage" award. :rofl:

http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/senate/59751597.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMcyaL_nDaycUiacyKU7DYaGEP7vDEh7P:DiUs

Klobuchar backs federal texting-while-driving ban

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is throwing her support behind a bill working its way through the Senate that would ban text messaging while driving nationwide.

Klobuchar plans to hold a press conference Saturday to announce her backing; also taking part will be troopers from the Minnesota State Patrol and students from the Anoka High School Chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD).

Last year, Minnesota law banned anyone from texting on a cell phone or other personal electronic device while operating a motor vehicle, whether or not the vehicle is moving. But according to Klobuchar's office, 32 states have no laws that restrict texting while driving, including Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota.

Under the U.S. Senate bill, introduced in July, states would have two years to outlaw the sending of text and e-mail messages by drivers or lose 25 percent of their highway money each year until the money was depleted.

I wonder where she stands on talking on your cell phone while driving?

[Owl]

1. Klobuchar has been a real dandy. Disappointing... useless.

Milquetoast.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

2. If there is an inconsequential bill anywhere, Amy will find it and

proudly and loudly support it.

[gypsylud]

3. hey, she's better than Dayton ever was.

[dflprincess]

4. I would disagree at least Dayton leaned left.

and he stood up and voted against the IWR - I doubt Klobuchar would have done that.

[annm4peace]

5. Dayton was far better than Klobuchar

Dayton was portrayed in the media as moderate, but look at his voting record. He was far better than Klobuchar, but she seems to be a favorite with the Corporatcrates.

I would pick Dayton over Klobuchar any day.

I hope a Progressive DFL runs against her at the next election