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Amy Klobuchar

Office: Minnesota U.S. senator Seat 1

Party: DFL

Incumbent: Yes

City of residence: Minneapolis

Background: As the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate in Minnesota’s history and a former Hennepin County attorney, I put Minnesota first to get things done. I am a strong advocate for middle-class families and worked for economic growth, job creation, and fiscal responsibility.

Endorsements: DFL Party; Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association; Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police; Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters /International Association of Firefighters; Minnesota Farm Bureau; Minnesota Farmers Union; Minnesota Nurses Association; AFL-CIO; Steelworkers

Most important issue: We need an economy that is built to last and that creates economic opportunity for all Americans. I have been working to advance a competitive agenda for America that promotes long-term economic growth and private-sector jobs, including revitalizing America’s innovative edge, educating the next generation of American innovators, opening up new markets abroad for U.S. producers, cutting through regulatory red tape, developing homegrown energy, and reducing our nation’s debt in a balanced way. I will continue to work with Minnesota businesses, workers and farmers to ensure they have the support they need to succeed.

More information: Candidate website

Views

Candidates were asked to respond to statements on five policy issues. They were given seven options: "Strongly agree", "Somewhat agree", "Have mixed feelings", "Somewhat disagree", "Strongly disagree", "Have no opinion" and "Do not wish to respond."

Congress should extend the Bush tax cuts to all earners. Somewhat disagree

Congress should seek to reduce the deficit through a combination of spending cuts and tax increases. Strongly agree

The eligibility age for Social Security should be raised for younger workers to sustain those programs over time. Somewhat agree

Congress should raise the 18.4 cents-per-gallon federal gasoline tax to rebuild the nation’s aging roads and bridges. Strongly disagree

Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, individuals who fail to purchase health insurance should have to pay a tax or penalty based on their income, as called for by the law. Somewhat agree

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