This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
June 18, 2020, marked a significant day in the US presidential election as Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota announced her withdrawal from consideration to be the running mate to former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Ms. Klobuchar, a former presidential candidate, had been one of Mr. Biden's most spirited surrogates. However, her case for being his running mate was severely damaged following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police officers.
Ms. Klobuchar's decision to withdraw comes after she called Mr. Biden on Wednesday night, suggesting that he choose a woman of color to be his running mate. She emphasized that this was a historic moment for America and that it was time to seize it.
Ms. Klobuchar acknowledged that there were 'untruths' about her record, but she chose not to debate them at this time. Her statement highlights the challenges she faced in the wake of the George Floyd incident.
