Democrat joins race

MINNESOTA Senator Amy Klobuchar has joined the growing group of Democrats jostling to be president and positioned herself as the most prominent Midwestern candidate in the field.

“For every American, I’m running for you,” she told an exuberant crowd along the Mississippi River.

“And I promise you this: As your president, I will look you in the eye. I will tell you what I think. I will focus on getting things done. That’s what I’ve done my whole life. And no matter what, I’ll lead from the heart,” she said.