Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.
PHOTOS: Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her 2020 presidential bid in a Minneapolis snowstorm
PHOTOS: Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her 2020 presidential bid in a Minneapolis snowstorm
Katie WarrenFeb 11, 2019, 02:42 IST
Advertisement
US Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announces her candidacy for president in a heavy snow fall on February 10, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - Klobuchar joined the ever-growing field of contenders hoping to unseat President Donald Trump in the 2020 White House race.KEREM YUCEL/AFP/Getty Images
"We are tired of the shutdowns and the showdowns, of the gridlock and the grandstanding," she said at her speech. "Today ... we say enough is enough."
Klobuchar had said on Twitter on Saturday that she would be making a "big announcement" at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon. She directed people to "wear warm clothes."
Advertisement
The forecast for Sunday in Minneapolis was snow and a high of 19 degrees Fahrenheit, but the Weather Channel noted that it felt more like seven degrees.
Despite the chill, supporters turned out in droves for the big announcement.
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar arrived at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon after saying on Twitter she would make a "big announcement," which prompted supporters to show up in droves in anticipation of her anticipated presidential bid.
The frigid weather didn't seem to deter Klobuchar's supporters.
They turned out with signs and plenty of warm clothing.
People seemed to be in high spirits despite the weather.
On Instagram, dozens posted photos of the bundled-up crowd.
Snow appeared to be falling heavily...
...but nobody seemed to mind.
The stage was set...
...and the sound check carried on.
Workers cleared off walkways as snow continued to fall.
The snow continued as Klobuchar arrived and announced the kickoff of her 2020 presidential campaign.
"Today … in our nation's heartland, at a time when we must heal the heart of our democracy and renew our commitment to the common good, I stand before you … to announce my candidacy for President of the United States," Klobuchar said while standing on a snow-covered stage.
