2020 Democratic rivals downplay Klobuchar rise after much-praised debate performance

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LOS ANGELES — Amy Klobuchar wants her debate performance to put her 2020 Democratic presidential rivals on notice, but they don’t seem to be listening.

The Minnesota senator, 59, was equal parts charming and disarming during the sixth primary debate, simultaneously showcasing her Midwestern wit and prosecutorial bite while facing six rivals onstage in Los Angeles Thursday night.

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