After a year of the media wondering why her national support languished in the single digits, Amy Klobuchar finally proved that she has a path to the presidency, albeit a narrow one.

The Minnesota senator has always been electable. While Hillary Clinton only won her state by 1 percentage point in 2016, Klobuchar routinely wins it by more than 20. But although a likable, liberal woman with a hefty resume and Rust Belt appeal made sense on paper, she failed to catch steam in the entire primary season.