Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar gave an address on gun violence in Little Rock this afternoon, saying that rural politicians can win by campaigning on gun control proposals.
The senator mentioned her elections win streak in Minnesota, a state that she said shared a hunting tradition along with Arkansas.
"If you think you can't be for some sensible gun legislation and win, I have won every race, every place every time," Klobuchar said.
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Klobuchar mentioned universal background checks and closing the “boyfriend loophole” — which allows persons convicted of domestic abuse against an unmarried partner to purchase guns — as solutions she supports in Congress.
The senator will address state Democrats this evening at a fundraiser for the party in Little Rock.
The Democratic Party of Arkansas will hold its annual Clinton Dinner on Saturday night, with a keynote address given by former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, who is also running for president.
Read Friday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misstated Klobuchar's words on winning elections. The U.S. senator said "If you think you cant be for some sensible gun legislation and win, I have won every race, every place every time."