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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, trying to crack Democrats' top four, sees 'surge' in Iowa

HUMBOLDT, Iowa – U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar walked into a small-town bar and grill here on Friday afternoon and told about 80 Democrats that they were witnessing a special moment.

"It is great to be here in 'county ninety-nine.' We saved the best for last, right?" Klobuchar told the crowd gathered at Miller's Landing, where she marked the conclusion of a political mission to campaign in each of the Hawkeye State's 99 counties.

Riding a fresh wave of national attention after an energetic debate performance last week, the Minnesota senator was also hoping to get a second look from voters in what has become a tumultuous race in the top tier of the

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