Jane Meyer

Now: Heller. Was: @SenAmyKlobuchar @NYCgov @HFA @Penn. Always: On the hunt for a good meal.

[Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar]

It was a shock this morning to find out that my friend Lindsey Graham has died. He was a man who loved his work, his country, and his family. He didn’t have an easy life growing up and to me that explained a lot about him as well as his devotion to his remaining family members including his sister. It also explained his almost kid-like exuberance about his job and the responsibilities he was given (even in his sixties he would get off a plane in a foreign land with a twinkle in his eye and look at me as if to say, can you believe we are actually here and doing this?).

Lindsey was loyal to friends and causes. He was willing to work on gnarly issues and take on (at times) political risks for the right reasons. It is fitting that he died shortly after visiting Ukraine, one of those causes he would stand up for through thick and thin.

Much will be said in the coming days about his relationships with others—President Trump and John McCain for instance—but what can’t be forgotten is the reason why so many people he worked with—from senators to staff—will mourn his loss: Lindsey had a zest for life and the Senate that made you want to get to work on a bill with him or at least debate him. He brought joy to his job.

Lindsey Graham was the one who was willing to work with me (when so few would) on helping the Afghan refugees. I remember standing outside of a little phone booth in the Republican cloakroom last year as he spoke with the Vice President, holding up a sign that said “Save the Afghans” and he put the phone on hold and said “OK OK I will go on your bill even if it gets me in trouble.” Or his early willingness to lead on big tech bills, including repealing the provision that protects them from consumer suits.

But mostly my fond memories of spending time with Lindsey (and we travelled the world with John McCain) was not about the ups and downs of his policy positions. It was about his love for the world, his loyalty to hard causes and his friends, and the pure joy he brought to life. I will miss him.

[Jane Meyer @Jane__Meyer]

@madlabz 💯

[Justin Buoen @jbuoen]

@benschierer is going to be a great Lieutenant Governor.

[Jane Meyer @Jane__Meyer]

@news_jul @nbcsnl Julieeee lolll

[New York Post @nypost]

Touching new tribute to be added to annual 9/11 ceremony at Ground Zero https://t.co/BKUzhqbtlz

[glenn schuck @glennschuck]

The @Sept11Memorial announces there will be a seventh moment of silence added to 25th anniversary ceremony this 9/11. The added moment will be in tribute to those who have died from 9/11 illnesses @1010WINS

[Seung Min Kim @seungminkim]

Photojournalists are the best - and bravest - of us.

[Agri-Pulse Communications @agripulse]

At #AgandFood26, @SenateAgDems @SenAmyKlobuchar says some of her priorities in a Senate farm bill include bipartisan conservation support, a delay on SNAP cost shift, year-round #E15 & incentives for domestic fertilizer production.

[Semafor @semafor]

Klobuchar seeks to stiffen antitrust review process in wake of Live Nation scrutiny

https://t.co/Cq1sJ18U4R

[Variety @Variety]

After ‘Weak’ Live Nation-DOJ Settlement, Senator Amy Klobuchar Introduces Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act https://t.co/87mv1YgQUn

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

Senator Amy Klobuchar tells us that "every sign" of today's Live Nation settlement "points to a backroom deal," adding that it will do “little to lower costs, preserve venues, or protect fans”

https://t.co/tgCUfdBZTZ

[Variety @Variety]

Senator Amy Klobuchar on ‘Weak’ Live Nation-DOJ Settlement: 'It's Absolutely Disrespectful to Fans' https://t.co/1dhqSbFlnu

[Zach Halverson @ZachHalverson]

The Twin Cities and the snowbirds from the Twin Cities in Fort Myers are leading the way in TV ratings for the Winter Olympics.

[Jane Meyer @Jane__Meyer]

@katie_honan obsessed with this

[Jane Meyer @Jane__Meyer]

@burgessev omg

[Jane Meyer @Jane__Meyer]

@betsy_klein @maureendowd Betsyyyyy

[Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar]

Minnesotans, we’ve been through a lot.

And I believe this moment calls for grit, resilience, and faith in each other.

I believe we must stand up for what’s right. And fix what’s wrong.

Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for Governor.

[Emma Pfohman @emmapfohman]

Yume is an inspired choice for @NYCDCAS Commish - an experienced & super creative (writer and) public servant, and an exceptionally kind & decent person. The City is lucky to have her back!

[Jane Meyer @Jane__Meyer]

@migold so bad

[Jane Meyer @Jane__Meyer]

@SallyGold @danarubinstein @JeffCMays Mazel tov!!