Profiles, we got profiles here

Two must reads:

The New York Times profiles our senior/junior/only Senator, Amy Klobuchar…

With only one senator to inundate with advice, to seek help from, or to complain about, six times as many people are calling Ms. Klobuchar’s offices than before the election. A new telephone system was installed in her Washington office so calls could be routed to more staff members, not just to the front desk, where the ringing never seemed to stop.

And Ms. Klobuchar’s meetings with advocacy groups — like those trying to cure diseases, help injured soldiers, or support ethnic groups in Minnesota — are up 30 percent.

And Doug Grow profiles Stephanie Schriock, Al Franken’s campaign manager:

Schriock, 36, a graduate of Mankato State University, is one of the political operatives most in demand in the country. Since late last spring, she’s been the Franken campaign manager and has helped direct the campaign’s massive — and detailed — recount effort.

“She’s just a rock,” said Franken. He paused. He couldn’t contain himself. “A Sch-riock.”