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Kirsten Gillibrand

Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand
Fast Facts

U.S. Senator from New York.

Was a “Blue Dog Democrat” in the U.S. House.

Has flip flopped on Guns, Immigration, and LGBT issues in the Senate.

Supports abolishing ICE.

Was a corporate attorney for the tobacco industry.

Has never had a bill signed into law.

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Fast Facts

U.S. Senator from New York.

Was a “Blue Dog Democrat” in the U.S. House.

Has flip flopped on Guns, Immigration, and LGBT issues in the Senate.

Supports abolishing ICE.

Was a corporate attorney for the tobacco industry.

Has never had a bill signed into law.

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Joe Biden Isn’t Alone in Support for Hyde Amendment

Joe Biden Isn’t Alone in Support for Hyde Amendment

June 6, 2019

The 2020 Democratic presidential field has largely jumped on the bandwagon of bashing Joe Biden for his support of the Hyde Amendment – following a flip flop over the past two weeks. However, many of them have also repeatedly voted in favor of the amendment themselves.

Kirsten Gillibrand Misses Disgraced Former Senator Al Franken

Kirsten Gillibrand Misses Disgraced Former Senator Al Franken

April 19, 2019

Yesterday, at a meet and greet in Council Bluffs, IA, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was asked a question about former Sen. Al Franken. Her response: “We miss Al Franken.”

Kirsten Gillibrand’s Al Franken Problem Haunts Her 2020 Campaign

Kirsten Gillibrand’s Al Franken Problem Haunts Her 2020 Campaign

April 17, 2019

Democratic Presidential candidate and junior U.S. Senator from New York Kirsten Gillibrand announced raising only $3 million in the first quarter of her bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Eliminate Private Health Insurance

Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Eliminate Private Health Insurance

April 10, 2019

During tonight’s CNN town hall, Kirsten Gillibrand tried to dodge her way around the question of whether or not she would eliminate private insurance. Her response: “You’ll have to see whether they want to compete or not. I don’t think they will.”

Kirsten Gillibrand Struggles to Defend Donations from Big Pharma Employees

Kirsten Gillibrand Struggles to Defend Donations from Big Pharma Employees

April 10, 2019

Not to worry progressives, Kirsten Gillibrand will only take big checks from individuals working at pharmaceutical companies who she considers a friend! Good thing she’s not breaking her campaign promises.

Armed Services Committee Member, Aspiring Commander in Chief Kirsten Gillibrand Doesn’t Understand Nuclear Weapons

Armed Services Committee Member, Aspiring Commander in Chief Kirsten Gillibrand Doesn’t Understand Nuclear Weapons

April 9, 2019

During a meet and greet in New Hampshire, 2020 hopeful Kirsten Gilibrand struggled with “tactical” vs. “tactile” in referencing nuclear weapons.

Kirsten Gillibrand Lies About Medicare for All, Claims it Wouldn’t Raise Taxes

Kirsten Gillibrand Lies About Medicare for All, Claims it Wouldn’t Raise Taxes

April 5, 2019

In an interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Kirsten Gillibrand falsely claimed that Medicare for All wouldn’t raise taxes on the middle class. While Bernie Sanders – the author of the legislation which she cosponsored – has acknowledged that it would in fact raise taxes.

2020 Democrats Vote Against Relief for Iowa Flood Victims

2020 Democrats Vote Against Relief for Iowa Flood Victims

April 2, 2019

Senate Democrats vying for their party’s presidential nomination all voted against a disaster relief package that would help aid residents in the first caucus state of Iowa.

VIDEO: Kirsten Gillibrand Says Allegations Against Her Office “Didn’t Rise To The Level Of Sexual Harassment”

VIDEO: Kirsten Gillibrand Says Allegations Against Her Office “Didn’t Rise To The Level Of Sexual Harassment”

March 27, 2019

This morning, Kirsten Gillibrand attempted to defend her office’s handling of sexual harassment allegations by her staff member.

2020 Democrats Agree: We Need the Green New Deal Now!

2020 Democrats Agree: We Need the Green New Deal Now!

March 26, 2019

Democratic presidential hopefuls have praised the Green New Deal and claimed they would vote in favor of the policy.

AUDIO: Kirsten Gillibrand: Eliminating Private Insurance Is An Urgent Goal

AUDIO: Kirsten Gillibrand: Eliminating Private Insurance Is An Urgent Goal

February 9, 2019

In an interview with Jon Lovett on Lovett or Leave it, Sen. Gillibrand was asked about her support for...

Kirsten Gillibrand’s Ties to Drug Manufacturer Linked to Profiting from the Opioid Crisis

Kirsten Gillibrand’s Ties to Drug Manufacturer Linked to Profiting from the Opioid Crisis

February 1, 2019

2020 contender Kirsten Gillibrand likes to tout her work on the opioid crisis and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable. This...

VIDEO: Kirsten Gillibrand Struggles to Defend Immigration Flip Flops

VIDEO: Kirsten Gillibrand Struggles to Defend Immigration Flip Flops

January 20, 2019

This morning on CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper questioned Kirsten Gillibrand on her past views on immigration:...

10 Year-ish Challenge: Kirsten Gillibrand Edition

10 Year-ish Challenge: Kirsten Gillibrand Edition

January 18, 2019

Less than 72 hours after announcing her exploratory committee, Kirsten Gillibrand has been called a liar by her home state...

Elizabeth Warren Takes Swipe At Bloomberg, Steyer, Booker, Harris & Gillibrand

Elizabeth Warren Takes Swipe At Bloomberg, Steyer, Booker, Harris & Gillibrand

January 3, 2019

During her interview on MSNBC last night, Elizabeth Warren took a not so veiled shot at some of her likely Democratic...

WaPo: Gillibrand’s Cascade Of Misfired Employment Statistics

WaPo: Gillibrand’s Cascade Of Misfired Employment Statistics

November 15, 2018

Last month it was 2020 hopeful Senator Kamala Harris touting incorrect information on the economy and yesterday Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined...

48 Hours Post-Election, Sen Gillibrand Breaks Pledge To Serve Full Senate Term

48 Hours Post-Election, Sen Gillibrand Breaks Pledge To Serve Full Senate Term

November 9, 2018

Ready to abandon your post so soon, Senator Gillibrand? Just three weeks ago, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand adamantly said in...

Video: Gillibrand Commits To Serving Out Six Year Senate Term

Video: Gillibrand Commits To Serving Out Six Year Senate Term

October 25, 2018

In today’s NY Senate debate, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand committed to serving out a full six year term if re-elected:

ICYMI: Gillibrand: Call to Abolish, ‘Get Rid of’ ICE Taken out of Context

ICYMI: Gillibrand: Call to Abolish, ‘Get Rid of’ ICE Taken out of Context

September 13, 2018

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a 2020 Democratic hopeful, became the first sitting senator to call to abolish ICE in June....

AP: Corporate PAC Donations Are New Litmus Test For 2020 Dems

AP: Corporate PAC Donations Are New Litmus Test For 2020 Dems

August 2, 2018

The Associated Press reports this morning that “money in politics is emerging as a new litmus test for Democratic...

Race To The Left: 2020 Senate Democrats All Opposed Kavanaugh Immediately

Race To The Left: 2020 Senate Democrats All Opposed Kavanaugh Immediately

July 10, 2018

Last night’s real winner of Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court was Sen. Kamala Harris. Why? Of all...

Do These Dems Want to Abolish ICE Too?

Do These Dems Want to Abolish ICE Too?

June 29, 2018

Yesterday, New York Senator and 2020 hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand called for ICE to be abolished on CNN’s Cuomo Prime...

Gillibrand’s Immigration Flip Flops Take A Hard Left Turn

Gillibrand’s Immigration Flip Flops Take A Hard Left Turn

June 29, 2018

Last night, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand became the first sitting Democratic senator to support abolishing ICE in a CNN interview,...

Race To The Left On Full Display In Pre-2020 Democratic Forum

Race To The Left On Full Display In Pre-2020 Democratic Forum

June 15, 2018

Earlier this week, five Senators widely considered to be contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination participated in a...

Gillibrand Attempts To Shed Champion of Wall Street Image

Gillibrand Attempts To Shed Champion of Wall Street Image

June 13, 2018

In another case of “The Two Gillibrands,” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is making not so subtle attempts to shed her “champion...

Top 2020 Contenders Yet to Weigh In On Superdelegate Debacle

Top 2020 Contenders Yet to Weigh In On Superdelegate Debacle

May 17, 2018

Democratic Party leaders are attempting to fix their broken presidential nominating system to diminish the role superdelegates play in...

Gillibrand’s Cozy Past with Wall Street Resurfaces in Ripping Off Bernie Sanders’ Idea

Gillibrand’s Cozy Past with Wall Street Resurfaces in Ripping Off Bernie Sanders’ Idea

April 25, 2018

As the race for 2020 heats up, two top contenders battle it out for credit over who’s idea it...

2020 Leapfrog: Kirsten Gillibrand Tries To Keep Liberal Pace With Warren And Booker

2020 Leapfrog: Kirsten Gillibrand Tries To Keep Liberal Pace With Warren And Booker

April 2, 2018

As Politico highlights in its new report, Democrats’ battle for 2020 positioning keeps going. After Cory Booker copied Elizabeth...

Heartbreak for New York Democrats

Heartbreak for New York Democrats

February 14, 2018

Voters showed no love for New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo this Valentine’s Day, with a new Quinnipiac poll...

Then v. Now: Gillibrand on PAC Donations

Then v. Now: Gillibrand on PAC Donations

February 13, 2018

Kirsten Gillibrand is notorious for flip-flopping on the Second Amendment and immigration to beef up her far-left credentials as...

New America Rising PAC Video: “Governmental Chaos”

New America Rising PAC Video: “Governmental Chaos”

January 17, 2018

Far-left Congressional Democrats have been clear this year: they will push to shut down the government unless their ideological...

Gillibrand’s “Two Gillibrands” Problem Is Not Going Away

Gillibrand’s “Two Gillibrands” Problem Is Not Going Away

December 5, 2017

Last week, America Rising PAC made the case that there were two Kirsten Gillibrands. There was a pre-Senate appointment...

The Two Kirsten Gillibrands

The Two Kirsten Gillibrands

November 30, 2017

There are two Kirsten Gillibrands, a Congresswoman Gillibrand and a Senator Gillibrand. Leaving aside the name, they have very...

America Rising Calls On Democrats To Return Harvey Weinstein’s Campaign Contributions

America Rising Calls On Democrats To Return Harvey Weinstein’s Campaign Contributions

October 5, 2017

Today, America Rising PAC’s Executive Director Alexandra Smith issued the following statement on the New York Times story detailing...

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