By — Juana Summers, Associated Press Juana Summers, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-kirsten-gillibrand-takes-step-toward-presidential-run Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand takes step toward presidential run Politics Jan 15, 2019 6:45 PM EDT NEW YORK — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has taken a major step toward announcing a presidential bid, saying she is launching an exploratory committee for a White House run. The 52-year-old New York Democrat said Tuesday on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”: “It’s an important first step and it’s one I am taking because I am going to run.” Gillibrand joins what is expected to be a crowded primary field for the Democratic nomination that could include more than a dozen candidates. Already, Gillibrand has plans to travel to the leadoff caucus state of Iowa later this week. She also has more than $10.5 million left over from her 2018 re-election campaign that she can use toward a presidential run. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Juana Summers, Associated Press Juana Summers, Associated Press
NEW YORK — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has taken a major step toward announcing a presidential bid, saying she is launching an exploratory committee for a White House run. The 52-year-old New York Democrat said Tuesday on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”: “It’s an important first step and it’s one I am taking because I am going to run.” Gillibrand joins what is expected to be a crowded primary field for the Democratic nomination that could include more than a dozen candidates. Already, Gillibrand has plans to travel to the leadoff caucus state of Iowa later this week. She also has more than $10.5 million left over from her 2018 re-election campaign that she can use toward a presidential run. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now