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Today's Poll: Do you think Kirsten Gillibrand should run for president?

By Howard B. Owens
Ray Richardson

Why not? The question is "should she run for president", not "would she make a good president". Look at what we have now. Sorry, I didn't mean to start a depression epidemic.

Jan 16, 2019, 11:03am Permalink
John Roach

Howard, I think most of us knew she was lying about staying in the Senate like she said. But, that's why I voted no. Otherwise, I could care less if she runs, I think she will not last. In my opinion, she pissed off the Clinton wing of the party for her comments about Bill, and they will not forget it.

Jan 16, 2019, 11:14am Permalink
bud prevost

She shouldn't have run again if she had presidential aspirations. If she really wants it, she (along with any other member of congress) should resign. I bet that would whittle down the long list of candidates.

Jan 16, 2019, 11:37am Permalink
Rich Richmond

When she ran for the Senate, Kristine Gillibrand promised to serve her full term in office. Kristine’s promise expired as soon as she thought she had a shot to run for President.

https://nypost.com/2018/10/25/gillibrand-i-wont-run-for-president-in-20…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPxSU-tw4io and Kristine saying she will not run.

https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2018/02/16/gillib…

https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/gillbrand-president-farley/2018/10/26…

Jan 16, 2019, 12:25pm Permalink
Howard B. Owens

I don't mind a long list of candidates. The eventual nominee should be battle-tested in the primary. I doubt HRC would have survived a crowded field in 2015/16.

Jan 16, 2019, 11:47am Permalink
Thomas Callan

Our President would reduce her, and any other (secular) progressives to tears in a NY minute!! PLUS,,, Crooked Hillary is STILL Mad at her! The libs/dems have no one!! WHO??? Upchuck, blinkie, pochohontas, betto? This will be better than a triple at The Bejou!!

Jan 16, 2019, 2:11pm Permalink
Daniel Norstrand

Gillibrand did buck the VERY powerful israeli lobby as it tried and continues to try to usurp Americans 1st amendment rights. The BDS movement boycotts companies and entities that do business in the ILLEGAL israeli settlements. The lobbyists have applied very heavy pressure to make such boycotts illegal, and with extremely heavy fines and incarceration. And people think the Russians are screwing with our country. I'm certain that Gillibrand won't be able to make any headway in her quest for the presidency because bucking the Jewish lobby is the death knell for those seeking to curb their quest for absolute loyalty. Even if it means blocking Americans constitutional rights. Check here:
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/1/9/18172826/bds-law-israe…

Jan 17, 2019, 11:03am Permalink
Howard B. Owens

On name calling, we've always made an exception for name-calling pointed at high-level politicians, such as senators, governors, presidents.

So, I suppose, if President Trump posted on The Batavian, it would only be fair to let him call people names to his heart content.

Jan 17, 2019, 11:16am Permalink

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