Gillibrand backs Spitzer opponent in NYC race

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) endorsed Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer over former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (D) for New York City comptroller on Monday.

"Scott will fight hard for middle class families and has the temperament and judgment to be extraordinarily successful," Gillibrand said in a statement.

Gillibrand called Stringer the "best choice" for the job.

"His experience as a trustee of the New York City Employee Retirement System, where he has helped to grow the city's pension funds and advance important shareholder initiatives around corporate governance, environmental stability and workplace safety positions him to be a great comptroller."

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