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brooklynite

(94,609 posts)
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 05:26 PM Jan 2019

Sen. Gillibrand eyes Troy, New York, for 2020 campaign base

Source: AP News

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is looking at basing a potential 2020 presidential campaign in Troy, New York, a small upstate city on the banks of the Hudson River, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions.

The search for a headquarters is the strongest signal yet that the New York senator will soon enter a presidential race that could ultimately draw dozens of candidates. The selection of Troy, 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of Manhattan, could allow Gillibrand to highlight her roots in upstate New York, where she was born and later represented in Congress before being appointed to the Senate.

The sources spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. They cautioned that a final decision hadn’t yet been made.

Gillibrand’s representatives didn’t comment Thursday on her choice of headquarters.

Read more: https://apnews.com/3a17e4854a8447c08cea09188956447b

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Sen. Gillibrand eyes Troy, New York, for 2020 campaign base (Original Post) brooklynite Jan 2019 OP
Last person I would EVER vote for president in a democratic primary Bilegurken Jan 2019 #1
+1 /nt LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #2
+1 Power 2 the People Jan 2019 #3
+100000000000000000000000000000....and 1! sdfernando Jan 2019 #11
+100 akraven Jan 2019 #19
No thanks, Kirsten MissKat Jan 2019 #4
She shouldn't bother. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #5
In the unlikely event that she should win the Democratic Party's nomination Glorfindel Jan 2019 #6
She probably doesn't (like most of the other candidates) but Franken has nothing to do with it brooklynite Jan 2019 #9
Next Tech Jan 2019 #7
I'm NOT with her. fierywoman Jan 2019 #8
Crawl back under your rock, Gillibrand keithbvadu2 Jan 2019 #10
No chance. sarcasmo Jan 2019 #12
She may as well set up in Albany. Troy is right across the river. Marcuse Jan 2019 #13
No link to "Albany politics" brooklynite Jan 2019 #14
Right, but the "fragrance" drifts across the river. Why not Western or Central NY? Marcuse Jan 2019 #15
Rent is probably cheaper in Troy than Albany apnu Jan 2019 #20
This thread is aging well ..... OnDoutside Jan 2019 #16
Might as well eye the MOON Gilli. FRANKEN---we will NEVER forget Bengus81 Jan 2019 #17
Here's a list of all the Democratic Senators who also demanded Franken resign: NYC Liberal Jan 2019 #18
 

Bilegurken

(58 posts)
1. Last person I would EVER vote for president in a democratic primary
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 05:34 PM
Jan 2019

Is Gillibrand. I remember what she did to Al Franken. I will not forgive and I will not forget.

Glorfindel

(9,730 posts)
6. In the unlikely event that she should win the Democratic Party's nomination
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 05:47 PM
Jan 2019

I would vote for her against whatever Repuke she faced, but as long as she has primary opposition I'll vote for her opponent. I can't believe she thinks she has a chance.

Marcuse

(7,490 posts)
15. Right, but the "fragrance" drifts across the river. Why not Western or Central NY?
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 06:53 PM
Jan 2019

Not that she would be my first choice, but Troy seems an odd choice for an HQ if the intent is to distance herself from Albany. Maybe she intends to use Albany staffers.

apnu

(8,758 posts)
20. Rent is probably cheaper in Troy than Albany
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 03:01 PM
Jan 2019

Troy is an ex-factory town. Its got a lot of big empty spaces for cheap.

NYC Liberal

(20,136 posts)
18. Here's a list of all the Democratic Senators who also demanded Franken resign:
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 07:44 PM
Jan 2019

Bernie Sanders
Mazie Hirono
Chuck Schumer
Kirsten Gillibrand
Claire McCaskill
Maggie Hassan
Kamala Harris
Patty Murray
Tammy Baldwin
Bob Casey
Joe Donnelly
Sherrod Brown
Debbie Stabenow
Heidi Heitkamp
Ed Markey
Michael Bennet
Maria Cantwell
Dick Durbin
Patrick Leahy
Martin Heinrich
Dianne Feinstein
Jeff Merkley
Ron Wyden
Tom Carper
Tammy Duckworth
Tom Udall
Elizabeth Warren
Sheldon Whitehouse
Gary Peters
Chris Murphy
Cory Booker
Jon Tester
Jack Reed
Angus King
Bill Nelson

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