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In reply to the discussion: Kirsten Gillibrand for president [View all]steventh
(2,143 posts)There are many who would not support a Gillibrand nomination because of her Franken actions. It's much more effective to run a candidate who doesn't have such negative baggage right out of the gate.
The negative feelings about Gillibrand by Democrats arise out of concerns for her decision making capacity. Many believe Gillibrand made a huge mistake by rushing to judgment about the Al Franken allegations. Huge. And many will not forgive her for that mistake. You can see the persistent anger at Gillibrand all over DU and in particular in this thread.
No matter how fine you think Gillibrand may be in most respects, the shadow cast over her Franken pronouncements seems insurmountable. Hence I think the best path for Democrats is to put forward other contenders for a 2020 presidential run.