Gillibrands Vulnerable, at Least in Theory
- By Emily Cadei
- Roll Call Staff
- Dec. 1, 2009, Midnight
No matter what Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) does, the freshman from New York has not been able to scare off talk of a big-name 2010 challenge, either in the primary or the general election. However, New York political observers and party activists remain deeply skeptical that any of the prominent politicians now mulling a possible Senate candidacy will ultimately run, in part because of the head start that Gillibrand has gotten on fundraising and in consolidating Democratic support.
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