Gillibrand touts Green New Deal, Healthcare for All in Iowa visit

[WeekiWater]

CEDAR RAPIDS — Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, a 2020 presidential hopeful, painted herself as someone who can both build political bridges and fight for progressive values at a stop in Cedar Rapids on Monday.

Gillibrand cited her ability to win over voters in rural upstate New York in 2006, when she beat the incumbent Republican there to be elected to the U.S. House. It was her first time running for office, and she said she realized the importance of focusing on policy, not political labels.

“I learned how to bring people together and how to work across the aisle,” she said.

Gillibrand met with potential voters at the Chrome Horse Saloon and Slop House in Cedar Rapids before heading to a stop at the Airliner in Iowa City. Earlier in the afternoon, she held a Q&A session with a handful of people in a private living room in Cedar Rapids, hosted by Progress Iowa and livestreamed online by Now This News.

The Gazette

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. Yeah, whatever.

Next candidate, please.

[beachbum bob]

2. she is not leader material

not with the franken case under her belt and no apology

[Trumpocalypse]

3. So I guess that would apply to

Warren, Harris, Booker and Sanders too since they all called for Franken to resign the very same morning.

[Trumpocalypse]

4. My prediction is

It that she will be out even before Iowa. She is just not dynamic enough and doesn't generate much excitement.

[Scurrilous]

5. K&R