Kirsten Gillibrand says she's "ruling out" a 2020 presidential bid

[brooklynite]

Source: CBS News

FORT DRUM, N.Y. — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says she is ruling out a run for president in 2020 because she's "focused entirely" on running for re-election next year.

The New York Democrat told cable's Spectrum News during an event Monday at Fort Drum in northern New York that she's "dedicated to serving our state as our senator" and is running for re-election in 2018.

When asked if she's ruling out seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, Gillibrand replied: "I'm focused entirely on running for Senate, so yes, I'm ruling it out."

Gillibrand replaced Hillary Clinton in the Senate in 2009 and easily won re-election in 2012 by defeating Republican Wendy Long. Gillibrand has been regarded in recent years as a potential presidential candidate. Gillibrand previously served in the House from 2007 to 2009.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kirsten-gillibrand-says-shes-ruling-out-a-2020-presidential-bid/

[WePurrsevere]

1. I get that she wants to concentrate on her re-election but...

I can't help but hope she'll change her mind after that. She's done so well as my senator but I think she'd be an amazing president too.

[BumRushDaShow]

2. Agree that she should focus on her seat

We need to hold as many seats in the Senate as we can. Things may change by 2020 but that is a ways away and the option will be there in any case.

[comradebillyboy]

3. Too bad. Gillibrand is a very appealing candidate

in my view.

[hrmjustin]

4. She doesn't have anything to worry about with her seat.

I hoped reconsiders.

[riversedge]

5. I would have loved to see her run.

[caraher]

6. This makes little sense to me

I don't think you need to spend 4 years running for president. She can run for re-election and re-evaluate then. I'd like to see her consider it. I'd prefer Warren but Gillibrand would be fine.

[NewJeffCT]

7. Trump started running 3 months ago

usually sitting presidents wait till after the midterms to file the paperwork

[caraher]

8. Yes

Because Trump doesn't enjoy being president, just running for president. I think filing so soon is "unpresidented"

[HoneyBadger]

9. Because the moment that she wins the 2018, she has to start running for 2020

Bad optics