July 17, 2009
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Gillibrand has won the backing of Harry Reid.
Gillibrand has won the backing of Harry Reid.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Calling her a "rising star in the Democratic caucus," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced Friday that he's backing Kirsten Gillibrand's bid to retain her Senate seat in 2010.

“I am endorsing Senator Gillibrand’s campaign because she is a rising star in our caucus,” Reid said in a statement. “As a working mother with two young children, Kirsten brings unique perspective to the challenging issues we are debating in Congress. In just six month, Kirsten has introduced a number of new and innovative legislative approaches to the problems many families face.”

Reid picked Gillibrand over Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a New York lawmaker who plans to challenge the sitting senator in next year's Democratic primary. Gillibrand, a former congresswoman, was appointed to the Senate in January to succeed Hillary Clinton.

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Reid Endorses Gillibrand | linkthe.com   July 17th, 2009 1:36 pm ET

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Derek   July 17th, 2009 11:51 am ET

“As a working mother with two young children..."
Where is the concern that, as stated with Sarah Palin, she should be home caring for her young children? Gov. Palin was attacked for allegedly putting her political ambitions above caring for her family yet here Sen. Gillibrand is praised for being a mother of two and serving in the Senate at the same time. Seems almost like a double standard to me...

Steve (the real one)   July 17th, 2009 11:49 am ET

So Senator Gillibrand, Senator Reid endorses you. Good luck with that!! Senator Reid since she has "introduced a number of new and innovative legislative approaches to the problems many families face", do I assume they have been adopted into use or is this just politispeak?

down with the GOP   July 17th, 2009 11:47 am ET

root out evil in the dems and repubs

the GOP has become synonymous with lacking morals, I think the dems are just lucky that the GOPers are hitting the headlines harder, they are no saints

there are many good people in the GOP, they need to either form a new party or find a way to get heard

vote for smart people, but also ROLE MODELS

Quacking Carolyn   July 17th, 2009 11:46 am ET

What Harry? No "Baloney Maloney"! Hey Carolyn, which part of "nobody north of Westchester Country votes for an Upper East Side leftie" didn't you understand? Actually upstate it's called a "dead duck".

Mike in NYC   July 17th, 2009 11:45 am ET

I prefer Gillibrand over Maloney, but the former has already shown disturbing signs of abandoning her upstate constituency through accommodation of downstate grievance politics.

Odd, but I can't remember senior Senator Schumer ever accommodating upstaters. His politics are still pure NYC hot pink.

gary   July 17th, 2009 11:37 am ET

thats the kiss of death if reid endorses you

susie   July 17th, 2009 11:31 am ET

The Democrats felt Sarah Palin should have stayed home to watch her young children, now they see things different when there is a female Democrat running for office.

Sam Sixpack   July 17th, 2009 11:28 am ET

It is a good thing this story popped up, otherwise, we would have to read all those negative comments (mysteriously deleted) about how the new health care bill will really be paid for by taxing employees for thier employer-provided health insurance. It will be biggest tax increase on the working class in our lifetimes — and you heard it first right here!!!

calvin   July 17th, 2009 11:25 am ET

that poor woman if reid back me i would slap his face who would like a piss poor leader like reid on her side.

Peter   July 17th, 2009 11:16 am ET

I say otherwise....Gillibrand doesn't have what it takes to be a senator during these times...

S M R   July 17th, 2009 11:16 am ET

The GOP leaders and followers are what's wrong with America. You don't believe me, just look at the past 8 years with an open mind.

johnnie   July 17th, 2009 11:09 am ET

Kristen Gillibrand , is a true sign that the climate in america is changing , women are rising to the challenge in (POLITICS) and she is a rising star,and Carolynn Maloney ,should be a team (PLAYER) in the (democrat ) party and stay where she most needed. This is what (republicans want with (democrats) division and confrontation. We have got the (Majority) and a President with a great (agenda )for the country.. And it is why the (democrats) need to be real, and leave their (egos) at the door, we are in a (CRISIS) and the President and Vice President is promoting (unity) not divide, in the (PARTY). With all do (respects) to Carolynn Maloney ,who i believe is a (talent) and a force, should continue her (voice ) in the house of of (reps). We have very intelligent (women ) in the Democratic Party (HILARY CLINTON) she was a class (act) to pass the (baton ) to President Obama, We need come together on the same (PAGE) the (nation) needs us to (PREVAIL) not (FAIL).Come on Democrats, and to Harry Reid keep the (party) strong ,your doing at (magnificent (JOB)......

S M R   July 17th, 2009 11:08 am ET

After what Bush/Cheney did to our Country, we need all the seats we can get. For full recovery, we need a Democrat in the White House for at least a few decades. YES WE CAN.

New York Senate: Reid Endorses Gillibrand « S E N A T U S   July 17th, 2009 10:58 am ET

[...] Friday that he's backing Kirsten Gillibrand's bid to retain her Senate seat in 2010,” CNN reports. “I am endorsing Senator Gillibrand’s campaign because she is a rising star in our [...]

Chris ~ Albany, NY   July 17th, 2009 10:58 am ET

Good for you Reid..who cares. There's no way in hell I'm voting for her, she's a closet republican claiming to be a democrat.

Out the door in 4   July 17th, 2009 10:56 am ET

Who would want any connection with Harry Reid?? Any endorsement from him should be the kiss of death to that campaign!!

Almost Makes You Miss SARS • CrazyDrumGuy   July 17th, 2009 10:55 am ET

[...] Reid officially endorsed the re-election campaign of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), aka Hillary Clinton in a pantsuit. (CNN [...]

GOP = Party of Tolerance   July 17th, 2009 10:52 am ET

Gillibrand will win because she is endorsed by Gov. Paterson and because New York has become a conservative state. I agree with Gillibrand that the solution to our crime problems is more guns on the streets so people can protect themselves.

joe   July 17th, 2009 10:49 am ET

Gillibrand For President!

steve   July 17th, 2009 10:46 am ET

The Democrat's Sarah Palin–Reid should stay out of NY politics, thought they'd learn about that from the Repub's experiences with party establishment picking one candidate, the voters another

Obama Victim   July 17th, 2009 10:44 am ET

oh.....Obozo "condemned" the bombings..............just like he "condemned" North Korea for jailing those girls.............and by the way.....whatever happened to them?? anyone feel safe??

GI Joe   July 17th, 2009 10:39 am ET

CNN – you don't have to bring up the C-Street issues. They are being covered extensively on REAL news channels.

Zach K   July 17th, 2009 10:39 am ET

I like her. She might be a somewhat Bluedog Democrat with pro-gun and immigration. But she is excellent with pro choicers and same sex marriage supporters.

New York, This is a Senator! :D

GI Joe   July 17th, 2009 10:38 am ET

If she's for family values, the C-Street Republicans will never accept her or her good ideas.

Fair is Fair   July 17th, 2009 10:36 am ET

Man... the final nail in the coffin for her. That's for sure.

sifto77   July 17th, 2009 10:35 am ET

Is Reid saying she should leave her 2 small children and work in Washington? Democrats are against that! Did they change their policies since Palin? I will wait for criticism from Washington Post and others who do not approve of women with a family in politics–Sally Quinn is a big advocate of women staying home to raise their families.

ModerateLady   July 17th, 2009 10:31 am ET

Here in NY she shed her rural values to please the liberal south. When was the last time she discussed having guns in her life? Why is that an uncomfortable topic now? Because like I said, she's a liberal pleaser now. Kirsten- You're the Senator of our entire state. Please keep it in mind when catering to people. Signed, Long Islander

Lori reminds the GOP that they have the lowest approval ratings in decades! There are NO signs of life in your party!   July 17th, 2009 10:28 am ET

I like Gillibrand. Unlike Sarah Palin, our rising star is smart!

S Callahan   July 17th, 2009 10:21 am ET

I like Kristin but I think she has a big challenge coming......

The Lonely Libertarian of Liverpool NY   July 17th, 2009 10:21 am ET

Good for Harry, but I think the voters of NY will think otherwise, she has flip flopped on second amendment rights, just to bend to the party bosses of Washington. I believe she has become a representative of the DNC not the people of NY.

Dutch/Bad Newz, VA   July 17th, 2009 10:20 am ET

If Gillibrand votes similar to Clinton, I would endorse her too. The only vote I didn't like from Clinton was the Iraq War vote which I was totally against. I'm not too sure what Maloney has done for the state of New York, but i'll do some investigating to see if she cuts the mustard.

the idiot   July 17th, 2009 10:19 am ET

If that be the case, add her to the chump list.

Stuffit   July 17th, 2009 10:16 am ET

“As a working mother with two young children, Kirsten brings unique perspective to the challenging issues we are debating in Congress...."

Sure Harry!, how's she feel about HR1018? Will she vote for it in the Senate if it passes the House, spending 700 million for enhanced contraception for horses? Why not put her innovative mind to work and see if you can get some relief to families with that 700 mil!

RR   July 17th, 2009 10:15 am ET

Reid doesn't understand that NY City controls NY democrat politics. Every major state wide elected Dem. official is from NYC. Gillibrand is going down to NYC's Maloney.

Upstate NY doesn't matter

Gator   July 17th, 2009 10:14 am ET

Another hillary, just what we need,If reid picked her,it's got to be a bad choice.

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