Gillibrand’s campaign has faced ongoing struggles as she’s fought to rise in the polls. As the third debate inches closer and closer, Gillibrand is seeking $1.00 donations and offering free Gillibrand 2020 shirts in return. The 2020 hopeful has also previously expressed interest in being a running mate if she doesn’t win her party’s nomination.
I take on fights others won't, because I've never lost sight of the fact that I'm fighting for you. I advocate for issues that are too often sidelined, because they deserve a voice.
Now I need your help to take that fight to the next debate: https://t.co/GXt8UETjYC pic.twitter.com/lP57cd2gqz
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) August 24, 2019
However, a former Gillibrand aide provided a chilling account of how the candidate is perceived by others:
“I don’t know that anyone even wants to see her on the debate stage. Everyone I have talked to finds her performative and obnoxious. She comes across as an opportunist to the public. I think that’s the biggest problem. I think she’ll have to seriously evaluate her campaign and her candidacy if she doesn’t make this debate.”
Will Gillibrand Heed the Advice of Her Inner Circle?
At this time, Kirsten Gillibrand is still running for president. If she fails to make it to the third primary debate, the likelihood of her dropping out will definitely go up. In recent weeks, other low-polling candidates have chosen to simply bow out.
