Gillibrand Campaign Says ‘No Question’ Poor Fundraising Due To Franken Stance

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 24: Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks during a rally in front of Trump International Hotel & Tower on March 24, 2019 in New York City. In what her campaign... NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 24: Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks during a rally in front of Trump International Hotel & Tower on March 24, 2019 in New York City. In what her campaign is calling Gillibrands first major speech as a presidential candidate she plans to shout out President Trump as a coward in front of one of his own properties. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is blaming her subpar first quarter fundraising haul — $3 million — on backlash to her leadership in calling for former Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) to resign after allegations of sexual harassment.

There is “no question” that the fundraising “was adversely impacted by certain establishment donors — and many online — who continue to punish Kirsten for standing up for her values and for women,” the Gillibrand campaign told the Washington Post.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is currently leading the pack with $18.2 million from the first quarter. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) then former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) follow behind, with $12 million and $9.4 million, respectively.

Gillibrand was the first senator to call for Franken’s resignation in 2017, a move that rankled some top donors.

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