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$Maine Democrats fracture as Platner exits amid scandal, Senate race reshaped$

politics9 days ago•25 min saved

Maine Democrats fracture as Platner exits amid scandal, Senate race reshaped

Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 convention to nominate a new U.S. Senate candidate to replace Graham Platner, who withdrew after a woman publicly alleged he drunkenly raped her in 2021; several Democratic contenders who lost Maine’s gubernatorial primary are vying to replace him, and party leaders including Kirsten Gillibrand have begun fundraising, arguing that flipping Maine is crucial to controlling the Senate, with a replacement deadline of July 27.

via New York Post|

#graham-platner #kirsten-gillibrand #maine

politics4 months ago•11 min saved

Gillibrand Presses EUCOM Chief Over Iran School Strike and Civilian Harm Safeguards

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand pressed EUCOM commander Gen. Grynkewich at a Senate hearing about a U.S. strike that hit a girls’ school in Iran, killing about 170 children, questioning the targeting process and civilian-harm protections; Grynkewich defended safeguards and commitment to minimizing civilian harm, while the Pentagon later admitted responsibility for the strike.

via Mediaite|

#civilian-harm #eucom #iran

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Protests and Walkouts Shake Congress as Emotions Run High

A group of veterans from the About Face veterans group were arrested for protesting in Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office, demanding a meeting and calling for an end to the siege on Gaza and a ceasefire. The group criticized lawmakers for not supporting a ceasefire and emphasized that the arrests occurred just days before Veterans Day. Protests have been taking place in Washington, D.C., and the Capitol to urge lawmakers to demand Israel accept a ceasefire. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of Palestinians killed and limited access to food and water in Gaza.

via The Hill|

#ceasefire #gaza #kirsten-gillibrand

entertainment3 years ago•9 min saved

WGA Strike: Stars Rally, Robot Pickets, and Plummeting Filming in LA.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke at a rally in support of striking film and television writers, criticizing Hollywood executives and praising writers as skilled, creative, hardworking, and underpaid. She also called out the use of artificial intelligence in generating content, saying it lacks originality and imagination. Other speakers at the rally included actors Colin Farrell and Mariska Hargitay, as well as SNL alumna Rachel Dratch and writer Paula Pell. Meanwhile, picket lines and rallies continued in both New York and Los Angeles, with a group of writers staging a fake picket line outside the WGA building.

via Deadline|

#artificial-intelligence #entertainment #hollywood

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Zeldin's Political Watch: Budget, Redistricting, and Gillibrand Run.

Lee Zeldin, the 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate in New York, has not ruled out a potential run against Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in 2024. Although acknowledging it would be an uphill battle, Zeldin said it would be an "extremely competitive race" if he did run. He is currently focused on helping local candidates for office this year but has launched a federal PAC, raising questions about his next move. Gillibrand has raised money off the possibility of a Zeldin challenge, but rumors of high-profile challengers against her have emerged in the past without materializing.

via POLITICO|

#kirsten-gillibrand #lee-zeldin #new-york

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

AOC rules out Senate run, calls for Feinstein's resignation.

Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called for Senator Dianne Feinstein to resign due to her extended absence from the Senate. Feinstein, who is recovering from shingles, is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and her absence has caused issues for Democrats as the panel works to process judicial nominees. Ocasio-Cortez also confirmed that she will not be running against New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in 2024.

via CNN|

#alexandria-ocasio-cortez #democratic-party #dianne-feinstein

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Ocasio-Cortez Won't Challenge Gillibrand, Says Spokesperson.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's spokesperson has said that the congresswoman is "not planning" to challenge Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the 2024 Senate race. This puts an end to speculation that Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive favorite and fundraising powerhouse, would primary Gillibrand. Other possible progressive challengers to Gillibrand's seat have also signaled they do not plan to run for Senate. However, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned from office in 2021 amid numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, could pose a threat to Gillibrand's reelection.

via AOL|

#alexandria-ocasio-cortez #kirsten-gillibrand #new-york

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

The Controversy Surrounding Dianne Feinstein's Future in Politics

Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand defended Dianne Feinstein's ability to serve in the Senate amid calls from some Democrats for her to step down due to her extended absence from the Senate. Feinstein has been recovering from shingles since March and has temporarily stepped down from the Senate Judiciary Committee. While some Democrats have expressed frustration with her absence, others have expressed support and respect for her long record of service. Gillibrand believes that Feinstein will return to work and make her own decision about when to retire.

via CNN|

#democrats #dianne-feinstein #health

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Biden administration faces tough questions over Pentagon leak investigation.

Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the leak of highly classified Pentagon documents by an airman with top-secret security clearance. The Biden administration has been scrambling to rectify damages after the airman posted documents online that revealed blunt details on the US intelligence assessment of the war in Ukraine as well as the extent of US eavesdropping on key allies. The Pentagon breach has left looming questions about national security implications, and Congress is vowing to investigate what happened and why the US intelligence community failed to discover its secrets were on a public internet forum for weeks.

via CNN|

#classified-documents #investigation #kirsten-gillibrand

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Feinstein's Resignation from Judiciary Committee Garners Praise and Criticism

Multiple senators, including Kirsten Gillibrand, praised Sen. Dianne Feinstein's decision to step down from her position on the Judiciary Committee but also supported her decision to remain in the Senate. Feinstein faced calls from members of her own party to retire amid a weeks-long absence from the Senate after a shingles diagnosis sent her to the hospital in early March. Democrats will need Feinstein's vote, especially as Congress readies itself for a debt-ceiling standoff. Feinstein, who was first elected in 1992, has already said she will not seek another term in 2024.

via POLITICO|

#democrats #dianne-feinstein #judiciary-committee