Gillibrand's campaign links low fundraising to the aftermath of Al Franken: memo

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In a note obtained by the New York Times, the election campaign reportedly stated that it was "undeniable" that donors reacted in response to Gillibrand's invitation to ask Franken, accused of sexual harassment, to remove.

"There is no question that some institutional donors – and many netizens – have continued to punish Kirsten in the first quarter – who continue to punish Kirsten for defending her values ​​and women," reads the memo.

Gillibrand's campaign announced Sunday it raised $ 3 million in the first quarter of 2019, putting it behind several of its Democratic rivals, including Sens. Bernie SandersBernard (Bernie) SandersSanders calls Trump to give up his business plan Omar thanks his supporters and criticizes the critics: Nobody can threaten "my undying love for America" ​​Booker launches the "Justice for All" tour in Newark MORE (I-Vt.), Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisBooker gives the kickoff of the "Justice for All" tour to Newark Biden: the enthusiasm of donors and the vigor of the polls after the controversy O. Rourke gets the first support from Carolina South PLUS (D-Calif.) And Elizabeth WarrenA comment from Elizabeth Ann Warren on MSnBC: Omar points out that the attacker November 9: Pelosi touches Trump over Omar video: It's wrong "to fan the flames" Bernie Sanders the flamethrower against two true reformers of the health sector MORE (D-Mass.).

Gillibrand was the first senator in 2017 to ask Franken to withdraw among the allegations of sexual misconduct.

Last month, the New York Senator defended this decision by saying that she "defended the women who had come forward" by doing so.

"There are some powerful Democratic donors who are angry because I have defended women who were accusing of sexual harassment, it's about them," Gillibrand said in a statement. ;time.