Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York dropped out of the 2020 presidential race on Wednesday after she failed to qualify for the third Democratic primary debate, scheduled for September 12.
"I think being able to have a voice on a debate stage, when other candidates have that, is really important," said the 52-year-old Gillibrand. "And without it, I just didn't see our path."
Gillibrand said that while she would support the eventual Democratic nominee whoever it may be, she would be particularly excited to see the party nominate a woman.
"I think that women have a unique ability to bring people together and heal this country. I think a woman nominee would be inspiring and exciting." she said. "I will support whoever the nominee is, and I will do whatever it takes to beat Trump."
The senator said she plans to endorse one of the other Democratic primary candidates, although she would not reveal whom.
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