FORT DRUM, N.Y. (AP) U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says she is ruling out a run for president in 2020 because she's ``focused entirely'' on running for re-election next year.
The New York Democrat told cable'sSpectrum News during an event Monday at Fort Drum in northern New York that she's ``dedicated to serving our state as our senator'' and is running for re-election in 2018.
When asked if she's ruling out seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, Gillibrand replied: ``I'm focused entirely on running for Senate, so yes, I'm ruling it out.''
Gillibrand replaced Hillary Clinton in the Senate in 2009 and easily won re-election in 2012 by defeating Republican Wendy Long. Gillibrand has been regarded in recent years as a potential presidential candidate.
