Gillibrand joins train of Dem 2020 hopefuls backing Medicare-for-all
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D., N.Y.) Monday joined other possible presidential contenders in backing Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I., Vt.) "Medicare-for-All" bill.
Gillibrand plans on co-sponsoring Sanders's bill, the New York Daily News reports. It is expected to go to the floor on Wednesday.
The junior Senator from New York is considered one among a number of possible contenders for the 2020 democratic nomination for president. She, along with a number of other names on that list, are already spending substantially on online advertisements.
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Gillibrand's joining up with Sanders's bill makes her at least the fourth notable presidential contender to sign on. Sen. Kamala Harris (D., Calif.) announced her support at the end of August; Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.), last Thursday. Sen. Cory Booker (D., N.J.), yet another hopeful, announced his support earlier in the day on Monday.