"I know this isn't the result that we wanted," the New York Democrat said. "We wanted to win this race."
But Gillibrand was not able to get enough donations - 130,000 was the cutoff for the next debate - and also failed to get a required four polls where she was getting at least 2 percent of the vote.
Today, I am ending my campaign for president.
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) August 28, 2019
I am so proud of this team and all we've accomplished. But I think it’s important to know how you can best serve.
To our supporters: Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Now, let's go beat Donald Trump and win back the Senate. pic.twitter.com/xM5NGfgFGT
Democratic front runner Joe Biden said Gillibrand had run a 'strong, courageous campaign.'
While Gillibrand was leaving the race, at least five other Democrats appeared to be in worse shape than she was, making some wonder how long their campaigns would remain viable.
Like Gillibrand, Michael Bennet, Steve Bullock, Tim Ryan, John Delaney, and Bill de Blasio were all far short of the contribution numbers needed - and none of them had a qualifying poll result of at least two percent.
THE TOP DEMS ON ONE STAGE!: Looks like we will see Biden, Warren, Sanders, Buttigieg, Harris, Yang, Booker, Castro, O'Rourke and Klobuchar in one debate in Sept.
— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) August 28, 2019
Quinnipiac Poll just out does not give Gabbard, Steyer, Williamson or Gillibrand the oomph they need to qualify.
It's still possible that Tulsi Gabbard, Tom Steyer, and Marianne Williamson could qualify for the October debate - but for now, they are on the outside looking in.
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