But Kirsten Gillibrand’s second ping pong ball splashed home and she threw both arms skyward while her opponents chugged, celebrating a beer pong victory in the most presidential way possible. In this April 18, 2019, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks during a meet and greet with local residents in Indianola, Iowa. “I’m aware it probably comes across as a gimmick, but in real life it came across as genuine,” said Shaye Weldon, Gillibrand’s beer pong teammate. Article Continued BelowAs state director of engagement for the New Hampshire Young Democrats, Weldon meets a lot of presidential candidates — but had never played beer pong with any. Gillibrand’s campaign turned the beer pong game into an online ad, freeze framing the candidate mid-toss and seeking donations: “If Kirsten makes this shot” before letting the scene roll to reveal that she does.

Source: thestar May 04, 2019 05:48 UTC