Gillibrand has just begun her second term as the Representative from New York's 20th district-one of the most conservative districts currently held by a Democratic House member. Gillibrand is a member of conservative Blue Dog caucus. She is the only NY Democrat to have voted against the TARP legislation both times it came before the House, and has supported the renewal of Bush tax cuts. Gillibrand has also been criticized for her close ties to the NRA. firedoglake