Newsbits
Oct 16, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence, Politics
Newsbits:
Assemblyman David DiPietro is looking for campaign volunteers for help with phone banks, literature drops, etc. If you’re interesting contact his campaign.
Elections:
- HTC Airs Radio Spot For Cuomo
- Hit for voting against gun control bills, Molinaro says it’s more important to get to the root of violence
- NRA endorses Basile for Senate
Jurisprudence:
- Kavanaugh on court could put N.Y. SAFE Act under new scrutiny
- With Kavanaugh on court, gun laws could be targeted
- 17 states pile on to Supreme Court case over NYC gun law
Politics:
Newsbits
Oct 12, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence
Friday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Larry Sharpe says he’s the one candidate who can repeal the SAFE Act
- Max & Murphy: On Guns and Schools, You Might Hate Larry Sharpe’s Ideas. But He’s Got Some.
- McMurray hit over gun rights rating
- She’s a Gun-Owning Democrat. Her Opponent Calls Her an Extreme Liberal.
- Hawley endorsed by NRA, receives ‘A’ rating for reelection bid
Jurisprudence:
Newsbits
Oct 9, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence, Politics
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
At 7:00pm today Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul will address New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Annual Benefit and Silent Auction, Edison Ballroom, 240 W. 47th St., Manhattan.
Elections:
- Cuomo Leads Molinaro 50-28 Percent
- Former NY mayor Bloomberg joins emotional Parkland rally for ‘gun sense’ at the polls
- Elise Stefanik receives “A” from NRA, Tedra Cobb gets an “F”
- Eye on NY: Antonacci puts focus on school safety, ethics reform in NY Senate race
- Democratic Assemblywoman Jenne seeks to retain seat; touts experience, record
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Newsbits
Oct 2, 2018 Elections 2018, Elections 2018 AD106, Jurisprudence, Politics
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
I received a telephone call from “Quantel Research” doing a poll, mostly on the Didi Barrett/Will Truitt race. Never got polled for an Assembly race before. Specifically asked about abortion.
Elections:
- Amid Re-Election Bid, Cuomo Signs Pledge to Fight for These Commitments
- New York Congressional Races to Watch – Start of October
- Nathan McMurray walks a fine line on guns as he campaigns for 27th District
- New poll: CD-19 voters support gun control
- NY Sen. Dave Valesky won’t continue campaign as independent
Jurisprudence:
Politics:
It’s about abortion, not guns
Sep 28, 2018 Jurisprudence, Politics
Michael Filozof at American Thinker opines, “The Kavanaugh fight isn’t about abortion. It’s about guns.”
“… The Kavanaugh confirmation is about the future, not refighting the cultural battles of the 1970s. And next up on the Democratic agenda is sweeping, national gun control – and possibly even confiscation …”
I don’t agree with this.
Yes, there are politicians including Governor Cuomo that would be upset if their signature gun control laws were shot down by SCOTUS. However, the main difference between the issues is that abortion has a legitimate grassroots surrounding it and gun control does not.
Democrat politicians aren’t stupid. They are not going to put a lot of effort into issues that do not give them a positive return at election time. This is why gun control is largely dead on the national level and all but a handful of states like New York. Abortion isn’t. SCOTUS issued a ruling that largely kept that issue from being fought in the states. If it were overturned that’s where it would go. If SAFE were overturned most of the country would be unaffected. This is why whenever their is a court vacancy or a significant ruling about to come down abortion protestors can be seen with signs outside rallying. Gun control advocates don’t do that because they can’t. The culture war on guns has largely been won by 2A. The same cannot be said about abortion.
Newsbits
Sep 28, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence, Politics
Friday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Hillary Clinton, gun-control groups, lawmakers unite on fundraiser for ‘NR8’ candidates
- Giffords, gun safety group, endorses Balter in House race against Katko
- With primaries past, 118th Assembly district candidates debate the issues
- Independence Party still rooting for Valesky
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Politics:
Newsbits
Sep 24, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence, Politics
Monday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Cuomo set to raise money for at least 7 New York State Senate candidates
- Gaughran Endorsed By Child Victims Act Backer, Gun Control Group
- Baer back on Assembly ballot
Jurisprudence:
- America needs Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court – Here’s why
- Democrats’ total personal war on Brett Kavanaugh should be a Midterm wake-up call for Republicans
Politics:
Seneca Co. candidate Porsch talks pistol licenses
Sep 12, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence
Seneca County Judicial candidate Barry Porsch talks pistol licenses starting at the 10:00 mark:
Newsbits
Sep 12, 2018 Elections 2018, Guns, Jurisprudence, State Legislation
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Siena Poll: Cuomo Extends Lead, AG’s Race A Tossup
- Parents of Parkland victims rally for Gov on LI
- Parents of Parkland victims call for stricter gun control at rally
- Byrnes, Errigo vying to represent the 133rd District
Guns:
Jurisprudence:
- NRA Argues Discovery Could Show State Coerced Companies to Cut Ties
- State moves to dismiss NRA lawsuit
Legislation:
Newsbits
Sep 8, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence, Politics, Westchester County Legislation
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Opponents take aim at Zephyr Teachout in heated AG debate
- Analysis: Eyes on Senate in Albany power struggle and these 5 races
Jurisprudence:
- Judge to Weigh NRA’s Free-Speech Case Against New York
- Death of a Gun Owner: Criminal Liability for an Heir?
Legislation:
- Auburn incident leads Katko to sponsor ‘red flag’ bill to reduce gun violence
- Town of Mamaroneck passes law banning guns from government buildings
Politics: