Category: Politics

Giffords endorses Hochul

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Giffords has endorsed Governor Hochul for re-election:

“… “Throughout their careers, both Governor Hochul and Speaker Adams have proven their commitment to building safer communities and fighting gun violence, making them the leaders that New York needs right now. It is a privilege to support New York’s first all-women ticket, and I am proud to endorse both of these champions in the fight to save lives,” Giffords said …”

Big deal. This will do nothing for her re-election. The timing is a little interesting coming almost immediately after Bruce Blakeman sent out his letter, which they link to my blog:

“… Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Hochul’s Republican challenger in New York’s governor race, has differing views about gun rights. In a March 5 letter sent to second amendment supporters in New York, the gubernatorial candidate said he will issue an executive order to create a New York Constitutional Enforcement Task Group when he’s elected “to vigorously defend the rights of law-abiding New Yorkers.” …”

I have yet to come across anyone who believes Blakeman on this.

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Blakeman letter on 2A

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Bruce Blakeman's letter on gun rights

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Blakeman campaign kicks off with a fart

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Nassau Co. Exec. Bruce Blakeman kicked off his gubernatorial campaign with a big wet fart, initially picking Fulton Co. Sheriff Richard Giardino to be his running mate until a kerfuffle forced a change of plans. After some more back and forth, Blakeman went with Madison Co. Sheriff Todd Hood.

Blakeman is uninspiring due to his “moderate” beliefs, although I still believe he is a better candidate than Elise Stefanik. I have trouble believing she took her campaign seriously.

However, Larry Sharpe, who ran as the Libertarian candidate back in ’18, announced his intention to primary Blakeman for the Republican line. If he can petition his way onto the GOP ballot, I will support Sharpe in a primary.

2A challenge to NYPD licensing delays

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Attorney Susan Chana Lask filed a federal civil rights action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York challenging prolonged administrative delays by New York City’s firearms licensing authorities that plaintiffs allege unlawfully burden rights protected by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Plaintiffs seek declaratory and injunctive relief based on allegations that the City routinely fails to grant or deny handgun license applications even within the six-month timeframe set out in New York Penal Law § 400.00, resulting in extended waits that plaintiffs allege delay the exercise of Second Amendment rights.

Here is a press release in support of the legal action by Councilwoman Vickie Paladino.

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Something to think about

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It occurs to me that the reason Bruce Blakeman is running for Governor is not because Republicans think he can defeat Kathy Hochul, but to retain/pick up GOP Congressional seats in Nassau and Westchester, maybe the Hudson Valley.