All about guns, legislation and politics in New York
The media made a big deal about extreme Left candidates winning in primary elections, but one bright spot was long time incumbent Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli going down in flames to challenger Onondaga County legislator Mo Brown in the Democrat primary by a 104 vote margin.
I don’t know if Mo is 2A friendly, but Magnarelli certainly was not. The close vote shows the importance of getting gun owners involved in primaries as well as the general elections.
Tuesday is primary election day.
I love primaries because turnout is always low so it is easier to effect the outcome. I’m not impressed with the choices available so this is my recommendation:
This is as good as it gets. Vote early and often.
Friday’s Newsbits:
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City & State has a good article on upcoming primary elections, “The 2026 state legislative primary races to watch.”
My advice:
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.
Incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman is facing a primary against Brad Lander.
The Brady Campaign is backing Goldman:
“… “Our country is suffering from a horrific yet preventable gun violence crisis. If we want to make real and lasting change, we need leaders in Congress with a track record of fighting for gun safety and a determination to pass common-sense reform. Congressman Dan Goldman has both,” said Kris Brown, President of the Brady Campaign and Brady PAC …”
Both candidates are giant flaming turds on 2A and pretty much everything else. That said, Goldman is arguably the lesser of two evils.
The Brady’s endorsed incumbent Congressmen Dan Goldman and Pat Ryan for re-election
Creating safer communities means electing leaders with courage, consistency, and a record of action.
Brady PAC is endorsing top House and Senate candidates this cycle who are at the forefront of the fight to end gun violence ⬇️ https://t.co/BT9gxTd1rJ
— Brady PAC (@Brady_PAC) February 17, 2026
Goldman is facing a potential primary from douche-bag Brad Lander.
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.
