Eric Schneiderman was on the campaign trail in Rochester yesterday and tried to link the Buffalo shootings with his microstamping proposal.  Sure, he left out the part about the shootings being gang-related, but not to worry because according to the D&C: “… He said he favored gun owners’ rights, but said he would crack down [...]

04
Sep

Candidate ratings and endorsements for the primary are out.  The quality of top ticket candidates is quite low so we’re going to go with Carl Paladino. This Times Union story has the response from Rick Lazio’s campaign: “… Also this week, he was endorsed by the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, which in its [...]

03
Sep

“… they want o know that someone will stand up to the gun lobby.  I’m proud to have been endorsed by New Yorkers Against Gun Violence …” Yes, but Eric, you lost. That’s why your microstamping bill didn’t make it through the legislature.

At 0:12, “… we know he won’t back down to Albany or the NRA …”

31
Aug

Michelle Schimel tosses fellow microstamping sponsor Eric Schneiderman under the bus and endorses opponent Kathleen Rice.  The Observer reports: “… The Rice campaign is expected to announce the endorsement of Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, who, along with Schneiderman, led the charge to pass a firearm microstamping bill in Albany earlier this year … When asked how [...]

29
Aug
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The Journal News on the Democrat AG race, “5 Democrats face rough battle in attorney general primary“: “… It’s difficult to name a clear frontrunner, political analysts say. With five candidates and an expected low voter turnout, the margin of victory will likely be small in a state with about 5.8 million registered Democrats and [...]

27
Aug
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The Democrat Party is imploding thanks to Chairman Zero’s leadership with a backlash expected against Democrat candidates across the board.  CNN reports on “Democrats in fight to hold onto House seats in November.”  Of note: “… Ticking through many of the competitive races across the country, [California Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy] predicted even more seats [...]