Gun control was not a big issue in the State of the Union address:
“… A year after making a call for his broad gun control agenda the emotional big finish, Obama devoted just two sentences to preventing gun violence … “Citizenship means standing up for the lives that gun violence steals from us each day,” Obama said, according to prepared remarks. “I have seen the courage of parents, students, pastors, and police officers all over this country who say “we are not afraid,” and I intend to keep trying, with or without Congress, to help stop more tragedies from visiting innocent Americans in our movie theaters, shopping malls, or schools like Sandy Hook.” …”
I guess Obama was following Governor Cuomo’s lead as his State of the State devoted only two sentences on gun control as well.
“… Gun control advocates … are left to be satisfied that Obama simply reiterated its commitment to reforms …”
But they’re not. Cuomo went all-in for gun control, betting his presidential aspirations on the issue. It’s clear that was not a good move. As Politico notes:
“… A year later gun control is deader than dead …”
So his Cuomo’s political career on the national stage. He chose … poorly.
Love the last crusade reference.
That’s because he is just biding his time to get more liberal democrates into office to help pass his bills. Vote carefully this year.
good ending to that blog piece, Jacob. Right from Indy and the last crusade…….sweet!