James’ NRA lawsuit helps the GOP

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Interesting analysis:

I believe this has some merit because many NRA members and supporters won’t dig down past the headline, “Attorney General James Files Lawsuit to Dissolve NRA.” However, the problem for the NRA is James’ investigation was brought about due to financial mismanagement on the part of the Board and I have not seen anyone dispute that.

From a purely political standpoint, it is in James’ interest to hurt the Biden campaign for if he loses it could open the door to Gov. Cuomo running in ’24. I believe James will run for Governor once Cuomo eventually leaves office.

NRA being sued by NY & DC Attorney Generals

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The NRA is being sued by the Attorney Generals in New York and Washington D.C..

Here are their press releases:

NRA retaliated by countersuing Tish James claiming free speech violations:

Higgins pushing to repeal Tiahrt Amendment

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Congressman Brian Higgins is promoting repeal of the Tiahrt Amendment.

Here is the press release, “Congressman & Most Valuable Parents “MVP” Group Push for Tiahrt Amendment Repeal.”

Here is a dog-and-pony show in support of Higgins’ efforts:

Newsbits

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Kaplan floor speech on S-7762A

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Senator Anna Kaplan speaks on the floor in support of her bill S-7762A, the “Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receiver Act”:

A-9903A amended

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A-9903A, Enacts the “Jose Webster Untraceable Firearms Act”, has been amended and resubmitted to Codes. It is now in sync with companion S-7763A which passed the Senate yesterday.

“Ghost guns” passes Senate

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Legislative update:

  • S-7762, Enacts the “Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receiver Act”, passed Senate.  I was watching livestream and it was initially set aside.  They passed it after I stopped watching so I don’t have the vote count.
  • S-7763A, Enacts the “Jose Webster Untraceable Firearms Act”, passed Senate 43-17. No discussion or explanation of votes.

Here is the press release from sponsor Brad Hoylman, “New York State Senate Passes The Jose Webster Untraceable Firearms Act, The Nation’s Toughest Ghost Gun Law.“

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