Gillibrand tries intimidating SCOTUS Justices

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CNBC reports, “Kirsten Gillibrand slams the NRA and Federalist Society in Supreme Court filing and warns the court could be restructured“:

“Democratic presidential contenders rolled out new gun control plans in the wake of two mass shootings earlier this month … Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, has diagnosed the problem as part of an “industrial-strength influence campaign” from conservative advocacy groups on the Republican-appointed justices of the Supreme Court — and is making the argument to the judges themselves. The New York lawmaker this week signed on to a friend-of-the-court brief in a high-profile Second Amendment case over now-defunct New York City laws and regulations, urging the justices to drop the matter … “

The Daily Caller offers more insight, “A Pro-Gun Ruling Will Inflame Court-Packing Push, Democratic Senator Warns Supreme Court“:

“… “The Supreme Court is not well. And the people know it. Perhaps the Court can heal itself before the public demands it be ‘restructured in order to reduce the influence of politics,’” [Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse] wrote, alluding to court-packing measures that have gained traction in progressive circles. “Particularly on the urgent issue of gun control, a nation desperately needs it to heal.” …”

I wonder how the left-leaning Justices will react to this sort of intimidation tactics.

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Bill de Blasio is calling for a boycott of Walmart over gun control:

“Sixteen Democratic candidates in all passed through Saturday’s gun safety forum hosted by former Mayor Bloomberg’s group, Everytown for Gun Safety. Mayor de Blasio’s late slot meant much of the crowd had cleared out, but he did his best to grab some attention. “They have to feel our wrath,” de Blasio said to the crowd. “They” in this case includes Walmart, which has come under increased pressure to stop the sale of guns after the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. De Blasio went a step further, calling for a boycott of the retailer, saying it puts profits over human lives …”

Such a bold plan of action will surely make him standout among the candidates. Where’s he in the polls:

“According to the latest Siena College poll, only 26 percent of voters in New York State had a favorable opinion of the mayor; 57 percent of New Yorkers had an unfavorable opinion. The news gotten even worse for de Blasio and his potential spot in upcoming Democratic debates for president … Both de Blasio and New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand received zero percent support in the 2020 race …”

Polls aren’t always an accurate representation of public sentiment. How was de Blasio greeted in Iowa?

“Mayor Bill de Blasio pitched his presidential dreams to a crowd of about 15 likely Democratic voters at an event Sunday morning in Cedar Rapids, Iowa …”

Seems the polling was accurate.

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Monday’s Newsbits:

At 1:10 pm today Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer will speak at Harlem Mothers SAVE Stop the Flow rally against illegal guns, Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, Manhattan.

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Department of Financial Services investigating NRA

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The next chapter in the NRA’s ongoing shitshow comes from the Post, “NY regulators probing NRA for illegal gun insurance kickbacks”

“The New York Department of Financial Services is investigating the National Rifle Association for its role in offering now-banned insurance products for gun owners in the state — and earning at least $14 million in the process, The Post has learned. The investigation, which hasn’t been previously reported, is an outgrowth of consent agreements last year with insurance companies, ending the sale of NRA-branded Carry Guard insurance, and other similar products, in New York, sources said … The NRA, which isn’t licensed to sell or market insurance in New York, received at least $14 million in payments for helping to sell Carry Guard and other similar products from 2000 to 2008, according to the 2018 consent agreement, which it was not party to. That means the DFS could also go after them for receiving kickbacks for selling insurance, which is not allowed, sources said …”

I can easily see DFS, at a minimum, demanding NRA forfeit the $14 million.

It is inexcusable that the most basic due diligence was not done regarding selling insurance in the state.  I’m not in the business, but even I know there are lots of rules and regulations regarding selling insurance in New York and that a license is required.

The NRA Board (especially Marion Hammer) cannot simply write this off as an attack by gun control advocates.

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Saturday’s Newsbits:

Everytown/Moms Demand will host a presidential “gun safety” forum today at 3:00pm.  Both Mayor de Blasio and Senator Gillibrand are scheduled to attend.

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Joe Ruggiero tries exploiting shootings

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The Democrat candidate for Dutchess County Executive tries using the recent shootings to advance a gun control agenda:

He stood with Moms last month as well.

Senate perceives weakness in NRA

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CBS reports,”Mitch McConnell says gun control measures will be discussed by Senate after recess“:

“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not calling the Senate back to Washington for an emergency session to address recent mass shootings, but gun control measures will be on the table when Congress reconvenes in September … McConnell specifically mentioned background checks, a measure that has failed to gain much ground in the Senate and is strongly opposed by the National Rifle Association …”

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Things should not have gotten this far. I am confidant this is a direct result of all the nonsense going on with the NRA. The NRA Board needs to get their shit together. Unfortunately I haven’t seen any indication of that.

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Friday’s Newsbits:

Today @ 10:00am – New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres, gun control advocates and others hold a press conference to announce new funding for gun and gang violence prevention programs, District Office, 573 E. Fordham Road, Bronx.

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Too little, too late from NRA

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The Hill reports, “NRA expresses ‘deepest sympathies’ to families and victims of El Paso, Dayton shootings“:

“… The National Rifle Association (NRA) on Sunday expressed its “deepest sympathies” for the victims and their families of the two mass shootings that rocked America over the weekend … “The NRA is committed to the safe and lawful use of firearms by those exercising their Second Amendment freedoms. We will not participate in the politicizing of these tragedies but, as always, we will work in good faith to pursue real solutions that protect us all from people who commit these horrific acts.”…”

NRA’s media department is useless and has been for some time. They never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity to present a positive face to the media and general public.

They should have learned by now that the opposition is not interested in such niceties and will jump at any opportunity to advance their agenda.  By remaining silent for this long, NRA let the antis control the narrative.  GOA was smart enough to respond almost immediately countering the B.S. and promoting reciprocity. NRA should have done the same.