Rand Paul commenting on the news that Mayor Bloomberg is considering jumping into the race:
As I said, what is Bloomberg offering that is different than the other candidates?
Bloomberg still thinking about running
It appears that Mayor Bloomberg is still thinking about running for president:
“Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg – a onetime moderate Republican who has crusaded on gun control — is considering throwing $1 billion of his vast fortune into an independent, stop-Donald Trump bid for president, according to a person familiar with his plans. He has set March as a deadline, according to the source, and his decision will likely be contingent on the results of early primaries, and he’s more likely to take the leap if the “extremes” — meaning Trump, Ted Cruz or Democrat Bernie Sanders prevail …”
Interesting that it is reported as a stop Trump effort. I do not know what sort of personal relationship these two have with each other.
“… Bloomberg’s exploration of a bid, first reported in the New York Times on Saturday, is motivated by his belief that the ascent of Trump, a fellow billionaire the business information executive has known for two decades, represents a crisis in the two-party system that calls for a third-party solution …”
I don’t believe it. I think it is Bloomberg’s ego. Trump took the plunge and Bloomberg didn’t. Trump is enjoying the limelight and nobody is calling Bloomberg for his opinion.
“… He has discussed a number of potential strategies with a collection of advisers and friends — including the possibility of concentrating his immense resources on a single state like Florida, which both major-party candidates need — to leverage changes in policy …”
In other words, he wants to make gun control an issue for the Republicans.
“… The two-term former mayor, who governed with a middle-of-the-road philosophy of social liberalism and low-tax conservatism, has struggled to gain political traction since leaving office in 2013 …”
That is because his political philosophy of big government, less personal freedom is very similar to that of Hillary Clinton, Trump and Sanders. There is only so much room in the pool. Other than a lot of money, what is he bringing to the table which is not already there?
Eating their own
I found this most entertaining:
“… [Gun control groups] are denouncing supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders who have been arguing that he has a “strong record against gun violence,” the latest salvo between backers of the Vermont senator and Hillary Clinton on the topic of firearms. The letter from the group Third Way, which was also signed by officials with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and Americans for Responsible Solutions … was sent this week to Democracy for America. The liberal grass-roots group has endorsed Mr. Sanders, and has sought to come to his aid as he has been criticized by Mrs. Clinton for his record on gun control …”
It’s good when the antis eat their own.
This looks like a desperation move on their part as Bernie and Hillary agree on probably 95% of the issue. What they are really worried about is if any of the Republican candidates win and they keep their majorities Congress, there is a good chance the reciprocity bill would become law. That would force New York State and the City to honor licenses from out of state. The antigunners would go nuts if that were to happen.
Good example of what is wrong
Last month Gov. Cuomo nominated Westchester D.A. Janet DiFiore to become the New York’s chief justice.
During yesterdays’ Senate confirmation hearing there was this exchange:
“… DiFiore was asked by Southern Tier Senator Tom O’Mara, about her views on second amendment rights, given that DiFiore is a proponent of gun control. She told the committee that she will take any case concerning guns and the second amendment, on the merits, but surprised many when revealed that she, too, is a gun owner. “Do you have a conceal carry permit?” Senator O’Mara then asked. “Yes I do, sir,” DiFiore answered …”
The Daily News offers a little more detail:
“… “The law on the Second Amendment is clear and I appreciate that as a law-abiding gun owner,” DiFiore, a Democrat said …”
This exchange shows what is wrong with our government, DiFiore’s shameless hypocrisy and the willingness of our representatives to let it slide.
No, it isn’t.
Cruz going for gun votes
Ted Cruz is planning to run a pro-gun ad during football championships this weekend.
I despise Phil Robertson, but the ad could still be helpful in parts of the country in getting people to turn out and vote for him. I much prefer this SuperPAC ad done in support of Cruz:
Ted Cruz on New York
Ted Cruz makes a comment to The Donald about his “New York [City] values.”
Elitist assholes are offended. Regular people agree with what Cruz said, just maybe not so happy that a non-New Yorker said it.
Governor Cuomo, who told people who don’t agree with him to leave the state, demands an apology.
Cruz gives it to him. The only thing that was missing was FUAC!
Cuomo’s appointmnet
A recent appointment by Gov. Cuomo includes:
“… John J. McCarthy has been appointed special advisor for agency operations and initiatives at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, where he previously served as deputy press secretary. Most recently, Mr. McCarthy was a senior advisor at Everytown for Gun Safety …”
He seems highly qualified to run that agency into the ground.
Legislative Report #11
No emotion
Bernie Sanders is giving Hillary more grief than expected so she just released this gun control ad:
I don’t see this as being very helpful to her campaign. Not so much what she is saying, but how. It is just bad.