Will SAFE be a factor in elections?
Some in the media are beginning to ponder if SAFE will be a factor in the elections.
From the Legislative Gazette, “Will SAFE Act Abe a factor in Senate elections?”
“Several upstate Senate elections are being heavily influenced by candidates’ positions on the SAFE Act, according to political experts … according to Grant Reeher, director of the Alan K. Campbell Public Affairs Institute at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, upstate residents who oppose the SAFE Act are far more politically invigorated than those that support it, which could be a factor on Nov. 4. “I think it’s one of those things where the passion is more on the negative side,” said Reeher, who noted the Siena poll does not reflect how many SAFE Act opponents will be motivated to go to the polls with this issue on their minds. “There will be a group of dedicated outdoors persons and shooting enthusiasts…they’re going to come in and vote on [the basis of] this law.” …”
From the Times-Union, “Will SAFE Act affect DA races?”
“Republicans believe opposition to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s SAFE Act could increase voter turnout and make local Democratic candidates for district attorney vulnerable in November … “I hear it all the time out campaigning door to door, and it’s really not a party issue — it’s across the board,” said Joel Abelove, a Republican and attorney who is running for Rensselaer County district attorney … “They feel like their rights are being infringed upon,” Abelove said …”
It’s great the issue is getting some attention, better late than never, but they need to stop citing Siena polls. Everybody knows they have a hard left bias.
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6%
I have been told that Rob Astorino’s campaign has internal polling showing he’s within 6 points of Governor Cuomo.
General election ratings
Candidate ratings for the general election are done. Stuff has gone to print and mailings are going out.
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O’Brien stands by SAFE Act
O’Brien doubling down on SAFE
Senator Ted O’Brien is doubling down on his SAFE vote by accepting the endorsement of NYAGV and the Brady’s.
At this point he probably figures he’s got nothing to lose by accepting their endorsement. The latest poll shows his challenger Rich Funke has a huge 25 point lead over him. Sometime in the near future Ted is going to discover that their endorsement doesn’t mean anything and won’t get him any money, volunteers or votes.