Gun Politics New York

Mayor Bloomberg isn’t.

From the Daily News, “Schumer asks Bloomberg to holster attacks against anti-gun-check Democrats“:

“Top U.S. Senate Democrats, including New York’s Chuck Schumer, want Mayor Michael Bloomberg to lay off his attacks Dems who voted against background checks for gun buyers …”

From ABC News, “Reid Warns Bloomberg Against Attacks on Democrats“:

“Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said today that he expressed his displeasure with Michael Bloomberg in a phone call this week over his plan to target Democratic senators who voted against gun legislation, but Reid conceded he could not control the mayor of New York City …”

Didn’t take long for my previous statement to be proven true:

“… Bloomberg made his appeal in personal letters to hundreds of donors, arguing that denying the senators campaign cash would get them to change their positions on gun control.  But some of the donors called the mayor’s argument ridiculous, and they vowed to continue writing checks …”

Nice reality check.  Mayor Mike must be angry especially since the Daily News did a story on it.

“… Another donor – who has given money to several of the senators – said that Bloomberg is being “naïve” in focusing solely on gun control, since the senators support other positions that are helpful to the city …”

No, he’s being supremely arrogant.  It takes a helluva big ego to send letters to people, most of whom Bloomberg probably does not know personally, and tell them not to financially support candidates who do not support Bloomberg’s personal agenda.

The antis are getting ready for another try in Congress.

First, Joe Biden will hold some sort of dog-and-pony show at the White House next week:

“… The focus will be President Barack Obama’s plan to protect communities and children by reducing gun violence …”

Second, Mayor Bloomberg is trying to cut off the flow of money to Democrats:

“… On Wednesday, Mr. Bloomberg will send a personal letter to hundreds of the biggest Democratic donors in New York urging them to cut off contributions to the four Democratic senators who helped block a bill in April that would have strengthened background checks on gun purchasers …”

I doubt Bloomberg’s effort will go over well.  Gun control is his pet issue.  It simply isn’t a big deal to most Democrats regardless of their personal opinions on the issue.

Senator Kathy Marchione delivers 150,000+ signatures to Governor Cuomo calling for repeal of the SAFE Act.

Of course, both Cuomo and most of the media, will ignore this.

Back in February, 12000 gun owners came to Albany to protest the SAFE Act.  The result:  no arrests, no disorderly conduct, nothing.

This week, a handful of racial leftists come to Albany to promote taxpayer funded elections (welfare for politicians.)  The result: one arrest and protesters are escorted out of the Senate gallery by the police.