True, but …

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The NRA gave Patty Ritchie in SD-48 an A rating.  She had this to say about it:

“… “As a person who enjoys the outdoors and comes from a long line of sportsmen and women,” Ritchie said, “I am extremely gratified by the NRA’s recognition.”… Ritchie denounced the steep increases in hunting license fees which she says were supported by her opponent, Sen. Aubertine, and enacted into law, and which will cost sportsmen hundreds of dollars more over their lifetimes, Ritchie said …”

True, but the license fee increases were promoted by the New York State Conservation Council.

She also leaves out NRA endorsed Aubertine for re-election.

Democrats in trouble

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Democrat candidates are in trouble in some of their strongest districts.

In SD-58, which has a better than 2-1 Democrat enrollment advantage, Assemblyman Jack Quinn and Legislator Tim Kennedy are virtually tied.

In the 3-way race for SD-46, which is also 2-1 Democrat, internal polls show Bob Domenici within 7 points of incumbent Neil Breslin.

This is a bad sign for the Democrats and I don’t see it getting any better for them before Nov. 2.   I think they are going to end up losing control of the Senate and losing their super majority in the Assembly.

News of the day

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Candidate ratings are now online at the PVF website.  David Forsythe is pleased with his endorsement.

NRA has not yet posted theirs for New York yet, but some have been notified of their grades.  Kirsten Gillibrand received an F and Paul Helmke says she should be proud of it.  Given that Real Clear Politics has downgraded her seat from Likely Democrat to Lean Democrat I’m thinking she’s not.

Gun rights in the CD-23 race, Bill Owens v. Matt Doheny:

“… Doheny is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court in McDonald v. City of Chicago extended the right to gun ownership to all citizens, reversing strict gun control laws. Owens feels a national standard for carrying concealed firearms is needed and that gun owners should be protected in bankruptcy procedures …”

Paladino-Edwards

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Carl Paladino appears to have chosen Greg Edwards to be his running mate, even though I have not seen a formal announcement from the campaign.  Edwards is a NRA Life member.

It’s good to be evil

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Seen over at Cemetery’s Gun Blob:

… “Senator Van Drew, for whatever reason, is kowtowing to the pro-gun forces of darkness who want to turn this country into an armed society,” said Bryan Miller, executive director of Ceasefire NJ …

I like it. I need to get a Darth Vader helmet to wear at lobby day next year.

News of the day

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Rick Lazio is accepting a judicial nomination in the Bronx to get him out of the gubernatorial race.  This frees up the CP to endorse Carl Paladino which it appears they are going to do.

Democrat control of the State Senate is slipping away.  I can see the GOP picking up anywhere from 2-7 seats: one or two on Long Island, one or two in Westchester and one to three upstate.

The NRA endorsed Bill Owens in CD-23 and Scott Murphy in CD-20 and people are pissed, especially in CD-20.

Utica Mayor David Roefaro is still trying to draw attention to himself.

Armed citizen in Syracuse takes out robber while in NYC only the beautiful people are allowed to have guns for self-defense.

The Elbridge Rod & Gun Club is not black rifle friendly.

Opposing microstamping

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Paladino opposes microstamping:

Q: Do you agree with Mayor Bloomberg’s push for a law requiring the microstamping of bullet casings?

A: “The technology is unproven … and a criminal fix for the marking takes under a minute.”

News of the day

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Andrew Cuomo endorsed Eric Schneiderman for Attorney General.  Mayor Bloomberg, who is backing Dan Donvan, said this about Schneiderman:

“… You always get worried when you have a candidate for attorney general that wants to use that office to enact a social agenda …”

Right.  But it’s ok for him to do that with MAIG.

Republicans are trying to push Rick Lazio out of the Governors race.  It’s unclear if he’s going to go.  Lazio would have to either accept a judicial nomination, move out of state or drop dead to be removed from the CP gubernatorial line.

It’s also unclear as to who will be Carl Paldino’s running mate.  Greg Edwards won the GOP and CP primaries for Lt. Governor, but Tom Ognibene has that slot on the Taxpayers line, making the GOP ticket Paladino/Edwards, CP ticket Lazio/Edwards and Taxpayers ticket Paladino/Ognibene.  Edwards has started campaigning as Paladino running mate, but I have not heard any formal statement by Paladino’s campaign.

The NRA endorsed Nan Hayworth in CD-19.

The Brady’s endorsed Carolyn McCarthy in CD-4.

In AD-150, Republican candidate Andrew Goodall claims to have the support of local sportmen’s groups as he is in favor of allowing big game rifle hunting in Chautauqua County.  Meanwhile, Democrat candidate Nancy Bargar has set up a “Advisory Committee on Fish and Wildlife issues.”

Glock Tactical Suppressor

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The Glock Tactical Suppressor. Didn’t know they made these.