{"id":15264,"date":"2017-10-29T11:48:49","date_gmt":"2017-10-29T15:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunpoliticsny.com\/?p=15264"},"modified":"2017-10-29T11:48:49","modified_gmt":"2017-10-29T15:48:49","slug":"a-miner-williams-challenge-to-cuomo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gunpoliticsny.com\/?p=15264","title":{"rendered":"A Miner-Williams challenge to Cuomo?"},"content":{"rendered":"

CNN reports, “9 Democratic primaries to watch in 2018<\/a>“:<\/p>\n

“… there is a lot worth watching as Democrats sort out their candidates, and priorities, ahead of the November 2018 elections. Here are a few races, some big and others probably below the radar, that could give us a hint about where the party is headed … 6. New York: Who’s going to take a run at Cuomo<\/a>?<\/strong> … a tougher-than-expected 2018 primary race could take a potential 2020 presidential bid off the table for Cuomo — and augur trouble for similar, more moderate blue-state Democrats around the country …”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

That leads us to this<\/a>:<\/p>\n

“… Outgoing Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner<\/a> and New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams<\/a>, both Democrats, were coy in a joint radio appearance Thursday when asked if they might unite to form a gubernatorial ticket next year …”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Miner is the better known of the two which, in this case, isn’t saying much.<\/p>\n

On 2A<\/a>, both are antigun.\u00a0 Miner is an advocate<\/a> while Williams is an activist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How much of a threat to the Governor would they be?<\/p>\n

Previous polling shows Cuomo would defeat Miner<\/a> in a primary.\u00a0 I am unaware of any polling regarding Williams, but the Democrat base has problems with him<\/a> on other social issues.<\/p>\n