NY Gov's Senator pick a pleasant surprise!

[1776 Rebel]

Like someone mentioned earlier about the NRA, I did not see anything about it on their website earlier today. It makes me wonder if the NRA has made some kind of deal with the Dems.....

Fullauto don't misconstrue my earlier comment. Situations like this are the responsibility of the STATE organization. I was blasting the NY state organization. They are the ones that should be doing the grassroots work. The NRA's main focus should be the national scene and Fed policy.

[fullautovalmet76]

Fullauto don't misconstrue my earlier comment. Situations like this are the responsibility of the STATE organization. I was blasting the NY state organization. They are the ones that should be doing the grassroots work. The NRA's main focus should be the national scene and Fed policy.

I was talking about the national organization, and a U.S. Senate seat is about as "national" as it gets.

[Fatman]

I was talking about the national organization, and a U.S. Senate seat is about as "national" as it gets.

Funny, isn't it? The Founders intended for senators to be picked by the state legislature to watch out for that state's interests. But that pooch was screwed by the 17th amendment, and now we get stuck with Senators watching out for their parties national interests.  Maybe their terms need to be shortened to 4 years, running between presidential elections to avoid 'coattails' and nitwit voters.

[walangkatapat]

Kirsten Gillibrand is backed by the NRA:

http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=12036

The NRA also backed my former SINator Gordon Smith with an A- rating even though Smith voted for the renewal of the AWB in 2004.

[fullautovalmet76]

The NRA also backed my former SINator Gordon Smith with an A- rating even though Smith voted for the renewal of the AWB in 2004.

Here's some more info on Gillibrand:

http://www.freep.com/article/20090124/NEWS15/901240342/1285/Gillibrand+appointed+to+Senate+vacancy

According to the article, she voted against a PIF ban, which is good. She states that she supports women's rights (I suppose that includes abortion) and same sex marriage. Now its starting to make more sense. The two things that are sacrosanct to liberal/progressives are death and sex; the one exception to that is capital punishment. If she is willing to keep Roe vs. Wade and vote for gay marriage, they can stomach her views on guns....for now.....

About Gordon Smith:
I wonder if the A- rating was before or after the vote. If the rating was after the vote, that is outrageous! Anyone who votes to ban a category of weapons should get an "F".

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[Pathfinder]

I knew something was up about her when I found out that Schumer had pushed Paterson hard for her appointment. We'll see what her true colors are once she's in there.

[tombogan03884]

Gay marriage doesn't concern me, Gun rights DO.

[Majer]

as a NY'er (against my will   ) If the NYSR&PA or the NRA had come out with a big show of support she wouldn't have gotten the nomination from paterson, by keeping it low key they got us an ally in the senate. That's just my own opinion.

[walangkatapat]

Here's some more info on Gillibrand:

http://www.freep.com/article/20090124/NEWS15/901240342/1285/Gillibrand+appointed+to+Senate+vacancy

According to the article, she voted against a PIF ban, which is good. She states that she supports women's rights (I suppose that includes abortion) and same sex marriage. Now its starting to make more sense. The two things that are sacrosanct to liberal/progressives are death and sex; the one exception to that is capital punishment. If she is willing to keep Roe vs. Wade and vote for gay marriage, they can stomach her views on guns....for now.....

About Gordon Smith:
I wonder if the A- rating was before or after the vote. If the rating was after the vote, that is outrageous! Anyone who votes to ban a category of weapons should get an "F".

I received an orange card from the NRA before the 2008 elections stating Smith has an A- rating. The New York pick for SINator may or may not be a good one for gun owners and only time will tell.

Here's a quote from her:

At the news conference, Gillibrand commended McCarthy for her "outstanding leadership in fighting against gun violence and keeping our children safe," and added: "I pledge to work with her on her signature bill for updating background checks to keep guns out of the hands of criminals." Gillibrand said she would support gun control "but also protect our hunters' rights."

Little-known congresswoman picked for Clinton seat

Any time I hear a supposed pro gunner talk about hunters rights it raises a red flag, same can be said about keeping guns out of the criminals hands since we all know gun control doesn't accomplish that.

[BigSaucy]

as a NY'er (against my will   ) If the NYSR&PA or the NRA had come out with a big show of support she wouldn't have gotten the nomination from paterson, by keeping it low key they got us an ally in the senate. That's just my own opinion.

I agree Majer, any public support from the NRA or NYSRPA would have killed her chances. She's not perfect but the best by far we could have hoped for. The other benefit is we probably pick up a pro 2A'er for the 20th congressional district in the speciial election as well.