By Colin Campbell 1/29 12:12pm

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Cuomo Predicts Lower Poll Numbers After New Gun Laws

Governor Andrew Cuomo says his popularity probably took a shot after he pushed through a controversial gun policy package earlier this month.

The prognostication in question came during a Tuesday morning radio interview with New York Post columnist Fred Dicker. Mr. Dicker, who’s sparred with Mr. Cuomo in the past on the issue, predicted Mr. Cuomo’s typically sky-high numbers would take a tumble in the next statewide survey and Mr. Cuomo simply agreed.

“We know what the polls say on this because we’ve done it. We haven’t done it after the fact, but they were clear enough before the fact,” Mr. Cuomo replied. “I think your prediction is right.” Read More

By Colin Campbell 1/28 3:03pm

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Brady Campaign Says Washington Should Follow New York’s Lead on Guns

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, one of the more prominent gun control advocacy groups in the country, is positively delighted with New York State’s new gun laws and is excited to see them spread in “other states and the federal government.”

Accordingly, the group’s president, Dan Gross, wrote an effusive letter to Albany’s legislative leaders to thank them all for “your hard work, quick action, and most of all – for your courage.” Read More