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It was no surprise that Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address focused on the issue of gun control in New York.

It was no surprise that Governor Cuomo's State of the State address focused on the issue of gun control in New York.

So what does this mean for the issue of gun control in the United States?

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Ahead of next week's critical New York primary, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders came together for the first time in more than a month to debate issues including corporate influence, gun control, and energy.

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This month, Teen Vogue is dedicating its digital cover to rising voices in the gun control movement, young people who are working on the issue in different ways, all of them impacted by gun violence.

Outside the hall were millions of Canadians who, in many cases, support other parties precisely because of Harper's position on taxes, daycare, gun control and a hundred other issues.

But as hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets in DC and the rest of the country on Saturday, it became clear that the movement's apparent potential to promote and boost issue intensity on gun control could ultimately make it pivotal.

«We've reached a tipping point with regard to this issue [of gun control] in the general society and companies that are worth their salt — and CEOs specifically — are constantly trying to read the tea leaves,» Klepper said.

But as hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Washington, DC, and the rest of the country on Saturday, it became clear that the movement's apparent potential to promote and boost issue intensity on gun control could ultimately make it pivotal.

The person in front of me wanted to share her views on a few political issues which were obviously important to her, namely abortion, gun control, taxes and Obamacare.

The militia movement's stance on such issues as gun control or abortion or the sightings of UN troops in the American heartland do not threaten the Jewish community and thus need not trigger the public opposition of the Jewish community.

The lefty duo's final argument: Now that Cuomo has succeeded in leading the nation on gun control, he could do so again on this issue, being the first to act in a significant way to counter the power of big money in politics since the US Supreme Court's January 2010 Citizens United decision.

Cuomo has previously urged Democrats in Congress to take a more truculent stance on the issue of gun control.

Thanks both to the lack of truly divisive issues in the UK (such as abortion, gay marriage or gun control) and more importantly a fear of being branded a maverick by the central party, British candidates sadly can't motivate people to give the kind of money it takes to run a state - ofthe - art campaign.

But Cuomo has said he would push to make gun control — which has become a key issue for him after the passage of the SAFE Act in 2013 — a centerpiece concern in the 2016 presidential election.

Late in the day Friday, Sen. James Seward of Oneonta issued a press release taking credit for compelling the «first ever changes to governor's gun control law.»

Mr. Brindisi, a well - regarded member of a younger, progressive bloc of Democrats in Albany, noted that he had publicly criticized the Cuomo administration's economic development plans, and had voted against the SAFE Act, a 2013 gun control bill that has been a galvanizing issue for the governor's opponents upstate.

Then, in January of this year, he took on the controversial issue of gun control.

National debate has heated up over the issue of gun control, and the NRA's role in opposing it, since Feb. 14, when a former student killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, using an AR - 15 assault rifle he had purchased legally.

«If the Democrats are so desperate to motivate their base that they have to resort to the issue of gun control, then they are in for a long 2016 election cycle,» said Chris LaCivita, a GOP strategist and adviser to Sen. Rand Paul's presidential campaign.

While the gun control debate has been a polarizing issue in America, certain aspects of the debate have grown in popularity in the wake of multiple mass shooting incidents over the past few years.

The relationship between Gillibrand and Bloomberg got off to a bad start when the mayor released a statement questioning her record on one of his signature pet issues — gun control — in the wake of her selection by Gov. David Paterson to replace Hillary Clinton in the US Senate.

The emails Cuomo sent yesterday give a very early clue to an argument he would likely make if he indeed decides to take a step onto the national stage: Under my leadership, New York led the nation on touchstone progressive issues, not only becoming the largest state in the country (before the US Supreme Court Prop. 8 decision) to legalize gay marriage, but also the first to act on gun control in the wake of the horrific Newtown massacre.

While Percoco's trial played out in New York City, Cuomo has spent the last month emphasizing key issues for the base of the party, ranging from LGBTQ rights to gun control and rolling out a series of high - profile endorsements in the process.

Cuomo has pointed to the SAFE Act as one of the strongest gun control measures in the country and has largely emphasized a national push on the issue.

LaPierre's attack is an instant fundraising tool for a governor who has made gun control a front - and - center issue for him in a blue state where there's little downside, by and large, to drawing the ire of the gun - rights group.

Cuomo has clarified in recent weeks his remarks that he would support a government shutdown over the issue, saying Democrats should leverage power through the threat of a shutdown by pushing for strong gun control laws, similar to how Republicans in Congress have staged similar protests over Planned Parenthood and spending issues.

Gun control has become a contentious issue in New York following the passage of the SAFE Act, a gun control measure that bans the sale of some semi-automatic weapons and requires those who already own such firearms to register with authorities.

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National groups on both sides of the gun control issue have been pouring money into Connecticut this year, hoping to influence the outcome of the first statewide elections since the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and the firearms restrictions enacted in response.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday afternoon rallied on Long Island for Democrats to win back control of the House of Representatives and take a working majority in the state Senate, insisting Republicans are wrong on the issues that range from gun control, to immigration and the environment.

When the new state budget for fiscal year 2019 passed early Saturday morning in Albany, Governor Andrew Cuomo had successfully implemented several of his top policy priorities on issues like workplace sexual harassment, taxes, gun control, and public housing in New York City.

The gun control plan revives a long - sought and at - times dormant issue raised by Senate Democrats: the microstamping of bullets, a bill that has been opposed by Senate Republicans over the years and was not included in the otherwise all - inclusive SAFE Act.

Yet, gun control politics (and other related issues of weapon ownership, self - defense, etc) are the opposite of this; liberal beliefs are about lowering the amount of weapons available to the individual and in overall society, while the conservative stance is about granting more freedom of ownership.

But the issue of gun control is a tricky one — especially in a number of closely divided Senate districts that will be in play this fall as the battle for control of the chamber plays out yet again.

Cuomo has often spoken of issues in New York having an impact on the rest of the country, ranging from the passage of new gun control laws to the legalization of same - sex marriage.

Stewart - Cousins's trip will include discussions on mostly state - level issues, including a series of briefings, policy discussions and work sessions on issues that overlap with the Obama administration's broader agenda — including hot - button issues in New York, such as raising the minimum wage and paid family leave, as well as gun control.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo intends to take a lead role in a national gun control campaign, upping the ante on an issue that has caused him some political heartburn in New York but has become a defining subject of the 2016 presidential campaign.

The state Senate in New Jersey overrode a veto of a gun control bill issued by Republican Gov. Chris Christie.

As budget negotiations — which are conducted behind closed doors among the governor and three top legislative leaders, out of sight of even other lawmakers — unfolded over the past week, it became increasingly clear that the Legislature would punt policy issues such as gun control or bail reform to after the budget's April 1 deadline, in favor of financial considerations.

An issue of concern to many voters expected to turnout is gun control — specifically opposition to the stricter gun law passed in Connecticut following the 2012 school shooting in Newtown.

While Republican senators have been loath to tackle gun control issues since allowing Cuomo's SAFE Act to the floor in 2013, both senators confirmed that there still is discussion about the governor's proposals to take guns from people accused of domestic violence.

«The governor's sense that the tragedies of Newtown, Aurora, Virginia Tech et cetera will continue unless we find a way to make the issue crime control rather than gun control — namely, keeping the weapons that kill savagely in large numbers out of of the hands of criminals and the mentally deranged,» Gyory said.

Key issues in Westchester include taxes, gun control, water safety, women's rights and the proposed privatization of Westchester County airport.

During debate over the gun control legislation approved in the State senate and Assembly, the issue of mentally ill people using guns to kill others came up a number of times, particularly among legislators who are opposed to restricting access to assault weapons and other guns.

There is a loud minority of New Yorkers who have soured on the governor over his steps toward stronger gun control, but numerous polls have shown that the SAFE Act has support as Cuomo continues his progressive lean in 2015 and maintains gun control as a signature issue in his second term.

«We're concerned with the safety of the children, first of all, but I think the other party wants the issue of gun control and therefore they're not working for the safety of the children in the school,» Bonacic said.

Siena College poll shows Hillary Clinton losing some ground to Donald Trump in their shared home state of NY, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer widening his lead over his little - known challenger, Wendy Long, and voters» opinions on key issues from gun control to climate change.

Asked if dealing with gun control in a special session was preferable to waiting for the start of the new Legislature, Silver said, «It probably doesn't (matter), but it gives the opportunity to highlight it before we get into the state budget and other issues that may cloud the focus.»