Its NRA card was also highlighted in a New York Times opinion piece that called on the financial industry to exert its «
leverage over the gun industry,» seeing as politicians — many of whom are funded by the NRA — continue to refrain from doing so.
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.