NRA-ILA Daily Alert For Thursday November 8, 2018


DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday, November 8, 2018

California: City of Saratoga Again Trying to Pass an Anti-Gun Firearm Ordinance
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
California: City of Saratoga Again Trying to Pass an Anti-Gun Firearm Ordinance
This evening, November 7, 2018, the Saratoga City Council will once again try to pass an ordinance that seeks to force law abiding citizens to lock up their firearms in their homes.  This is not the first time the City has attempted this, although thanks to support from volunteers and NRA/CRPA members in the area, a vote on the ordinance was postponed.
NEWS
NRA’s Chris W. Cox Applauds Pro-Gun Wins in Texas
Gun control was rejected statewide in Texas on Tuesday when voters elected pro-Second Amendment candidates to the state’s highest offices.
NEWS
NRA Congratulates Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Race
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Chairman Chris W. Cox issued the following statement congratulating Bryan Steil on his hard fought victory. The men and women of the National Rifle Association played a critical role in this effort.
NEWS
NRA Congratulates Spano in Florida’s 15th Congressional District Race
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Chairman Chris W. Cox issued the following statement congratulating Ross Spano on his hard fought victory. The men and women of the National Rifle Association played a critical role in this effort.
NEWS
NRA Congratulates Waltz in Florida’s 6th Congressional District Race
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Chairman Chris W. Cox issued the following statement congratulating Michael Waltz on his hard fought victory. The men and women of the National Rifle Association played a critical role in this effort.
POLITICO
Senate will keep cranking out Trump judicial, Cabinet nominees external site
President Donald Trump would have loved to see Republicans keep their grip on the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm elections. But the GOP’s successful defense of its Senate majority was a huge consolation prize.
NEWS
NRA Congratulates Chabot in Ohio’s 1st Congressional District
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Chairman Chris W. Cox issued the following statement congratulating Congressman Steve Chabot on his hard fought victory. The men and women of the National Rifle Association played a critical role in this effort.
THE GUARDIAN
Pain for Parkland students after pro-gun candidates win: ‘I’m shaking with anger’ external site
Despite months of tireless campaigning, student activists watched with frustration as Florida races failed to bring change.
POLITICO
‘Soul crushing’: Trump wave bewilders Florida Democrats external site
Florida’s sole statewide elected Democrat, Sen. Bill Nelson, was on track to lose his seat. The party’s exciting new candidate for governor, Andrew Gillum, conceded. Democrats running for attorney general and state chief financial officer all lost; and the Democratic agriculture commissioner candidate trails in a race headed for a recount. The Legislature is still controlled by Republicans.
NEW YORK TIMES
Andrew Gillum Concedes to Ron DeSantis in Florida Governor’s Race external site
Ron DeSantis was elected governor of Florida on Tuesday, handing President Trump an important victory and extending the Republican Party’s dominance in the nation’s third-largest state.
WASHINGTON POST
Republicans retain control of Senate with candidates who embraced Trump external site
Republicans cemented control of the Senate for two more years Tuesday and positioned themselves for a more conservative majority, with victories by candidates who aligned closely with President Trump.
LAW.COM
NRA Lawsuit Against NY Can Continue on First Amendment Claims external site
The National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and a state agency will move forward after a federal judge rejected part of the state’s motion to dismiss the group’s First Amendment claims Tuesday evening.
REASON
Andrew Cuomo’s Unconstitutional Assault on the NRA external site
Andrew Cuomo’s methods may be obscure, but his assault on the First Amendment is anything but subtle. “If the @NRA goes bankrupt because of the State of New York,” the governor tweeted in August, “they’ll be in my thoughts and prayers. I’ll see you in court.”
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Republican Josh Hawley wins Missouri Senate race, ousts Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill external site
Republican Josh Hawley wins Missouri Senate race, ousts Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill.
WASHINGTON POST
Blackburn wins Tennessee Senate race external site
Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn won a grueling, expensive contest Tuesday to become the first female U.S. senator from Tennessee, keeping a key midterm seat under GOP control.
POLITICO
Ted Cruz wins reelection over Beto O’Rourke external site
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz locked in a second term Tuesday by defeating Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke, seeing off Democrats’ most aggressive attempt in decades to win a statewide office in Texas.
ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
Georgia: Kemp maintains lead over Abrams as final votes counted external site
Kemp expressed confidence that his slim edge over Abrams was insurmountable, and his allies urged him to declare victory.