Bloomberg sees a tragic lesson about gun control in Colorado
Briefing: Aurora, Colorado. Gazette.com
5:24 pm Jul. 20, 2012
Washington
MSNBC host Chris Hayes explains why America has trouble taxing the elite. [Real Clear Politics]
Rep. Paul Ryan developed an app that lets you express support or opposition to legislation as easily has hitting the "Like" button on Facebook. [John Stanton]
Albany
The 2,200-word letter Cuomo's communication director sent to the Times last month was finally released. "The Governor has taken numerous positions that directly conflict with those held dearly by [the Committee to Save New York's] principal members." [Jon Campbell via Scribd]
Democratic State Senator Tony Avella asks for a meeting with Cuomo to discuss fracking, recalling how the governor said his administration should be "talking to everyone." [Nick Reisman]
City Hall
More on Bloomberg's view that social media can make governing harder. [Jill Colvin]
Three new mayoral appointees started their terms on the Panel for Educational Policy. [Rachel Cromidas]
Aurora
Bloomberg was quicker and louder than Obama and Romney in calling for tougher gun control measures, in response to the shooting. [Chris McGreal]
"National leaders have released statement after statement today expressing condolences for the victims of last night's mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado. But no politicians — apart from, notably, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg — has called for an increase in focus on gun laws." [Rosie Gray]
Bloomberg's position was echoed by former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell. [Amy Bingham]
"[T]he White House quickly made it clear it would not listen to Bloomberg’s plea." [George Zornick]
A conservative website responded by referring to him as "Nanny Mayor Bloomberg." [Meredith Jessup]
"The president signed bills allowing guns in national parks and on Amtrak. He has not pushed for the reinstatement of the assault weapons ban — and Attorney General Eric Holder was reportedly chastised for suggesting he would. Nor has he moved towards closing the gun-show loophole." [Rachel Weiner]
The NRA's magazine deleted a tweet this morning that said, "Good morning, shooters. Happy Friday! Weekend plans?" [Hunter Walker]
@NRA_Rifleman no longer appears to be an active account on Twitter.
The NYPD will provide additional security at theaters showing The Dark Knight Rises. [Jen Carlson]
The NRA removed links to their Twitter and Facebook pages. [Adam Peck]
ABC apologized for reporting the shooter was associated with the Tea Party. [Dylan Byers]
One Colorado editorial board said it's too early to take away any lessons from the shooting. [Denver Post]
Headline: "How will Colorado shooting affect 'Dark Knight Rises' screenings?" [Associated Press]
"It was unclear Friday how many would-be moviegoers might stay home as a result of the shootings." Also, Warner Bros. pulled a trailer for the movie Gangster Squad, that showed men shooting at a movie theater audience. [Erica Orden, Michelle Kung and Tamara Audi]
