According to Firearm Chronicles
The state of Pennsylvania has shaped up to be quite the battleground state when it comes to gun rights. While it boasts two massive urban areas–Pittsburg and Philadelphia–it also tends to have a fairly pro-gun lean to the legislature. Or, at least, it has up until now.
While pro-gun lawmakers have been able to hold their ground despite Democratic Governor Tom Wolf’s preferences, it seems that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his anti-gun organization has decided to get into the mix.
In particular, he’s planning on dropping a cool million to try and swing the state.
The political arm of an anti-gun-violence group cofounded by the billionaire former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg says it will spend at least $1 million to help Democrats try to gain control of the Pennsylvania legislature in the November elections.
Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund said Wednesday it would aim to oust Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg who “have refused to take action on common-sense gun safety legislation” like strengthening background checks.
“We see Pennsylvania as one of the most important battleground states for gun safety in 2020,” Charlie Kelly, senior political adviser for Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund, said in an interview Wednesday. “After yet another year without action on gun safety, I think that the Pennsylvania state House and state Senate are absolutely in play.”
Pennsylvania is already considered a crucial swing state in the presidential election, but the fight over gun laws underscores how some Democrats and progressive groups see an opportunity to expand their ambitions beyond merely defeating President Donald Trump.