New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg released the following statement on former Illinois state Rep. Robin Kelly’s primary win in the special election for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s seat:
“This is an important victory for common sense leadership on gun violence, a problem that plagues the whole nation. And it’s the latest sign that voters across the country are demanding change from their representatives in Washington — not business as usual. As Congress considers the President’s gun package, voters in Illinois have sent a clear message: we need common sense gun legislation now. Now it’s up to Washington to act.”
