In terms of single issues, the Second Amendment in parts of upstate New York ... is a very, very significant single issue and represents more than just the issue of guns, it represents the issue of freedom, represents an issue of constitutionalists. It represents the position of libertarians.

Gerard Kassar

Gerard Kassar, also known as Jerry Kassar, is an American political operative. He is currently the chairman of the Conservative Party of New York, a role he has served in since 2019. Kassar began his political working in senior staff roles in the assembly minority. Later, he worked for State Senator Marty Golden as his chief of staff. He eventually became the chairman of the Brooklyn Conservative Party.In 2019, Kassar became the chairman of the Conservative Party of New York, succeeding Michael Long. Throughout his tenure as chairman, the party has maintained a close working relationship with the New York Republican State Committee and Nick Langworthy.Additionally, he writes for the publication The Brooklyn Reporter.Kassar is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, New York.

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