sjhipple
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The qustion is simple: do you trust John McCain with your rights and why?
One thing is certain: McCain has always voted against the federal ban on semi-automatic rifles and has pledged to continue to do so. I see no reason not to trust him on this. That takes care of my biggest litmus test (Even Giuliani has said he wouldn't sign it...but he doesn't have the record to back it up like McCain does...the only Republican to support a federal rifle ban is Multiple Mitt Romney). This issue will almost definitely end up on the president's desk so this is very important.
But that's where the good news ends...at least when it comes to his record. He voted for closing the "gun show loophole." That's a fact. This is how he spins that on his website: "At a time when some were trying to shut down gun shows in the name of fighting crime, John McCain tried to preserve gun shows by standardizing sales procedures."
The question remains: does he STILL support banning private transfers of firearms?
GOA reports: Leading up to the 2000 election, "McCain began speaking out against small, inexpensive handguns and he entertained the idea of supporting the 'assault weapons' ban. His flirtation with anti-Second Amendment legislation quickly led to a political marriage of convenience with McKelvey."
"Within months of the formation of AGS, McCain was featured in radio and television ads in Colorado and Oregon supporting initiatives to severely regulate gun shows and register gun buyers. Anti-gunners were ecstatic to get McCain on board."
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"At the time still a newcomer to the gun control debate, McCain said, "I do believe my view has evolved.""
The question: has his view continued to evolve? If so, in which direction?
The fact that we have to ask these questions is not good. However, with Fred effectively out of this race (and assuming Ron Paul doesn't catch fire), we've got a race between...
Huckabee: EXCELLENT on guns, mediocre on privacy and pathetic on everything else
McCain: Mediocre on guns, mediocre on fiscal policy, horrible on foriegn policy
Romney: Horrible, abysmal and patheticon guns, flip-flopper on everything else
Are you crest fallen yet, my fellow GOPers? You should be.
The qustion is simple: do you trust John McCain with your rights and why?
One thing is certain: McCain has always voted against the federal ban on semi-automatic rifles and has pledged to continue to do so. I see no reason not to trust him on this. That takes care of my biggest litmus test (Even Giuliani has said he wouldn't sign it...but he doesn't have the record to back it up like McCain does...the only Republican to support a federal rifle ban is Multiple Mitt Romney). This issue will almost definitely end up on the president's desk so this is very important.
But that's where the good news ends...at least when it comes to his record. He voted for closing the "gun show loophole." That's a fact. This is how he spins that on his website: "At a time when some were trying to shut down gun shows in the name of fighting crime, John McCain tried to preserve gun shows by standardizing sales procedures."
The question remains: does he STILL support banning private transfers of firearms?
GOA reports: Leading up to the 2000 election, "McCain began speaking out against small, inexpensive handguns and he entertained the idea of supporting the 'assault weapons' ban. His flirtation with anti-Second Amendment legislation quickly led to a political marriage of convenience with McKelvey."
"Within months of the formation of AGS, McCain was featured in radio and television ads in Colorado and Oregon supporting initiatives to severely regulate gun shows and register gun buyers. Anti-gunners were ecstatic to get McCain on board."
...
"At the time still a newcomer to the gun control debate, McCain said, "I do believe my view has evolved.""
The question: has his view continued to evolve? If so, in which direction?
The fact that we have to ask these questions is not good. However, with Fred effectively out of this race (and assuming Ron Paul doesn't catch fire), we've got a race between...
Huckabee: EXCELLENT on guns, mediocre on privacy and pathetic on everything else
McCain: Mediocre on guns, mediocre on fiscal policy, horrible on foriegn policy
Romney: Horrible, abysmal and patheticon guns, flip-flopper on everything else
Are you crest fallen yet, my fellow GOPers? You should be.