deepdiver
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ufcfanvt wrote:
If we can get Reid to make a similar statement it may calm the firearms markets, reduce speculative buying and allow inventories to catch up to demand making things more affordable again for a bit.
ufcfanvt wrote:
And there we go. I think that supports the "trial balloon" theory. Anti-2A Holder was the best one to float it as his anti-2A views are well known and vetted. I would guess that either internal polling data showed that it wasn't going to fly OR Nancy is just astute enough to realize that no matter what Obama might say that passing an AWB could very likely cause her to lose the Speakership in the mid-terms or at least threaten her position, perhaps a combination.ALERT: Dogs Mating with Cats and ...
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/pelosi-tosses-cold-water-on-reviving-assault-weapon-ban-2009-02-26.html
She's smarter than I'd thought!
If we can get Reid to make a similar statement it may calm the firearms markets, reduce speculative buying and allow inventories to catch up to demand making things more affordable again for a bit.