December 2012
23 posts
“Texas Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, a strong ally of the National...”
– http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/12/23/1374721/republican-texas-senator-embraces-federal-gun-control/
“Rep. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico loves to hunt, has opposed an assault weapons...”
– http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2012/12/18/news/nm-news/heinrich-gun-laws-may-need-tightening.html
I’m a gun owner, and this #NRA idea of an armed person in each school is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.
— Drew Carey (@DrewFromTV) December 21, 2012
“U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, a Minnesota Democrat endorsed by the National Rifle...”
– http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/184037061.html
“On Tuesday’s NewsHour, Gwen Ifill talked to Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark...”
– http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2012/12/president-naming-vp-biden-to-lead-look-at-policies-after-newtown-tragedy.html
“Congressional gun rights supporters showed an increased willingness Tuesday to...”
– http://www.dailydemocrat.com/news/ci_22221520/congressional-backing-grows-gun-control-debate
“In Washington, a trio of new senators—all elected with National Rifle...”
– http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/sandy-hook-massacre-spurs-debate-on-gun-companies-laws/2012/12/18/7a71adc4-4938-11e2-820e-17eefac2f939_story.html
“Jim Boeheim, in the spotlight after his 900th coaching victory, chose to use the...”
– http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2012/12/18/jim-boeheim-marks-900th-win-with-gun-control-remarks/
Jack Kingston, 100% NRA Rating
Interesting. Rep. Kingston (R-GA) on @msnbc just now: “Yes, put more gun control on the table, but don’t forget the mental health element.”
— Mike O’Brien (@mpoindc) December 18, 2012
“Reid’s statement that he’s open to a debate on gun control is significant — not...”
– http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=16493B74-EBF5-44A7-8FC0-4776BDF9B76C
“LaPierre talks of gun confiscation being just around the corner, when he knows...”
– http://www.alternet.org/print/news-amp-politics/5-issues-divide-gun-owners-and-nra-leadership
Reid, Manchin, Warner: All endorsed by NRA, all now hinting at gun control. Wayne LaPierre is the new Norquist
— daveweigel (@daveweigel) December 17, 2012
“Too often — especially during an election year — hunters and N.R.A. members are...”
– http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/25/opinion/i-hunt-but-i-oppose-the-nra.html
“The old NRA also promoted gun control. In the 1920s, NRA leaders helped draft...”
– http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adam-winkler/when-the-nra-promoted-gun_b_992043.html
JUST IN: @markwarner who has an A rating from the NRA is ready to “talk” about an assault weapons ban. He calls #Newtown a “game changer.”
— Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) December 17, 2012
“Mayors Against Illegal Guns today released the findings of a survey by GOP...”
– http://mayorsagainstillegalguns.org/html/media-center/pr006-12.shtml
“90% of Americans support fixing gaps in government databases meant to prevent...”
– http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margie-omero/gun-polling-a-moving-targ_b_810324.html
“I’ve been a hunter all my life. The culture in West Virginia is hunting and...”
– http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/12/17/1345771/hear-top-nra-sponsored-lawmaker-explain-why-we-dont-need-high-capacity-clips/
“Joe Scarborough, a conservative Republican who received the NRA’s highest...”
– http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/12/17/scarborough_makes_compelling_case_for_change.html
“I own a couple of firearms because I conduct large mammal videography, but...”
– http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-819429
“Pro-Gun Senator Pledges Support For Assault Weapon Ban
NRA A-rated member and...”
– http://www.buzzfeed.com/dorsey/pro-gun-senator-pledges-support-for-an-assault-wea
“Michael Kunda is an anti-hunting gun owner. He carries a gun for protection...”
– http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/27/politics/ireport-debate-gun-control/index.html 