Obama woos Pennsylvania gun owners [View All]

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Obama woos Pennsylvania gun owners

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 6 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is trying to woo pro-gun voters in Pennsylvania, which is home to a large number of gun owners, observers say.

The Politico reported Sunday that rather than touting gun control legislation he has consistently backed, the Illinois senator instead is highlighting his constitutional law experience.

"Guns are a cultural lens through which they view candidates," Kessler said. "If you are seen as way off on that issue, then you seem way off on everything. If you are seen as OK, if the lens is clearer, then they continue to look at you and size you up on other things."

To gain credence among gun owners, the Obama campaign has sought the help of state Rep. Dan Surra, a Democrat with an "A+" rating from the NRA, to form a coalition of supporters who can campaign for Obama.

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2008/04/06/obama_woos_pennsylvania_gun_owners/9894/

This seems contrary to the message that rights relating to firearms play no role in elections, thats so often passed off as if it was truth.

Why would Obama waste his time with it at all, unless he stood to gain from doing so?

I say good for him.