Assault Weapons Ban Picks Up GOP Support

[Purveyor]

JESSE J. HOLLAND

Associated Press


WASHINGTON - Three Republican senators agreed Tuesday to support renewal of the soon-to-expire assault weapons ban, a small victory for gun control proponents as the Senate prepares to wade into several contentious gun issues this election year.

The GOP-controlled Senate plans to take up legislation Wednesday that would immunize gun manufacturers and distributors from lawsuits that arise from crimes in which guns were used.

Senate Republicans have enough votes to approve the legislation. Democrats plan to force votes on at least two other gun issues they want to attach to it, however, amendments to renew the assault weapons ban and to require background checks for all purchasers at gun shows.

Gun rights groups plan to urge majority Republicans to defeat both measures. The GOP-controlled House already has said it does not plan to approve the extension of the assault weapons ban.

Link to AP article

[JohnnyFianna1]

1. Excellent

Yes, this is our opporunity to kill the GOP in the south. The NRA will never support this piece of legislation. Now, we'll hammer them.

[aquart]

2. Beginning to worry that Democrats can get guns, too?

An unemployed worker with no more unemployment insurance who is about to lose his house might invest in a gun, not to turn on himself, immediately, but to visit the state house, attend a campaign rally......

Think Congress is going to be a lot more nervous, going among the people, asking for votes, this year?

[Zhade]

3. Huh. This is kinda odd, isn't it?

Won't this piss off their base?

Think this recent gun control focus on the part of Republicans has anything to do with a future gun confiscation policy, a la Hitler?

I'm just sayin'.

[JohnnyFianna1]

6. Nope

Actually gun owners, for the most part, usually vote Democratic (save for 2000 and 1996). Their base is made up of FUNDIES.

[Zhade]

10. Woah - do you have a link for DeLay's statement in your sig line?

Is that a direct quote?

[DoNotRefill]

14. You can't have democrats and homosexuals with guns....

why, then they'd be able to RESIST!!!

Http://www.pinkpistols.org

The Second Amendment is far too important to be left to the gun nuts.

[Zhade]

15. Indeed. Totally agree there.

NT!

[FeebMaster]

16. Come on DNR!

Everyone knows that the pink pistols are a secret republican organization that isn't even gay! Not to mention a pantload! Just look at their enemies list for koresh's sake!!!!

Did I mention a pantload?


:eyes: :eyes: :eyes:

[Nlighten1]

4. That link sux ass.

way too much info for signing up...how about a link to the original article?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-3785870,00.html

[NewJerseyDem]

5. Thanks

I was having trouble finding an article where I didn't have to register.

[Purveyor]

8. Thanks for the better link. Kansas City was first out with this article

and sometimes the first link isn't always the best.

I edited the link to reflect the one "you provided".

I hope it doesn't "suk ass" and pleases you greatly.

[Nlighten1]

9. LOL!

I am pleased greatly. /me bows to you...

[DarkPhenyx]

7. Sweet!

Good news to end a day on.

Thanks for sharing.

[FeebMaster]

11. Gun grabbing Republicans

what a shocker.

[bluestateguy]

12. Of course

NOW they want to keep the people disarmed.

[FeebMaster]

13. What do you mean now?

The Republicans have been passing all kinds of gun control in the last 20 years or so.