It really depends on the circumstances. I don't see a reporter sticking a microphone in front of any of the candidates with a lot of pro-gun supporters around.
But, if Rudy gets cornered, we might see his true side come out. He did support the AWB the first time around.
“But, if Rudy gets cornered, we might see his true side come out. He did support the AWB the first time around.”
Romney still does.( likely Rooty too).
Check the transcript of the 2nd debate. Romney says he supports a AWB.
It basically doesn't matter. The only way to "make hay" on the issue is to publicize any such statement widely, at which point, the pro-gunners know about it, and the candidate loses support.
"But, if Rudy gets cornered, we might see his true side come out. He did support the AWB the first time around."
Rudy is "already" cornered--he knows there is not a snowball's chance in hell of his winning the Republican nomination without capturing some significant fraction of the pro-gun voters. That is why he is spinning like a dervish to downplay his "on the record" record as New York City mayor. Difficult, that.