Posted on 02/16/2013 8:53:25 AM PST by Red Steel
DENVER (AP) -- A package of gun control measures won initial approval in Colorado's Democratic-controlled House Friday night, with Vice President Joe Biden personally phoning four lawmakers from his ski vacation in the state to speed along the emotional debate.
Biden phoned three freshmen legislators along with Democratic House Speaker Mark Ferrandino. The calls came amid a long debate over the proposals, including expanded background checks and ammunition limits - responses to mass shootings, including the killings at a Colorado movie theater.
In all, the House gave the initial OK to four bills after a daylong debate. The preliminary votes set up final actions on the measures Monday.
The Democratic gun-control package that advanced also includes banning concealed weapons on public college campuses, and requiring that gun buyers pay for their background checks.
One of the freshmen Biden called, Democratic Rep. Tony Exum, hails from conservative Colorado Springs and said he had no idea who would be on the line when a "restricted" number rang his cellphone during afternoon debate.
"He said, `This is Vice President Joe Biden.' I said, `No way!'" Exum recalled with a chuckle after the call.
Exum said that Biden repeatedly called him "chief," a reference to Exum's former service as a fire chief. Exum said Friday night that his mind was already made up to support the gun-control measures, but Biden asked about the package's prospects. Exum said prospects were good and that he was happy to hear from the vice president on Colorado's gun debate.
Biden also talked to Democratic Rep. Mike McLachlan, whose southwest Colorado district includes more Republicans than Democrats.
The vice president also called Democratic Rep. Dominick Moreno, a lawmaker from suburban Denver.
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Salazar appears to be spinning like a DUmmie, and if I was them, I would leave for sure, and it sure looks like it from this statement made by Magpul.
” “We will leave if it passes,” said Doug Smith, Magpul’s Chief Operating Officer said Thursday. Smith has said that no amendment to the measure would keep the company here in Colorado.”
It also appears Magpul moving North a few miles up I-25 to Cheyenne, Wyoming would probably be the easiest move for them. I see according to Google maps that it is only “82.5 mi, and 1 hour 18 mins” driving, which I-25 intersects I-80 for good logistics.
I hope you do. It’s the a great place with a lot of great people. The liberals don’t deserve it.
“Hes probably hoping the infection will spread like a plague moving from one soft skull to the next. Thats how the Rat works; incrementalism...”
Meanwhile, more than 25 states have passed various laws and resolutions to resist Buckwheat’s gun grab.
Um, sir...you must have slipped past the notification department. This error will be rectified immediately.
In the meantime I must inform--and congratulate--you...
....you are in Heaven, and you are dead.
I know i don’t have to repeat this on this forum but...
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers, an AntiChrist president with Satan’s backing, or liberals that are out of work and sucking on the government tit that will go to the voting booths to preserve their benefits and bow down to Hussein Jr.
I would prefer we pass a law criminalizing the intentional infringement of our right to bear arms. This would include politicians and government workers. If a law,rule or regulation reduces our regional or national security, then a charge of treason is appropriate.
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