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G.O.P. Senators Signal Possible Breakthrough in Gun Debate
NYTimes ^ | 4/9/2013 | JONATHAN WEISMAN and JENNIFER STEINHAUER

Posted on 04/09/2013 3:21:36 PM PDT by South40

WASHINGTON — Several Senate Republicans on Tuesday came out publicly against filibustering the first major gun control legislation since 1993 before it is even brought up for debate on the Senate floor, as advocates inched toward breaking a conservative blockade of the measure.

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“We’re moving forward on this bill,” said Mr. Reid, who earlier Tuesday invoked his own father’s suicide by gunshot to implore consideration of the legislation, which would expand background checks for gun buyers, bolster school safety and crack down on people who purchase firearms for those who are not entitled to own them. “The American people deserve a vote on this legislation.”

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KEYWORDS: banglist; guncontrol; letdemsontherecord; letdemsvote4record; secondamendment
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To: South40
“This is obviously an important issue,” Ms. Ayotte said. “We have a variety of views, and we should have an open vote.”

Sarah Palin is probably deeply embarrassed now that she helped this two-bit turncoat RINO get into the Senate.

Palin endorses Ayotte, hits rivals in Senate race

21 posted on 04/09/2013 3:40:41 PM PDT by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
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To: South40

Republicans like being the minority party, they get all the perks of being in Washington, without having any real responsibility, it’s like being on welfare.


22 posted on 04/09/2013 3:41:26 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: South40

I just called Ron Johnson’s office in DC regarding the gun bill in the Senate. The good news, the call was answered immediately.

My question for Senator Johnson’s staffer, will he join the filibuster on the gun bill? I was told that there has been no mention of a filibuster. Hello? I called him on that. I was then told that Sen. Johnson was one of the first to sign some letter against the bill.

I am not satisfied with that response and I hope Senator Johnson steps up. I spent hours of my time making calls for him in Waukesha.


23 posted on 04/09/2013 3:41:38 PM PDT by Jean S
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To: wny
What part of “...shall not be infringed...” Don’t these pukes understand?

The only "...shall not be infringed..." that they care about is their Congressional benefits.

24 posted on 04/09/2013 3:41:51 PM PDT by COBOL2Java (Fighting Obama without Boehner & McConnell is like going deer hunting without your accordion)
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To: ilgipper

If the House votes for any of this crap, they can kiss their majority bu-bye.
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Having the majority in Republican hands is meaningless. It’s like having a gun and and never firing a shot.


25 posted on 04/09/2013 3:42:24 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: South40
Here are the traitors to the Constitution of the United States.

Four Republican senators, Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, Susan Collins of Maine, Johnny Isakson of Georgia, and Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, said Tuesday that they would support a procedural motion to formally take up the gun legislation for debate and amendments. Other Republicans indicated that they were inclined to allow debate, joining Senators John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

26 posted on 04/09/2013 3:43:53 PM PDT by TigersEye (The irresponsible should not be leading the responsible.)
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To: dfwgator

Republicans like being the minority party
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That is a fact. They like having a good seat at the game, content with being vocal spectators. But they never want to get on the field of play. It’s too rough out there for them.

I’m totally done with the Republican Party.


27 posted on 04/09/2013 3:45:36 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: TigersEye

Here are the traitors to the Constitution of the United States.
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Hey, it’s what they do. It’s who they are. It’s how they roll.


28 posted on 04/09/2013 3:46:39 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: South40

And i still have not had anyone explain why a background check for felonies, etc requires ANY mention of a gun. Whether the gun was ever actually purchased after all or not, should have no bearing whatsoever on whether or not an individual gets a pass or fail to complete a sale.

If you pass, buy the gun or don’t. If you fail, you cant. SO why any information on the gun purchased if you pass?


29 posted on 04/09/2013 3:48:19 PM PDT by DesertRhino (I was standing with a rifle, waiting for soviet paratroopers, but communists just ran for office.)
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To: All

it is not enough to just flood the senate offices with calls.

it is anger time. flood the RNC with calls.

We have been “McCained” AGAIN!


30 posted on 04/09/2013 3:49:06 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: South40
I wonder how the NRA views its history of supporting Harry Reid now.

Your inquiry prompted me to write the following:

Chris,

I am absolutely livid that NRA supported monster gun-grabber Senator Harry Reid. Now that the chickens have come home to roost I want to know who is going to resign over having supported Harry Reid over Sharon Angle.

I want someone's head on a plate. You were too smart by half. I want a public admission of error and a resignation. Whose is it going to be?

Sincerely,

The Shrew

31 posted on 04/09/2013 3:50:39 PM PDT by The Shrew (www.wintersoldier.com; www.tstrs.com; The Truth Shall Set You Free!)
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To: onyx

The only signal worthwhile is a call for the impeachment of Traitorobama and his traitorous regime.


32 posted on 04/09/2013 3:50:39 PM PDT by Carl Vehse
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To: Feckless
Two things, gun control and amnesty.

The GOP has already abandoned the military, why not go all the way left?

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/25/military-no-less-conservative-less-republican-surv/

33 posted on 04/09/2013 3:51:09 PM PDT by SkyPilot
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To: All
The Medium is the Message!



34 posted on 04/09/2013 3:51:21 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: Timber Rattler
I almost spit blood when she endorsed Ayotte...Red Hampshire had a reasonably decent conservative running (Lamontagne) who had the support of Jim DeMint. Palin took her 'mama grizzly' theme a little too far (endorsing a RINO over a conservative SOLELY because she was a woman), and now look what we're stuck with...you may have noticed that Ayotte spends a LOT of time with Graham and McCain.

Poor judgement in this case, Sarah.

35 posted on 04/09/2013 3:55:45 PM PDT by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: South40; All

The New York Times, trying to make the news they want happen.


36 posted on 04/09/2013 3:56:08 PM PDT by marktwain (The MSM must die for the Republic to live. Long live the new media!)
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To: The Shrew
Great question. The NRA did not endorse Reid in his last election bid but it did give him $5000.

Knowing that Reid voted to confirm Kagan and Sotomayor is proof he is anti-Second Amendment. Now this.

37 posted on 04/09/2013 3:56:26 PM PDT by South40 (I Love The "New & Improved" Free Republic!)
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To: goldstategop

The road to Hell is paved with plenty of Republicans. I don’t trust our two RINO’s on this vote as far as I can throw them. Everybody in GA better be calling and emailing Isakson and Chambliss. I already have.


38 posted on 04/09/2013 3:57:27 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: South40

When the dust settles, I may find myself in a very small minority, but I am about done giving a damn about any of this.

If this report is true and if it comes to pass, I will completely right off ALL of the GOP, as well as what is left of this country. I will drift into obscurity.

I can not support Senators that fail to support the Second Amendment, our Liberty, our Bill of Rights and ALL of our Constitution. I can not support the quiet and gutless wonders of our Congress.

“Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. Those who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again.” ~ Ronald Reagan, from his first inaugural speech as governor of California, January 5, 1967

Ronald Reagan’s warning about losing our freedoms echoes down through a generation of lost momentum and squandered opportunity.
We now have the most ignorant electorate in the history of American elections. I believe we have the most corrupt government and media our country has ever seen.

Ronald Reagan’s warning has become reality..


39 posted on 04/09/2013 3:57:28 PM PDT by Gator113 ( ~just keep livin~ I drink good wine, listen to good music and dream good dreams.)
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To: onyx
NEVER support a demonic-rat!

I believe the NRA finally regrets having done so. Then again, I may be wring in assuming they are smart enough to see the error of their ways.

40 posted on 04/09/2013 3:57:49 PM PDT by South40 (I Love The "New & Improved" Free Republic!)
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