http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/gunvote/ en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:14:43 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392301/posts A few weeks ago seven of the eight incumbent Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates who lost their seat to a Republican had one other thing in common - a lower National Rifle Association (NRA) rating that their opponent . . . [and] the disparity in support for gun rights between the parties seems to have sharpened. The Examiner.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392301/posts#comment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:14:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2381929/posts Last Tuesday’s election in Virginia has been reported by some as a vote of no confidence in the Obama administration. Maybe it was – but a closer look indicates that seven of the nine incumbents who lost were caught flat footed on gun rights. . . . Philip Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. feels that "the results show that this election was open season on anti-gun incumbents. The antis have lost at least five reliable anti-gun votes in the already pro-gun House of Delegates, and their perennial bill to restrict private firearm sales at gun... the Examiner.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2381929/posts#comment Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:39:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2376260/posts Both past Attornies General, along with the current Republican nominee for Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, have all opposed banning private sales of guns at gun shows while supporting repeal of the Virginia ban on concealed carry in restaurants serving alcohol. But not Democratic AG nominee Steve Shannon – this Northern Virginia lawyer is sticking to his gun control. . . . But what irks gun rights organizers the most is Shannon’s lack of any articulable policy rationale for his positions. “Insisting that we need to fix something that doesn’t exist does not stir gun owners to support candidates” said Philip... The Examiner.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2376260/posts#comment Mon, 2 Nov 2009 03:38:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2373451/posts GOA-PVF Supports Doug Hoffman in New York Special Election October 27, 2009 Dear Friend of the Second Amendment, You may have heard about a special Congressional election taking place next week in upstate New York. The race features a Nancy Pelosi Democrat and a Republican with long-standing ties to ACORN against a genuine pro-gun leader named Doug Hoffman. Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund is proud to endorse Doug Hoffman in this race. Doug Hoffman is a 100% gun rights supporter who will be a leader in the battle to defend the Second Amendment. Doug Hoffman Mr. Hoffman believes... Gun Owners of America http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2373451/posts#comment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:12:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2371607/posts It is surely one of the most unusual pitches in this year's gubernatorial elections -- a Tony Soprano-like figure defending New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's recent efforts to close the gun show loophole and warning Virginians not to get too attached to their Second Amendment freedoms "if ya know what's good for ya." Bloomberg underwrote a commercial in April that attacked former Virginia Atty. Gen. Bob McDonnell for his pro-gun positions and pushed for the closure of the state's "gun show loophole." Now Bloomberg is running for re-election, McDonnell is running for governor and the nation's larger gun lobby --... Los Angeles Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2371607/posts#comment Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:48:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2347134/posts A national gun–rights organization was as good as its executive director’s word when it threw its support to GOP House of Delegates nominee Catherine Crabill last week.Gun Owners of America’s executive director, Larry Pratt, had come to a Northumberland County Republican County Committee meeting Sept. 10 and voiced his support for Crabill. A week later, his organization officially came on board. Pratt, who came from Springfield to support Crabill , told the crowd that Crabill’s now-famous “ballot box/bullet box” speech inspired his organization and that the state GOP, which has shunned Crabill, would pay a price if it didn’t reverse... Northern Neck News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2347134/posts#comment Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:02:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2339445/posts RICHMOND, Va. - Republican and Democratic operatives say the National Rifle Association will endorse Republican Bob McDonnell for governor. The gun rights group plans to announce its endorsement in a Monday afternoon conference call for reporters. Operatives with knowledge of the NRA's decision confirmed the endorsement on the condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made. Four years ago, the NRA endorsed Democrat R. Creigh Deeds over McDonnell in their race for attorney general. AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2339445/posts#comment Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:02:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2336237/posts Courtesy DannyTarkanian.org Related Articles * Make politicians prove they support the Second Amendment I introduced my traditional WarOnGuns Political Candidate Questionnaire to Gun Rights Examiner readers in July. In August, we saw Republican congressional candidate Chris Bunch give us the unequivocal answers we were looking for. That race has been decided, and David Harmer (who incidentally, has a scholarly understanding of the Second Amendment) secured the spot on the November ticket. That was not unexpected, the demographics of California's Tenth Congressional District being what they are, and Mr. Harmer has an uphill fight against the odds on his hands. I'll... Gun Rights Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2336237/posts#comment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:15:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2306509/posts National Rifle Association Virginia - -(AmmoLand.com)- As I noted in last month’s column, the 2009 Virginia elections will be ground zero for our grassroots activities this year. Not only will these elections determine the future our of our gun rights in Virginia, but they will also be used as a barometer for the 2010 elections. If two recent events I attended in Virginia Beach are any indication, we are well positioned this year in Virginia to remind politicians running in 2010 that those who oppose the Second Amendment do so at their own political peril! On July 16, my Virginia... Ammoland.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2306509/posts#comment Sun, 2 Aug 2009 16:15:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2302088/posts Walking the jam-packed aisles of Virginia's biggest gun show, Richard Begay carried a .30-06 Sauer hunting rifle and a hand-lettered cardboard sign on his back asking $1,199. < snip > The question of how much to regulate the sale and possession of guns has always been a dividing line in Virginia political contests. This year's gubernatorial candidates -- former attorney general Robert F. McDonnell (R) and state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds (D) -- both have extensive pro-gun records. But the campaign is unfolding at a turbulent and uncertain time in the nation's debate over guns. One unresolved issue in Virginia,... WP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2302088/posts#comment Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:24:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2300533/posts The National Rifle Association said Thursday it will count the Senate vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor as part of its influential legislative score card on how members of Congress stand on gun-rights issues. The NRA opposes her, but the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, another powerful lobby not prone to siding with the White House on every issue, endorsed Judge Sotomayor Thursday. The politically potent gun-rights group said it is concerned about Judge Sotomayor's stance on Second Amendment rights and her rulings as an appellate judge, including one upholding a New York law that barred a man from... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2300533/posts#comment Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:28:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267816/posts ·11250 Waples Mill Road ·   Fairfax, Virginia 22030    ·800-392-8683   New York: Status of Anti-Gun Bills Uncertain as Balance of Power Changes in Albany   Monday, June 08, 2009   Please Continue Checking Your Email and www.NRAILA.org for UpdatesOn Monday, June 8 two Democrats, State Senators Hiram Monserrate (D-Queens) and Pedro Espada (D-Bronx), switched parties to caucus with the Republicans.  This change allows the Republicans to take control of the New York State Senate.  As of now, the legislature is in upheaval and we are unsure of the status of firearm related bills, including the micro-stamping bill (Senate Bill 4397A). Please hold your calls and... NRA - ILA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267816/posts#comment Tue, 9 Jun 2009 07:09:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267365/posts With congressional Democrats divided on gun issues and the Obama administration steering clear of the topic, gun rights advocates have bagged new legislative trophies this year and are taking aim at additional targets. The National Rifle Association (NRA) and Gun Owners of America have an ambitious to-do list. They are preparing to: •Weigh in on Obama’s nomination of federal appellate court Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. •Advance a proposal by Sen. Richard M. Burr , R-N.C., to ensure that veterans are not wrongfully denied the right to bear arms. •Stave off attempts to close the so-called gun show... CQ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267365/posts#comment Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:43:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266645/posts Virginia State Senator Creigh DeedsOn Tuesday June 9th, 2009, the Democratic Primary will be held in the great Commonwealth of Virginia. The Democratic candidates vying for their party’s nomination to run for governor are former Democratic National Committee chairman and Clinton insider Terry McAuliffe, State Delegate Brian Moran and State Senator Creigh (pronounced CREE) Deeds. Because of the significant gun rights issues raised by these particular candidates, OpenCarry.org has taken the unprecedented step of endorsing Delegate Moran in the Democratic primary and encouraging Republicans, Libertarians and Independents to cross the aisle and vote in the Democratic primary. How is this... Minneapolis Gun Rights Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266645/posts#comment Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:28:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266634/posts On Tuesday June 9th, 2009, the Democratic Primary will be held in the great Commonwealth of Virginia. The Democratic candidates vying for their party’s nomination to run for governor are former Democratic National Committee chairman and Clinton insider Terry McAuliffe, State Delegate Brian Moran and State Senator Creigh (pronounced CREE) Deeds. Because of the significant gun rights issues raised by these particular candidates, OpenCarry.org has taken the unprecedented step of endorsing Delegate Moran in the Democratic primary and encouraging Republicans, Libertarians and Independents to cross the aisle and vote in the Democratic primary. Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266634/posts#comment Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:09:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266018/posts According to some authors, in 1940 when Prime Minister Winston Churchill learned through radio intercepts that the Germans planned to bomb the city of Coventry, Churchill is believed to have disallowed advanced scrambling British fighters because it might tip off the Germans that the Allies had broken their codes. Churchill's alleged behavior in this instance was strategic - more concerned about winning the war than winning any immediate battle. . . . Ask yourself: How would Churchill vote on Tuesday? The Examiner.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266018/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 04:55:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265889/posts Virginia's Democratic Primary is five days away, and the three-way race for the party's governor nomination is tight. Gun rights advocates don't typically engage in democratic politics. However, Northern Virginia-based "opencarry.org" is encouraging its members, republican, independent, and libertarian, to go vote in the Democratic primary and cast their vote for Brian Moran. During his time in the House of Delegates, the website says Moran had what they call a pro-gun record. That includes votes to allow concealed handguns in school parking lots and to preempt all local gun control laws. They say that "pretty good" record is far superior... WCAV TV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265889/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:30:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259584/posts Did you know Virginia is an open primary state? Yup, it is - you can vote in anybody's primary you want. That means that since the Republican party is handling their state office party candidate nominations this year by convention, every registered voter in Virginia might as well crash the Democratic party primary on June 9th! . . . A vote for Moran is therefore the best strategic vote for gun owners for two reasons. First, because a Moran vote is more likely to defeat McAuliffe than a vote for Deeds. And second, a vote for Moran sends traditionally pro-gun... The Examiner.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259584/posts#comment Thu, 28 May 2009 04:25:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259143/posts For those of you who are delegates to the GOP Convention this weekend I would like to remind you who VCDL PAC has endorsed for statewide office. GOVERNOR ----------------- We have not made an endorsement for Governor as there is no competition at this time for that race. LT GOVERNOR ---------------------- VCDL PAC Strongly Endorses Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling as the GOP nominee for reelection as Lt. Governor ATTORNEY GENERAL -------------------------------- VCDL PAC Strongly Endorses Sen. Ken Cuccinelli as the GOP nominee for Attorney General VCDL members have always been strong supporters of the election process in the Commonwealth of... VCDL website http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259143/posts#comment Wed, 27 May 2009 16:50:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2247706/posts In politics, conventional wisdom can be slow to die, even when the so-called wisdom is neither true nor wise. So I was reminded on a recent visit to Capitol Hill, when I asked several lawmakers and senior members of their staffs to explain the Democrats’ timidity about standing up to the National Rifle Association by pressing needed measures to curb gun violence. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Obama tossed cold water a few weeks back on Attorney General Eric Holder’s well-founded enthusiasm for reviving the assault weapons ban that Congress and the Bush White House let expire in 2004.... NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2247706/posts#comment Sat, 9 May 2009 21:01:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2126345/posts The strong Election Day showing for Democrats signals stronger support for “sensible gun laws” in this country and a “significant setback” for the National Rifle Association, a gun control group said Tuesday night. The Brady Campaign issued a statement even before Sen. Barack Obama was declared the winner, saying the political environment is better than it’s been in years for “progress on gun violence prevention.” The NRA spent millions on ads during the campaign, warning that Sen. Barack Obama would be the most anti-gun president in American history. But according to the Brady Campaign, the NRA failed to deliver its... CNS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2126345/posts#comment Wed, 5 Nov 2008 21:29:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2126485/posts Nelson Rising, chairman of Tom Bradley’s 1982 campaign for California governor, still remembers the phone call. Bradley called him shortly after 4 a.m. on a long Election Night, when it was clear Bradley had lost to Republican George Deukmejian. “You were right,” Bradley told Rising a bit wearily. With those words, Bradley, the Democratic mayor of Los Angeles, acknowledged that a political mistake had cost him the governorship. And, despite all the theories that the election produced a “Bradley effect” that could hurt black candidates such as Bradley — and, a quarter-century later, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama — the... politico.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2126485/posts#comment Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:06:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2123414/posts By Sandy Froman Senator Barack Obama says he will respect gun owners, but campaign talk is cheap. What gun owners must know before they vote is that Obama promises to appoint a U.S. Supreme Court that will eradicate the Second Amendment from the Constitution. On June 26, in the case District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court held in a split 5-4 decision that the Second Amendment secures a right to keep and bear arms for private citizens, and struck down the D.C. law that banned all handguns and readily-usable firearms, even in your own home. That decision turned on a... Modern Conservative http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2123414/posts#comment Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:51:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122521/posts STEVENSVILLE, Mont., Oct. 31 (UPI) -- The namesake of Montana-based Cooper Firearms has been asked to resign as president of the company after he expressed support for Barack Obama. The company said it asked Dan Cooper, founder and part owner of Cooper Firearms, to resign as president after he voiced support for the Democratic Illinois senator's bid for president in a USA Today interview published Tuesday, USA Today reported Friday. "Although we all believe everyone has a right to vote and donate as they see fit, it has become apparent that the fallout may affect more than just Mr. Cooper,"... UPI http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122521/posts#comment Sun, 2 Nov 2008 14:45:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2121264/posts In speech after speech, Barack Obama has claimed he would "uphold the Second Amendment." Mr. Obama, of course, is a polished speaker who says "words matter." But records matter more. And while Mr. Obama is short on experience on most issues, he's long on anti-gun votes and even longer on rhetoric. Now's a good time to review both. One of Mr. Obama's first statements on the issue really said it all. During his first run for the Illinois Senate in... --snip-- But in 2005, he voted for a ban on all but the smallest rifle ammunition used for hunting (or... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2121264/posts#comment Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:39:52 GMT