Or, put another way, if he's good enough for these folks, that should be good enough for you.
As Rudy Giuliani goes before the NRA today, he's hoping the magic of some of his supporters can rub off on him.
His campaign last night offered reporters a list of lawmakers who have endorsed Giuliani who also hold an "A" rating from the NRA, presumably with the intent of convincing gun owners if those lawmakers can overlook Giuliani's gun-control past, so should they.
Curiously, the list is short on lawmakers from the South and Mountain West -- two areas usually associated with gun-rights voters.
Mr. Giuliani's campaign also took pains to note that the former New York mayor supports a recent federal court decision that ruled D.C. residents cannot be prevented from keeping a firearm in their homes.
-- Stephen Dinan, national political reporter, The Washington Times
Comments (2)
It's about time this nation brings the gun-control issue front-and-center. The latest polls reveal 49% of American households own firearms, so any candidate that opposes this constitutional right to "keep and bear" does not deserve our vote.
Posted by Carl Lot | September 21, 2007 10:40 AM
Hi.
I am very, very skeptical of any politician who promises a strong second amendment stance in the future - especialy when they haven't previously shown a strong record of supporting our God given right in the past.
Us here in Ohio sadly remember our former Govenor Bob Taft. He courted our vote on 2nd amendment issues, and then bluntly told us to take a hike after being elected.
If they don't have a strong 2nd amendment voting history. They are not to be believed!
"God bless us one and all, God bless America!"
Rick
Posted by Rick / Ohio | September 22, 2007 11:04 PM