President Barack Obama announced he will not endorse or campaign on behalf of any Democratic candidates who refuse to endorse new gun control measures in a New York Times op-ed published Thursday night.
“I will not campaign for, vote for or support any candidate, even in my own party, who does not support common-sense gun reform,” Obama wrote in the editorial. “And if the 90 percent of Americans who do support common-sense gun reforms join me, we will elect the leadership we deserve.”
In the past, Obama’s pledge likely would have affected a sizable number of Democrats from rural and conservative districts who took strong pro-gun positions. But over time, those Democrats have steadily evaporated.
Only four Democrats voted against a universal background check bill in 2013, and of those only one, North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, is still in office. Heitkamp won’t be up for reelection until 2018, and she may not have wanted Obama’s help winning reelection anyway. As a result, Obama’s promise is more of a statement that strongly pro-gun Democrats are not welcome in the party.
The op-ed follows his executive order on gun control issued this week, which circumvents Congress in order to compel more gun sellers to carry out background checks for buyers. Obama shed tears while calling for national action to end gun violence in a public address Tuesday, announcing the executive order.
As he did in his speech Tuesday, Obama compares gun control to civil rights achievements, such as ending slavery, in the op-ed.
“Change will be hard,” he wrote. “It won’t happen overnight. But securing a woman’s right to vote didn’t happen overnight. The liberation of African-Americans didn’t happen overnight. Advancing the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans has taken decades’ worth of work.”
1)Eliminate gun free zones 2)Arm and train as many teachers that would participate 3)Firearm safety and shooting in all public schools 4)Remove restrictions on suppressors 5)Remove all record of sale after every background check, including hard copy at FFL shop 6)I'm sure there are more.....
That might not make an impact to the Ds in Congress, but it's going to cause some waves for those conservative Ds in state legislatures. I'm thinking specifically about the Southern "blue dog" Ds in coal and tobacco country.
That might not make an impact to the Ds in Congress, but it's going to cause some waves for those conservative Ds in state legislatures. I'm thinking specifically about the Southern "blue dog" Ds in coal and tobacco country.
I live in Coal and Tobacco country.
I haven't heard of any Blue Dog politicians bemoaning the fact that Obama isn't showing up to stump for them.
Most of them are pretty much, "Lawd have mercy,...I hope that negra stays home".
That might not make an impact to the Ds in Congress, but it's going to cause some waves for those conservative Ds in state legislatures. I'm thinking specifically about the Southern "blue dog" Ds in coal and tobacco country.
I live in Coal and Tobacco country.
I haven't heard of any Blue Dog politicians bemoaning the fact that Obama isn't showing up to stump for them.
Most of them are pretty much, "Lawd have mercy,...I hope that negra stays home".
Not the point. More along the lines of the R or I candidate being able to directly point to the D national platform that is openly, adamantly anti-2A on all points espoused by Hussein. Those blue dogs are losing more and more of their margin of victory every cycle, and this will likely cost another couple their seats.
Pleae tell me what a 5 year old article about reelection a president to his second term has to do with the current topic of that, now on his way out president refusing to support pro gun democrats.
I am a "pro-Gun" DEM and I feel welcome in the party. Understand that just like the GOP there are different levels of crack pots. Requiring implantation of the background check law is a no brainer and has nothing to do with my ability to buy and own guns...I just purchased a .243 for my daughter and guess what...No problem at all.
I am a "pro-Gun" DEM and I feel welcome in the party. Understand that just like the GOP there are different levels of crack pots. Requiring implantation of the background check law is a no brainer and has nothing to do with my ability to buy and own guns...increased safety from those bent on doing criminal acts I just purchased a .243 for my daughter and guess what...No problem at all.
So what was your point?
funny I don't see anything in the 2nd amendment that says anything about background checks, I did see a phrase "shall not be infringed"
a no brainer, brought to you by folks with no brains
also can't find anything in there that requires you to buy health insurance or be penalized for not doing so.
but then the brainless Dem party doesn't want to uphold and defend the Constitution as they swear to do so upon taking office
Frankly This push for gun control by Obama and Clinton is ok by me. Not the gun control itself but the timing of it. Now its not the kooks of the party that are pushing it, its basically become central platform plank.
8 years ago we all heard how the democrats all supported 2A rights, They all took the requisite picture holding a shot gun etc and lots of people bought it.
Well now its pretty obvious where the party really stands on 2A rights. Sure NWA and paddler still can't see it, but there will be some fraction that do. NY, Mass and CA won't turn red over it, but the difference in the swing states is just a couple of % points and it will make VA, OH, CO, PA, NH all the more competitive.
“And if the 90 percent of Americans who do support common-sense gun reforms join me, we will elect the leadership we deserve.”
Where does he get that figure?
From the fact that "common sense gun reforms" can mean just about anything, depending on who's saying it. To me, it means getting rid of gun free zones and instituting constitutional carry, so I'm included among those who supports common sense gun reforms. To Obama, it means outlawing most guns in the hands of most Americans.
funny I don't see anything in the 2nd amendment that says anything about background checks, I did see a phrase "shall not be infringed"
Lets take a closer look:
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The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home
. Pp. 2–53.
So lets invite all ISIS members to come to your county's next gun show so they can be armed . I think there are several who would come!
Common Sense boys. Do we really want all who desire a gun to own a gun or should we in force the laws which are on the books?
funny I don't see anything in the 2nd amendment that says anything about background checks, I did see a phrase "shall not be infringed"
Lets take a closer look:
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The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home
. Pp. 2–53.
So lets invite all ISIS members to come to your county's next gun show so they can be armed . I think there are several who would come!
Common Sense boys. Do we really want all who desire a gun to own a gun or should we in force the laws which are on the books?
funny I don't see anything in the 2nd amendment that says anything about background checks, I did see a phrase "shall not be infringed"
Lets take a closer look:
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The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home
. Pp. 2–53.
So lets invite all ISIS members to come to your county's next gun show so they can be armed . I think there are several who would come!
Common Sense boys. Do we really want all who desire a gun to own a gun or should we in force the laws which are on the books?
ISIS members aren't American citizens.
The 2nd Amendment says shall not be infringed. But you dumbschittt socialists don't get that it is there primarily to keep the citizenry just that and the government a servitude. Your moron leaders want to eliminate them for total power over the US population and know it is impossible if the populace at large will be shooting at them for trying! Viva Le Liberty!
I am a "pro-Gun" DEM and I feel welcome in the party. Understand that just like the GOP there are different levels of crack pots. Requiring implantation of the background check law is a no brainer and has nothing to do with my ability to buy and own guns...I just purchased a .243 for my daughter and guess what...No problem at all.
So what was your point?
Obama don't like you no mo, If you don't change your ways you will no longer be welcome under his desk.
I am a "pro-Gun" DEM and I feel welcome in the party. Understand that just like the GOP there are different levels of crack pots. Requiring implantation of the background check law is a no brainer and has nothing to do with my ability to buy and own guns...I just purchased a .243 for my daughter and guess what...No problem at all.
So what was your point?
a good reminder to let the folks on here know how really stupid and anti gun you are
It's not the fanciful 90% figure that matters in his quote, it is the "if [they]....join me" portion that counts.
The POTUS has started to figure out that no one plans on joining him--not even the politicians of his own party. He's alone on this, and has lost the people, the country, and now his party. It was a statement of fear, not power.
I am a "pro-Gun" DEM and I feel welcome in the party. Understand that just like the GOP there are different levels of crack pots. Requiring implantation of the background check law is a no brainer and has nothing to do with my ability to buy and own guns...I just purchased a .243 for my daughter and guess what...No problem at all.
So what was your point?
Apparently this isn't the only place you have difficulty recognizing when you're not welcome.
So-called gun owning democraps (elitist Fudds) are going to have to make a decision sooner or later on what they value. There's a battlefield coming to this land and they may not be recognizable from the enemy.
You sleep with perverts for you own financial gain at the expense of the Taxpayers.....you have given the country AIDS....and many of them, like you, don't give a rats azz....
I am a "pro-Gun" DEM and I feel welcome in the party. Understand that just like the GOP there are different levels of crack pots. Requiring implantation of the background check law is a no brainer and has nothing to do with my ability to buy and own guns...I just purchased a .243 for my daughter and guess what...No problem at all.
So what was your point?
Apparently this isn't the only place you have difficulty recognizing when you're not welcome.
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