More Gillibrand on guns
Gillibrand faces crossfire on guns:
Kirsten Gillibrand, a newly minted senator, finds herself in something of a tug of war because of her positions on gun control legislation.
Downstate gun control advocates are expressing cautious optimism that Gillibrand, despite her 100 percent rating from the National Rifle Association, will temper her views now that she represents the entire state. Her Senate colleague, fellow Democrat Charles Schumer, has supported Gillibrand’s appointment, but he predicted “her views would evolve” on gun control.
Odd how Schumer and Clinton never wanted to temper their views to represent the entire state?
January 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
If her views change in the manner that Schumer wants them to, then they will be devolving.
January 28th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
“Odd how Schumer and Clinton never wanted to temper their views to represent the entire state?”
Downstate people aren’t exactly known for their humility. They tend to be so full of themselves, that we Upstaters usually have to beat them on the shins with cement-filled, aluminum baseball bats, just to briefly catch their attention. Even then, you’d better state your case quickly, because they’re gonna be movin’ right along!
January 28th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
as someone who grew up in western ny, i’m happy with her taking the seat, especially considering we almost got stuck with that Kennedy. the fact she makes hoplophobes like c.schumer and s.brady queasy in great, but…
that being said, when i hear someone supposedly in our corner who constantly has to make reference to “supporting hunters” when discussing the issue, it bothers me TREMENDOUSLY. i suspect she will cave.
January 28th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Heston talked about the courage to be unpopular. Hopefully she’ll have this quality.
January 30th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
After this bill is passed you assholes in congress can start on fat people. Make them all carry a licence