Among the remaining Republicans, who is best gun wise?
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gunman42782
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Huckabee.
TrybalRage
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Disagree.
If you are solely looking for the most pro 2A, it's Paul. Now if you want to argue electability or some other issue, that's another thread for another board.
If you are solely looking for the most pro 2A, it's Paul. Now if you want to argue electability or some other issue, that's another thread for another board.
average_shooter
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Dr. Paul tops the list for 2A friendly, but some folks don't like him for his stance on other issues. He's the one most likely to push for downsizing or getting rid of the ATF and like agencies if elected.
Romney stated he supports the second amendment but at the same time said he would sign a ban into law if put in front of him. And he did sign a ban in MA while governor.
Giuliani was mayor of NYC and we all have a pretty good idea of where NYC stands on guns...
Romney stated he supports the second amendment but at the same time said he would sign a ban into law if put in front of him. And he did sign a ban in MA while governor.
Giuliani was mayor of NYC and we all have a pretty good idea of where NYC stands on guns...
Look at this link. It will pretty much tell you who is who on gun rights, but Huckabee is number one!
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.gun.html
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.gun.html
TrybalRage
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LOL how does the guy who wants to repeal ALL federal firearm laws have a B from the NRA?
average_shooter
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Remember, the NRA is willing to compromise, whether you agree with that or not. Dr. Paul is a much more strict, uncompromising sort.
Thanks for the link. I had heard that Romney was a Life member of the NRA, but I did not realize it was only since 2006.
As to Paul, yes he is unelectable, so I was mainly thinking of the 4 who have a shot (no pun intended)
So it seems as if the order would be
Huckabee
McCain
Romney
Giuliani
If the CNN info is accurate?
As to Paul, yes he is unelectable, so I was mainly thinking of the 4 who have a shot (no pun intended)
So it seems as if the order would be
Huckabee
McCain
Romney
Giuliani
If the CNN info is accurate?
average_shooter
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Ok, so this is too political, but IBTL :
Paul may not be "electable" but he keeps doing better than Giuliani. I mean, really! Giuliani has less of a shot than Paul. Look at the numbers.
:Paul may not be "electable" but he keeps doing better than Giuliani. I mean, really! Giuliani has less of a shot than Paul. Look at the numbers.
Ron Paul is definately the biggest supporter of the constitution. He would dismantle most gun control. He would also do many other things, like stabilize the value of the dollar and have a standard like gold or something similar once again, instead of being based on radicly changing and shifting things.
He would do many things on many fronts that would take the country back to reality, however he is seen as quite extreme and is unlikely to win. He has also done most of his campaign off the radar.
Out of those likely to win Huckabee is the most pro gun, followed by Mccain.
Huckabee a little more so, but the best out of either would be the one likely to defeat Hilary/Obama.
Giuliani and Romney are both enemies of the RKBA.
He would do many things on many fronts that would take the country back to reality, however he is seen as quite extreme and is unlikely to win. He has also done most of his campaign off the radar.
Out of those likely to win Huckabee is the most pro gun, followed by Mccain.
Huckabee a little more so, but the best out of either would be the one likely to defeat Hilary/Obama.
Giuliani and Romney are both enemies of the RKBA.
I don't mean for it to be political, I just want a little more info before deciding whom to vote for.
While I agree with your comment about Paul doing better than Rudy so far, if Rudy has any chance, it will be now. Paul had no chance nationally even prior to running, though he seems to have a very loyal following.
While I agree with your comment about Paul doing better than Rudy so far, if Rudy has any chance, it will be now. Paul had no chance nationally even prior to running, though he seems to have a very loyal following.
Valkman
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On the CNN link I made the mistake of reading down the Democratic side - now that is scary stuff! National bill against concealed carry? Thanks Obama!
Geronimo45
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Huckabee, then McCain... then the rest. what did McCain do to get a C+ rating from the NRA?
zxcvbob
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Ron Paul is the best on gun rights, Huckabee is a close second.
Robert Hairless
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Right. Rudolf Giulani will lose a national election worse than Ron Paul will lose it. Ron Paul is most definitely the better loser of the two. If I were going to vote for a losing candidate I'd have no hesitation about losing with Ron Paul over losing with Rudolf Giulani.
The day after Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton is elected President, however, nobody will care which loser anyone voted for. Then the Democratic Party will control the Presidency, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.
I don't think there's any doubt at all that Obama and Clinton would fill any upcoming seats in the Supreme Court with justices friendly to their social agendas. Those justices are unlikely to face opposition from the Congress and will be seated rapidly.
In case anyone in this forum is interested in firearms, the Democratic Party is not friendly to the Second Amendment. Obama and Clinton are personally and politically hostile to it. Whatever anyone thinks of President Bush or the Republican Party, the next eight years of an Obama or Clinton presidency and complete control by the Democratic Party are sure to cause irreversible damage to gun owners in this country.
Speaking realistically, John McCain and Mitt Romney are the only nationally electable Republican candidates. McCain probably has an edge over Romney. Of the two, Romney might be almost as bad as Obama or Clinton for gun ownership in this country. McCain probably would be better. McCain's track record on the Second Amendment is not admirable but his recent appearances suggest that he has adjusted his position on many issues, and they could include the Second Amendment.
The day after Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton is elected President, however, nobody will care which loser anyone voted for. Then the Democratic Party will control the Presidency, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.
I don't think there's any doubt at all that Obama and Clinton would fill any upcoming seats in the Supreme Court with justices friendly to their social agendas. Those justices are unlikely to face opposition from the Congress and will be seated rapidly.
In case anyone in this forum is interested in firearms, the Democratic Party is not friendly to the Second Amendment. Obama and Clinton are personally and politically hostile to it. Whatever anyone thinks of President Bush or the Republican Party, the next eight years of an Obama or Clinton presidency and complete control by the Democratic Party are sure to cause irreversible damage to gun owners in this country.
Speaking realistically, John McCain and Mitt Romney are the only nationally electable Republican candidates. McCain probably has an edge over Romney. Of the two, Romney might be almost as bad as Obama or Clinton for gun ownership in this country. McCain probably would be better. McCain's track record on the Second Amendment is not admirable but his recent appearances suggest that he has adjusted his position on many issues, and they could include the Second Amendment.
jerkface11
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Mccain has a poor grade because he kept trying to "close the gunshow loophole" whatever that means.
Sunray
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You can't trust any politician. They'll say and do anything to get elected.
average_shooter
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And he needs to keep them "adjusted" just long enough to get elected, the he can "adjust" them back.
Let's face it folks, we are screwed. Vote for who you believe is the best choice for whatever reason and get ready for Clinton/Obama '08. Or maybe Obama/Clinton....
Gunther
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I believe it may be time for divine intervention AKA Prayer, however maybe this is what is meant to happen. What it will take to wake up the Sheeple. I hope its not too late.
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