Any Democratic candidates handgun/AW friendly?

[GuyWithQuestions]

I'm in Utah and am registered as an Independent, because I don't like this party two party stuff, even though I think I'll vote Republican in the presidential election. The problem is, if you're registered Independent, you can only vote in the Democratic primaries in the state of Utah They have some belief that some Democrat will intentionally register as Independent so that they can sabotage the Republicans by voting for someone who doesn't have a chance I don't know why anyone would be that stupid because Democrats often will win National elections and you'd want the lesser of the evils :banghead: Since I think that I have a duty to vote as a citizen, who is the lesser of the Democratic evils? My main issues in the presidential election is voting for someone who will oppose an assault weapons ban and won't pass legislation making it difficult to carry concealed in schools, sports arenas, etc. Not that I'm going to vote who you say I should, I'm just fishing for some knowledge here to help in voting.

What are the Democratic candidates' views on handguns, AK-47's, etc? Who's the lesser of the evils?

 

[Conqueror]

I believe Bill Richardson is actually fairly pro-gun. Not sure if he's still in the race though.

 

[P5 Guy]

Richardson has dropped out. Only Edwards, Obama and Clinton remain.

 

[gunman42782]

And NONE of them are pro-gun!

 

[mekender]

in short, no...

http://www.ontheissues.org/Gun_Control.htm

heres the top 3 dems

Clinton

* Get assault weapons & guns off the street. (Jul 2007)
* Background check system could prevent Virginia Tech massacre. (Apr 2007)
* FactCheck: VA Tech shooter not declared a danger to others. (Apr 2007)
* Congress' failure at Littleton response inspired Senate run. (Nov 2003)
* Keep guns away from people who shouldn’t have them. (Sep 2000)
* Limit access to weapons; look for early warning signs. (Sep 2000)
* License and register all handgun sales. (Jun 2000)
* Tough gun control keeps guns out of wrong hands. (Jul 1999)
* Gun control protects our children. (Jul 1999)
* Don’t water down sensible gun control legislation. (Jul 1999)
* Lock up guns; store ammo separately. (Jun 1999)
* Ban kids’ unsupervised access to guns. (Jun 1999)
* Get weapons off the streets; zero tolerance for weapons. (Sep 1996)
* Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
* Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)

Edwards

* In rural America, hunting and gun ownership is a way of life. (Sep 2007)
* Don't need AK-47 to hunt; renew assault weapons ban. (Jul 2007)
* Right to bear arms protected by Second Amendment, with rules. (Mar 2004)
* Hunting is fine, but criminals & kids should have limits. (Jan 2004)
* Leading Dems distance themselves from divisive gun debate. (Oct 2003)
* Guns are about independence-don't mess with that. (Oct 2003)
* Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
* Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
* Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)

Obama

* Stop unscrupulous gun dealers dumping guns in cities. (Jul 2007)
* Keep guns out of inner cities--but also problem of morality. (Oct 2006)
* Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. (Jul 1998)
* Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)

sadly the top 4 GOP candidates are almost as bad

Guilani

* Focus on criminals, not on guns. (Sep 2007)
* NYC gun control laws made NYC safest big city in US. (Sep 2007)
* 2nd Amendment gives people the individual right to bear arms. (May 2007)
* Supported nationwide licensing & assault weapons ban. (May 2007)
* Things you do in NY about guns may be different than TX. (May 2007)
* Gun control reduces urban crime; no effect on hunting. (Feb 2007)
* NYC sued two dozen major gun manufacturers and distributors. (Jun 2000)
* All gun owners should pass written test. (Mar 2000)

Mccain

* Prosecute criminals, not citizens for gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
* Don't hold gun manufacturers liable for crimes. (Sep 2007)
* Opposes restrictions on assault weapons and ammunition types. (Sep 2007)
* Ban cheap guns; require safety locks; for gun show checks. (Aug 1999)
* Supports ban on certain assault weapons. (Aug 1999)
* Voted against Brady Bill & assault weapon ban. (Aug 1999)
* Guns are a problem, but so are violent web sites & videos. (Aug 1999)
* Punish criminals who abuse 2nd Amendment rights. (May 1999)
* Youth Violence Prevention Act restricts guns for kids. (May 1999)
* Repeal existing gun restrictions; penalize criminal use. (Jul 1998)
* Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
* Voted YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
* Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
* Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
* Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
* Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)

Romney

* Supports Second Amendment rights but also assault weapon ban. (May 2007)
* Will support assault weapons bill and Brady Bill. (Aug 1994)

Huckabee

* Supports Second Amendment rights but also assault weapon ban. (May 2007)
* Will support assault weapons bill and Brady Bill. (Aug 1994)

 

[cookekdjr]

Generally speaking, the GOP is better on gun ownership than Dem's...but that's probably because the NRA dumped their best Dem supporters in favor of unknown GOP candidates. I'm still steamed about how they abandoned incumbant Georgia Congressman Buddy Darden in favor of Republican challenger Bob Barr back in the 90's. I lost a great Congressman over that. But they've done that alot...probably why so few Dem's are pro-NRA. Just my experience and observation.
-David

 

[barneyfife.357]

darned if you do; darned if you don't-- thanks for the info mekender

 

[Winchester 73]

Very depressing.
But will hold my nose and vote for McCain or Romney against either of the two Socialists ,Clinton or Obama.Guilani,RINO and Huckabee,semi RINO are toast.
Voting for a stalwart third party pro-gun candidate won't help if one appears.It just helps the two Commies.
Ralph Nader cost Al Gore the election in 2000.I'm not upset about that.
Bush was the lesser of the two evils by far.
Another thank you for all that great info, mekender.

 

[GuyWithQuestions]

I guess I could just not vote in the primaries. Although, it may be good to vote for the lesser of the three evils. Are there any? Whatsover? Who would be the least troublesome?

 

[CBS220]

Probably Edwards.

 

[Winchester 73]

Edwards


Quote:
* In rural America, hunting and gun ownership is a way of life. (Sep 2007)
* Don't need AK-47 to hunt; renew assault weapons ban. (Jul 2007)
* Right to bear arms protected by Second Amendment, with rules. (Mar 2004)
* Hunting is fine, but criminals & kids should have limits. (Jan 2004)
* Leading Dems distance themselves from divisive gun debate. (Oct 2003)
* Guns are about independence-don't mess with that. (Oct 2003)
* Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
* Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
* Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999

Are you sure?

 

[Matthaios]

I'd say Edwards.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.gun.html

"Hillary Clinton
Voted for a 10-year extension of the assault weapons ban. Voted for requiring extensive background checks at gun shows. Supports licensing and registration of handguns, mandatory trigger locks for handguns, holding adults responsible for their children's use of guns, raising the youth handgun ban from age 18 to 21, limiting gun sales to one per month and allowing the Consumer Products Safety Commission regulate guns."

"John Edwards
Voted for a 10-year extension of the assault weapons ban. Voted for requiring extensive background checks at gun shows."

"Barack Obama
Supports extending the assault weapons ban. Supports national law against carrying concealed weapons, with exceptions for retired police and military personnel. Supports limiting gun sales to one per month."

 

[Art Eatman]

Political, not legal.

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